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Detour hosts wrestling tournament, students will fight for $500 rewards

During this last full week of spring semester, there are plenty of remedies for that class-induced headache: work out, go shopping, hang with friends . hit up a professional wrestling show?

Tonight, Detour will host a pro wrestling show consisting of five matches and an open challenge to win $500.

Blackfriars show ‘Yes’ before break

Before heading off to indulge in a little Spring Break beach culture, treat yourself to a relaxing night at the theater. March 7-10, the Thalian Blackfriars will present Wendy MacLeod’s “The House of Yes” in the Fine Arts’ Arena Theatre. Directed by senior Amy Whisenhunt, the play tells the story of Marty Pascal and his Kennedy-esque family trapped in the past.

Students affected by winter weather

Despite the random bouts of warm weather Athens has experienced, it is still hard not to notice winter’s presence.

The trees are bare and the grass is brown, and everyone seems a bit more stressed as they rush to class to avoid the cold.

Elizabeth Norton, a sophomore from Carrollton, said that she feels “a little bit gloomy” during this time of year.

Costumed students play cartoon theme songs

Playing with Grandcontainer and the Mellaflo When: 9 p.m. Wednesday Where: 40 Watt Price: $5If you loved the Ghostbusters, the Power Rangers, Captain Planet or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then this band may be your new favorite. Brothers Timothy and Chris Gay of Savannah have been playing in Athens for the past year, but they do not have just any old sound.

Bar plays hip-hop, country

Who knew the Village Idiot Pub had a wild side?

Rumor, Village Idiot’s twisted sibling, brings a new hip-hop feel to the typically laid-back bar.

Located just above the pub, Rumor’s blaring dance music and multi-colored disco lighting can be seen from the street.

Rugby club celebrates annual alumni week

Tradition brought both rivalry and celebration to the intramural fields before Thanksgiving as the Women’s Rugby Club hosted their annual alumni weekend Nov. 18. The assembly of alums, headed by a local group, came from as far as St. Louis and Washington, D.C., to participate in the weekend’s festivities. Among the group was Theresa Titts-Singer, [...]

Club softball finishes on top

The club softball team finished its fall season this past weekend by matching the successes it has had the last few months. Hosts of the tournament, the Bulldogs went 4-1, last defeating Florida State to win the championship. After going undefeated Saturday, the team faced the Seminoles in a championship double-header on Sunday. Despite losing [...]

Ultimate frisbee team falls in semifinals

Jojah, the men’s ultimate frisbee team, competed this past weekend in what has become the most competitive fall tournament for college frisbee teams. The team has been holding the Classic City Classic tournament in Athens since 1995. The tournament featured more than 24 teams this year, including rivals Georgia Tech, Florida and LSU. MEN’S ULTIMATE [...]

Triathletes excited to win

Try and picture, if you can, swimming a mile. Now add biking 25 miles and running six more after that while racing others. For the UGA Triathlon Club, this Olympic distance-style of competition is just another race to win. Although the team was established in 2004, its members have already begun making a mark in [...]

Women’s crew looks ahead to spring season

Their chants can be heard loud across the water. The calling of the dogs isn’t just for football anymore. As the women’s crew team prepares to launch, they give one last pump up cheer: “Go Dawgs! Sic Em!” But this past weekend was no ordinary regatta. The team competed in the 42nd Head of the [...]

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