In 2023, the United States Supreme Court overturned affirmative action in college admissions. In this scenario, affirmative action is when schools take one’s race into consideration when deciding who to admit to any given college. This year is the first term in which the new supreme court decision has taken effect; however, it has not affected Berry.  Continue reading Affirmative action ban has little effect on admissions

Monday kicked off the start of the annual week-long event, Solidarity Week, a student-led project to introduce different perspectives and outlooks on topics surrounding the Berry community. This event highlights differences, educates and allows the community the opportunity to learn from each other. Continue reading Solidarity Week highlights dignity, celebrates diversity

The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) works to create student life events that help and support students. These events are aimed at helping students unwind and connect with the community. At the beginning of the semester, OSI experienced a change in leadership. Continue reading OSI aiming to promote Pack the House events

Berry’s chapter of Young Democrats of America is fully active as another year begins and the election closes in. Starting this year, Professor of English Jim Watkins is serving as co-advisor for Young Democrats alongside Professor of International Affairs John Hickman. Watkins has experience working directly with the Floyd County Democratic Party and hopes to get club members politically involved.  Continue reading Berry Young Democrats host debate watch party

The completion of the Mount Berry Connection trail opens opportunities for Berry students to utilize the resource off campus for athletics and exploration. Continue reading Completion of trail provides Rome with more green space

This summer was a season of many unpredictable events. In the span of a few months, the country witnessed an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate, the incumbent president step down from reelection, numerous protests and Supreme Court rulings that could have drastic consequences. The impact of these events has caused many individuals to pay close attention to the political landscape as the election approaches. The students and faculty of Berry’s political science department are some of the individuals who followed these events.  Continue reading Summer political happenings increase American polarization

Plastic is a seemingly inescapable material in the current day despite its negative impact on the environment. Since the discovery of microplastics, backlash towards plastic use has only become more widespread, even at Berry. Continue reading Eco Club working to reduce reliance on single-use plastics