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Local artists earn money selling on Etsy

It can be compared to eBay, but with a little more vintage flare to it.  Great for those too lazy to head to thrift shops and flea markets, Etsy is a place to buy and sell all things handmade, such as art, clothing, photography, jewelry and toys.  Launched in 2005, Etsy requires all users to [...]

Students relay for more birthdays

Birthdays usually mean a couple things for some people- parties, cupcakes and presents. Now there’s a new meaning to birthdays: less cancer. The American Cancer Society has a new “More Birthdays” Campaign, which promotes that a world with more birthdays is a world with less cancer.  UGA Relay wants to help accomplish this goal by [...]

Artist seeks fame in East

Known for her upbeat, energetic and danceable music, Bess Rogers has made a mission for herself this year: to become more well known around the East Coast. Growing up in a musical family, Rogers was destined to end up with a career in the music industry. Her mom was a musician who played early classical [...]

Those Darlins request daring costumes

They’ve attracted audiences from all over the country. Just recently, the group headlined at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Those Darlins are three girls not to be reckoned with. They go by the names of Kelley Darlin, the group’s bassist, Jessi Darlin, the group’s guitarist and Nikki Darlin, who plays the baritone ukulele. [...]

Club fights sexual slavery with education

School, work and fun nights downtown consume most students’ time. But one new student group is advocating that everyone take a minute to think about sexual slavery in other countries instead of last night’s “Sex and the City” in hopes of igniting students to action.     Organizer Sarah May, a junior from Atlanta, first [...]

‘No-kill’ yields no place for feral cats

They can be found prowling around downtown Athens, exploring the trash bins by Snelling or scurrying around North Campus behind several buildings. As of July 2009, the Athens Area Humane Society transitioned into a no-kill shelter in order to prevent euthanizing savable animals for the convenience of space. With this transition came the agreement to [...]

Transgender one-man show sings about self acceptance

“Heart-on-sleeve” were the three words that Harvey Katz could pick to describe his music. Now, ask him to describe himself and he replies with “stain-on-sleeve.” Katz, who is part of his own one-man show in Athens Boys Choir, was originally born Elizabeth, and it didn’t take long before he realized he felt a little unusual [...]

Networking Web site is wind in the sails of Univ. club

The winds of online networking are changing. The UGA Sailing Club members have their bows up and sails billowing in anticipation of where Vagabond-Sailing.com, a new sailing-based networking site, can lead them. The site, which just got off the ground last year, is designed to be a common meeting place for both sailing enthusiasts and [...]

Plan for hot dates amid frigid conditions

As temperatures are beginning to make their way towards subarctic, many people are experiencing their own type of hibernation and resistance to going outside. But the world of dating doesn’t have to stop when the mercury falls. If the thought of going on a date in the cold wintry air has you hiding out at [...]

Candy is dandy … but liquor is quicker

It’s getting chilly outside, and having the right holiday drink recipes is just what is needed to enjoy the icy weather and boost your holiday spirits.

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah or simply staying home for a romantic night in with a loved one, these drinks are sure to keep you feeling merry and jolly.

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