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Battle of the Paddles
Berry College’s Intramural Sports Department hosted its first ever table tennis tournament. Continue reading Battle of the Paddles
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Coyote Sightings on Berry College’s CAMPUS. Wildlife wonder or SAFETY THREAT?
Berry College’s infamous “Viking Trail” turns into a home for elusive predators as coyotes have recently made a surprise appearance on campus, sparking safety concerns among students and families. Continue reading Coyote Sightings on Berry College’s CAMPUS. Wildlife wonder or SAFETY THREAT?
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The War Against Food Insecurity in Rome Georgia
20.6% of all Rome citizens live below the poverty line, which is 1.5 times higher compared to other parts of Georgia. Continue reading The War Against Food Insecurity in Rome Georgia
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We Survived the Berry Catacombs | Kate & Sav Conquer Evil: Episode 4
Two Berry College students dare to venture into the infamous Berry Catacombs. Many rumors surround this central location at the college, and Kate and Sav are here to bust them.
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Diamond Forde reads acclaimed poetry
Berry hosted a reading and Q&A for award-winning poet Diamond Forde on Tuesday. The event was part of the Georgia Poetry Circuit, a network of seven Georgia colleges that collaborate to annually bring three poets of national and international interest to each member’s campus. Some of the other schools on the circuit include Georgia Southern University, Valdosta State University and Savannah State University. Aside from giving readings, poets in the circuit usually meet with creative writing students to lead a workshop or answer additional questions. Continue reading Diamond Forde reads acclaimed poetry
President Mazumder proposes strategic plan for Berry’s future
Sandeep Mazumder, Berry’s ninth president, has come to Berry with an outsider’s perspective, ready with new ideas and developments he thinks will improve the college. The President’s Strategic Plan outlines these ideas and lays out the college’s direction for the next 10 to 15 years. Continue reading President Mazumder proposes strategic plan for Berry’s future
Men’s tennis loses to Wallace State Community College
“Failure is the best teacher.” Douglas Elly, the coach of the Berry College men’s tennis team, takes that saying to heart. On Friday, during a 2 p.m. game at the Rome Tennis Center, the men’s team lost to Wallace State Community College 0-7. Despite that setback, Elly believes that his team can learn from the loss and come back stronger than ever. Continue reading Men’s tennis loses to Wallace State Community College
Valentine’s Day on a budget
Every February brings about the first gift-giving holiday of the year: Valentine’s Day. Students look forward to spending time with their significant others, families and friends. Unfortunately, many traditional Valentine’s dinners and gifts can be expensive, especially for college students. However, budget-friendly alternatives can help make Valentine’s Day more affordable. Continue reading Valentine’s Day on a budget
Make sure to respect everyone’s preferred name
How likely is it that you have a name or nickname that differs from the one you were given at birth? There is a high possibility that you do, as nicknames have been prevalent among various people and societies since humanity’s inception. Continue reading Make sure to respect everyone’s preferred name
Our View: Flex Bucks should increase with inflation
For most Berry students, daily life revolves around two food locations: the dining hall and Viking Court. These places are where students gather between classes to meet friends, grab quick meals and refuel during long days of studying. These spaces are not just a convenience in everyday life, they are a necessity for students to make it through the day. Though familiar and comforting, these spots on campus have a worsening issue. Flex Bucks are a useful perk that allows students to grab easy meals in the quick breaks of the day. B Continue reading Our View: Flex Bucks should increase with inflation
New law may add hunting, outdoor education to school curriculum
Georgia’s General Assembly recently passed legislation allowing public schools to teach courses on outdoor and hunter safety starting in the 2026-2027 school year. Should the legislation be signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) will be required to establish standards and a curriculum before April 1, 2026. Certified Hunter Education (HE) instructors will be able to teach sixth- through twelfth-grade students in public schools. Continue reading New law may add hunting, outdoor education to school curriculum
Our View: Students need to organize more protests
College campuses have always been a place for learning. Whether it is lectures or peer discussions, students are always learning how they can further evolve and change the world. But today, in a time of deep political polarization and threats to American democracy, students seem to be keeping most of their political actions on their social media platforms. This complacency needs to change. If students organize more protests both on and off campus, they will be capable of disrupting communities that have grown too comfortable, providing initiatives that will ensure student voices are heard. Continue reading Our View: Students need to organize more protests
Berry to welcome new dean of students Christian Wells
Starting on Monday, Christian Wells and Devon Smyth will fill the positions of dean of students and director of community engagement, respectively. Wells is a student affairs administrator with 17 years of experience in higher education, including a role as assistant dean of students at Wesleyan College and several roles at Mercer University. Continue reading Berry to welcome new dean of students Christian Wells