Living West

Celebrating our Editor-In-Chief

The writers and editors of The West Georgian work diligently, both in their academic pursuits and in their dedication to creating quality content for those who tune in to The West Georgian. It is important to The West Georgian that we honor those who have served the organization faithfully. 

Worlds Far Away and Friends Close By: The UWG Sci-fi Club

Calling all deep space adventurers, mecha enthusiasts and time travelers: No matter what dimension you call home, you can rest assured that the UWG Science Fiction Club will welcome you with open arms. First officially recognized as a student organization in September, the Sci-fi Club is a quickly growing community that its founder, Jay Fasone, couldn’t be more proud of.

Experiential Learning Helps Students Prepare for the Future through UWG’s bluestone. 

Sitting through lectures and taking quizzes is highly beneficial because being knowledgeable about a subject and having the discipline to memorize essential information displays respect for the field. However, the knowledge risks becoming theoretical if it is not put into practice. To avoid this, the University of West Georgia offers a number of opportunities for experiential learning.

Nightmares in the Making: The UWG Horror Film Race

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.