Berry increases tuition for upcoming year, following national trend
Students are getting upset as across the nation colleges tuition continues to rise. At Berry, the upcoming increase raises questions about affordability. Tuition will increase 4% and board will increase 3%. Continue reading Berry increases tuition for upcoming year, following national trend
War in Iran causes gas prices to increase internationally
Gas prices have risen significantly since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran on Feb. 28. After the bombing began, Iran closed the strait of Hormuz, through which 25% of all natural gas trade passes. Continue reading War in Iran causes gas prices to increase internationally
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Troupe Talk Episode 7: “Songs for a New World”
In this episode, we will be interviewing multiple guests from the Berry College Theatre Company’s upcoming production, “Songs for a New World”. Our first guests will be actors Ella Hazel Rambin, Brian Thomas, and Wyatt Spivey, who are some of the main characters of the show. Next, we will talk to Grace Robershaw, the stage manager of the show. Then, we will round things up with Molly Merck and Preston Green, who make up the entirety of the ensemble cast. Continue reading Troupe Talk Episode 7: “Songs for a New World”
Clay Fuller wins 14th district special election against Shawn Harris
Carson Bonner, Campus Carrier editor-in-chief Sydney Martinez, Campus Carrier news editor Republican Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris Tuesday in the special election runoff to fill former representative Marjorie Taylor Green’s seat in Georgia’s 14th district. After no candidate received a majority in the March 10 special election, Fuller and Harris, the top two candidates in the first round, advanced to the runoff. The Associated Press called the race after 45% of … Continue reading Clay Fuller wins 14th district special election against Shawn Harris
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Gas Prices on the Rise
Berry College Students share their thoughts on rising gas prices and how it is impacting their daily lives. Continue reading Gas Prices on the Rise
Legal advocacy group holds PFAS contamination town hall
PFAS Georgia, an environmental legal group, held a town hall on March 31 in Rome’s Forum. A water expert, trial lawyers and environmental advocate, Erin Brokovich, spoke about the high level of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in the city’s waters. In the meeting, the residents of Rome learned about Dalton’s PFAS problem — caused by the city’s carpet industry — and were urged to take action. Continue reading Legal advocacy group holds PFAS contamination town hall
Sports Medicine department fosters physical, mental health
Sports are unpredictable for both viewers and players. For players, the risk of a life-changing injury is always present. For many players, that risk becomes reality. Continue reading Sports Medicine department fosters physical, mental health
BCTC presents non-traditional play
Berry College Theatre Company (BCTC) is putting on a production of Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World” this week. Unlike traditional musicals, the show is a song cycle, meaning it is told entirely through music without dialogue, focusing on pivotal life decisions and human emotions. There are only four lead roles in the production, simply titled “Woman One,” “Woman Two” “Man One,” and “Man Two.” Continue reading BCTC presents non-traditional play
The overlooked landmarks of Berry College
With its many beautiful attractions, Berry’s campus has been displayed on many brochures and articles like Southern Living. Landmarks such as the Ford Complex, the Old Mill and Frost Chapel are among the most well-known places on campus, with Berry students, staff and guests alike visiting multiple times each year. However, with a campus spanning so much acreage and a history of 124 years, some landmarks remain overlooked. Continue reading The overlooked landmarks of Berry College
There are so many opportunities Berry has to offer
When I made the decision to come to Berry four fateful years ago, I told everyone that it was because I liked the opportunities it offered. At that point, I was mainly referring to LifeWorks, but throughout my time here, I’ve realized that the word applies to far more than that. Continue reading There are so many opportunities Berry has to offer