Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor The Class of 2023 has overcome remarkable adversities. It will be the last graduating college class to have started college before the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that they have the unique experience of living through two types of college life: pre and post-pandemic.  COVID-19 didn’t just affect academic life. The entire world was put on hold for a year … Continue reading ‘COVID-19 generation’ students prepare to embark from Berry College

Story by Eric Zuniga, Campus Carrier deputy news editor Design by Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor Nearly 70 students presented research projects on Tuesday at Berry’s annual Symposium on Student Scholarship. Students representing a wide range of disciplines presented their research in oral sessions and a poster session held throughout the day. According to Miguel Ampuero, assistant professor of psychology and chair of the … Continue reading Students present symposium research

Sylvie Wages, Campus Carrier staff writer Katelynn Singleton, Campus Carrier editor-in-chief Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor Why did the FBI investigate the hit song “Louie Louie” in 1963? Why did radio stations in Houston, Nashville and Columbia, S.C. yank Tim McGraw’s “Red Rag Top” from the airwaves in 2002? Why was “Puff the Magic Dragon” banned in Singapore and Hong Kong? The musical revue, … Continue reading Berry celebrates First Amendment with censored music

What is stress? What are the warning signs? How can you cope with intense amounts of stress? There are many different ways to answer that question, and it varies from person to person. Stress manifests itself differently in each situation, but there are a few overarching symptoms to be on the lookout for. Continue reading Love your heart: managing stress and preventing heart disease as a college student

Katelynn Singleton, Campus Carrier editor-in-chief Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor From 2010 to 2018, the number of students who received a bachelor’s degree for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) major increased by 62%, more than the 20% growth that other degrees received, according to a report from the PEW Research Center in 2021. Despite this growth, women remain underrepresented in computing, engineering … Continue reading Walk a mile in her lab coat: STEM professors share their experiences in the field

Katelynn Singleton, Campus Carrier editor in chief Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor The beginning of the month of March brings many events. The return of spring allergies, a much needed break from classes, the dreaded “spring forward” of Daylight Saving Time and Women’s History Month. Starting in 1988, this month is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of women to history and society.  Although many … Continue reading Women’s History Month: How Berry Students are Continuing the Conversation

Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor It is midterm season, and that means headaches, anxiety and a whole lot of work. Many college students find themselves in a position in which they are suffering from mental health problems, yet they may not know about all the resources that are in place to help them. Berry College offers plenty of resources for mental health, but how … Continue reading Depression, anxiety and what to do about them