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OutKast, family heat up crowd

If you were not at the concert on Wednesday night, you missed a funky good time courtesy of Atlanta’s finest — the Dungeon Family. Dre didn’t disappoint the crowd with his extravagant outfit. He kept it basic with a white thermal shirt, but brought in the Parliament funk with his orange space cadet pants with [...]

Leave Destiny’s Child behind; OutKast is back with soul

  The Kings of Southern hip-hop return to Legion Field tonight to reclaim their Day of Soul throne from Destiny’s Child, the current chart-topping queens of R&B and last year’s main act. "We picked Destiny’s Child last year because they were doing well on the charts," said Tyler Helms, president of University Union. "But obviously, [...]

Cultures mingle at sorority’s ‘Fusion’

Putting a dash of multicultural spice into the 2001 Greek Week festivities, Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc. will present its third annual "Cultural Fusion: International Night" tonight. CULTURAL FUSION When & Where: Tonight at 7:30 in Georgia Hall in the Tate Center Tickets: Free Information: 542-3816 The program is an extension of the sorority’s community [...]

‘Athens 360′ continues laugh legacy

Students now have another reason to tune into the University’s Channel 15. Continuing the legacy of shows like Housing 12′s "The Damn Show" and "The Spider Monkey Fiasco," Channel 15′s "Athens 360" is another project produced by University students. By featuring local music, artists, businesses, comedy clips, student interviews and movie reviews, "Athens 360" circles [...]

Talent show to pick Day of Soul openers

Tonight, nine acts will dance, sing and rap their hearts out in an attempt to win the crowd’s and the judges’ favor. Talent Show When & Where: 7:30 tonight in Georgia Hall at the Tate Student Center Tickets: Free Information: 542-7774 Some of the University’s most talented students will be competing for the opportunity to [...]

Day of Soul Talent Show applications due today

In the past, University students have been fortunate to share the stage with acts like Destiny’s Child and Outkast. Once again, the Annual Day of Soul Talent Show is around the corner and applications are due today. By the looks of the small number of returned applications, students either don’t have a strong interest in [...]

‘Talented Tenth’ explores racial issues

The Black Theatrical Ensemble will present "The Talented Tenth" in celebration of Black History month this weekend. The "Talented Tenth" was a theory introduced by W.E.B. Dubois that stated, "From the very first, it has been the educated and intelligent of the Negro people that have led and elevated the mass." "This play explains to [...]

Organization unifies open ‘Mindz’

A perceived lack of unity between the University and the Athens community gave birth to a new organization whose main goals are to increase student involvement and knock down communication barriers.   Dreaded Mindz — formed last semester — is an organization striving to unify open-minded individuals and to help in the elevation of society, [...]

Jazz vocalist/pianist gives free show

University Union will present a free show of jazz and musical relaxation tonight at 7:30 in Georgia Hall at the Tate Student Center. Loston Harris, the critically acclaimed jazz artist and native of Washington, D.C., will be entertaining tonight’s audience with his vocal and piano skills. Harris attributes his great skills to many legendary jazz [...]

University welcomes Kathy Griffin

The University Union and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs will sponsor a free program as an end of the semester celebration for University students. Recently announced as the co-host of the Billboard Music Awards with the kings of the boy bands N’Sync, Kathy Griffin will be performing at the Classic Center [...]

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