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Trying Our Best | Welcome to the First Annual Woman Olympics With Host Clones (AKA April Fools!)

Caleb and Patrick attempt to talk about dinosaurs . . . Aprils Fools! On this episode of TOB, Katie and Emma flip the script, putting Caleb and Patrick to the test to see how much they really know about women. Continue reading Trying Our Best | Welcome to the First Annual Woman Olympics With Host Clones (AKA April Fools!)

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

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

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

Prom ambassadors manage large crowds at Ford Buildings

Berry opens its campus during the daylight hours to visitors throughout the semester, but the highest influx of visitors is during the spring semester. Prom season starts mid-March and runs through early May, with high schoolers coming in from Floyd, Bartow and other counties to take photos. While prom photos tend to fall on Saturdays, quinceañeras and engagement photo schedules can fall on any day of the week. Continue reading Prom ambassadors manage large crowds at Ford Buildings