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Univ. students teach kids about oral hygiene

University students are focusing their passion and knowledge to help local elementary schools learn more about oral hygiene. Pre-dentistry biology majors Ryan Chaliff and Zach Dubin are co-presidents of Dental Dogs, a community service organization centered around teaching kids how to maintain oral hygiene and good overall health. Dental Dogs, created by Chaliff and Dubin in the fall of 2011, was started [...]

Univ. students and others transform to zombies for race

A couple of University students were infected with the zombie virus on Saturday — at least for a few hours. Ash Collins and Chelcy Stanley participated in the Run For Your Lives 5K acting as zombies on Sunday in Union Point. Clad in make-up and costumes put on by professional make-up artists who volunteered at [...]

Doctoral student looks to improve healthcare

Looking to complete her doctorate, one University student is focusing on a healthcare development project that’s a little more local. Alexandria Chambers, a doctoral student in the public administration and policy department, serves as the executive director of a nonprofit organization aimed at improving healthcare for residents of Athens-Clarke County. The Athens Health Network is [...]

University doctoral student develops effective urban district principals across nation

Jennie Welch, a doctoral student in the Public Administration and Policy department, is part of a $75-million, five-year Wallace Foundation initiative to build efficient principals in six urban school districts across the nation. Welch said that of the $75 million, Gwinnett County will receive $12.5 million over the next five years. In this first year, [...]

University student continues fight for environmental justice in South Africa

From fighting coal at the University to negotiating for climate change in South Africa, Heather Hatzenbuhler has become a sort of environmental ambassador. While at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change conference as a student delegate, the environment economics and management major had the opportunity to interact with students, leaders and representatives from [...]

MAN ON THE STREET: Favorite part of Thanksgiving?

Students have so many things to be thankful for during Thanksgiving. Whether it’s a festive turkey dinner, seeing friends and family, or just simply having a week off from school, most students agreed the holiday is enjoyable for everyone. The Red and Black asked students, what’s your favorite part of Thanksgiving?  

Gleek Out: Student cracks top 25 in contest to be next character on ‘Glee’

Jacob Burton can handle all the slushies it takes to land a role on Glee. “I’m so super down – I’ll do whatever it takes. Slushie me all day long, because I’ll be happy I’m on Glee,” he said. Positioned now as No. 19 on the show, Burton has secured himself in the top 25 [...]

MAN ON THE STREET: Drivers in Training?

Let’s face it, driver stereotypes exist whether it’s for women, men, youngsters or elders. One of the most talked about stereotypes is college kids and young adults. The University of Georgia employs students as bus drivers to drive routes all over campus. Is there any liability here? Do the stereotypes hold true? The Red & [...]

University profs decry Michelle Bachmann’s comments on HPV vaccine, advocate safety for female students

At the CNN/Tea Party Express debate, Michele Bachmann claimed the Human papillomavirus — commonly known as HPV — vaccine is a “potentially dangerous drug.” On the Today Show, Bachmann also said “it can have very dangerous side effects. HPV is a common virus transmitted through sexual contact, according to the Center for Disease Control and [...]

MAN ON THE STREET: Is Drop/Add helpful?

For many UGA students, the drop/add period can make or break a semester. During the first week, students sit on OASIS, pining for the “perfect” schedule that excludes any and all 8 a.m. and Friday classes. With the influx of this year’s freshman class, is attaining that “perfect” schedule even possible? The Red & Black [...]

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