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Riot Outbreak in Ferguson, Missouri

Lacy Hamilton, Editor in Chief October 14, 2014

Riots began in Ferguson, Missouri on Saturday, August 9, 2014 after the death of Michael Brown, an unarmed 25 year old African American student. He was shot by Darren Wilson, one of the Caucasian officers...

Whether we find inspiration in refined Southern magazines, antique Appalachian farmyards, reviving native festivals, or a combination of the three, we must allow our new springtime bedroom to encompass our own views of revival and the world around us. There is no reason for us to stress over perfectly achieving one theme or another; if we are the ones performing the reorganizing for ourselves, it will turn out perfectly.

How to Awaken Your Space: Three Southern Themes to Welcome Spring

Caitlin Shelby, Staff Writer April 7, 2014

With the arrival of spring fresh at our doorsteps and ready to be let in, why not take it into our own hands to give spring a warm welcome within our rooms? The snow has passed, the rains are beginning,...

When people come to visit, many of the volunteers bring some of the kids to the tienda (the store) for some treats. We brought some of the girls for charamuscas while we enjoyed the beautiful day.

The Mission Diaries: Returning to Orphanage Emmanuel

Tara Bailey, Features Editor February 26, 2014

I could tell you so many things. I could tell you that I was the one who changed the lives of all the children in the orphanage in one week, but that would be a lie. I could tell you that I was like Superman:...

I would give anything in this whole wide world to go back in time and tell my younger self that I am worth so much more than my looks—that all little girls are worth more than their looks.

Worth the Love

Ashleigh Brown, Senior Editor January 27, 2014

I went on my first diet when I was nine years old. Of course, being nine years old, I knew nothing about a healthy style of eating, or that girls came in all shapes and sizes, or that my body weight...

Letter to My Freshman Self

Emily Starling and Andrea Martin January 21, 2014

Dear freshman self, Don’t wear that. Don’t wear that raccoon-eye makeup with teased hair and one of your many obscure alternative band t-shirts. It’s not as cute as you think it is, and as...

An ordinary day may become one’s last.

A Near Demise

Bim Peacock, Staff Writer December 12, 2013

Death is a cold and mysterious figure.  One minute he is inches from seizing a soul, and the next he vanishes back to his shadowy home, leaving his victim winded and clinging to life.  Millions of people...

Are teenagers spending their money in the right places, or are we digging a hole of economic ruin?

Wait… What’s Economics?

Emily Starling, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2013

Do not even sit here and pretend that it this has not happened before: a cold day comes around and something inside of you needs the largest non-fat peppermint mocha that can be provided with two shots...

Swayed by multiple factors in our lives, we high school students focus on our flaws instead of our complete selves. This negative body image and consequential low self-esteem damages our mindsets and bodies, but many solutions exist to aid us in our transformation to self-confident teenagers who can recognize our internal and external beauty.

No Body Stands Without Beauty

Caitlin Shelby, Staff Writer November 18, 2013

Sitting before the television, coloring book spread before my crossed twig legs and juice box propped by my side, I admired, from a disappointing distance, the lives of teenagers as Disney Channel conveyed...

This Pinterest board displays numerous advertisements from the 1940’s and ‘60’s, as well as more recent advertisements. They show the dramatic change in the world’s views on body image.

We Are Our Society

Reilly Deckard, Staff Writer October 30, 2013

Our perspective on attractiveness from the 1940’s to now has changed drastically. It does not matter how honest and generous someone is or how abusive and cruel someone is. The only thing that matters...

The UGA aquatic center waits in peace, minutes before the college swim meet begins.

A Dive into the World of Swimming

Jack Dalmolin, Staff Writer October 25, 2013

What comes to your mind when somebody says “I am a swimmer?” If an image of them in mid-stroke, giving their all in an eight lane pool at five o’clock in the morning does not pop into your head faster...

From Nigeria to America, Ashley Amukamara’s father worked tirelessly during her childhood, but he always made time to spend with the family during the holidays. From left: Ashley Amukamara, Ernest Amukamara, Alyssa Amukamara.

Strong African Man

October 4, 2013

Strong African man. I’ve heard that phrase my whole life. In my family, we joke about my father’s invincible outlook against the forces of nature and humanity, but looking back on his childhood, he...

Back-dropped by its garden roots, this golden sweet potato can be accredited with overwhelming health benefits and charm. The sweet potato’s reputation is being revisited and its advantages are being revealed. Easy to prepare and even easier to consume, this superfood is a necessity in any teenager’s diet.

What’s Sweeter than a Sweet Potato?

Caitlin Shelby, Staff Writer September 18, 2013

I know of a sweetness which far surpasses any conceptions you may have attained in your sweet-ignorant life. So sweet is my discovery, that you will never eat another meal and feel as satisfied. Your level...

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