Balancing Berry: Education Department
A look into how Education majors balance their work-life balance at Berry. Continue reading Balancing Berry: Education Department
Category: News
Finding a Place for AI in College Academics
By: Tanner Huey, News Reporter, Kate Powell, News Reporter, Larkin West, Videographer MOUNT BERRY, Ga.- Artificial Intelligence. It’s not a new concept, but one that has become prominent in the academic world in the past few years. With programs such as ChatGPT, that do have the potential to aid students in violations of academic integrity, AI has been struggling to find a place in all … Continue reading Finding a Place for AI in College Academics
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
By: Mason Mancini, Videographer, Carolina Mendoza, News Reporter, Savannah Talley, Videographer MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – The observation of Hispanic Heritage started in 1968, as a week set by President Lyndon Johnson, and was expanded into an entire month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Hispanic Heritage month takes place from September 15 through October 15 and acts as a time for people of the Hispanic … Continue reading Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Solidarity Week at Berry
Solidarity Week is a student-driven project designed to recognize, educate about, and celebrate within the Berry College community. Continue reading Solidarity Week at Berry
FAFSA to open in December following testing
The opening of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be delayed yet again this year. The Department of Education is promising that the form will be available to the public on or before Dec. 1, two months later than its usual Oct. 1 opening date. Continue reading FAFSA to open in December following testing
Counseling center faced with rising demand, staff shortage
The Counseling Center of Berry is one of the many resources available to students. In recent years, the demand for the center’s services has gone up significantly. Staff Counselor Connor Pierce has noticed the increase in demand and is actively working to meet it. One of the ways the center hopes to reach more students is through the introduction of group sessions. Continue reading Counseling center faced with rising demand, staff shortage
Abortion expected to be major issue in upcoming election
In June of 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in a decision that ended the 50-year protection of the federally guaranteed right to access abortion care. Continue reading Abortion expected to be major issue in upcoming election
Free flu vaccinations offered at Ladd Center
The Ladd Center is offering flu vaccinations throughout September and October in preparation for the flu season. Walk-ins are available on certain days, having started in September, with emails sent out to students indicating availability. Continue reading Free flu vaccinations offered at Ladd Center
BioLab fire endangers public health, environment
A plant in Conyers, Ga. operated by BioLab, a pool chemical company, caught fire on Sept. 29 and produced a large smoke plume that could be seen from several miles away. The fire was ignited when a sprinkler head malfunctioned causing water to mix with a water-reactive chemical. In the past 20 years, there have been three fires reported at the plant, including the most recent incident. Continue reading BioLab fire endangers public health, environment
Security and fire safety report details crime rates on campus
Berry College last week released its annual security and fire safety report, containing statistics on all crimes on campus that have been reported to the Berry College Police Department as well as details of the college’s fire safety protocols. Continue reading Security and fire safety report details crime rates on campus