2008 Woodie Awards
Search the Archives
The last leg of the presidential election campaign process picked up speed Tuesday when more than 300 students took their last chance to register to vote. The College Republicans said they registered more than 200 students in four hours. The Young Democrats reported registering about 140 students. … 0 Comments
A red flag was flying above the beach, and Kyle Christopherson watched from his pool deck as a man waded out into the surf. Soon, the riptide swallowed 47-year-old Daniel Broaddus and carried him 150 feet from shore. Christopherson, who heard the screams of Broaddus's wife and child, ran to the water and saved him in July 2007. … 2 Comments
A 20-year-old female University student reported a rape to Athens-Clarke County police on Saturday. According to the report: She and a group of friends went downtown Friday night to celebrate a birthday. The woman said she remembered going to Topper's to buy the friend a lap dance for her birthday.
Expect plenty of mouth-to-boob action today as students feast on cookies shaped like breasts in honor of breast cancer awareness. "Cancer affects so many people in this country," said James MacNamara, Colleges Against Cancer's president. "In one way or another, everyone is affected. … 4 Comments
University students with innovative aspirations can learn from industry professionals through an entrepreneurship contest. The first Next Top Entrepreneur contest orientation, a seminar series hosted by the Terry College of Business, will be held in room 213 of Sanford Hall today at 6 p. … 0 Comments
- Terry School of Business Entrepreneurship Program announces first annual UGA's Next Top Entrepreneur. Network with seasoned entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists. Earn a certificate in business planning, launch your business, and win $$$. … 0 Comments
Many on-campus residence halls appear more secure than Fort Knox, but others remain as relaxed as a roadside motel. Some dorms require each student to swipe an ID card, scan a hand, then show the ID to the desk clerk. At night, there's often a security guard present to witness the entire exchange. … 1 Comment
To celebrate a quarter-century of work supporting black culture on campus, the Black Affairs Council is hosting its annual BAC week with a new twist. "The Legacy Continues: Living the Legacy, Fulfilling the Dream for 25 Years" features staple programs such as Café Soul but will crown the first ever Court of Distinction this year. … 0 Comments
A court case involving University students found in violation of the noise ordinance last year has been scheduled for a hearing in the Georgia Supreme Court. The case - Manlove v. the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County - is scheduled for a hearing in January, as announced Sept. 25. … 6 Comments
