Sticky post
Smartphone Usage at Berry College
Berry College students expand on how their smartphone usage affects their daily life. Continue reading Smartphone Usage at Berry College
Sticky post
The Importance of Local Elections
A look into local elections and their significance as compared to national elections. Continue reading The Importance of Local Elections
Sticky post
Dressing to Impress
An inside look into the business school’s Career Closet. Continue reading Dressing to Impress
Sticky post
Not An Oar-dinary Sport
A look into the Berry Rowing team, and their preparations for the upcoming season. Continue reading Not An Oar-dinary Sport
Sticky post
Trying Our Best | Hear Me Out Cake
Happy Valentine’s Day! In this episode, Katie and Emma bake a cake with no instructions and share who would be on their “hear me out” cakes. Continue reading Trying Our Best | Hear Me Out Cake
Sticky post
Battle of the Paddles
Berry College’s Intramural Sports Department hosted its first ever table tennis tournament. Continue reading Battle of the Paddles
Sticky post
Community Members Protest ICE in Downtown Rome.
Community members gathered on Broad Street to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies. Continue reading Community Members Protest ICE in Downtown Rome.
Sticky post
Troupe Talk Episode 6: “She Kills Monsters”
In this episode, we will be talking about BCTC’s upcoming production, “She Kills Monsters”. our first guests will be actors Emma Laysline, Jay Vote, and Lucas Casaletta-Holmes, who are some of the main characters of the show. Next, we will talk to Wren Gerac, Jake Parks, Moira Dean, and Jayla Hall, the designers and puppeteers of the giant dragon in the show. Then, we will round things up with Brian Thomas, Amerial Page, and Barrette Eldridge, who help provide the comedic element to this show about grief. Continue reading Troupe Talk Episode 6: “She Kills Monsters”
Federal judge blocks HHS secretary’s vaccine proposal
In January 2025, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kennedy proposed to reduce the amount of recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11, the COVID-19 vaccine included. Continue reading Federal judge blocks HHS secretary’s vaccine proposal
Berry athletes, coaches speak on rise of sports gambling
Sports gambling has seen a surge in popularity in recent years due to easily accessible online platforms and widespread legalization across 39 different states, accounting for 20% of the betting industry. Betting websites such as DraftKings and FanDuel are constantly advertised on social media and television, even during professional sports games. An increasing rate of young people now struggle with sports betting, with one in three young adults placing bets before the age of 21 according to ESPN. Continue reading Berry athletes, coaches speak on rise of sports gambling
RLT brings Bikini Bottom to life
Rome Little Theatre (RLT) is diving under the sea and bringing Bikini Bottom to life with their production of “The SpongeBob Musical.” Coming from the iconic children’s show, with a twist of their own, featuring a live band and a foley player, this is RLT’s biggest production with 48 cast members and over 80 crew members. Continue reading RLT brings Bikini Bottom to life
A look at how Americans are viewed abroad
The various study abroad opportunities Berry offers allow students and faculty the opportunity to explore the world and interact with people from different cultures. These trips range from lasting a week over spring break or a month over summer to an entire semester overseas. No matter where they go, students come home reflecting on the different lifestyles of these countries compared to life in United States. Continue reading A look at how Americans are viewed abroad
Gift sustainably: nobody needs another gift set
In the spirit of spring cleaning, let’s talk about what is likely buried in the depths of your closet: piles of brand-new blankets, never-opened fluffy socks, random gadgets, a candle that has never been lit. These items were gifts bought with good intentions by people who care about you. The problem isn’t the intention, though, it’s the habit of buying several things when one better thing would have done more. Continue reading Gift sustainably: nobody needs another gift set
Our View: HIV treatment should not be politicized
HIV treatment is not a luxury or a political tool. This treatment allows people that suffer from HIV to stay healthy, support their families and live longer, happier lives. Along with these benefits, it heavily lowers the risk of transmission, making treatment a public health priority. This is why any effort to take away or limit access to HIV aid is unethical and dangerous. Continue reading Our View: HIV treatment should not be politicized
Show up, Berry: Why student presence matters beyond the classroom
Tristan Summers, staff contributor College is about much more than classes, assignments and exams. Some of the most meaningful parts of campus life happen outside the classroom, at sporting events, performances, club meetings and other student activities. These events give students the chance to support one another, build school spirit and feel like they are part of something bigger than themselves. While academics should remain … Continue reading Show up, Berry: Why student presence matters beyond the classroom
ASC replaces note takers with AI program Genio
In Fall 2024, the ASC replaced student employees with an artificial intelligence (AI) program from the company Genio. Berry’s Academic Success Center (ASC) previously offered the role of note taker through the LifeWorks program. Students could request the help of a note taker as an accommodation. Note takers were paid the base rate of $9.25 per hour to write notes in class. Continue reading ASC replaces note takers with AI program Genio