Writing Center staff undergoes unique training

While artificial intelligence technology like ChatGPT prompts concerns about academic integrity in college courses, students at the Berry College Writing Center continue to provide numerous resources to help all students with writing assignments. This semester, new Writing Center hires are undergoing training to begin work as consultants next fall. Melissa King, director of the Writing Center and lecturer of English, rhetoric and writing, said that there is a large number of students starting training this semester.  Continue reading Writing Center staff undergoes unique training

Berry celebrates MLK Day with new events

Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day at Berry looked a little different this year. This past Monday, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), the Chaplain’s Office, the Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship and Berry College Volunteer Services (BCVS) came together to host events for students to celebrate the life of the civil rights activist. Continue reading Berry celebrates MLK Day with new events

Tyler Perry films major movie production at Ford

Rosemary Chesney, Campus Carrier arts and living editor Actor and producer Tyler Perry’s next major film, titled Six Triple Eight, began filming on Berry’s campus on Jan. 9 and will go until Jan. 20. This movie, starring Oprah Winfrey and Kerry Washington, tells the story of the only entirely African American women’s group to solve a major mailing crisis during World War II. With Berry being … Continue reading Tyler Perry films major movie production at Ford

Reducing your carbon footprint as a college student

Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor One of the biggest threats to the global population in the years since the Industrial Revolution is climate change. However, it can be rather hard to figure out exactly what that means. Yes, Earth’s climate naturally changes on its own, but since the Industrial Revolution, it has changed at an exponential rate. According to the United Nations (UN), the … Continue reading Reducing your carbon footprint as a college student

Black coffee is the best for busy college students

Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor For many Berry students, coffee is an essential part of their daily lives, and everyone has their own preferences for how they drink their coffee. Java City and the Bean’ry offer plenty of options for coffee drinkers on campus, including lattes, americanos, cappuccinos and frappuccinos. However, many people miss the obvious best choice: black coffee. I know that may … Continue reading Black coffee is the best for busy college students