The University of West Georgia consists of a diverse student population ranging from students doing study abroad, foreign exchange programs and even out of state, that cannot afford a crisis such as the Coronavirus. Many of these students depend on the university for not only an education but food and shelter. This has become impossible…
Category: Living West
For Music Students, COVID-19 Strips more than just Education
Ink is printed on paper. It isn’t words or pictures or even a drawing. It’s different sorts of black shapes seemingly strewn across five horizontal lines. The ink is like an encrypted code—only certain people possess the motivation to make sense of it, but anyone can understand it if they want to learn. So what…
COVID-19 Leaves Dorms Deserted
Coronavirus has changed the landscape of lives around the world and the same stands for the students of UWG. On March 16 UWG students found out that they would not be returning to campus for their regular class instructions by order of University Systems of Georgia. Instead, they will be taking all of their courses…
UWG holds College Preview Day for the College of Social Sciences
UWG held a College Preview Day for the College of Social Sciences (COSS) at the university March 7 at 9 a.m. This event provided current and upcoming students the opportunity to be able to meet with faculty, staff members, and alumni from the COSS. By attending students were given the chance to check out the…
Episodes in Sexuality 2020
It’s no secret that sexuality has everything to do with people discovering more about their bodies and feelings. By the time we reach young adulthood, we want to know for sure how we feel about people, especially in a romantic sense and how to survive in the world with those feelings. A lot of those…
G Herbo’s PTSD is a Masterpiece
February was a busy month for hip-hop. On Feb. 14, rapper G Herbo, often referred to as Herb, announced that he would be releasing his upcoming album “PTSD” on Feb. 28. While the Chicago native is subject to hefty criticism on social media due to “rapping off beat,” he ignored it all and channeled his…
Media Day Showcases UWG’s Excellency Once Again
The University of West Georgia’s 39th Annual Media Day was a success with Assistant Professor Kelly Williams planning it for the first time. Williams is no stranger to Media Day since she is an alumni of UWG, but this was something slightly different from what she was used to. Although there was much to be…
Student Burnout: Here Comes the Crash
At the beginning of the semester, students are in full control. Acclimated to their new classes and professors, students find a sense of comfort. Grades are looking good and everything is just fine. Then, comes the crash. Out of left field, with no warning sign, the confidence and control turn into doubt and chaos. That…
Humanitarian of the Year
UWG senior, Cody Williams was the recipient of the “Humanitarian of the Year” at the annual Black Excellence Awards on Feb. 26. The award is given to whichever member has made the most impact on the community. Williams has been very active during his time at UWG. He is a member of the NAACP and…
UWG Women’s Basketball drops GSC Opener
The UWG Wolves women’s basketball team opened up the first round of the Gulf Southern Conference Tournament against the Delta State Lady Statesmen in Cleveland, MS. The Wolves, winners in their last four contests, averaged 77.2 points per game this season landing them as the six seed in the tournament. Delta State, known for their…