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THE BLOTTER

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CRIME BLOTTER

OCT 1ST

"I can’t afford dorms anyway"

GSUPD arrested a non-GSU offender for criminal trespassing at the University Commons. The arrest was made at 5:10 p.m.

OCT 5TH

OCT 3RD

"But it’s my birthday!"

A non-GSU offender was arrested at Hurt Park for a liquor law violation. They were arrested at 11:34 a.m.

“This is gonna make me late for my 9:00 a.m."

At 8:55 a.m. a non-GSU offender was arrested for criminal trespassing in Unity Plaza.

“Of course, it’s at the RaceTrac"

A non-GSU offender was arrested at the RaceTrac at 11:32 p.m. for a drug law violation.

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Georgia Senate Launches Probe into Troubled Fulton County Jail

Republicans Nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker

Israel Declares War on Hamas Amid Escalating Conflict

A Georgia state Senate committee has initiated an independent investigation into the Fulton County Jail, following a report by the U.S. Justice Department on its poor conditions. The move comes three months after the federal inquiry was launched. Public outcry intensified after the tragic death of inmate Lashawn Thompson, who died due to severe neglect, prompting an independent autopsy and a subsequent settlement between the family and the county. The Senate's probe aims to address the dire situation.

House Republicans officially nominated Rep. Steve Scalise as their choice for the next House speaker, replacing ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

However, the deeply divided GOP majority faced challenges in quickly uniting to hold a public floor vote. In a private ballot at the Capitol, Scalise narrowly edged out Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan.

Scalise would need broad Republican support to win a floor vote.

Israel has formally declared war and authorized "significant military steps" in response to an attack

by Hamas. The toll from the conflict has surpassed 1,100 dead and thousands wounded on both sides.

Bombing and military raids have resulted in thousands of Israeli and Palestinian civilians displaced as conflict intensifies. The declaration of war suggests continued hostilities, with the possibility of a ground assault into Gaza looming, which could lead to further casualties, civilian and military.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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President Brian Blake and First Lady Bridget Blake drive down Central Ave during Thursday's Homecoming Parade

NEWS

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New blue light emergency boxes pop up on campus GSUPD follows through on years-long promise

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New Study Commons under construction month after proposed opening

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When will Georgia State students get to use the library's new "study commons?

Midterm season in full swing as library remains under construction EMILY WAHNER Staff Reporter

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idterms are in full swing at Georgia State. Students are cramming in all-nighters, forming study groups, and utilizing office hours with hopes of achieving their desired grades.

Tracia Frank, a senior at Georgia State, has yet to take her midterms.

“I don’t necessarily feel overwhelmed but more so stressed,” Trachea said. “I’m not taking a lot of classes, but because I am a senior the classes I’m taking are upper-level, so it just requires more studying, more focus. It’s kind of crept up on me though.”

The exams are intimidating for new students such as Jainki Patel, a freshman.

“It is my first year so I don't know what I’m going into,” she said. “I do feel prepared in most of my classes. All my classes are online except my first-year class, so it’s just me learning myself. My stats class is on Webex, but my professor only provides PowerPoint, so it’s kind of hard to learn off of that.”

The semester midpoint is October 11. exactly one day after the withdrawal deadline. The preceding weeks commonly have classrooms trickle down in size as students drop classes.

“I actually just took my first midterm this morning,” said Maahi Patel, a freshman. “I did pretty good. For the rest of them, I’m feeling okay. I kind of went in blindly because it’s my first year and I

don’t know how the midterms are in college as compared to high school. After I took mine today I’m feeling a little bit better about the rest of my classes.”

Afternoons at the university library are notorious for being crowded and noisy, but with the midterm season, it is even more hectic. Khalfani Blue, a senior, sees this every year and experiences all sorts of problems.

“It does get cramped around midterms,” Khalfini said. “I feel like there could be more space but at the same time, I haven’t had a hard time finding an area where I feel comfortable studying. I think the difficulty that I ran into is that if you have electronics you have a hard time finding outlets to charge them. For the study rooms, you have to plan a couple of days in advance if you want to actually have a reliable amount of time to be in them.”

On May 26th, 2021 the Georgia State Library unleashed an approval for an expansion. Currently still under construction, the Library North Study Commons is taking over the former C-lot. The new expansion will be 19,000 square feet with 200 additional student seats, according to Georgia State. Furthermore, library capacity is said to increase by 10% with its implementation.

Although the June 14th, 2021 update stated that the study commons are, “onpace to open mid-September 2023,” it is now October and construction has still

yet to be finished.

“Of course, it’s disruptive with the noise, but we are on a campus in downtown Atlanta there’s nothing that we are not used to,” Tracia says. “I’m just glad that they are moving forward with new renovations.”

Many students think the expansion is going to prove beneficial for studying on campus. Khalfini believes that the study commons will be useful and are needed.

“I think it’s an excellent idea. It’s a good expansion. I’d love to see the library extend its hours in general, so you can study with more time.”

Khalfini also notes that the addition of the study commons can act as another quiet spot, aside from the silent floor of the library.

“Sometimes the library can get a little bit too loud. The library has turned into more of a study/hangout spot as opposed to a quiet place where you can study more. It’ll be nice to see it come back to a study area where it can be quiet, and you can read more comfortably without having to tell somebody to quiet it down.”

The addition of the study commons is still underway and much of the construction is still left to be finished. Until then, the libraries are flooded with students, all studying for their midterms.

s part of its renewed effort to protect students and staff, Georgia State has introduced its blue light emergency towers.

The towers are adorned with the word “EMERGENCY” and blue lights and are located in both highly and less frequented areas of campus, including the Campus Green and parking decks. Each box has a red push button that connects directly to GSU PD through speakerphone and is located near security cameras.

Partnering with Knightscope Inc., a leading developer of emergency communication systems, the University has installed more than a dozen “Knightscope K1 Blue Light Emergency Towers and Call boxes” throughout our downtown campus.

“I don’t know how much safer they make me feel, but I’m glad to see they’re working to address student issues,” commented William Bulmer, a fourth-year student from Decatur on Georgia State’s new blue light system.

The initial announcement released in June stated that GSU planned to introduce over 50 emergency towers at the Atlanta campus alone. The development proceeded with numerous student safety concerns following reports of shootings, robberies and drag racing near the Atlanta campus earlier this year.

The blue light system will be used as a form of crime prevention; deterring crime from happening before it does.

The towers work to minimize the number of opportunities perpetrators would have to commit crimes against GSU students, staff or faculty

members. Anyone can now easily access the GSU PD by using the towers anytime they feel unsafe or need help.

Before the latest introduction, the Blue Light towers were a staple of Georgia State’s Atlanta campus. Unfortunately, they were quickly phased out once the University partnered with the LiveSafe mobile app.

LiveSafe is a safety tool that provides quick and discrete ways to communicate with Georgia State police. The wireless Knightscope boxes provide an alternative method of contacting on-campus security – without the need for a charged phone – by the quick press of a button.

The marriage of both security measures best protects students moving forward. Over the last few years emergency alerts notifying students of crimes committed on the Atlanta campus have become commonplace.

In April of 2023, 7 people were arrested and 2 others were shot after an intersection near campus was overcome by street racers. In December, a student was killed at a gas station directly across from first-year housing.

In a town hall event following these events, school officials, including President Brian Blake, pledged to work on safety precautions that addressed students’ concerns for their safety.

These increased security protocols should work to protect students’ safety, as well as their perception of safety.

If at any point, you feel unsafe on campus or need medical attention, search for the new blue light emergency boxes to contact GSU PD for immediate help.

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THE RACE FOR EVS LEAVE OTHER SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS OFF THE TABLE

Walking the Talk

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How Walkable Cities & Public Transport Trump EVs for Sustainability MARIA VICTORIA Staff Columnist

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s more and more Americans become increasingly aware of the effects of climate change, there is a rising urgency to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. This is especially true in the area of transportation, given that it stands as the United States’ number one source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Cars and trucks are specifically mentioned by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as the main greenhouse gas emitters. This has led many environmental organizations and environmentalists to urge Americans to switch from gas vehicles to electric vehicles instead, as they are considered to produce nearly 70% fewer greenhouse emissions.

However, even though the environmental damage caused by electric vehicles when compared to gas-powered vehicles is relatively lower, they are still actively contributing to environmental damage. EVs symbolize only a small step in the right direction for a greener future, and with the serious consequences of global warming already unraveling, Americans need to begin exploring alternative methods.

Before delving into what alternative approaches can be fostered to help create a more sustainable future for the United State’s transportation system, it is important to understand the ecological harm that electric vehicles are currently generating.

The first issue with promoting the sales of electric vehicles is seen when realizing that most Americans cannot simply discard the gas-powered cars that they already own and swap over to electric vehicles. Not only is this financially irresponsible and virtually impossible to do for the majority of working-class Americans, but it is also a backhanded approach to being sustainable.

The idea that Americans will simply stop using their gas-powered vehicles brings forth the problem of what they will do with that vehicle: are they selling it to someone else, thus continuing the emission cycle of that car, or are they letting it sit in the back of their garage?

The answer for over two-thirds of EV buyers is none of the above, and instead a secret third thing: they are still using their gas-powered cars even after their new EV purchase – and even admit to using their gas vehicle more often. This completely demolishes the initial reason for reducing GHG emissions, and instead adds to the problem.

Another issue that needs to be taken into account is EV’s electric-powered batteries as opposed to a gas car’s internal combustion engine. While the latter allows the driver to completely avoid churning out harmful tailpipe emissions, the manufacturing of these batteries produces serious environmental obstacles. Challenges include the mining of minerals such as lithium, cobalt, copper and nickel to create these batteries, then their production process and finally, the ways they are discarded. These minerals are extremely rare and thus require processes that generate a multitude of extremely damaging consequences for both the workers and the environment. Some of these dangerous outcomes can result in creating dangerous working conditions for workers, the continuation of child labor, water depletion, soil contamination, topsoil removal and deforestation.

Now that we have covered the not-so-green consequences that can arise from the promotion of electric vehicles, we can move on to what can truly help the environment: creating

more walkable cities and providing citizens with more access to public transportation.

The United States is notoriously known for its endless concrete roads and automobile-dependent areas. With the environment being in the state that it is, we must begin to implement better, more accessible methods of transportation that allow citizens to easily reach their necessary needs like groceries, pharmacies and educational buildings within walking or biking distance.

Introducing the United States to these structures will result in a myriad of environmental benefits – much more than what electric vehicles can accomplish. Providing citizens with a walkable environment is estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4 tons a year in comparison to maintaining the car-dependent residential areas we currently live in.

Walkable cities signify the administration of pedestrian-oriented areas, which will result in reduced air pollution, as there would be fewer gas-powered vehicles on the road. This will also improve water management because walkable city infrastructure often includes adding greener areas including bioswales – channels created to get rid of pollution and debris from stormwater runoff – and light imprint – the implementation of greener neighborhoods by creating better water and storm runoff systems as well as creating natural drainage techniques.

What’s more, the creation of walkable areas is likely to increase walking to public areas such as parks. This occurred in Copenhagen, where outdoor activity increased 3 times more than before after the introduction of more pedestrian-centered spaces. According to the Congress for New Urbanism, providing amenities such as bike lanes, parklets, wider sidewalks and public events grants people the right to explore their surroundings without feeling confined to their automobiles.

Once people begin to realize that the infrastructure around them allows them to access their daily needs without only a car, they will be able to use alternative transportation, which will create communities with more bikers, cyclists and people who take buses or trains.

Therefore, a very important aspect of these walkable cities lies in fortifying a more accessible and larger public transportation network across the country. Through bolstering more public transit, the green goals of walkable cities will be fortified due to a further reduction in carbon footprints.

Taking the initiative to conduct a vast shift in American infrastructure by increasing walkable areas and public transportation is the pivotal stride that is so desperately needed in these challenging times. This approach offers a much more comprehensive and altruistic path toward sustainability than electric vehicles alone can achieve.

If this country truly wants to reach a greener future, then it must promote fewer car sales and instead shift its focus on building better, more sustainable infrastructure and accessible public transportation for all citizens.

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Georgia State College of Law admits student with history of white supremacy

Discovery leads to calls for expulsion and tepid response from university officials DAVID HOFFMAN STAFF REPORTER

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College of Law student's troubling history of antisemitism, racism and white supremacy has recently come to light, sparking outrage and concern among students and calls for action from The College of

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In 2021, he made a residential move to North Atlanta, and at some point during this period, he undertook a two-year mission trip in Denver, Colorado.

Law. This brings us back to current events. Huggins’ was accepted into the ColJared Alexander Huggins is a student studying at Georgia State’s Law School lege of Law for the Fall 2023 semester. His online history was discovered a with a problematic past dating back to 2016. In late September, his political month later. history was discovered by other students in the College of Law, primarily from The College of Law hosted an impromptu town hall with members of its a continuing report he has with the Atlanta branch of ANTIFA. This discovery community on Sept. 21st in response to the issue, allowing students a chance led to several students calling for his expulsion. to air out their grievances about the situation.

Huggins was an active member of the American Identity Movement (AIM), a The Signal reached out to Lavonda Reed, the Dean of the College of Law, for white nationalist group known more commonly by its previous name Identity answers to a few questions we and the student body had about the issue. Jaya Evropa.

Franklin, Director of Communication for the College of Law, got back to us Identity Evropa is an “alt-right” group that the Anti-Defamation League with a lackluster response. identifies as a white supremacist association. The name reflects the group's The Signal was forwarded the statement put out by the College of Law on emphasis on promoting a specific racial and cultural identity associated with Sept 21st, the same day as the town hall, to all of its students. We were told white Europeans. The organization changed its name to AIM following the inthis would be their official media statement. famous “Unite the Right” rallies in Charlottesville, VA to distance itself from In regards to both The Signal’s and other students’ questions on how Hugits own tarnished reputation. gins’ past was not discovered during the admissions Huggins was reported to have attended multiple process, here’s what the CoL had to say, AIM and other white supremacist events including “Our admissions office works diligently each cythe Charlottesville riots in 2017, and AIM’s inaugucle to recruit and yield our 1L and LLM classes. ral protest in Nashville, TN in 2019.

They follow standards set forth by the Law School In 2016, Huggins was actively involved in the Admission Council. LSAC is a not-for-profit orLibertarian Party of Dekalb County, where he held ganization that supports law school admissions a leadership position as Vice Chair of Dekalb Libnationwide. All students are expected to be honest ertarians. During his time as vice chair, he publicly and forthright in their admission materials. With advocated for Donald Trump's Republican presian overwhelming number of applications each dential candidacy and collaborated with prominent cycle, application materials submitted by students figures associated with white supremacist ideoloserve as the primary basis for admission decisions.” gies.

The statement also addressed the University's This has led some individuals to argue that the Code of Conduct. In relation to Huggins, here's LPDC's association with these controversial white what they had to say, power leaders transformed the organization into a "As the university Code of Conduct states, “Memspace that harbored racist sentiments. bership in the community of scholars known as Around this same time, Huggins met with Patrick Georgia State University is a privilege and carries Sharp, a well-known white supremacist at Georgia with it obligations to participate in and contribState University who had tried to establish a white ute to the educational mission of the institution. student union. They were photographed together at Concurrent with these obligations are rights and an Atlanta cigar shop in mid-2016. freedoms for each individual as guaranteed by Huggin’s social media was also uncovered as bethe United States Constitution, including, but not ing filled with insensitive remarks. Huggins postlimited to, the right to inquire, to learn, to commued under the Twitter handle @FashyScience, with — LAVONDA REED nicate by speech and action, to assemble peaceably “fashy” being an alleged play on words to fascism. and the right to due process.”"

Huggins retweeted a post responding to a mosque Dean of the College of Law Furthermore, when looking specifically at the shooting in Christchurch, NZ where a white suCollege of Law honor code, Section 3.6 states, premacist killed 51 worshipers.

"It shall be a violation of the Code for any stuThe post wrote, “my heart goes out to the white dent to engage in any conduct in connection with any community of Christchurch NZ who will no doubt face activities of the College of Law which raises a substantial question as to that bigotry and anti-white backlash in the wake of a horrible event perpetuated by student’s honesty, trustworthiness, or moral fitness to practice law or become a lone, self-radicalized individual”. a member of the legal profession."

During a right-wing conference in 2016, a speech was delivered that conIt is unclear to what degree this part of the code reaches. It is unclear if cluded with the controversial slogan "Hail Trump! Hail our people! Hail vicHuggins intentionally left out this part of his history during the admissions tory!" These remarks were met with Nazi salutes from the audience, sparking process, and if that potential concealment would violate other areas of the widespread controversy and condemnation.

Code of Conduct.

Huggins defended the speech on social media, claiming that the speaker's The College of Law's response leaves a lot of questions unanswered. words were “unserious” and that the reports on the issue were an “obvious inQuestions such as what steps they would take in the future for situations like stance of deception”. Additionally, Huggins used the word Lügenpresse, which these, or how they would address any concerns as to how the circumstances of translates from German to “lying press”, to refer to the news outlets covering this event would affect the culture within the College of Law. the story.

As of the publication of this story, after several attempts to reach out, HugHuggins also shared his involvement in the Charlottesville riots on social gins has not provided any comments on the situation. media. The day after the violence, he posted on Facebook “this weekend was As far as we know, no disciplinary actions have been taken towards Hug fucking metal”. g ins.

Tragically, Heather Heyer, a counter-protester, lost her life when she was Whi le t he buzz around t his incident has die d dow n over t he p ast couple struck by a vehicle during the unrest. Huggins later made light of Heyer's of we eks, it is an e vent t hat sits w it h ot her inst ances of neg ligence le ading death by sharing an image of a Dodge Challenger, the vehicle used in her toward prejudice o cc ur r ing across t he universit y. It shows t hat G e or iga death, about a week after her passing.

St ate’s long-do c umente d b att le w it h prejudice is st i l l ongoing .

Huggins’ online presence died down slightly after 2017. He attended two other white-nationalist rallies in Salt Lake City, Utah and Nashville, Tennes-

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With an overwheling number of applications each cycle, application materials submitted by students serve as the primary basis for admission decisions.

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A Timeline of Jared Huggins

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YouTube launches new video editing app Taking a look into the dynamic features and capabilities of the YouTube Create MERISSA WARE Staff Reporter

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ith short form, digital content becoming more popular, video editing softwares are increasingly in demand. YouTube, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, has released its own free, mobile video editing app called YouTube Create.

YouTube consulted with 3,000 creators and designed the app based on their opinions and feedback.

YouTube Create’s goal is to empower creators with a wide array of easy-to-use tools. The app provides users with many features including access to thousands of royalty-free sounds, dynamic transitions and the ability to sync your videos to music. YouTube’s library of royalty-free sounds allows creators to monetize their videos and not worry about any copyright issues. The app also includes thousands of stickers, GIFS, filters and effects. Another feature YouTube Create provides is the cleanup of audio. The app can clean up any unwanted noise in the background as well as formulate captions with the click of a button. The videos edited in YouTube Create can be instantly exported to YouTube.

YouTube Create launched in beta mode in September and is currently available for Android devices via the Google Play Store.

YouTube Create has entered beta testing in several markets across the world, including France, the United States, Indonesia,

Germany, the United Kingdom, Korea, India and Singapore.

Having a separate app exclusively for video editing is favored in the creator community.

Even though many platforms include their own built-in editing feature, creators often prefer to use apps that specialize in video editing. One example of this is the connection between the social media platform TikTok and the video editing app CapCut. TikTok and CapCut are both owned

by ByteDance. Even though TikTok includes an in-app feature to edit videos, many creators prefer to edit their videos separately with CapCut. YouTube Create is not the only app derived from YouTube. There’s also YouTube Kids, YouTube Music, YouTube TV and YouTube Studio. These separate apps allow users to enjoy the specific features of YouTube in one place.

With all of the video editing apps out there, one thing that makes YouTube Create stand out is its beat-matching technology. There is a feature in the app that synchronizes the beat of a song you chose to your video clips and was popularized by TikTok. Currently, YouTube Create has over 100,000 downloads and a rating of 3.9 stars on Google Play Store. YouTube will continue to grow and expand the app by making it available to more creators and by adding new features

New sculpture stands tall in Atlanta's historic Centennial Yards

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New sculpture unveiled at Centennial yards

A sculpture by Yinka Shonibare was unveiled followed by the last Vibe Art Walk on the Steele Bridge ALAYSIA EZZARD Staff Reporter

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he city of Atlanta has received a new art piece.

On Friday, September 29, a sculpture by Yinka Shonibare was unveiled. Shonibare is an artist from the U.K.. His website states that “his works comment on the tangled interrelationship between Africa and Europe, and their respective economic and political histories.”

The sculpture given to the city is known as Wind Sculpture IV. Before its final home in Atlanta, the art piece was on display in Chicago at the Museum of Contemporary Art from June to October 2014.

Wind Sculpture IV is one in a series of wind pieces. Shonibare’s inspiration came after creating a series of works related to historic ships.

“Moving away from the form of a ship itself, the wind sculpture series formally explores the concept of harnessing movement by capturing the volume of wind and freezing it in a moment of time,” said Camille Russell Love, the executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

Russell Love was the speaker at the event and gave the dedication for the

sculpture. According to her, Atlanta is one of 11 cities around the world that displays Shonibare’s artwork.

This sculpture is an important art piece for the city. It stands as the physical connection between south downtown and the Canterbury Hills neighborhood.

The sculpture sits beside the Steele Bridge, which is not without cause.

Formerly known as Nelson Street, the bridge was named after and dedicated to Carrie Steele Logan.

From the bridge’s plaque, “Logan is a true Atlanta hero and trailblazer who overcame the oppression of slavery and left behind a legacy of philanthropy and entrepreneurship that defines the city today.”

Having Wind Sculpture IV next to the bridge adds to the compelling nature of the passage.

Along with the sculpture unveiling, Centennial Yards hosted its last Friday Vibe Art Walk of the summer. The event allowed artists in Atlanta to show and sell their artwork to patrons of the event.

Marsy Santos was an artist on the bridge. She’s from the Dominican

Republic and moved to Atlanta in 2021. One of her pieces that were on display depicted a man behind window security bars with the word “censored” over his eyes. In the background, there was graffiti representing his vision of being the best graffiti artist. From Santos, the “censored” over his eyes represents the blockage and suppression of his vision.

Besides the art, there was music sung by The Chops Experience and hip-hop hits played by DJ Shabazz, which paid homage to the celebration of 50 years of Hip-Hop currently happening with Elevate Atlanta.

Titled, “Roots, Renaissance and Renegades,” this year’s project is hosting art events throughout the city that commemorate 50 years of hip-hop. From its website, “Elevate is a temporary public art program that seeks to invigorate the Atlanta area through visual art, performances and cultural events.”

The unveiling and vibe walk, though not related to hip-hop, was another way that the city of Atlanta has brought together the community.

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The Impact of the WGA Writers strike and its resolution MACKENZIE SUTTON Staff Reporter creative dreams while advocating for fair treatment.

This resolution not only inspires and motivates them to continue their education and training with unwavering determination, but it also instills in them the belief that they have the potential to make a lasting impact on the industry. It also empowers them to become advocates for fair treatment and equity within the industry, encouraging them to stand up for their rights and fight for the recognition they deserve.

By witnessing the resolution of the Writers Strike, college film students gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and realities they may face upon entering the industry. It serves as a reminder of the importance of solidarity and the need to stand up for their rights and the rights of their fellow professionals. This experience can motivate them to actively participate in industry discussions, support fair practices and contribute to positive changes within the film industry.

As the film industry moves forward from this significant milestone, it is expected to undergo positive transformations. The resolution of the writer's strike not only ensures a more sustainable and inclusive industry but also opens doors for diverse storytelling and fresh perspectives.

The Writers Strike may have caused disruptions and challenges, but its resolution marks a turning point for the film industry. With newfound unity and a renewed commitment to creativity and fairness, the future looks promising for everyone involved.

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directly impacted by the demands of the striking writers. The writers sought fair compensation and recognition for their creative contributions, highlighting the crucial role they play in shaping the narratives and characters that appear on-screen. These demands emphasized the need for writers to receive appropriate compensation and acknowledgment for their work, reflecting the importance of fair treatment and recognition in the film industry. As negotiations ensued, the major companies were faced with the challenge of addressing these demands while also considering the financial implications and overall sustainability of the film industry.

The resolution of the writer's strike brings much-needed hope and optimism for the future of the film industry. With this significant development, we hope that writers will no longer be undervalued and will receive improved compensation and better working conditions, finally acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the creative process. This outcome not only sets a precedent for fair treatment and recognition of writers' rights but also creates a more equitable and inclusive environment for all professionals in the industry. The resolution marks a turning point, signifying a renewed commitment to creativity and fairness that will shape the industry's future.

Film students, who aspire to be part of this dynamic field, closely followed the developments of the strike. They witnessed firsthand the power of collective action and the importance of standing up for their rights. The resolution serves as an inspiration for aspiring writers, producers and filmmakers, encouraging them to pursue their

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The 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike had a profound impact on the entire film industry, lasting for a significant duration of 148 days. During this time, the production of movies and TV shows experienced significant disruptions, leading to delays and the need for rescheduling. The strike was initiated by writers who sought fair compensation and recognition for their creative contributions, as they hold a crucial role in shaping the narratives and characters that appear on screen. However, the effects of the strike extended beyond the writers themselves, affecting various other professionals involved in the filmmaking process. This included producers, editors and even collegelevel film students who aspire to work in the industry. The strike created a ripple effect throughout the industry, highlighting the importance of fair treatment and acknowledgment of the creative contributions made by writers and emphasizing the interconnectedness of all professionals involved in the filmmaking process.

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