Lily Cone Becomes First Ever UWG Idol
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.
From Graduation to Career: The Flexibility of UWG’s Online Master’s Programs
After several years of endless studying, getting minimal sleep, taking difficult exams and completing elaborate projects, many students agree that finally receiving their desired bachelor’s degree is a satisfying relief. The mere thought of additional schooling after this milestone may appear overwhelming as students are ready to begin their professional careers.
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.
The Georgia Renaissance Fair Returns for Fall Fling Festival
The 2024 Georgia Renaissance Fall Fling Festival will run every Saturday from Nov. 2, to Dec. 7. The Fall Fling Festival is a slightly smaller event than the main festival that runs in April, and offers a great introduction to those who have not been before. The Festival is located in Fairburn, Ga. and attempts to recreate the English renaissance while bringing entertainment to the guests. The renaissance theme means costumes, performances, romance and chivalry.
JJ Steals the Spotlight in Thrilling Outer Banks in Season 4 Part Two
On Nov. 7, Netflix released season four, part two of the Outer Banks (OBX) and to no surprise, the drop of the new season of OBX has been number one on the top spot of Netflix’s most watched English TV list. As a result of the release of part two, Netflix’s viewership spiked, reaching 8.8 million views during the first week of the release. It is safe to say that this season is already off to a great start and has lots of drama and action.
A24 Nears the End of 2024 With Terrifying New Horror Movie Heretic
This year, the horror genre has dominated movie theaters everywhere with 15% of all 2024 movies falling into the horror genre. With movies like Longlegs, Smile 2 and Speak No Evil making it into the top 50 of 2024 Box Office Records, it seems that movie goers cannot get enough of these spine chilling stories.
European Indie Band Girl Scout Releases New EP
Swedish alternative indie band Girl Scout has officially dropped their highly anticipated third EP, Headache, on Nov. 8. Now available across all streaming platforms, the EP features three brand-new tracks alongside recent singles “Honey” and “I Just Needed You to Know,” marking a bold new chapter in the band’s evolving sound.
The Substance Provides a Grotesque and Unique Take on the Female Experience
2024 has been a huge year for women in film. With more movies being made by female directors movie goers are receiving more stories of feminism and the female experience than ever before. Carolie Fargeat’s new movie The Substance shows a unique take on vanity and body standards through a body horror genre. The Substance premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival where it won Best Screenplay and was later released in theaters on Sep. 20.
‘Take a Look Into a Powerful Journey of Identity and Self-Acceptance in I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Erika L. Sanchez shook the Hispanic community and communities alike when she released her New York Times Best Seller and a National Book Award Finalist, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.
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.