Peer Educators host events for suicide awareness week
September is suicide awareness month, and this past week Berry arranged several events and sessions to both raise awareness within the student body but also allow students to participate in activities that provided resources and tools to prevent suicide. Continue reading Peer Educators host events for suicide awareness week
What good remakes and revivals share
Bear Luke, Campus Carrier photographer Remakes and revivals have become a strong presence in entertainment media for some time now. Every year, the public sees new recreations of their favorite franchises, whether it be old video games, Disney movies, or revivals of beloved television shows. This would be fine if these constant remakes and revivals were not plagued with fundamental issues and a lack of … Continue reading What good remakes and revivals share
Atlanta City Council needs to listen to protesters
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
Solidarity Week returns with focus on nonviolence
This week, the Office of Diversity and Belonging is hosting Berry’s seventh Solidarity Week, an annual student-led conference intended to educate students about social justice issues and foster inclusivity. Continue reading Solidarity Week returns with focus on nonviolence
Berry adds sports leadership and data analytics majors
As Berry continues to grow as a school, the addition of new major programs overtime has been a major part of that growth. Two recently added majors, Sports Leadership and Strategy and Data Analytics are expected to soon grow into some very successful new pathways for the students who pursue them at Berry. Continue reading Berry adds sports leadership and data analytics majors
OSI launches grocery shuttle, expands transportation
The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) will host its first grocery shuttle for students on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shuttle will give students with limited access to transportation a ride to a local grocery store. Continue reading OSI launches grocery shuttle, expands transportation
Students express interest in pep band
Adding a pep band to the atmosphere of Berry College’s football game days has piqued the interest of students, and has been a topic of conversation in our Music Program. While Berry already has a well established drumline that brings scholarships and competition to the recruitment of our school, students are wanting a collegiate football experience, but what exactly does this experience look like for such a small, private school like Berry? Continue reading Students express interest in pep band
Fair helps students find study abroad programs
On Sept. 7, the Berry College Office of International Experiences hosted the annual study abroad fair. This event was an opportunity for students to chat with Berry professors and representatives that are leading various study abroad programs. There are a wide range of programs available for students each year, from summer programs that are led by Berry professors, as well as semester-long trips that are hosted by affiliate organizations. Continue reading Fair helps students find study abroad programs
Viking golfers feel prepared to face internal challenges
The Vikings’ appearance at the women’s golf invitational at Transylvania University on Labor Day weekend is notable for two reasons. First, senior Tegan Fritts started off the year by earning the best score of all individuals. Continue reading Viking golfers feel prepared to face internal challenges
Cross country runs into first place at season opener
Maintaining a high standard is the theme for the Berry men’s and women’s cross country teams this season. Coming off one of the best years in program history for both teams since moving to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 2013, the Vikings return with veteran rosters and underclassman that are threading the needle with aspirations of running further into post season meets than they ever have before. Continue reading Cross country runs into first place at season opener