Category: News
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 […]
Jason Carter Comes to UGA
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter came to UGA’s campus earlier today to rally support before the upcoming gubernatorial election. He hopes to get enough of the student vote to beat […]
Food deserts make life difficult for some Athens residents
Nearly half the people in Athens live in areas more than a mile away from a grocery. The USDA calls these areas food deserts, and they can pose unique […]