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AthFest in Downtown Athens

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School is out and traffic is almost non-existent. While many UGA students return home for the summer, those that stay can enjoy all that summer in Athens has to offer. The highlight just might be AthFest and this year includes an all-star lineup. 2010 performers include Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Bubb...

UGA Introduces iPhone App

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Technology is certainly prevalent on the UGA campus. Anywhere you look you can find students using wireless laptops, having conversations on their cell phones, tweeting, updating Facebook, etc. And now, UGA even has it’s own iPhone app. The app was introduced by the University’s undergradua...

Proposed UGA Budget Cuts Prompt Student Reaction

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Severe budget shortfalls at the state level could lead to severe and serious cuts to the University budget. According to the Athens Banner-Herald, the University of Georgia would lay off 1,418 people, including 543 non-contract faculty slots, eliminating not just jobs but entire departments under...

Volunteer UGA

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UGA students have access to a plethora of volunteer and community service opportunities during their time in Athens to complement their academic learning and help prepare them for the business world. One great resource available to students is Volunteer UGA. As originally known as Communiversity...

UGA Spring Sports

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Spring may be a few weeks away yet but spring sports at UGA are already well underway. And, the natatorium, tennis courts and golf course are not far from your Whistlebury, Whistlebury Walk or Waterford Place Apartments. UGA’s swimming and diving teams are among the best in the nation. The ...

Dawgs for Haiti

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January 12, 2010 marks the date of one of the most destructive natural disasters in history – a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rattled the small island nation of Haiti to its core. With more than 100,000 deaths already confirmed and many more expected, and more than 3 million people in need ...

College Student New Year's Resolutions

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It’s a new year – new semester, new classes, new outlook! Be sure to start of 2010 on the right foot. Here are some new year’s resolutions just for college students to ensure the first year of the new decade is a success: Get Healthy Without putting a lot restrictions or tough w...

Enjoy the Holidays in Athens Before the Break

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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us but before you take your last final and head home for the long holiday break, take a moment to enjoy the holiday season in the Classic City! Lights! The twinkle lights are up in downtown and they are gorgeous. Meet up with some of your friend...

Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your College Apartment

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The holidays are right around the corner and before the stress of finals and the excitement of the semester break, take some time to enjoy the season and deck the halls in your apartment! Decorating your college apartment can be fun and inexpensive. Use things you may already have around the hous...

UGA Homecoming 2009

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It’s Homecoming week in Athens, Georgia! Look for chalk drawings on Sanford Stadium Drive, parade floats downtown on Friday Night, and former members of the Redcoat band and cheerleading squad on the field on Saturday! Show your school spirit and plan to attend some of the many events lined...