Various job markets have become increasingly saturated throughout the last decade, and competition between college graduates for suitable employment is on the rise. Because of the high stakes after graduation, networking and ambition are advantageous qualities in both the college student and graduate alike. Key findings in a 2019 study from the Economic Policy Institute…
Artists of UWG Put Their Best Work on Display
The University of West Georgia’s annual Juried Student Exhibition was held on Jan. 23. Twenty students were chosen and judged by former President of the Mid-South Sculpture Alliance, Isaac Duncan III. Eleven students placed in the exhibition. The awards for Best in Show included 2D art, 3D art and Merit prizes were awarded as well. …
West Georgia Women’s Basketball Gets Big Rivalry Win
The University of West Georgia Wolves Women’s team defeated Valdosta State on Thursday evening when they took down the Blazers 78-69 in Gulf South Conference play. This marked the 75th matchup between the Wolves and Blazers. Valdosta State leads the all-time series 40-35, however, West Georgia has now won three straight over them. Despite shooting…
Unpacking a Poem at The Other Night School
The University of West Georgia’s School of the Arts program kicked off the spring semester by hosting its first of The Other Night School events, “The Anatomy of a Poem.” The Other Night School is a dynamic learning environment provided by UWG’s College of Arts and Humanities, which tackles intriguing topics of interest and deconstructs…
UWG Baseball: New Coach New Goals
With opening day quickly approaching, UWG baseball prepares to begin the 2020 season. Jeff Smith is taking over the program after nine years as an assistant coach under Skip Fite. With nearly a decade in the program, Smith looks to take the team to the next level. With seniors making up 15 players of the…
Personal Fitness at West Georgia
Students and faculty members have the opportunity to work with a personal trainer in University Recreation. The University of West Georgia offers a personal training program in the recreation center for students and faculty to work one on one with students who are certified personal trainers. “It had been turned off for a while. It…
UWG Men’s Basketball Falls Short to Rival Valdosta State
On Thursday, Jan. 16, the UWG Wolves men’s basketball team fell short to their rival Valdosta State in a high scoring affair. Despite UWG leading over half of the game, the Blazers were too much for the Wolves in the end with a final score of 98-93. With the loss, the Wolves fell to 4-12…
A Strategic Planning Master: UWG Awaits Bright Future under Brendan Kelly
Dr. Michael Crafton has returned to his natural habitat teaching English and Dr. Stuart Rayfield leads the troops of the president’s office. She will bask in that uniform until April 1 when the University of West Georgia begins its next chapter with Brendan Kelly stepping in as President, a full calendar year after breaking up…
Religious Mission in Carrollton
Two young women from the other side of the United States, Sister Bacon and Sister Nguyen, are visiting Carrollton to meet new people and spread the word on their religion. They can often be found in the Ingram Library here at the University of West Georgia. Nguyen met two missionaries back in her hometown in…
Atlanta United Enters New Era
The soccer world is a machine that is constantly churning sending players and coaches all over the world in search of more money, trophies and success. As it approaches its fourth season of existence, Atlanta United watches some of its most important players do the same. The sales of Darlington Nagbe, Julian Gressel, Leandro Gonzales-Pirez…