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Letter from the Editor Dear readers, On behalf of the staff of The Red & Black, welcome back to campus. For all students, the back-to-school season brings changes, excitement and anxieties. It is a new beginning, and this August will be an even bigger change for students at the University of Georgia and across the country alike. The past year has been a busy news year marked by a pandemic which ceased the usual bustle of The Red & Black office. The newsroom that once was a place of writing and bonding became empty, and our student writers and staff met only on video calls for over a year. My experience was no exception. As one among a small group of Red & Black editors who never met their writers in person, I am excited to return with the first Athenscape issue since 2019. Whether you are an incoming freshman, an upperclassman or simply happened upon this issue, we hope that this special issue provides you with fun new places to eat, an insight into student experiences in a COVID-19 world, Georgia sports highlights and tips on how to make the best of the UGA experience. Throughout the fall, we will continue to provide you with credible, complete and independent news and information about UGA and Athens. You can find daily news and updates at redandblack.com and on our app, Red & Black NOW. Starting in September, you will find weekly issues of our newspaper in the red boxes on campus and at businesses throughout Athens. The Red & Black has served the community since 1893 and maintains a commitment to excellence, and with your support, we can only continue to grow.
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Sophomore stressors Class of 2024 returns to first traditional year at UGA Brieanna Smith The COVID-19 pandemic forced the University of Georgia to adopt social distancing, virtual classes and club meetings, mask mandates and limited capacity in classrooms and stadiums. Now, as the university plans to resume normal operations in the fall, incoming freshmen are able to continue traditions and experience a normal year. However, rising sophomores like Evan Frey, a political science and economics major, did not experience a normal first year. Once the university accepted Frey, he expected social interaction through clubs and living on campus, a normal learning experience and to attend football games, but when the pandemic hit in March 2020, Frey knew this wouldn’t be the case. Frey was dual enrolled at UGA in 2020 as a senior in high school, and his class went virtual. “When coming into the fall semester, I knew that it wouldn’t be a normal experience because I’ve already seen
A B B I E H E R R I N / S TA F F how much one class that I had [the] semester before was impacted by COVID-19,” Frey said. As a freshman, most of Frey’s classes were online, club meetings were virtual and sporting events were limited. He said the experience affected his perception of college and motivation in class. Frey is not alone. According to a report by Melanie Hanson, an educator and research analyst, 42% of students indicated that staying motivated during online schooling was a major problem for them. COVID-19 also impacted college students’ mental health. According to a study done by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, 44% of college students reported having increased depressive thoughts, and 71% indicated higher levels of stress and anxiety.
Now, the university plans to return to full in-person instruction, full capacity in residence and dining halls and regular operations for other campus services. Frey said he’s glad freshmen get the opportunity to have a normal experience. “In my opinion, the class below myself, they probably had it worse than we did ... most of the kids in the grade below us, they lost the last couple months of the junior year of high school, which is really important,” Frey said. The university also plans to make up for the traditions that rising sophomores and transfer students didn’t get to experience, according to a statement from Greg Trevor, associate vice president for Marketing and Communications at UGA. UGA has planned programs aimed at UGA’s class of 2024 and transfers who started at UGA during the pandemic, including a Second-Year Welcome, UGA ‘24 events, Second-Year September and the Calling the Dawgs Cookout, according to Trevor. The Second-Year Welcome allows students to hear from administration, the Student Government Association President and athletic personnel and will allow them to form the “G” on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. According to Trevor, the UGA ‘24 events are a series of activities that include pre-events at traditional programs such as Dawgs After Dark to target sophomore students, as well as bus and campus tours. Second-Year September is a series of programs, events and workshops that will be organized to reinforce students’ understanding of support resources and opportunities, and Calling the Dawgs Cookout is an event which allows students to experience being at UGA before major athletic events.
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Despite representing student voices, the University of Georgia’s Student Government Association remains a mystery to most.
What is SGA? SGA’s primary function is to advocate for student needs on campus. Like the federal government, SGA is divided into the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches. The Legislative Branch is made up of College Senators and Student Life Senators. College Senators represent their academic college, while Student Life Senators are elected to represent a student group they are involved in.
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The Executive Branch includes SGA’s President, Vice President and Treasurer. It also encompasses the Executive Cabinet and Staff, which assist in various duties and initiatives within SGA and around campus. The Judicial Branch is made of students appointed for their character. They approve amendments to the SGA Constitution, approve bills passed by the Senate and are consulted when controversial issues arise.
What has SGA accomplished? Over the past few years, SGA has worked to improve UGA’s bus system, meal plans, study spaces and more. This past year, SGA modified bus routes in order to accommodate social distancing measures. They shortened routes to make buses run more frequently through campus, allowing for buses to reduce capacity while still meeting demand. This spring, SGA also created an additional bus stop along the East Campus route at Finley Street. SGA expanded the hours at the Main Library, the Science Library and the Zell B. Miller Learning Center this spring after UGA limited the hours due to COVID-19. SGA also created and continues to run the Professional Clothing Closet, which provides students with clothing for interviews, internships and jobs at no cost.
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How can students get involved? SGA offers First-Year Programs designed to involve freshmen in making change on campus. The programs include First-Year Connect, First-Year Forum and First-Year Senate. First-Year Connect allows freshmen to collaborate with SGA’s Executive Cabinet and shape policy initiatives, while First-Year Forum allows students to impact the UGA and Athens communities through service and community involvement. First-Year Senate assembles a class of first-years to represent their class in
SGA’s Legislative Branch. First-Year Senators draft and present resolutions to create change on campus. Students who aren’t freshmen can get involved with SGA by running for office. Elections are held around February, followed by an inauguration in April. Offices include College Senators, Campus Life Senators, Senators-At-Large for Student Affairs and the Executive Cabinet. Compiled by the Red & Black News Desk
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UGA Dining, SGA offer new meal plans Brieanna Smith University of Georgia Dining Services will offer students customizable meal plans in partnership with the Student Government Association for the 2021-2022 school year. The announcement comes as the university prepares to return to a normal dining experience. Students can customize dining plans using an online meal plan builder based on housing status, year and how often they plan to eat in the dining commons and retail dining locations. Students can then customize the number of meal blocks and Paw Points received. SGA Deputy Chief of Staff Bryson Henriott, a junior public relations and political science major, said he piloted the idea upon realizing he could not purchase a commuter meal plan while living on campus despite not planning to use the dining commons as often. “It really hit me that probably a lot of students were in this situation,” Henriott said. “They just wanted more flexibility and affordability when it came to purchasing a meal plan, especially for those students who were not first-years living on campus.” Henriott said he collaborated with UGA Dining Services and launched a pilot 180-meal block plan during the 2020-2021 academic year to test the customizable plan’s performance. Upon the pilot’s success among students, UGA Dining Services added the pilot plan as a new plan and expanded its features to existing dining plans. The plans are offered as customizable 5-day or 7-day All-Access plans, Commuter plans and Upper-Level Student plans. The 5-day and 7-day All-Access meal plans are available to all students and provide unlimited access to dining commons. Now, students can choose to receive between 0-250 Paw Points per semester rather than being required to buy Paw Points upon the initial purchase. The Commuter Block plan is available for students who live off-campus to choose between 65-125 blocks and 200-650 Paw Points. The Upper-Level Student meal plan is available for upper-level students living on or off campus. Students who select this plan can choose between 140-180 blocks and 0-300 Paw Points per semester. “[The customizable meal plan] just allows for some extra flexibility and versatility when it comes to choosing a meal plan that’s going to best suit their interests and their needs all within their price range,” Henriott said. Henriott hopes that the added customization will allow more students to purchase meal plans as they go on sale for the upcoming academic year.
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More than a football school 3 other accomplished Georgia sports Molly Linder While the national media closely follows Georgia football, baseball and basketball, newer students might not be aware of other University of Georgia sports. Here are three successful programs at Georgia to learn more about.
Equestrian In June 2001, Georgia added equestrian to its list of varsity sports. Since Georgia has added equestrian, it has won seven national championships. The Bulldogs have had one coach, Meghan Boenig. Boenig’s contract with Georgia has been extended until 2025. She was also named the USEF National Collegiate Association’s coach of the year for 2021. Under Boenig, the Bulldogs have secured seven national titles, seven reserve championships, six Southern Equestrian Championships and three Southeastern Conference titles. In June of 2021, they announced the addition of Georgia alum McKenzie Lantz Breuker to the coaching staff. Lantz Breuker was a volunteer coach for Georgia in 2015, then coached at Fresno State and Southern Methodist University. She led SMU to its first, second and third United Equestrian Conference championships. Georgia’s equestrian team is one to keep an eye on. Its dedication and hard work has paid off consistently year in and year out. Bulldog fans should look out for more successful seasons under the coaching duo of Boenig and Lantz Breuker.
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In 1973, gymnastics was recognized as a varsity sport by Georgia, and since its beginning 48 years ago, Georgia has secured 40 individual NCAA titles, 10 national championships and 16 SEC Championships. The Bulldogs’ 42 individual titles are the most held by any program in the country. The Bulldogs have gained the title of NCAA champions in 1987, 1989, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Individually, there have been 20 gymnasts earning 42 titles. Georgia has had 76 gymnasts earn 382 All-American honors, starting with Kathy McMinn in 1981 and the most recent being Rachel Dickson, Gigi Marino, Rachel Schick and Sydney Snead in 2017. The GymDogs also hold several camps throughout the summer, looking to share their gymnastics experience with the community. This year the GymDogs held camps on June 18-20, July 23-25 and July 30-Aug. 1, to help young gymnasts learn new skills and techniques. Georgia fans have been amazed by the constant commitment and perseverance the GymDogs have shown through the decades. Their devotion to the sport will bode well for them in seasons to come.
The men’s swimming and diving team was established in 1926, and the women’s team followed 48 years later. Georgia’s Lady Bulldogs was the first Georgia program to gain three consecutive national crowns. The Lady Bulldogs have won national championships in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2013 and 2014. They also gained five consecutive SEC titles between 1997 and 2001. Since their five consecutive SEC titles, the LadyDogs have secured six more conference crowns, for a total of 11 conference championsips. This year the LadyDogs finished eighth in the NCAA championship. The men’s swimming and diving team finished fourth in the NCAA championship. Both the men’s and women’s teams have paved a path to competing in Tokyo. The Bulldogs have continuously placed a player on the United States team for the Olympics since Seoul 1988, and this continues to ring true in 2021. There are seven former and current Georgia swimmers that qualified to compete for Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics: Nicolas Fink, Chase Kalisz, Hali Flickinger, Gunnar Bentz, Jay Litherland, Allison Schmitt and Olivia Smoliga. On top of these Bulldog Olympians, Georgia swim and dive head coach Jack Bauerle was also named an assistant Olympic coach. Former Georgia swimmer Javier Acevedo also qualified for the Olympics to compete for Canada. Freida Lim made history this summer as the first female Olympic diver in program history, as she qualified for the Singapore diving team. Georgia fans are excited to see former Bulldogs back in the pool competing. All of these athletes’ dedication and hard work has paid off and will continue to serve them well as they take part in the Olympics.
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FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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Georgia Football players to look out for this season Jack Duffey Kickoff is right around the corner for Georgia football. Whether it’s between the hedges at Sanford Stadium or on the road, the Bulldogs come into the 2021-2022 season poised to do some damage. As Georgia’s first game against Clemson draws closer, The Red & Black takes a look at which players you should be looking for on the field this season.
#18 JT Daniels Quarterback Georgia’s starting quarterback situation is much different in 2021 compared to the uncertainty of the 2020 season. Daniels will be at the helm of the offense as he tries to improve upon his 4-0 record as a starter at Georgia. His impressive four-game stint to end last season saw him put up 1,231 yards and 10 touchdowns, which gave fans a true look into the new offensive system that Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken has introduced.
Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) throws a pass during Georgia’s annual G-Day spring scrimmage in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The red team beat the black team 28-23. F I L E / S T A F F
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#14 Arik Gilbert Wide receiver After spending his freshman season at LSU, Gilbert decided early in June that he would be transferring to Georgia. In eight games as a Tiger, he caught 35 passes for 368 yards and two touchdowns, enough to earn first-team Freshman All-SEC honors. As a recruit, Gilbert was the No. 1 ranked tight end, but he’s joining the Bulldogs as a wide receiver, where he’s bound to be a matchup nightmare for teams defending him due to his speed and 6-foot-5-inch frame.
#23 Tykee Smith Defensive back Smith is another transfer head coach Kirby Smart added to his roster in the offseason and for good reason. After the 2020 season, Georgia lost its top three safeties and top three cornerbacks, making defensive backs the most pressing need for the 2021 roster. Smith comes into Georgia from West Virginia with an impressive resume. The junior from Philadelphia earned third-team All-American honors last season and was ranked the top returning safety in college football, according to Pro Football Focus.
#69 Jamaree Salyer Offensive tackle Offensive line was another position in question for the Bulldogs this offseason. While Smart brought in talent for the position, many of Georgia’s starters on the offensive line will lack experience. Salyer helped subdue concerns when he announced he would be returning for his final year of eligibility, making him a key piece on the Bulldogs’ offensive line for the 2021 season. After playing 92% of all offensive snaps for Georgia last season, he enters his senior season as the most experienced lineman on the team.
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Defensive tackle Davis announced he was returning for his senior season back in January to settle “unfinished business.” The 6-foot-6 inches, 330 pound nose tackle has been phenomenal in his Bulldog career, plugging holes from tackle-to-tackle with his size and strength. In 32 total games, Davis has racked up five sacks and seven tackles for loss. With his experience and motivation coming into his senior season, look for Davis to be a solid force on the defensive line all year.
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ATHENSCAPE 2021 This also means Georgia’s more than 40 club sports will be active come August and seeking new members. Even if conventional ball sports are not of interest, UGA has an exciting variety of clubs that range from dance and esports to bass angling and water skiing. Students are also encouraged to create their own clubs and organizations through steps provided on the Engagement, Learning and Service website. Especially for UGA freshmen and transfer students, getting involved with intramural and club sports offers an easy opportunity to make connections with students who have similar passions and pastimes in a low-stress, healthy environment.
Harper Blankenship Intramural sports are finally back to pre-COVID-19 operation. Beginning this fall, University of Georgia students will have the opportunity to take full advantage of a wide range of fun and competitive sports and activities. In conversation with UGA Assistant Director of Competitive Sports Michael Husted, the UGA Recreational Sports department is currently finalizing a new 2021 intramural schedule that will feature everything from basketball to Battleship. Husted confirmed that there will be no restrictions for vaccinated adults on in-person gatherings, mask mandates for participation in intramural sports or any social-distancing requirements, opening up a full array of fall intramural sports for the first time since 2019. He expects an official intramural schedule to be publicly available to students on the Recreational Sports department website in the coming weeks.
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Final destination No regrets transferring to UGA Anthony Langdon If you’re reading this and you’ve been accepted to the University of Georgia for your freshman year of college, then two congratulations are in order. First, you made it to UGA, of course — Go Dawgs. Second, you’ve already made a better decision than I did as a freshman. I am a transfer student. Since my freshman year, I’ve been to two schools, three campuses, held about 10 jobs and moved four times. I have no regrets now that I’m finishing my journey at UGA. I graduated high school in 2016, and I was completely lost. My only extracurricular activity was music, and I devoted nearly all my free time to marching band, percussion concerti, indoor drumline, taking and giving lessons and going to competitions. When the time came to walk that stage and get my diploma, I was burned out. My two options major-wise at state schools were music education and music performance, which I did not want to do and really did not want to do, respectively. I also only applied to one public school, Kennesaw State University, which was basically in my backyard. It’s not that I didn’t want to see my parents or my dog ever again, but I did want to get out of the house and see the rest of Georgia. KSU had a lot to offer, but it couldn’t offer me that. But most importantly, I did not realize just how burned out I was. While I should have pivoted then and there, I
convinced myself what I needed to do next had to be what I was used to: if not playing the drums or teaching music, then something tangential to music like sound design, and there was one place in the state I could do that as an undergrad. Enter the Savannah College of Art and Design, whose colorful brochures and high-production promotional material promised creative and lucrative career paths. Its film school even had a whole department dedicated to sound design. I convinced myself to go to SCAD for two years to prove that my years working on music were not a waste and that I could spin my audiophilia into career success. Now I know that I was just out of options. Savannah is a lovely city to visit. Living there was not for me. The SCAD campus exists in stark contrast to the sprawling but interconnected UGA grounds. The college had over 40 buildings scattered across 40-odd square blocks downtown. Walking to classes was a no-go. The culture of the student body was one I could never get into. In film, everyone was looking for someone to help them on a project pro bono or make a superficial connection because so-and-so’s uncle has a studio in Los Angeles, or they know someone at an internship that probably doesn’t pay enough. Many of the students acted this way because they were already set. For them the exorbitant tuition, same for Georgians as out-of-staters, seemed like chump change.
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After two years, I had a few connections. I had no friends. Coming out of high school, I thought it was so cool to have an uber-specific major, but as junior year approached, I was becoming increasingly unsure that I wanted such a narrow set of skills and career path. It was like the world’s most expensive trade school for a trade I didn’t want to go into. I couldn’t justify paying so much money while being uncertain. I applied to UGA, got in, then got into the journalism college about a year after that. Now, as an entertainment and media studies major, I’m more than happy I got broader exposure to the entertainment industry. Tuition is by no means pocket change, but I don’t have to take out nearly the loans I once did. My classes feel much more like an amicable, welcoming community, and I caught up with old friends from home, who introduced me to new ones. In many ways, I’m getting more for less. The transfer process and getting credit for courses is never easy, but everyone who helped me through it made me, a junior transfer, feel just as much a Bulldog as the kids who stayed in freshman housing. Starting at a new place is hard. I know, I’ve barely stayed in one spot since college. But if you’ve chosen Athens and UGA as your new place, you’re off to a great start. Anthony Langdon is a senior entertainment and media studies major.
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ABBIE Mona Abboud As I was walking back from an Amnesty International meeting one night, I saw an older man walking behind me in a dark, remote area. The buses weren’t running. There were no street lights. I had no one to accompany me to my dorm. I began to walk more swiftly. “What do I do if he approaches or attacks me? I’m not ready to handle this,” I thought. Although I made it home safe, that panic is commonplace for many college students. The University of Georgia: 465 buildings, 762 acres, 39,147 students. Our beautiful campus is vast, a scope beyond what most students are prepared to take on. This beauty and openness presents an issue for student safety. Universities have the resources to provide accessible self-defense classes for all students and should ardently do so to improve the safety of the student body. Most campuses, including UGA’s, have no gates or barriers, allowing for virtually anyone to pass through without any security measures or verification. Armed individuals can roam the same streets as students. Robberies are not uncommon. Blue light emergency buttons are becoming obsolete from lack of use at UGA and other institutions. Now more than ever, students deserve to feel prepared to defend themselves against perpetrators of any type. Regardless of gender, size or strength, there is no better protection mechanism than confidence in knowing we can fend for ourselves.
As a 21-year-old college student, I’ve often put off attending self-defense training for one simple reason: It’s not accessible. Classes are either a long drive away or just not available. I’m certainly not alone in this. Just because I haven’t yet attended a proper self-defense course does not mean that I’m not interested in doing so. Given how much time students spend on campus, it would make sense for these institutions to offer courses or resources in self-defense. After all, a safe student population is a safe university. It’s in everyone’s best interest and should be UGA’s highest priority.
Any student can benefit from accessible self-defense training.
Currently, only one for-credit self-defense course is offered at UGA. Although it’s a start, it’s insufficient. Advisors should educate freshmen on the importance of enrolling in a self-defense course. Orientation could include guidance for incoming students to either register for the official class or at least seek out clubs that are oriented towards self-defense. There are many universities that have already adopted this mindset, and students are certainly adapting well to the increased accessibility to self defense. Temple Univer-
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sity, for example, offers courses that are “a mix of physical skills and life lessons,” not only for fun, but also as an incorporated component of students’ academic journeys. Professors nationwide are becoming more and more invested in bolstering campus safety at the individual level. Simply put, UGA ought to start doing the same. Although Athens is not the biggest town, there are about 500 annual violent crimes that occur, according to NeighborhoodScout — incidents that can and often affect UGA students. That’s 500 instances of terror and trauma that could be curtailed with effective self-defense. Arguments against college self-defense training cite cost as a major obstacle. Hiring qualified teachers costs money. Scheduling and finding locations for the courses costs money and eats up time. The training itself must be paid for somehow, either by the university or with student tuition. While valid, these oppositions fail to recognize the inherent value in protecting our student population. What is more important: saving money or empowering students to protect themselves? I argue the latter. Any student can benefit from accessible self-defense training. Any student can use that invaluable knowledge for the rest of their lives. Why not provide us with the resources to do just that? To UGA’s administration: Put safety over money. In the end, your student body will thank you for it. Mona Abboud is a junior international affairs and communication studies major.
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Culture
Mornings in Athens
A student’s perspective Alexis Derickson In vibrant Athens, countless coffee shops, fitness studios and scenic walks provide students the opportunity to build a morning routine suited to their needs. Whether looking to plan an extended weekend with friends and family, or figuring out where to grab breakfast before a day of studying, these students have shared treasured parts of their morning routines throughout their time at the University of Georgia.
Food for thought Search “breakfast in Athens,” and hundreds of results will appear, including guides and reviews of the multitude of highly rated restaurants. Kirby Guerrero, a sophomore interior design major, discovered a coffee and ministry collaboration at Phoenix Athens Coffeehouse. Providing a caffeine boost as well as a space for prayer, the coffeehouse uses its proceeds to support local, national and global ministries, according to its website. “I love going to Phoenix Coffeehouse,” Guerrero said. “It has the best atmosphere. I can sit in there for hours. The baristas are the best people, so caring and loving. It’s actually also a church ... There’s worship music, and it’s really calming.” Meanwhile, Buvez, a European style cafe and coffee shop, is a necessity for Ada Hutcheson, a junior psychology and social work double major. “For coffee, Buvez is a must,” Hutcheson said. “They have good vibes and a good oat milk latte. I’m a big bagel person, so I used to love Athens Bagel Company downtown, but since that’s been [temporarily] closed, I’ve been loving Ideal Bagel.” Dining halls throughout campus provide both studying and eating spaces for students. Jake Wasdin, a sophomore biological science major, visited Snelling Dining Commons after his morning classes during the spring semester.
“After class, I would order a chicken, egg and cheese biscuit and eat it in Snelling,” Wasdin said. “I would study and do homework while I ate. I like all the plants there because I read somewhere that working around plants increases productivity.” In addition to dining halls, satisfying breakfasts can also be purchased from the wide variety of restaurants around Athens, or even made from the privacy of a dorm. Caroline Furin, a sophomore finance major, made her own meals and treated herself at local eateries. “I didn’t have a meal plan last semester, so I would make avocado toast or oatmeal and a coffee in my room while the rest of my dorm was waking up,” Furin said. “If I’m going out with friends then I love Big City Bread Cafe or Mama’s Boy.” Big City Bread Cafe is a family-run restaurant that has served Athens for over 20 years. Offering house-made breads, pastries, muffins and cakes baked daily, it works with local farms, dairies and artisans to maintain its deeply rooted Athens loyalty. Described as “Southern fun dining” only available in Athens, Mama’s Boy offers classic breakfasts and sweet treats with a Georgia twist.” Boba tea, a drink originating in Taiwan with chewy tapioca balls, is a favorite for Bushra Huque, a junior management information systems major. “I’m a big boba person,” Huque said. “Ding Tea is a lot better quality than other boba shops. After that, [my friends and I] hang out on North Campus because it’s really calm and pretty there. We walk around downtown to all the different shops because each one is so unique. We’ve done it a thousand times, and we’ll do it a thousand more because it’s so fun there.”
Brainy Bulldogs Spanning over 700 acres of campus with over 400 buildings, UGA appears to have an inconceivable number of potential study spots. Penelope Melissas, a sophomore communication sciences and disorders major, found her own nook at the Tate Student Center. “I really love waking up, grabbing a coffee from Starbucks and going to the office and cubicle space in the student affairs office in Tate,” Melissas said. “It’s on the bottom floor, and it’s usually empty. I’m the most productive there because you really have your own space, and everyone there is always trying to get work done, so the atmosphere is great.” Courtney Hanft, a sophomore marketing major, found
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UGA students often start their mornings with a cup of coffee. Jessica Gratigny/Staff early mornings to be calming moments before campus got busy. She could capture the picturesque views of Sanford Stadium from the Zell B. Miller Learning Center. “After breakfast at Bolton, I walked to the MLC to get a study room,” Hanft said. “My favorite part of my morning routine was the walk because it’s really quiet, pretty and peaceful. My favorite study spot was either the third or fourth floor MLC study rooms because they have a good view of the stadium.”
The scenic route Within the green space of the Founders Memorial Garden, Bentley Clark, a sophomore public health major, enjoyed the quiet, luscious garden that features over 300 species of plants and historic trees, shrubs and perennials. “I adore going to the Founders Garden really early in the morning before other people get there and sitting on the benches and reading,” Clark said. “It’s such a sweet way to start my mornings, and I look forward to it each day.” Ethan Dawidowicz, a sophomore finance major, discovered that sometimes the view right outside a dorm is all one needs to appreciate their surroundings. “Some of my favorite places to study are the outside tables on the back side of the MLC,” Dawidowicz said, “or I would set up an ENO behind Russell Hall.” When creating a morning routine in Athens as a student, the options are endless for what to do and where to do it. This coming fall, students will likely be found bright and early enjoying these various spots on and off campus.
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Healthy relationships 101 Advice from the UGA community Maddy Franklin With the start of a new school year fast approaching, students look forward to the chance to reconnect and build new relationships with each other. Relationships, as proven by the pandemic, are tied to an individual’s well-being — they bring happiness, connection and support, but they can also be difficult to cultivate. The Red & Black spoke with members of the University of Georgia community and compiled a list of tips on how to establish healthy relationships.
Communication is key The foundation of all relationships, whether romantic or platonic, is communication. Each person in a relationship should be able to discuss their emotions, desires and expectations without issue. “So much of what we do in our relationships with people isn’t spoken,” said assistant professor of social work Adrienne Baldwin-White. Baldwin-White stressed the importance of students being open and honest with one another to avoid miscommunication, which can lead to relationships deteriorating.
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Healthy relationship and sexual health coordinator at the University Health Center Camilla Herndon recommended the use of open-ended questions to strengthen healthy relationships. Herndon wrote in an email that students should also be intentional in their communication and show they care about the other person by checking in with them and being vulnerable in return.
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Create boundaries Healthy relationships thrive on respecting the boundaries of every person involved. Baldwin-White said students should express what they are comfortable with and not feel pressured to put the needs of the other person above their own. Because people change, boundaries may shift over the course of a relationship. Social psychology graduate student Christina Leckfor said students should be responsive to the boundaries of their partners and validate them when disclosed. Leckfor, a member of the UGA Close Relationships Laboratory, said it could be helpful for students to learn more about their attachment style, a classification of how people interact in relationships, to help them clarify what they need.
Don’t fear conflict While embracing conflict may seem antithetical to the idea of healthy relationships, conflict resolution skills are essential for a healthy relationship. It is helpful to talk about problems, Baldwin-White said, and communicating them does not indicate a lack of interest in the other person or a desire to end the relationship. Baldwin-White recommends writing down feelings about the issue, sending it to the other person and then following up with a face-to-face discussion. This method allows time for initial heightened emotions to diffuse so a productive conversation can take place. In times of conflict, it can be tempting to turn to a third party for help. However, Baldwin-White doesn’t recommend putting another person, such as a mutual friend, in the middle unless absolutely necessary and both parties agree on the mediator. Junior biology and psychology major Nina Bhatikar said to be aware of repetitive or wors-
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ening arguments that begin over trivial things, as they could be signs of a toxic relationship. Keep in mind that conflict resolution can be uncomfortable and people are allowed to respond in their preferred way as long as it is not harmful. In the end, relationships are better because of it, Baldwin-White said. “It’s better to sit with the awkward and weird but actually really create a relationship or a friendship that you can sustain, rather than try to avoid that awkward feeling or that discomfort and not actually have anything real with that person,” Baldwin-White said.
Use social media wisely Many modern relationships must navigate the role technology and social media play in their development. Being mindful of the way one uses technology to build connections is important, Leckfor said. It can be a great way to meet and engage with people, but it should not impair one’s ability to interact with people face-to-face. “I think if you are trying to cultivate a relationship with a person, talking to them and self-disclosing to them over technology can be a way to build up your comfort level, but I don’t think it’s helpful to stop there,” Leckfor said. Leckfor and Baldwin-White agreed intimate conversations are best left offline.
Practice self-care Relationships should complement, not complete, someone, Bhakitar said. Self-fulfillment outside of a relationship is important to find so that a co-dependent relationship, where happiness is solely reliant on another person, is avoided. As students prepare to return to campus full-time, anxiety about what relationships will look like after a year of online and hybrid instruction is inevitable. Herndon wrote that some awkwardness may occur in the pursuit of new relationships, but she advised students to “be gentle” with themselves. Baldwin-White said to recognize that many students are also unsure of how to proceed and that it’s OK to re-evaluate boundaries during the transition. “I just want students to feel comfortable in being who they are and expressing who they are, while they’re on campus and beyond,” Baldwin-White said.
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Although it can be tempting to hole up in a dorm room to do school work, this can be isolating. Discover more of campus by finding a spot to study at the library, near a Jittery Joe’s Coffee or on North Campus Quad. “I barely left my dorm [freshman year],” said Ifeyinwa Ejisoby-Nwosu, a sophomore on the pre-dental track. “That’s one of my biggest regrets … that held me back from enjoying campus and the people around it, too.”
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Try to branch out College is about having new experiences and meeting new people. Join a club, strike up a conversation or grab dinner at the dining hall with a friend, even if it is a challenge. “You gotta rip the Band-Aid off — you have to meet new people in college, so maybe force yourself to go out maybe once a week to a social event,” Carter said.
Don’t compare yourself to others Social media makes it easy to compare social lives, pressuring students to fill freshman year with countless social events and dozens of new friends. But for many introverts, this lifestyle can be draining and unfulfilling. “You can make two friends, and that’s an accomplishment for you … and you should learn to be OK with that,” Carter said. Introverts should also ignore the Snapchat stories and Instagram posts that lead to unnecessary comparison. “I would see people go out on the weekend and I would compare myself — am I having that much fun?” Ejisoby-Nwosu said. “You shouldn’t get caught up in what other people are doing. Find what you enjoy doing, whether by yourself or with another person. Everyone has their own way.” Introvert or not, chances are every new Bulldog will find their corner of campus and discover more about themselves along the way.
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With nearly 30,000 undergraduates, attending the University of Georgia can be a challenge for introverts, but there are countless ways to make it less overwhelming. Joy Witkowski, a sophomore art major, recommends joining a smaller student organization, talking to peers in small classes such as a First-Year Odyssey seminar or even finding an on-campus job. “You have to interact with people, and it helps to bring you out of your shell, slowly but surely,” Witkowski said.
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Students have bought their twin XL sheets, said bye to mom and dad and hopefully registered for all the right classes. Now for the hard part — starting a new chapter at college. For introverts, this hurdle may be particularly daunting. After all, there is a fine line between meeting new people and forced social interaction that leaves one exhausted and overwhelmed. But upperclassmen know there are ways to have a proper college experience, even if a packed stadium or a crowded party suggest otherwise.
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Summer restaurant roundup Creature Comforts partnered with the Athens Farmers Market to bring back Farmers Market Wednesdays this summer. S A R A H
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The Varsity has been located on West Broad Street for 56 years, but the restaurant’s owners recently applied for a demolition permit for the property. The Varsity will be torn down and replaced by a grocery store and apartments. Athenians won’t have to drive to Atlanta for a Frosted Orange, however — new locations are coming to Athens and Bethlehem.
Many of Athens’ restaurants and coffee shops have reopened dining rooms to at least limited seating. Some of the most recent businesses to reopen for indoor seating include The Grit, Heirloom Cafe and 1000 Faces Coffee. Most restaurants have also suspended mask requirements for fully vaccinated customers.
Food industry faces labor shortage Restaurants around Athens, from fast food chains to downtown establishments, have grappled with the effects of a nationwide labor shortage. In late May, Lindsey’s Culinary Market temporarily closed due to “no help and no food,” according to an Instagram post. Throughout the summer, eateries like Condor Chocolates and Big City Bread Cafe posted calls for help. If you’re moving back to town before classes start, it might be a great time to lock down a part-time job in Athens’ food scene.
Jittery Joe’s now accepts personal cups Jittery Joe’s, one of the most popular coffee chains in Athens, resumed filling customers’ personal mugs and travel cups in June. The change is a win for environmentally conscious coffee drinkers and creates a sense of normalcy as pandemic restrictions ease.
New Barberitos on Prince Avenue Athens-based chain Barberitos opened its eighth location on Prince Avenue in June.
Farmers Market Wednesdays return to Creature Comforts Creature Comforts partnered with the Athens Farmers Market this summer to bring back Farmers Market Wednesdays. The brewery now hosts vendors from the market on Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. The vendors sell produce, meat, baked goods and more, and visitors can grab a drink from the brewery as well. Creature Comforts’ drive-thru closes at 2 p.m. on market days.
Heirloom Cafe no longer accepts brunch reservations Heirloom Cafe announced earlier this summer it would no longer accept brunch reservations, and brunch spots at the eatery are now first come, first served. The restaurant stated in an Instagram post that occasional exceptions to the rule will be made for events like showers and bridal parties.
Athens had its first Restaurant Week Athens had its inaugural Restaurant Week, and eateries partnered with Visit Athens GA to showcase local cuisine. Participating restaurants offered two-course lunch options for $10 or $15 and three-course dinner selections for $25 or $35. The initiative brought attention to local restaurants during one of the industry’s slowest seasons of the year.
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Skip delivery and grab a slice and some atmosphere Grab a pizza or pasta at Ted’s Most Best, a restaurant built inside an old tire shop. Sit in the courtyard, play some bocce ball or simply indulge in food and drink. For a late-night snack, head to Little Italy for pizza by the slice until 12:30 a.m.
Take a taste of Americana Downtown Athens is home to The Grill, a ‘50s-style diner open late with an extensive menu of milkshakes, burgers and more. Meanwhile, Clocked! offers vegan and vegetarian options alongside its organic burgers, hot dogs and sides.
Indulge in classic Southern cooking Dawg Gone Good BBQ is a counter-service spot specializing in pulled pork, ribs and mac and cheese. Grab a meal and sit at one of the outdoor picnic tables. Just past downtown off the North Oconee River Greenway, Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods boasts classic Southern fare and a connection to Athens band R.E.M.
When it’s time for tea Ding Tea, a Taiwanese establishment, is known for its many boba options. Hungry? Bubble Cafe offers a full menu, as well as snacks like dumplings and edamame.
Try a taco or two Take time to check out Barberitos, an Athens-based chain offering burritos, tacos, quesadillas and more at multiple locations. Chain restaurant Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has outdoor seating, and el Barrio offers creative tacos and putt-putt.
Sample cuisines and culture Stop by Athens Wok for an expansive and affordable menu of Chinese, Japanese and Thai options. Head next door to pick up a poke bowl from Ahi Hibachi and Poke, or head near South Campus to try food from Central America at Cali N Tito’s.
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At Bear Hollow Zoo, visitors can observe Georgia’s native wildlife including black bears, white-tailed deer, otters, birds of prey, reptiles and more. The zoo serves as a life-long residency for the non-releasable animals that are impacted by physical or behavioral setbacks. Throughout the year, Bear Hollow hosts multiple holiday events and educational programs. This attraction is located within Memorial Park, where visitors can also take advantage of the Birchmore Trail, Athens Creative Theatre, a playground and a lake. Visit the zoo at 293 Gran Ellen Dr. from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. daily.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ware-Lyndon House is home to Athens’ first government-sponsored community arts program. The historic house is open Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for self-guided audio tours. Connected to the Ware-Lyndon House, visitors can enjoy free art exhibitions at Lyndon House Arts Center. Visit the Lyndon House Arts Center located at 211 Hoyt St. between the hours of 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as between the hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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Serving as a popular stop for Athenians and tourists alike, the garden presents plenty of family-friendly activities. Recognized as Georgia’s official botanical garden, the site is filled with a wide range of natural attractions, including the Tropical Conservatory, Visitor Center, gift shop and Cafe Botanica. When visiting, make sure to pick up a map of the gardens and miles of hiking trails from the Visitor Center as there is much more to discover. Located at 2450 S. Milledge Ave., the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA’s display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.
Georgia’s back roads are filled with history and adventure. One spot near Athens is the Iron Horse, which is the perfect place to take a Sunday drive, picnic or watch the sun rise and set. Crafted by Abbott Pattison, the 12-foot statue once stood outside of Reed Hall on the UGA campus. After its unveiling in 1954, UGA students protested and vandalized the 2-ton horse, leading to its relocation to a farm nearly 20 miles away in Watkinsville, Georgia. The iconic horse is accessible 24/7 and hard to miss when traveling along Georgia State Route 15.
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The start of your time in Athens can make you feel like a small fish in a big sea. Check out the 25 items on this must-do bucket list for your four years in the Classic City. r Ring the Chapel Bell If you win big in the classroom or have another reason to celebrate, give it a go. r Volunteer for Dawg Day of Service Meet new people and take part in helping a worthy cause of your choice. r Check out the physics building observatory The UGA Department of Physics and Astronomy hosts a few open house events per year. r Attend a Georgia Theatre concert Check out the center of the Athens music scene or its iconic rooftop to get music and a view. r Attend an event inside the Chapel Built in 1832, the Chapel still holds special lectures, student events and more. r Watch the sunset from North Campus deck With a view of all of downtown, this makes for a great place to stop and sit for a while. r Learn about the people the Hunter-Holmes building was named for Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Hamilton Holmes integrated the University of Georgia in 1961. Learn about them and other notable alums who have made campus more inclusive. r Order ‘chocolate cake for breakfast’ Most Athenians know Mama’s Boy for its biscuits and brunch, but it takes a bold soul to order this menu item. r Meet Uga Though elusive, it’s entirely possible to meet college football’s best mascot in real life, either at a special event or before a game. r Spend a summer in Athens You’ll have a lease. Take a few summer courses and discover the joys of the Classic City without crowds. r Snellebrate Eat at Snelling Dining Commons past midnight. r Visit the Morton Theatre Opened in 1910, the Morton Theatre was one of the first vaudeville theaters to be built, owned and operated by an African American — Monroe “Pink” Morton. r See the Iron Horse (ideally at sunrise) The modern art sculpture has sat in a field off Georgia State Route 15 since it was removed from campus in the 1950s. Illustrations by A B B I E
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r Sit through an early season football game Sweat it out in your seat and take in the wonder of a sea of red and black in the crowd. r Visit Bear Hollow Zoo A must for animal lovers, this free zoo in Memorial Park is a refuge for injured and rehabilitated native Georgia species. r Visit the State Botanical Garden of Georgia Stroll through the flower gardens in the spring or watch the changing colors in the fall. r Browse the vinyl at Wuxtry Records Down on Clayton Street, this classic record store shows why Athens is so well known for its music. r Catch a movie at Tate First, it’s free with your student ID. Second, it’s a great way to connect with other students. Third, movies are always better on the big screen than Netflix. r Find all the bulldog statues Track down all the statues — there are dozens — scattered throughout Athens. r See all the sports Make it a mission to cheer on each team — from volleyball to track — at least once. Most events are free or very low cost for students, and you’ll cheer on athletes who really appreciate the support. r Attend Museum Mix Get culture, food and music at this exhibit/dance party hosted at the Georgia Museum of Art. r Go ice skating at the Classic Center. In the winter, the Atkins Arena at the Classic Center becomes an ice rink for Ice Dawgs hockey games and open skating. r Take a selfie at the R.E.M. trestle Send a snap of this to your relatives who are big 1980s music fans. They’ll be thrilled. r Attend a Greek philanthropy event Attending an event like Mr. Milledge or Greek Grind is a low-key way to get a flavor of Greek culture while supporting a good cause. r Pick a pumpkin at Washington Farms Located just outside of Athens in Bogart, the farm offers fall festivals and hands-on harvesting.