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Vikings soccer teams advance to conference semifinals

Jayne Claire Vincent, Campus Carrier assistant sports editor This upcoming weekend, the men’s and women’s soccer teams head into the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) conference semifinal games.  One of the highlights for the men’s soccer team this season was beating their historic rival, Oglethorpe, who has been one of the strongest teams in the SAA for the past 10 years.  “We are going in with two ties … Continue reading Vikings soccer teams advance to conference semifinals

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Study finds high levels of forever chemicals in Georgia waterways

Elizabeth Montiel, Campus Carrier staff writer Eric Zuniga, Campus Carrier staff writer Georgia ranked 13th nationwide for the number of toxic substances released into waterways, with industrial facilities dumping over 5 million pounds of toxins in 2020, according to a report released last month by Environment America. The report also ranked Georgia 7th in the country for the amount of cancer-causing toxins dumped into water and 10th for … Continue reading Study finds high levels of forever chemicals in Georgia waterways

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Opinion, Our View

Extraterrestrials are bound to exist

There are estimated billions, maybe even trillions, of galaxies in the universe. In the Milky Way Galaxy alone, it is estimated that there are between 100 and 400 billion stars, each with its own set of planets rotating around it. That adds up to be a lot of planets — planets that just may contain extraterrestrial life we have yet to find. NASA has confirmed … Continue reading Extraterrestrials are bound to exist

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Berry Students Showcase Their Collections

Reese Chatman, Campus Carrier features editor According to a survey conducted by Magnify Money, 61% of Americans consider themselves to be collectors. Naturally, college students are no exception to this. Berry is home to a variety of collectors spanning a variety of interests. Many businesses in Rome cater to these students’ interests. One of which, being Into the Past on Broad Street. Into the Past … Continue reading Berry Students Showcase Their Collections

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Arts and Culture

Emerging baking club encourages inclusive community

Rosemary Chesney, Campus Carrier arts and living editor A baking interest group has been in the works at Berry for the past few weeks. If passed as an interest group, this group will gather for both experienced and non-experienced bakers alike to meet, make food and enjoy each other’s company.  Sophomore Hayden Brackett met with sophomore Melissa Perez a few weeks ago about starting this … Continue reading Emerging baking club encourages inclusive community

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Arts and Culture

Easy Baked Improv welcomes new members

Anna Rinaggio, Campus Carrier asst. arts and living editor Easy Baked Improv recently performed their ‘Newbie Show,’ welcoming five new members into the troupe. The troupe has been around for roughly 20 years and puts on a show each month that is free for Berry students to attend.  Junior Brayden Kimbrough is in his second year with Easy Baked Improv and stepped up to a … Continue reading Easy Baked Improv welcomes new members

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Swim and dive starting meets with new coach, focus on unity

Mary Harrison, Campus Carrier sports editor Jayne Claire Vincent, Campus Carrier assistant sports editor The men’s and women’s swim and dive teams began their season last Saturday by hosting the University of Montevallo and Emmanuel College. The 2022-2023 season has already differed from previous years due to the first head coaching change in program history and smaller team sizes. Berry’s new Aquatics Director and Head … Continue reading Swim and dive starting meets with new coach, focus on unity

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Relief efforts continue after Hurricane Ian, historic flooding

Hurricane Ian hit the east coast of Florida at 8 miles per hour with winds reaching 65 miles per hour. According to the New York Times, the storm caused immense damage to urban areas. The effect Ian left on Florida varied from power outages to complete destruction. Repair efforts are estimated to cost billions of dollars.  Continue reading Relief efforts continue after Hurricane Ian, historic flooding

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Haley Smith recognized by Chamber of Commerce

The Exceptional Seven Young Professionals Award, an award that recognizes individuals under 35 for their achievement and excellence within their field, was recently granted to Haley Smith, director of diversity and inclusion at Berry College. This award was given to Smith by the Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce in recognition of her efforts to create a culture of belonging and inclusion on Berry’s campus.  Continue reading Haley Smith recognized by Chamber of Commerce

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