Staying safe during extreme weather: being aware and alert at Berry and at home

Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor Katelynn Singleton, Campus Carrier editor-in-chief The weather has become increasingly severe, from the polar vortex that struck the country during Christmas weekend to the extreme rain and weather that occurred on the first week of classes. As climate change continues, one can expect similar, and according to some climate scientists, harsher weather to be more frequent. The increase in … Continue reading Staying safe during extreme weather: being aware and alert at Berry and at home

Berry connector could join Berry’s trails to Rome trail system

Across Rome, there are 16 miles of multiuse trails that have been advancing over the past few years. City Engineering is currently building a ramp that will connect the Mount Berry trail with the rest of the Rome trail system called ECO Greenway. With one more connecting piece, Berry students, faculty and staff could access the Mount Berry trail and entire Rome trail system through Berry school property. Continue reading Berry connector could join Berry’s trails to Rome trail system

Why I love just doing things “for funsies”

Katherine Harber, Campus Carrier copy editor Over the past few years, one of the most beneficial realizations I have come to about my life is how fulfilling it can be to do things for the simple joy of doing them. While this idea may not seem revolutionary to some readers, for a recovering overachiever like myself, it was a revelation. As I got older, I … Continue reading Why I love just doing things “for funsies”

The fantasy genre teaches indispensable lessons

Mary Harrison, Campus Carrier sports editor I consider my love of fantasy to be a personality trait, fostered by years of playing epic “make-believe” games with my mom and being introduced to “The Chronicles of Narnia” by my dad as a preschooler. There’s something special about being able to suspend reality for a moment, to change the world by fighting the White Witch or the … Continue reading The fantasy genre teaches indispensable lessons

Students should be prioritized over filming

With the recent wrap-up of Tyler Perry Studios filming on Berry’s campus, the treatment of students during filming has come to light. From issues with parking to inconsiderate crew members, Berry students, especially those living and taking classes in the Ford Complex, felt as though filming was taking priority over their comfort in their own living spaces. Even if the crew was not working directly … Continue reading Students should be prioritized over filming