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College Radio Day 2025
College Radio Day here at The University of West Georgia!
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Keeping Up with Finances
The State of Student Financials: When it comes to secondary education, college students have a lot to worry about when it comes to finances and money management. It is the first time many students are living on their own or have responsibilities that require them to manage their money and their time. Many of the students still need to depend on their parents to help support them through college for a variety of reasons. The students who do not rely on their parents, must often rely on loans that they receive from the government. So with that in mind, and thinking of next academic year, here is some advice on…
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Gathering Information as Students at UWG
Different students have said that they don’t think there is another source of information that they can use. It was not something that they were encouraged to do during their high school years. That translated to them not looking for other means of information.
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Election Season
By: Yade Teron-Medina Carrollton, GA- There is a little over a week left in this election, and as you vote and use your voice, it is essential to know what each candidate represents. Regarding inflation, Harris has vowed to prioritize middle-class families by reducing house and food costs and has stated she will end price gouging on groceries and help first-time home buyers. Former President Trump has said he will make America affordable again by promising to mine for oil to achieve lower energy costs. This came with a price to lowering interest rates, which is slightly out of his range of political power, though he likely intends to work…
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The Speakers of the Democratic National Convention
Yade Medina Carrollton GA- The 2024 Democratic National Convention got underway Monday, August 19th, and lasted until August 22nd, with a full schedule of events and speakers, including President Joe Biden, and Former President and First Lady, Barack and Michelle Obama. President Biden delivered a speech “passing the torch” to Vice President Harris. The very next day, Former President Barack Obama then re-endorsed Vice President Harris and running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in his own speech. Former First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the convention, and discussed the “dimming of hope” in the country, and noted that it was making a comeback. Likely, referencing the possible candidacy of the first…
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Organized Protest at UWG
Carrollton, GA- On Friday, February 9, there was a protest for the state of Palestine at the University of West Georgia’s University Community Center. The protest was in light of the conflict waging between the nations of Palestine and Israel. As the conflict grows, many people around the world including UWG students have decided to begin protesting and boycotting. Several posters went up all over campus throughout the last week, specifically places such as the library, dining and residence halls, encouraging other students to join. An organizer of the protest, Ayana Ware, had this to say, “The ultimate goal is to bring awareness to the atrocities that are going on…
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Safety Concerns of Students at UWG
They rely on the universities they choose to maintain their safety. At the University of West Georgia, students want to let the university know what it can do to protect them, to keep them safe, and to keep them informed.
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New LGTBQ+ Community: Carrollton Rainbow
The LGBTQ+ community has Carrollton Rainbow, a non-profit community organization that is an area of resources and a safe space for the queer community in town.
