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Guys, girls give tips on grooming

When it comes to a man’s maintenance, girls and guys don’t always agree. Everybody seems to have a different idea about how much upkeep is required to be a respectable guy. Girls have a wide range of how much or how little grooming is enough. HAIR: There are countless acceptable hairstyles for men. This grooming [...]

Believe it or not, Facebook fools

Facebookers beware: not all Facebook profiles were created by their alleged identities. Bucky Katt, Michael Adams, The Rock and Herschel Walker all are names of fake Facebook profiles created by University students. James Boothe, a fifth-year student from Evans, said he created the Walker profile because he hoped to fool students, especially from other schools, [...]

Murals give city character

Athens might not be as colorful of a town without the murals that adorn it. Some of the murals were painted with a distinct purpose in mind. The wall of the patio at Cold Stone Creamery depicts football scenes to remind customers of the store’s support for the Bulldogs. “This place used to be Bulldog [...]

Country star plays with attitude

Young country artist Miranda Lambert has a No. 1 debut album on the country charts, but she hasn’t forgotten her hometown. The small-town Texas native, with her hit album, “Kerosene,” will play at the Georgia Theatre tonight. The 22 year-old said her dad is her biggest inspiration, but also mentions country greats Merle Haggard, Hank [...]

Movie raises money for super H.E.R.O.s

Saturday night, every student can be a hero just by kicking back on the field of Sanford Stadium to watch a movie on the Jumbotron. The third annual “Film on the Fifty” invites students to come watch “The Incredibles” to benefit H.E.R.O. for Children. Hearts Everywhere Reaching Out for Children is a nonprofit organization that [...]

Travel around the world without leaving Athens

Without leaving Athens or paying a cent, students can visit Japan, India, Russia and many other countries Saturday at the eighth annual International Street Festival on College Avenue downtown. Student and community organizations have teamed up for “Bringing the World to Athens,” which is the theme for this year’s festival. Groups will set up displays [...]

Attack of the gag novelties

If something seems peculiar Saturday, check the calendar. It will be April 1, the day of the fool. To avoid becoming the mockery of all Athens, be on guard for monkey business. To facilitate the evasion of utter embarrassment and ridicule, provided here are a few things to watch out for on April Fool’s Day. [...]

Patterns in music good for studying

Those saxophone lessons in second grade may still come in handy. Learning might come easier to those who understand music, according to Professor Emeritus Olin Parker, who teaches the Psychology of Music course at the University and is an accomplished researcher in the area. The connection between learning and music often is considered strongest between [...]

Events to benefit land conservation

Students can make a toast to land conservation this Saturday at the “Spirit of the Land” benefit – a wine tasting and art sale hosted jointly by the Athens Land Trust and Oconee River Land Trust. The benefit will be held at the Georgia Botanical Garden Visitor Center and feature a tasting of high-quality wines [...]

‘Idol’ star finds country success

“American Idol” fans don’t have to be at the show to see Josh Gracin live. University Union will bring the finalist from the show’s second season to the Georgia Hall in the Tate Student Center Monday. Gracin placed behind eventual winner Ruben Studdard and runner-up Clay Aiken. He has since released three top-five hits on [...]

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