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.
Politics
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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…
