Opinion: The pandemic changes Canterbury club’s events

The pandemic impacts the Canterbury club’s information sessions when tabling in Jaguar Student Activity Center. (photo by Madeline Burgin)

By: Madeline Burgin  

Needless to say, that the coronavirus has changed university life in plenty of unexpected ways. However, I did not think of its effect on student organizations, particularly mine. 

 

Noble Jones brings Southern cuisine to downtown Augusta

Noble Jones is one of Augusta’s newest local restaurant. (photo by Mike Buhrmeister)

By: Mike Buhrmeister | Staff writer

Noble Jones is one of Augusta’s newest local restaurants, having just celebrated its first year in business. It is located at 816 Cotton Rd. in downtown Augusta.

‘Where the Crawdads Sing,’ a mirror to the isolation blues

Delia Owens’ best-selling books takes a stab at loneliness. (photo by Jenna Ingalls)

By Jenna Ingalls |
Staff writer

Review 

I am a firm believer of reading the book before seeing the movie, so when heard that the beloved “Where the Crawdads Sing,” by Delia Owens was making its way to the big screen, I had to finally get my hands on a copy.  

Traveling in during the pandemic

Teddy Roosevelt island in Washington, D.C. (photo by Madison Pierce)

By Madison Pierce |
Staff writer

OPINION 

I have been living in Augusta for six years. The city is mostly safe as far as gang violence, drug use and abuse. During the current world-wide pandemic, I have felt very safe living in Augusta.

Food finds for a college budget: Craft and Vine

By Sam Turner |
Staff writer 

Restaurant review

After attending Augusta University for the past three years, I have made it a goal to explore my own hometown in search of great food and drinks on a college budget.

Black lives will always matter

OPINION

By Haley Knight |
Editor-in-Chief

When I started this piece, I wanted to express why the Black Lives Matter civil rights movement was important. However, when researching I came to the realization that my voice is not the one that needs to be heard. Instead, I will let the voices of our students tell the story.

Opinion: Wear a mask and pay attention

(graphic by Katie Toler, University of Georgia graphic design student. Follow @katiepillars on Instagram.)

By Jenna Ingalls |
Staff writer

Before the nation was shut down, I remember getting a call from someone in my life who wishes to remain anonymous. They called to tell me that one of their patients was a presumed positive case of COVID-19. Immediately, the fear that had slowly been rising in me about the novel coronavirus spilled over into panic.

Opinion: Student news is the answer to ambivalent opinions of the news media

By Emily Garcia |
Staff writer

Two contrasting philosophies exist about journalists and the mainstream press. The first is that journalists and the mainstream press fail to fulfill their duty to the people to provide them with coverage of an event that is full, fair and accurate. People in this school of thought are under the impression that the news media are not doing enough.

NASCAR bans fans’ use of Confederate Flags at events

Garrett Smithley’s No. 77 car and NASCAR returned to action on May 17, and now the organization has decided to ban Confederate flags. (photo by Shelby Foster)

Carlos Rodriguez |
Sports writer

NASCAR released a statement via social media on Wednesday afternoon, June 10, announcing the banning of the Confederate battle flag at all of their events.

Summertime means movie-watching time

Summertime means movie time. How about some “Pirates of the Caribbean”? (photo by Brett Swain)

Brett Swain |
Staff writer

It’s summertime, a time when people take vacations and make time for hobbies and special activities. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is watch movies. Here is a list of movies provided from recent Augusta University graduates and a professor of communication.