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University President Michael Adams to announce he is stepping down

University President Michael Adams has set up an announcement at the Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday where he will announce he is stepping down as University president, a position he has held for 16 years. Adams’ leave will take effect June 30, 2013, according to a state official and a high-ranking University System of Georgia [...]

‘Self-expression’ through music composition: Students end program with reflection

After months of composing and preparing, Seul-ki Kim’s night arrived. Students with instruments ranging from horn to piano to violin gathered together in the Dance Center for New Music for Kim’s final recital. In short order, the three pieces Kim had worked on for months were brought before an audience. “It never lasts long enough. [...]

Adderall abuse on the rise

A University student’s Adderall was never prescribed by a doctor. The student, who chose to remain anonymous, named two reasons for why she takes Adderall on a weekly basis: as a study aid and as a pick-up pill after nights of partying. “It’s literally a magical hangover pill,” she said. “If I go out, then [...]

ESPN’s College GameDay may film commercial at the University

Students have until May 2 to vote for a College GameDay commercial to be filmed at the University, according to Georgiadogs.com. For the first time, ESPN will film a commercial at a university campus for College GameDay, an entertainment show that previews college sports games. Fans can vote once a day for their university to be chosen [...]

Former Red & Black editor dies, supported desegregation at Univ.

A former Red & Black assistant news editor who advocated desegregation at the University in 1953 passed away April 22. Gene Britton, who was born Aug. 13, 1930 in LaGrange, received his bachelor of arts in journalism in 1954. He was one of four editors who publicly opposed racial segregation. University Regent Roy V. Harris, [...]

After 20 years, University student murder still unsolved

Jennifer Lynn Stone’s life was just beginning. It was April 1992, and the 22-year-old advertising major stood at the verge of graduation. Stone, the youngest of five sisters, was known for her creativity in advertising. A promising career stretched ahead of her. But on April 23, life changed. Midnight was the last time Stone was [...]

American Sign Language community coming to University

The sign is arriving. The American Sign Language Multicultural Experience, a residential learning community in Reed Hall, will open fall 2012 as one of the few American Sign Language communities in the country. Students living in the ASLME community will practice their American Sign Language skills and learn about deaf culture. “I hope that students experience opportunities to grow as individuals by becoming [...]

‘No rhyme or reason’ for car break-ins

Mayra Sanchez does not feel safe parking her car on her own street. Sanchez has lived in the Ruth Street area for three years with her husband and child. At one point, she said her neighbor saw someone was parked at her uncle’s next-door house to monitor when he came and went. “We have had [...]

Some unhappy over Starbucks’ stance on same-sex marriage

Not everyone wants to stop off at Starbucks for a morning latte. In January, Starbucks issued a statement from Kalen Holmes, executive vice president of the Seattle-based company, supporting Washington state legislation recognizing same-sex marriage. “This important legislation is aligned with Starbucks business practices and upholds our belief in the equal treatment of partners,” Holmes [...]

MAN ON THE STREET: Israeli law bans underweight models in ads

Israel has taken a step toward changing the image of men and women in the media. The Israeli government passed a law banning underweight models from advertisements. Models with a BMI of under 18.5 will not be hired to model unless a doctor confirms that they are not underweight. The law also requires companies to disclose if [...]

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