Coming back to school for the Spring semester of 2019, Ivey had huge plans for her Spring semester. For Ivey Holder the start of a new year brought new, difficult health changes. On Jan. 7, Ivey noticed that she had some swelling in her legs and ankles. She knew something odd was going on, so she decided…
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The Journey to Becoming a Pro
Success can be defined by some people as making a lot of money, having a nice house, having a nice car or having a great job. For Smyrna, Ga. resident Ali Sports success is more than material items and a great career. Sports grew up in Conyers, Ga., where he found his love for baseball at an early…
The Perfect Dress Atlanta
Mona Naima Mohammed, UWG alumnus, always has been a creative person. She graduated with a Mass Communications major. After graduation, she interned for Q99.7 with Adam Bomb and looking for a job at the same time. She found some interesting positions, but an idea to open her business was still on her mind. One day,…
Student by Day, Cop by Night
Drew Gasstien is a full–time student and an undercover police officer at the Georgia University Police Department. He always wanted to maintain order, but his parents forced him to go to school and get a degree. This did not stop him from doing what he loves. It is difficult to study and work at the same time, but not for Gasstien. Responding on emergencies,…
Former UWG Student Sworn in as Police Officer
Recent UWG graduate Trevor Mears was sworn in as a Henry County police officer on March 22. Now reflecting upon his journey, Mears appreciates the trials and tribulations that have made him into the man he is today. Trevor Mears majored in criminology at UWG from 2013 to 2018, when he graduated. Upon graduating, Mears’ main goal…
CHS Literary Team Crowned State Champions
Carrollton is now home to another state championship as Carrollton High School’s (CHS) girl’s trio literary team won a five A state championship. The long journey to the state championship was not an easy one. Weekly practices and long hours have propelled the Trojans as the class of literary competitions which include singing, extemporaneous speaking and oral interpretation. Singing seems…
A Natural: UWG Alumna Becomes Hair Salon Entrepreneur
When one thinks of hair salons, men don’t usually come to mind. The majority of clientele at hair salons are women, but has there ever been a salon, not a barbershop, but a salon that caters to specifically to men? Well, one recent UWG alumna has used the skills and knowledge she gained working for…
Roopville to Renovate Entertainment Center
Residents in the city of Roopville, Ga will soon see brand new changes in their small but quaint entertainment center. The facility will be renovated in order to accommodate more of Roopville’s citizens. The local pavilion will be befitted with a new wheelchair ramp in order to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act…
Wrapping Things Up: The WOLF and WUTV Personality Prepares to Graduate
Senior Bode Brooks has made quite a few memorable accomplishments during his time at UWG. As a journalist of the Mass Communications Department, Brooks has used his skills in news reporting to contribute to the university’s own television station, WUTV, where he is the director of news. Brooks also hosts a show at the school’s radio station, The WOLF, called The Power…
Ride the Wave: UWG Student Expresses Life Through Art
Rachel Breaux, talented artist and UWG student, creates meaningful and unique paintings. Breaux has loved art ever since she was a young child. However, she fell in love with painting in high school because she needed a way to step out of reality and into something that gave her hope. Her world was turned upside…