Blog Topic: On Campus

In the Loop: UGA Is Handing Out Football Tickets to Lawmakers Left and Right

By Blake Aued | December 29, 2014 2:12pm

An ethics reform law passed in 2012 capped lobbyists' gifts to state lawmakers at $75. But giving hasn't slowed down for the University of Georgia and other public colleges and universities. That's because government employees are no longer required to register as lobbyists.

Since they're not officially lobbyists, the state ethics commission no longer keeps tabs on University System spending. But the Atlanta Journal-Constitution filed open-records requests with the schools themselves. The investigation found that they spent a total of $48,000 on legislators since last November and exceeded the $75 limit 20 times.

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In the Loop: The UGA NAACP Is Marching for Michael Brown Tonight

By Blake Aued | December 2, 2014 3:00pm

Athens residents at a Ferguson solidarity rally at the Arch on Nov. 26. Credit: Randy Schafer

The University of Georgia chapter of the NAACP is planning a "peaceful march and vigil honoring" Michael Brown, the African American teenager who was shot and killed by white police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, MO.

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Culture Briefs: UGA Applies for Gurley Reinstatement

By Gabe Vodicka | October 22, 2014 10:20am

Photo Credit: UGA Athletic Association

The University of Georgia released a statement this morning announcing that it will file paperwork Wednesday with the NCAA to request reinstatement for suspended running back Todd Gurley, who has missed two games due to a school investigation into whether the star running back received improper benefits.

It's not known how quickly the NCAA will respond to UGA's request for reinstatement, though the Macon Telegraph's Seth Emerson notes that since the "NCAA and UGA have been working together on Gurley's situation… UGA's request seems almost assured of being approved."

Signs point to Gurley being available for Georgia's next game, the annual clash with the Florida Gators in Jacksonville, on Nov. 1.

Meanwhile, Gurley was recently spotted in Athens wearing—what else?—a "Free Gurley" T-shirt. Let's hope he paid for it.

More below.

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In the Loop: Jewish UGA Students Are Unhappy Homecoming Falls on Yom Kippur

By Blake Aued | October 3, 2014 11:12am

Jewish students at the University of Georgia are upset that the homecoming game against Vanderbilt falls on Yom Kippur, their religion's holiest day.

In a letter to UGA President Jere Morehead, Jewish students complained that they won't be able to participate in Homecoming because they'll be fasting and praying from sundown today until sundown Saturday.

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In the Loop: UGA Cancels Homecoming Parade Due to Threat of Weather

By Gabe Vodicka | October 2, 2014 2:05pm

It sure is nice and sunny out right now, but the forecast calls for thunderstorms throughout the day Friday. Hence, UGA has canceled its annual Homecoming Parade.

But don't worry, ye lovers of pageantry:

.@UGAHomecoming Parade canceled due to weather. Top floats will be on display Sat. at Tate. http://t.co/tHY5i01RRD
— UGA (@universityofga) October 2, 2014

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In the Loop: UGA Tobacco Ban Takes Effect Today

By Blake Aued | October 1, 2014 10:54am

Photo Credit: Blake Aued

A campus-wide smoking ban took effect on the University of Georgia campus today. (Yes, that means no chewing or vaping, either.)

The Board of Regents approved the no-smoking policy in March. It applies to every public college and university in the state.

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In the Loop: UGA Is Replacing Its Coal-Fired Boiler

By Blake Aued | September 24, 2014 1:07pm

Photo Credit: Blake Aued

The University of Georgia is finally getting rid of its coal-fired boiler, President Jere Morehead announced today.

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In the Loop: Jason Carter Meets Herschel Walker, Goes to Avid

By Blake Aued | September 2, 2014 11:45am

State Sen. Jason Carter (D-Decatur) spent his Saturday campaigning for governor in Athens with 100,000 Georgia fans—and potential registered voters.

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In the Loop: Legendary UGA Tennis Coach Dan Magill Dies

By Blake Aued | August 24, 2014 3:07pm

Photo Credit: Screenshot via uga.edu

Dan Magill, the longtime UGA tennis coach, died overnight at the age of 93 after several years of declining health.

Magill was the first baby ever born at Athens Regional Medical Center, was a bat boy for the UGA baseball team in grade school and managed the tennis courts as a teenager. By the 1950s, he was simultaneously sports information director, head of the Bulldog Club and men's tennis coach, a post he intended to hold for just a year but stuck with for 34.

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In the Loop: Another UGA Student Hit by Car on Baldwin Street

By David Schick | August 20, 2014 4:45pm

Photo Credit: David Schick

Another University of Georgia student was hit by a vehicle on campus today while trying to cross Baldwin Street. This marks the second student struck within three day of classes in the same location. Once again, the student was lucky and walked away with just minor scrapes and bruises.

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