On January 15, protesters marched from Tate Plaza to the arch at the University of Georgia to express disdain for George Haynie, a UGA staff member in the College of Engineering machine shop, regarding his involvement in the Aryan Freedom Network (AFN). The AFN was formed in Texas and now has chapters in 25 US states. Members embrace antisemitic, racist and other hateful ideals. Haynie was discovered to be hosting AFN gatherings at his home in Lexington, a small town outside of Athens. Continue reading UGA students organize protest against Neo-Nazis on campus

The uncertain fate of the social media app TikTok recently came to a head as the proposed ban of the app was meant to go into effect Sunday. This ban follows concerns of the Chinese-owned app being used to collect data by the People’s Republic of China. The bill was passed by Congress last year. Continue reading TikTok ban in limbo as Trump takes office

Civil rights activist and icon Ruby Bridges, best known as the first African American child to attend a formerly segregated elementary school, spoke Monday in the College Chapel. Her speaking even is part of the Conson Wilson Lecture Series, hosted by the Office of Belonging and Community Engagement and sponsored by the GHD Foundation. Continue reading Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges speaks at Chapel