For some, there is no better way to kick-start the spring season by enjoying unlimited cocktails for brunch at The Bloody Mary Festival which returns to Atlanta, GA, March 24. The Bloody Mary Festival is a celebration of the most beloved brunch cocktail and the largest event of its kind. Their mission is to bring together the most…
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G-Up: Bringing the Community Together
Going Up Entertainment, or G-Up, is an organization led by students that are familiar with marketing and promotions. G-Up is working to make some changes in the atmosphere at UWG. The organization does this by staying involved in community service and hosting themed events to bring the community together. “We are building this organization to…
College Circuit, Where Students are the Plug
Each semester the campus radio station has rolled out a diverse group of students through the station’s WOLF In Training Program (W.I.T). In Spring 2016 the show College Circuit hit airwaves for the first time and three years later the show has become a fan favorite all over campus. Original cast member Mykenzi Zehren, a senior at UWG, is the new Executive Producer…
NAACP: Know Your Rights
UWG’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter hosted an interactive discussion on knowing how to deal with encounters with law enforcement. Guest speaker Mawuli Davis, a founding partner of the Davis Bozeman Law Firm, was invited to provide insight that he has gained in his profession. Being an institution with a large representation of black…
Blue Mocktail Town Hall Meeting Proves Beneficial
The fifth annual Blue Mocktail Town Hall (BMTH) took place at UWG on Feb. 25 inside of the Campus Center ballroom. During the event, local police officers and students got a chance to bond over dinner. This event, which was organized by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI), was meant to improve the strained relationship…
One Obstacle at a Time: UWG Alumnus Competes on American Ninja Warrior
UWG alumnus, Tyler Martin, has participated in athletic competitions such as Ninja Quest, The Green Beret Challenge, the Leap Parkour Competition, Crossfit’s Little Burn and even the USA Parkour Cup. He has also appeared on phone commercials and competed on shows like America’s Got Talent and most notably, the popular sports entertainment show, American Ninja Warrior (ANW). “Securing…
Women’s History Month
Although women’s history is recognized for the entire month of March, it started out as only a day. The first National Woman’s Day occurred in the U.S. on Feb. 28, 1909, when women protested working conditions in New York. In 1910, the Socialist International proposed and established a women’s day that would be international and…
Atomic Films CEO Headlines as Keynote Speaker
Dave Lang, CEO and director of Atomic Films, will serve as the keynote speaker of UWG’s 38th Media Day on March 6. Lang is an alumnus of UWG. He graduated in 1983 with a bachelors degree in Mass Communications, and now has his own production company, Atomic Films, based out of Chattanooga. Lang’s success did not happen…
Award-Winning Fox News Anchor to Speak at Media Day
Paul Milliken, Fox 5 news anchor, is coming to UWG for Media Day on March 6, 2019. Milliken will be one of the many media panelists in the Media Day event, offering information to students about the state of the industry and what his career has been like. Milliken’s first job began in Idaho Falls after college. He then moved back…
NBS: Helping Students Make Professional Connections
The National Broadcasting Society-National Electronic Media Association (NBS-AERho) is an organization that helps students make professional connections by provides an opportunity to build their skills in video, writing, and production. Each year, NBS-AERho has bridged the gap between students and alumni by finding ways to engage with alumni through the use of social media. NBS-AERho has become the mainstay for offering…