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Red & Black is moving

After almost 21 years of fighting parking tickets and dodging holes in the floor, The Red & Black Publishing Company will find its permanent home at 540 Baxter St. The two-story, 10,336-square-foot building is located across the street from Brumby Hall and next door to China Boat Restaurant, Papa John’s Pizza and Gumby’s Pizza. “We’ve [...]

Dark comedy reveals raw truth

Following a generation defined by television shows like “Leave it Beaver” and “Ozzie & Harriet,” Edward Albee set out to break down American stereotypes with his 1962 play “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” This weekend, the classic play of human weakness will be presented at the Univer-sity’s Arena Theater in the Fine Arts building by [...]

Lauth interviews for position

The acting dean for the School of Public and International Affairs interviewed Monday to keep his position in the first new school to be opened at the University in more than a decade. Thomas Lauth, who has worked at the University for 17 years, is the only candidate for dean of the SPIA to come [...]

Earth Day wants to bring fun, knowledge to students

Students are invited to aid the world for at least one day today at the University’s Earth Day 2002 festivities at Herty Field. Events include live music, area information booths, free food and bicycle repairs during the 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. celebration. Area restaurants such as BlueBird CafZ, Mean Bean and Pizza Hut donated [...]

Physical Plant fills position

A University search committee appointed a new director of the Physical Plant this week. Ralph F. Johnson, currently director of operations at Pennsylvania State University, will fill the space left vacant by the retirement of James TenBrook. If approved by the Board of Regents, Johnson will begin work May 20. “It’s been a goal of [...]

AIDS quilts revisits campus after 8 years

For the first time since 1995, University students will be able to view a quilt that had commemorated AIDS-related deaths since 1987. A portion of the full-color AIDS memorial quilt will be on display through Friday, said Michael Petty, chairman of the quilt committee who decided to bring the quilt in order to increase awareness. [...]

Executive council make and break new plans

Calendar approvals, new majors and program name changes were all approved as agenda items at Thursday’s University Council Executive Committee meeting. The academic calendar for 2003-2004 was approved by the committee. Spring break will be March 8-12 to coincide with the Athens-Clarke County school systems. Fall break will be the weekend of Oct. 30-31, said [...]

Dining hall grub grabs Silver Plate Award

To industry insiders, the Silver Plate Award is the “Academy Award” of the hospitality industry and for University Food Services director Michael Floyd, it marks a lifetime of achievement. The award, presented by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, is given for excellence and innovation, according to the IFMA Web site (www.ifmaworld.com). “This is a tremendous [...]

Fake IDs could be a felony

“Be who you want, anyone you want, anywhere in the world!” claims the internet-based Novelty ID Shop. Yet, if the state House of Representatives passes a bill next week, manufacturers of novelty identification cards will face felony charges for producing or distributing in Georgia. “There will not be a fakeids.com in Georgia,” said state Sen. [...]

Fraternity faces new structure

Tau Kappa Epsilon will conduct a “major revitalization” at its University chapter to “create a new image” and “raise the standards,” said a fraternity adviser Wednesday. Following an extensive membership review, eight of the current 24 members were asked to remain active. The remaining 16 were granted alumni status, said Brian Bates, alumni adviser for [...]

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