As the start of 2024 creeps closer, we are approaching an important time for the United States: the presidential election. We seem to be gearing up for yet another hectic campaign season, and come November, voters of all kinds will come out to cast their ballot for our country’s next leader. Hopefully, that mix of voters will include a high percentage of young voters.              Historically, … Continue reading Young voters are vital in elections

Bumpy and cracked sidewalks, buildings with stairs but no elevators, and heavy doors without a button to open them automatically are only a few of the obstacles people with physical disabilities are forced to face while on Berry’s campus. While there may not be many students and faculty in Berry’s population with permanent physical disabilities, how many times have you seen a student using crutches … Continue reading Berry must prioritize accessibility

            Part of Berry’s signature experience is cultural event (CE) credits. For some, it may feel like a drag – 24 hour-long segments barring them from graduation. When you think about it, though, CE credits are an interesting and unique tool that we are lucky to have. Where else are you going to get the chance to learn about an artist’s artwork directly from the mouth … Continue reading Take advantage of cultural events

            It feels like the oldest question in the book. One we likely asked ourselves in kindergarten and again in sixth grade. As adults, the answer should be obvious to us: yes, boys and girls can be friends. There are some people – some adults, that is – that seem to think this is not the case, though. And if you are wondering if that is … Continue reading Can girls and boys be friends?

Hispanic Heritage Month has been underway for a few weeks now, and we have already seen quite a few fun events in celebration for it on campus. This month is especially important for students of Hispanic heritage, but that does not mean that everyone else can’t celebrate with them. In fact, we should all be celebrating Hispanic heritage and taking advantage of the many opportunities … Continue reading We all need to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

It’s a Saturday afternoon in the summer. Your mom drops you off and says, “I’ll pick you up in three hours.” You meet your friend at the Auntie Anne’s pretzel stand, and your weekend shopping spree begins. This is the mall experience.  Ten years ago, going to the mall was a regular weekend activity. Walking into random stores with no intention to buy anything–just to … Continue reading Going to the mall is better than shopping online

            We all learned in high school civics that as citizens of the United States, we have a right to protest. It is in the very first amendment in the Bill of Rights, and it is a powerful tool for expressing dissent. When the people protest against an action from the government, the government has the responsibility to listen. Why, then, has the Atlanta City Council … Continue reading Atlanta City Council needs to listen to protesters

Arts programs on college campuses are essential to a rich campus culture. Here at Berry, we are lucky to have great arts programs such as theater, dance, studio art and numerous types of vocal and instrumental music. Whether you are a member of one of these programs or just someone who enjoys going to one of their amazing productions from time to time, you know … Continue reading The arts at Berry deserve your support

Reduce, reuse, recycle – it’s the song we’ve all been singing since we were four years old. How diligent are we about recycling in our day to day lives, though? Do you make sure to recycle all the single-use bottles you grab from the P.O.D? What about your used notebooks that you no longer need after the semester ends? How about all the plastic bags … Continue reading We need better incentives to recycle