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Students urged to take precautions over break

Although University Police said campus crime decreases during the holidays, Athens-Clarke County Police said they see the opposite effect off-campus. HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS On Campus: – Take valuable belongings back home. – Take your car home, or park it in a secure area. – Ask someone to check on your dorm room periodically. Off Campus: [...]

Athens man suspect in theft of students’ phones

While making splashes, waving arms or flexing muscles recently at Ramsey Center, 12 University students lost their cell phones — a total of $2,040 — and University Police said they now have a suspect. Capt. Lisa Boone of University Police said Tuesday Horace Wise, an Athens resident, was charged with two counts of attempted theft [...]

Old drug makes new comeback

Although marijuana remains the most commonly used drug, methamphetamine is gaining popularity, law enforcement and health experts said Monday. Methamphetamine — a white powder-like substance that also can come in shades of dirty white — has become more popular because of its availability and its ability to induce weight loss, said Lt. Mike Hunsinger, of [...]

Police investigate burn incident for criminal intent

Athens-Clarke County Police say although they think a University student was severely burned by accident during a fraternity event, they will continue to investigate for criminal intent. Capt. Mark Sizemore of the ACC Police said in a phone interview Thursday police will interview Lambda Chi Alpha members again to find out how William Flynn Miller, [...]

Fraternity member still in serious condition

A University student remains in serious condition in the burn unit of The Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, after a mishap with 190-proof grain alcohol and an open flame at his fraternity house. William Flynn Miller, a senior from Savannah, is expected to be sent home Friday, said Jay Sammons, outgoing president of the Lambda Chi [...]

Online courses see an enrollment slump

The number of online course registrations at the University declined by 5.6 percent — down to 3,638 this year from 3,855 in 2003, an online course coordinator said Thursday. “From what I understand, growth in the distance learning area is on the decline,” said Melissa Pettigrew, the University’s Independent & Distance Learning Web master and [...]

Two Univ. employees charged with fighting in public place

University Police have charged two University employees with affray — fighting in a public place — which left one with a double leg fracture and the other jobless. Mark Campbell and Brandon Butler, both employees of the University’s Food Services, fought at the back door of the East Campus Village Dining Hall, said Capt. Lisa [...]

Paralyzed student starts rehabilitation

He was cooking for a friend when he realized he needed more vegetables. AMIT AGRAWAL FUND Funds can be donated at any Bank of America branch. On his way down the apartment building stairs, Amit Agrawal, a second-year graduate student in computer science, remembered he left his cell phone and wallet upstairs and turned back [...]

Roast of Vince Dooley to benefit H.E.R.O.

Vince Dooley will be the subject of a roast Friday in a benefit for UGA H.E.R.O. The Interfraternity Council, a self-governing body representing member fraternities, is hosting The Vince Dooley Tribute and Roast of former Athletic Director and head football coach Vince Dooley. This event will benefit Hearts Everywhere Reaching Out (H.E.R.O.), a non-profit organization [...]

Univ. student charged with possession

A University student was charged with possession of cocaine and psilocybin — a controlled substance also known as dried mushrooms — at Creswell Hall, University Police reported. Brian James Linney, of Charlotte, N.C., was charged Friday after a University student and employee at Creswell complained “of an odor commonly associated with burning marijuana,” according to [...]

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