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ROTC Background

The Army ROTC program began with the National Defense Act of 1916. The program has been at the University for more than 70 years, for decades it was a required course for all male students.

The combined services ROTC programs have commissioned more than half a million second lieutenants for the armed forces.

Spring grads increase rank

Deep in the dark woods of Georgia a floodlight shines on C.J. Nauman’s shoulders. He roves between two tents, looks over rosters of cadets, checks with personnel and tracks troops out plodding in the darkness. All day, through the night and into the morning hours, Nauman coordinates all points of his training phase for fellow cadets.

Brumby’s Keeper

The students walk past her, out the doors of Brumby Hall, on their way to class. Some smile, some rush by without a glance, while others chat with friends. Off in the corner, she’s emptying trash, cleaning desks, sweeping floors. She’s there each day, as she’s been since the building opened in 1966.

Double Standard?

Come fall, when football Saturdays return to Sanford Stadium, Blake Edward Allen Bliss won’t be in the student section. It’s not that the University freshman doesn’t want to be there, it’s that he can’t. Caught twice for underage drinking, Bliss was suspended for all of 2007, as ordered by the University’s new alcohol policy.

Alternative fuel research might prevent crisis

In tonight’s State of the Union address, President George W. Bush may borrow a few ideas on energy from former President Jimmy Carter. News organizations anticipate part of Bush’s speech will address calls for increased funding of alternative fuels research and less dependence on foreign oil.

‘Apartheid’ hot topic of political debate

Since the publication of former President Jimmy Carter’s recent book, people have called him a liar, an anti-Semite, a plagiarist and a coward.

Recent criticism of “Palestine: Peace not Apartheid,” has centered on the perceived racial connotations of the title.

Univ. becomes hotbed of political thought

Under bright lights in a nearly empty auditorium, six University students tried to turn months of work into a three-minute speech. Wednesday night, some fidgeted, some yawned, a foot poked out from under the table skirting. Most used notes, reading from cards or binders.

Carter calls for close of Guantanamo prison

Former President Jimmy Carter had a three word answer for what to do with the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

“Close it down,” he said in response to a University student’s question about the military prison where hundreds of terror suspects are being held without charges by the U.

Univ. mails out more than 5,000 acceptance letters

The University’s Office of Admissions has mailed more than 5,000 acceptance letters to early action applicants for this year’s incoming freshman class.

More than 10,200 prospective students applied for early action to the University, which was 1,000 more than last year’s total.

Mascots attacked; party host arrested

Over the holiday break, two visitors attacked University mascots during a basketball game, and a notorious local address made the police blotter once again.

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