On Oct. 19, West Metro Board of Realtors (WMBOR) is hosting the 2nd annual Heart of Fall Festival at the Oak Mountain Pavilion in Carrollton to raise funds for local charities and bring the West Georgia community closer together.
On the top of the hill behind West Commons there’s a path hidden off of a gravel road that leads into what appears to be the woods outside of campus. However, if you were to follow the path you’d find yourself not in an eerie part of the forest, but in one of the hidden gems of UWG’s campus, The Community Garden. The Community Garden is home to UWG’s Gardening Club, a student organization that has been active for years, but somehow always flies under the radar.
The Vogue Academy is a student-led organization that explores opportunities in the world of fashion modeling. The organization emphasizes community service, making a positive impact on our campus through various initiatives.
For most musicians, their primary goals are to generate fame, make money and establish a name for themselves in the industry. These artists work to craft music that hits high on the charts and racks up millions of listens on streaming platforms. Many have been known to measure overall success with status, and creating music has seemed to become merely a stepping stone to getting a ticket to Hollywood.
The tradition of tailgating has made its way into the University of West Georgia football stadium. Tailgating is an opportunity for students to gather and eat food in the back of parked vehicles before a sports game. The university has designated “The Hill,” for students to engage with the community and enjoy activities before the start of the game.
Suspense, questions of morality and obsession all tend to come together in the making of a well-done psychological thriller. Are the supposed villains of a story truly evil or are they simply misunderstood with having deeply rooted insecurities and heartbreaks that motivate their behavior? Can a person’s despair descend so deeply into madness that they lose their ability to distinguish between right and wrong? Are monsters born with the blackness of their hearts or is this lack of empathy a coping mechanism that’s been created by a lifetime of hurt?
Daisy Gonzales-Castaneda, a first-generation college student, has been chosen for this year’s homecoming court, making her a spotlight figure just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month. As she embraces her role in the spotlight, Gonzales hopes to use this opportunity to raise awareness on the importance of representation and inspire others in her community.
Kayleigh Amstutz, professionally known as Chappell Roan as an ode to her grandfather, became a top pop artist after many of her songs such as “Pink Pony Club” and “Hot to Go!” gained popularity on social media. After her Best New Artist win at the VMA awards, she got emotional reading her speech from her diary and dedicated the win to the queer and trans community who fuel pop music stating, “I see you, I am one of you.”
On Oct. 4, the 14th annual World College Radio Day will take place, a tradition that UWG’s WOLF Radio has participated in for over a decade. This year’s theme of the event is “The Soundtrack of Democracy,” which WOLF Radio will use to give resources supporting voter education and helping as many students as possible to register for the Nov. 5 election before the deadline.
Music is powerful. It may serve as a source of comfort when times are difficult as the lyrics to a song seem to almost perfectly convey the emotions inside of a person. Strong and powerful communities are formed when people enjoy similar music artists, and attending concerts can create memorable experiences that last a lifetime. The healing power of music is why it is often referred to as being “a universal language.”
