Legal advocacy group holds PFAS contamination town hall
PFAS Georgia, an environmental legal group, held a town hall on March 31 in Rome’s Forum. A water expert, trial lawyers and environmental advocate, Erin Brokovich, spoke about the high level of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in the city’s waters. In the meeting, the residents of Rome learned about Dalton’s PFAS problem — caused by the city’s carpet industry — and were urged to take action. Continue reading Legal advocacy group holds PFAS contamination town hall
Sports Medicine department fosters physical, mental health
Sports are unpredictable for both viewers and players. For players, the risk of a life-changing injury is always present. For many players, that risk becomes reality. Continue reading Sports Medicine department fosters physical, mental health
BCTC presents non-traditional play
Berry College Theatre Company (BCTC) is putting on a production of Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World” this week. Unlike traditional musicals, the show is a song cycle, meaning it is told entirely through music without dialogue, focusing on pivotal life decisions and human emotions. There are only four lead roles in the production, simply titled “Woman One,” “Woman Two” “Man One,” and “Man Two.” Continue reading BCTC presents non-traditional play
The overlooked landmarks of Berry College
With its many beautiful attractions, Berry’s campus has been displayed on many brochures and articles like Southern Living. Landmarks such as the Ford Complex, the Old Mill and Frost Chapel are among the most well-known places on campus, with Berry students, staff and guests alike visiting multiple times each year. However, with a campus spanning so much acreage and a history of 124 years, some landmarks remain overlooked. Continue reading The overlooked landmarks of Berry College
There are so many opportunities Berry has to offer
When I made the decision to come to Berry four fateful years ago, I told everyone that it was because I liked the opportunities it offered. At that point, I was mainly referring to LifeWorks, but throughout my time here, I’ve realized that the word applies to far more than that. Continue reading There are so many opportunities Berry has to offer
Our View: Decreasing office hours is bad for students
This academic year, Berry lowered minimum office hour requirement for professors from ten hours to six. While this decision may lighten professors’ already heavy workloads, its effect on students should also be acknowledged. Office hours are extremely beneficial for students. They allow for one-on-one clarification, deeper discussions on class topics and personalized feedback on assignments. Continue reading Our View: Decreasing office hours is bad for students
Residence Life facing shortage of students to fill RA positions
Residence Life is currently struggling to find resident assistant (RA) applicants for next year, with few new candidates applying and many current RAs choosing not to return to the job. Continue reading Residence Life facing shortage of students to fill RA positions
Meta, Google sued for addictive apps, advertisements
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has been facing increasing legal pressure as courts examine whether its platforms are intentionally addictive. A group of 33 attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit against Meta and Google for prioritizing advertising profits over the well-being of their users. Continue reading Meta, Google sued for addictive apps, advertisements
Berry experiences increase in minority enrollment over recent years
The Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in the case of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University brought an end to race being a consideration in university admissions, which has brought up questions across America on how to achieve diversity among students attending university. Continue reading Berry experiences increase in minority enrollment over recent years
Men’s lacrosse beats Oglethorpe, Southern Virginia
After a string of losses, a win can be exactly what a team needs to regain their inspiration. Curtis Gilbert, coach of the men’s lacrosse team, said this about his team’s two consecutive wins against Oglethorpe University and Southern Virginia University. While Gilbert had felt that his team struggled in certain areas during earlier games, he feels like his team fired on all cylinders this time around, especially during the Oglethorpe match. Continue reading Men’s lacrosse beats Oglethorpe, Southern Virginia