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Fresh Faces: For mayoral candidates, age ain’t nothin’ but a number

Two Athens students are ready to run this town in 2010. Athens-Clarke County has a University student and a Kaplan University student running for mayor, a first for the community. Heidi Davison, the county’s current mayor, said she could not recall a student running for mayor in Athens-Clarke County. “I think most of the races [...]

Who needs a grocery store? Campus meat sale offers choice selections

One reason students attend college is to get a degree and one day become successful. But what many don’t know is all they have to do to bring home the bacon is visit East Campus on a Friday afternoon.

“I think it’s kind of a well-kept secret,” said Ronnie Silcox, an associate professor in the animal and dairy science department and a meat sale customer of more than 10 years.

Young Americans for Liberty: favoring neither left nor right

It doesn’t favor either side of the aisle – but it’s not the Green Party, Libertarians or Independents.

What is it?

Young Americans for Liberty.

YAL is a new student group aiming to avoid political pigeon-holes and inspire student interest and robust debate on national concerns.

Degrees of Devotion: Students take on classes and marriage

For most students, weekends are a time to catch up on a little studying before a night filled with friends, festivities and maybe a favorite band.

But for Kayla Joplin, there is one band that has completely changed her plans – her wedding band.

Although being married in college may deem them “nontraditional,” some married students wouldn’t have it any other way.

Philosophy club cares what you think

Ever wonder if anyone actually cares when they ask you, “So, what do you think?”

The philosophy club wants to hear your opinion.

John Swisher, a junior philosophy and Greek major from Wuerzburg, Germany, said the club is looking to increase its numbers and become a more comfortable platform for students to share their thoughts.

UGA club provides school supplies for Athens-area students

Athens-Clarke County public school students are having an easier time this year getting all their school supplies together, thanks to University freshmen.

This year’s orientation service project, Paws for a Cause, inspired new students to lend a hand to younger students in the community by donating school supplies.

University receives MVP Award with donations from employees

Local nonprofit charities are celebrating the University for donating more than $435,000 to their causes this year.

On Aug. 5, several local nonprofits awarded the University with the Georgia Shares MVP Award for being this year’s leading contributor in charitable donations.

Money management key to paying the bills, having fun

In a city known for its entertainment and exciting night life, most students find themselves weighing the opportunity cost of one more night out on the town. And regardless of where the money is coming from, proper money management is important.

Making a budget at the beginning of each semester can set students up for success when classes, activities and a social life start to take over.