Month: October 2014
Female Empowerement
Athens, GA – A dance group is looking to raise self esteem and confidence for women in Athens. The Modern Pinups are a group of girls who dance to get […]
Gurley Community Service Punishment Rare but Mild
UGA running back Todd Gurley must complete 40 hours of community service and donate money to charity to be allowed back on the football field. Gurley remains suspended for receiving […]
Electronic cigarettes on the rise
A new form of smoking that uses electronic cigarettes is becoming more popular. They don’t have any tobacco, don’t give off any smoke, but do contain nicotine. We’ll update you […]
Transgender Voting Rights
Transgender student activists are upset about voting rights in Georgia. Voter ID laws in the state are strict and require the most up-to-date photo, which can be bad if a voter […]
Todd Gurley Community Service
After six days of deliberation, the NCAA decided that UGA running back Todd Gurley must sit out four games for receiving $3,000 from memorabilia dealers. Under the terms of the […]
Changes Coming to Bishop Park
Athens, Ga. — Bishop Park has been an Athens landmark for over 40 years. It’s home to the Athens Farmer’s Market, recreational activities, and a children’s playground. Community leaders are […]
Downtown Athens Business, Mixed Opinions
Story Highlights New student apartments continue to be built downtown. All apartments must have ground level retail space. People fear retail spaces will be filled with commercial franchises rather than […]
Students Discuss National Issues in The Great Debate
Representatives from the UGA College Republicans and the Young Democrats of UGA met Monday, October 27 for The Great Debate. They discussed national and state issues such as the legalization […]