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.”
On Monday, Sept. 23, the University of West Georgia (UWG) Marketing Club had the exclusive opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Headquarters in Atlanta. 50 enthusiastic students embarked on this educational trip, organized by Marketing Club president, Reese Scott and chapter advisor, Kenneth Hilderhoff.
The University of West Georgia (UWG) kicked off September by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with engaging events to celebrate the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities throughout the month.
On June 27, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden debated on live television for the whole country to watch. Due to Biden’s withdrawal from the election, presidential candidates Trump and Kamala Harris met for the first time for this year’s second Presidential Debate on Sept. 10.
A great deal of young adults who have taken advantage of the opportunity to participate in the college experience often relate to having an itching desire for success. This goes far beyond academics and future career aspirations. College students desire success in their social lives as they yearn for a place of belonging and connection. Along with success in their personal growth, and finally finding the passion that sets off the spark that they never knew lived inside of them.
Wed. April 24, the Department of General Education celebrated student academic research and projects across different subjects in the Campus Center. The theme of this year’s conference centered on the title: “What’s Your Problem?” Proposed by Dr. Sal Peralta, the theme was aimed to umbrella all the academic, professional, and critical thinking not just inside the classroom but also as it applies to life in general.
Greek Week 2024 has wrapped up its festivities and students are raving about the amounts of fun and competition that they endured. Greek Week 2024 was hosted by the Greek Programming Board (GPB). GPB is composed of students from across the 27 different Greek Organizations. The week stretched over the course of 11 days from April 12-22. The theme for Greek Week 2024 was Hunger Games.
The Phi Kappa chapter of Chi Omega at UWG hosted “Wish Week” from April 8-12. The philanthropy of the chapter is the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and they actively raise money for it year-round.
It is important for students to have some fun before finals week and enjoy the beautiful weather. West Georgia Outdoors (WGO) is giving students the chance to have both with their Lake Day event. The event will be hosted on Saturday April 27 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at John Tanner State Park. Students are allowed to drive themselves, but the school will provide a shuttle to the park every 30 minutes from the TLC bus stop. WGO has hosted Lake Days in the past, but with this being so close to finals, it gives students more incentives to attend.
On April 17th the UWG Theatre Department opened their production of “The Toxic Avenger,” a rock musical adaptation of the 1985 film by the same name. The musical, directed by Shelly Elman, was a fantastic close to their “Resistance is Futile” season dedicated to the late Alan Yeoung-Marcello. The audience was constantly erupting in laughter and the small cast only added to the intimacy and the humor of it all.
