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Atlanta-based dream pop band Bathe Alone is set to release the deluxe edition of its sophomore album I Don’t Do Humidity on Nov. 22. The expanded version will feature unreleased tracks and fresh alternate versions, offering fans a deeper, more immersive experience of the band’s evolving sound.
Bert’s Big Adventure is a non-profit organization founded by Bert Weiss in 2002. The organization takes children with chronic and terminal illnesses between ages 5-12 to Walt Disney World for five days. The trip is an all expenses paid trip and includes the whole family. The trip began taking seven families, but now has grown to be able to take 12-15 due to community donations and partnerships. Throughout the trip the kids will have limos, chartered flights, princess makeovers and much more.
One week. Seven days. 168 hours. This is how long aspiring filmmakers have to create their bone-chilling short film for the University of West Georgia’s third annual Horror Film Race. Open to film majors and horror enthusiasts alike, this year’s race was held on campus from Oct. 10 to Oct. 17, and was met with both excitement and fearful anticipation for all the passionate people involved.
The University of West Georgia School of Communication, Film and Media hosted its second annual Media Night on Oct. 3.
The Student Musicians’ Collective (SMC) at the University of West Georgia is the place for talented musicians looking for a comforting and warm environment to share their musical talents and get out of their shell. The SMC originated from the ideas of Dalton Bloom, Carrollton musician and UWG senior.
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.
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?
