The American Higher Educational System has, for a long time, been ranked amongst the best in the world. From rigorous degree programs to flexible and innovative learning environments, colleges across the United States are taking strides to maximize students’ college experiences and produce highly qualified workers. Nonetheless, even in all its glory, there still remains some facets of our…
Taking a Step Up
Growing up in a religious family, UWG junior Kamari Kennedy was heavily involved in church throughout her childhood and learned at a young age that she would be committed to practicing her Christianity. She has been a member of First Missionary Baptist Church (FMBC) in College Park, GA, since she was nine months old and…
Baseball Picks Up Pair of Wins on Opening Day
The UWG baseball team gets the season started with two big wins on Feb.1 at Cole Field against Eckerd College. Taylor Boisclair got the start for game one, leading the team for 4.1 innings, facing 18 batters and only allowing two earned runs on five hits. The senior out of Alto, GA, was scoreless for…
I.M Master’s Academy Encourages Young People to “Run the Play!”
The IM Master’s Academy held one of their yearly conferences on Jan. 17-18 at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. It was open to anyone who wanted to learn about the Academy’s work, though members believe young adults benefit the most from what they offer. IM Master’s Academy has been active for six…
RecycleMania
The Hispanic Latino Ambassadors (HLA) are partnering up with the Tri-Beta Biology Club to host “RecycleMania” to raise awareness about the importance of recycling. Every year there is a National Competition between different universities in the United States and Canada to see who can collect the most items. This is the first time HLA will…
An Ode to a Hero
Dear Kobe, To some you were just an athlete. To some you were among the greatest and most iconic players to ever touch a basketball. While you had countless nicknames and titles, whether it be league MVP or NBA champion, to me you your greatest title of all was a hero. As a seven-year-old child,…
Dude Looks Like a Really Old Lady
An aging rock band clings onto their youth, the lead singer’s luscious locks have turned into gray coils, drummer’s shoulders have become an arthritic mess and lead guitarist looks like a skeleton from a Tim Burton film. Don’t get me wrong, I love Aerosmith as much as the next guy. Heck, I probably love Aerosmith…
Rajah Caruth: Up and Coming Racer
Rajah Caruth is a 17 year old race car driver from Washington, D.C. who has been recently accepted into NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity Program for women and people of color, and is about to begin racing late models across the southeast United States. He has been passionate about racing since he was five, but did…
‘Just Mercy’ Film Review
Many films about the historical practice of racism have hit the silver screens but what makes Just Mercy stand out by itself is its dedication to getting the stories of its characters historically accurate and evoking raw emotion from the viewers. Just Mercy stars Michael B. Jordan as Stevenson and Jamie Foxx as McMillian, and…
Stephen Bivens and His Passion for the Beautiful Game
After a long day at the office, a Marietta based financial analyst prepares to leave work for the day. His day is not finished, however, as he still makes the long-distance drive to coach a soccer client. The next day, he has to make the drive to another field to run a pickup session. Over…