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University puts brakes on Greek transportation 76

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

3 hours ago by JESSICA LEVINE

Campus Transit put the brakes on renting buses to all University Greeks after members of one sorority acted in an un-ladylike manner.

Alpha Delta Pi chartered nine Campus Transit buses to transport members for the 45-minute ride to and from the sorority's formal in Greensboro on Friday.

GSU student suspected of using someone else's ID to rush for sorority (w/report) 33

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

1 hour ago by JULIA SEVY

A student from Gainesville State University is suspected of fraudulently using a University student's identification to participate in sorority recruitment according to an Athens-Clarke County Police incident report.

Bar employees face arrest for selling to underage drinkers 15

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

4 hours ago by CAROLYN CRIST

To attack demand, you have to go after supply, Athens-Clarke County Solicitor General Carroll Chisholm said he believes.

Chisholm mailed 300 letters to bar owners and liquor license holders that said employees will be arrested if caught selling alcohol to underage patrons.

At least Dan Reeder can't possibly get any worse 8

The Tiger, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

1 day ago by KATE SHOLLER

College presidents: Lower drinking age 6

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

3 hours ago by

College presidents at many top universities around the nation are asking lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18, according to a wire services report.

Math department head charged with DUI despite blowing under legal limit (w/incident report) 6

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

3 hours ago by JULIA SEVY

Joseph Fu, head of the University's mathematics department, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol Friday. But, Fu's breath sample of .057 grams was less than the legal limit of .08 grams for people over 21.

University seeks to rename SLC after Zell Miller 5

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

3 hours ago by HAYLEY PETERSON

The building you're so fond of trekking to each day for class will no longer be the SLC - get ready to take class in the Zell B. Miller Learning Center.

"As the 76th governor of Georgia, Zell B. Miller forever placed his stamp on public higher education not just in the state but in the nation," according to the Board of Regents agenda for today's meeting.

Editorial Cartoon 5

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

1 day ago by KIRK CARTER

The Editorial Cartoon for 8/18/2008.

Zeta Phi Beta, Inc. Stays Committed to Excellence and Service at State 5

Signal & Urbanite, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

1 day ago by Dominique Huff, Managing Editor

On the Brink of Extinction 4

The Navigator, Piedmont College, Demorest, GA

1 day ago by A. J. Puckett

"I can remember going to the grocery store with my mom when I was kid and having people come up to us and say, 'Your son has beautiful hair, you are so lucky,'" says Senior Seth Reese.

That statement may become truer as this century nears its end according to the Oxford Hair Foundation.

Racy play features University faculty, students 4

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

1 day ago by MIRANDA STANCIL

The University's theatre department is not afraid to give Athens a taste of professionalism. Its performance of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" lasts for three more nights - tonight through Wednesday. The famous American play, set in New England in the 1960s, is almost three hours long, and is drenched in alcohol and vulgarity.

ANWR drilling not the solution 3

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

9 hours ago by

With the recent spike in gas prices and increased troop deployment to the Middle East, students may be rightfully concerned about the United States' dependence on foreign oil. In fact, we as a nation are becoming more reliant on imported oil than ever before - approximately 56 percent of our oil comes from overseas.

Teacher Feature: Christy Yeager 2

The Compass, Gainesville State College, Oakwood, GA

5 hours ago by Caitlin O'Dell

TEACHER FEATURE: CHRISTY YEAGER

Caitlin O'Dell

Editor-in-Chief

924170651@gsc.edu

Room 120 in Academic III at Gainesville State College may not seem to hold much significance. But it is here, in this secluded office off a covert hallway in the math and computer sciences buildings, that a very remarkable woman can be found.

WebCT Vista Becomes iCollege 2

The Collegian, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA

8 hours ago by John Elliot

WebCT Vista becomes iCollege this fall.

Voters brush aside rationality 1

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

1 hour ago by

American politics never fail to leave me incredulous. As an international affairs and economics major at the University, I always have assumed voters behave rationally. After all, the ability to reason is mankind's greatest gift, right? People always act in their own self interest and vote for the policy most beneficial for numero uno, the voter.

New drummer to be featured in local act (w/song) 1

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

2 hours ago by COURTNEY SMITH

Local band birds&wire has gone through some major member changes since its formation in late 2005. Tonight, the band will showcase the skills of new drummer Seth Hendershot at Caledonia Lounge.

Birds&wire plans to play tracks from its latest EP, "Sandford's Dive," which was recorded before former drummer Marlon Patton left to tour with now popular Heavy Mojo.

SISTERLY LOVE (w/video) 1

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

14 hours ago by

Bid Day - traditionally falling on the first day of classes each fall - is the day sorority-hopefuls receive an offer to pledge a sorority following a week-long recruitment process. The women learn about the various activities each sorority participates in.