Smartphone Usage at Berry College
Berry College students expand on how their smartphone usage affects their daily life. Continue reading Smartphone Usage at Berry College
Category: Features
The Importance of Local Elections
A look into local elections and their significance as compared to national elections. Continue reading The Importance of Local Elections
Women’s History Month at Berry
As March arrives, Women’s History Month reminds us of the important contributions women have made and continue to make at Berry and beyond. While great strides have been made in the advancement of women’s rights, injustices still persist. Organizations such as Empower, Unity and the Office of Belonging and Community Engagement at Berry give women the opportunity to share their struggles, find a community and celebrate accomplishments. Continue reading Women’s History Month at Berry
A look at anti-AI perspectives
As artificial intelligence (AI) programs continue to advance, their use in education, daily life and the workplace is still a controversial topic. Students and faculty across institutions all over the world have to deal with the rapidly growing realm of AI chatbots. These platforms are quickly becoming something students rely on to draft essays and work on projects, raising the question of how AI is impacting students’ education and faculty’s experiences when dealing with academic dishonesty. Continue reading A look at anti-AI perspectives
The Highs and Lows of Caffeine
College students consume many energy drinks and cups of coffee per semester, as hustle culture and all-nighters are common for busy students. Coffee shops are available on campus for easy trips, and energy drinks fill the vending machines and shelves of campus stores. With this increased convenience, many students make caffeine intake a part of their daily routine. Continue reading The Highs and Lows of Caffeine
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
Black History Month at Berry
Amid the excitement of two consecutive snowy weekends, Berry College finds itself ushered into February, and thus, Black History Month. Many organizations on campus take this opportunity to hold events that celebrate and bring attention to the Black community at Berry. Continue reading Black History Month at Berry
Community Members Protest ICE in Downtown Rome.
Community members gathered on Broad Street to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies. Continue reading Community Members Protest ICE in Downtown Rome.
Troupe Talk Episode 6: “She Kills Monsters”
In this episode, we will be talking about BCTC’s upcoming production, “She Kills Monsters”. our first guests will be actors Emma Laysline, Jay Vote, and Lucas Casaletta-Holmes, who are some of the main characters of the show. Next, we will talk to Wren Gerac, Jake Parks, Moira Dean, and Jayla Hall, the designers and puppeteers of the giant dragon in the show. Then, we will round things up with Brian Thomas, Amerial Page, and Barrette Eldridge, who help provide the comedic element to this show about grief. Continue reading Troupe Talk Episode 6: “She Kills Monsters”
Preserving the past: Berry Archives
In the Berry Schools’ 124-year history, many memorable people, places and events have shaped campus culture. With such a long history, thousands of artifacts spanning 12 decades have been found and organized to preserve and protect Berry’s rich past. This often challenging process of artifact decoding and organizing is completed by the staff and students working in the Berry Archives. Continue reading Preserving the past: Berry Archives