The University of West Georgia (UWG) kicked off its second annual Black History month celebrations with a lively kickoff event themed as a cookout. This event brought students together as well as faculty to begin the month long observance of his month. Held on the UWG campus, the cookout was a virat celebration of Black culture, history and community.
No matter how good the semester was, finals week is dreaded by all college students. Despite how prepared a student might feel, the stress and pressure of these exams can be toxic for the mental health and well being of students.
On Saturday Dec. 7, Coweta County Animal Services will be partnering with Coweta County Parks and Recreation to host the third annual Paws and Claus. Paws and Claus and an annual event that allows for pet owners to get a picture of Santa Claus and their animals.
After almost ten years, Nashville-based indie pop band Boyscott released Spellbound, its highly anticipated sophomore album, on Oct. 16. The new album features 10 new songs filled with bedroom pop melodies reflecting the soothing sounds of ocean waves and road trips with old friends.
Jean Dawson is a rising star in the experimental pop scene. His past two studio albums, 2020’s Pixel Bath and 2022’s CHAOS NOW*, have painted him as a singer songwriter who isn’t afraid to break genre conventions and branch out into bold musical directions. Dawson’s striking mix of pop, rap and brash punk rock has earned him a dedicated cult following and the chance to tour across the world with major artists like Brockhampton
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.
Atlanta Community Food Bank is a non-profit organization that began in 1979 when the director of a community kitchen vowed to work with his neighbors and provide food to those who were in need and has now distributed over one billion meals to the community. The food bank works with over 700 community partners such as community kitchens, childcare centers, senior centers and more to distribute meals to those in need, serving 29 counties across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
The City of Carrollton has been awarded a $9.2 million grant through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as part of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program. This funding will enhance Maple Street, making it a safer and more accessible route for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
Members of the UWG Sci-fi Club gathered to meet with a gallery of English professors on Wednesday for an event they all dubbed the Mystery Science Theatre, a potluck that invited interested parties to share in good food and a delightfully awful film.
UWG has always been a school full of a diverse student life. All students here come from different backgrounds and possess numerous different strengths that can help bring us together as a community.
