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Thursday, October 19, 2023

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

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Looking both ways Pedestrian safety two years after Ariana Zarse’s death Libby Hobbs Jeff Zarse, father of Ariana Zarse, said there is only so much parents can do to prepare their children for the dangers of the world.

“It was the actions of an irresponsible driver that resulted in my daughter’s death,” Jeff Zarse said. “There’s only so much you can do, and I had to come to the realization — I did everything that I could as a parent.”

Ariana Zarse, a University of Georgia student and Pi Beta Phi member, was killed in a hit-and-run while crossing Broad Street near Foundry Street in downtown Athens on Oct. 9, 2021, at 20 years old.

Donterris Gresham, who had five active warrants at the time, was the suspect in Ariana Zarse’s death. He turned himself in at the Clarke County Jail four days later. He was acquitted on seven charges, including three felonies, on Sept. 16, 2022 — an “injustice” according to Jeff Zarse.

Athens-Clarke County has had at least two fatalities from pedestrian-related car crashes every year since 2018, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation Crash Data Dashboard Overview. Two years after Ariana Zarse’s death and one after Gresham’s acquittal, ACC officials are seeking to improve pedestrian safety.

Dangerous numbers Ariana Zarse’s death was one of five pedestrian-related crash fatalities in 2021, which was the highest of any year in ACC since 2013, according to GDOT data.

The month of Ariana Zarse’s death, October 2021, had the highest number of overall crashes in Athens-Clarke County since February of that year with 549, according to ACCPD Transparency Hub data. Two years after Zarse’s death, it retains the record for the most crashes in a month since the start of 2021.

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety data says 2021 was a dangerous year across the state. There were a total 1,797 traffic fatalities, which was the highest from any year between 2012 and 2021. Pedestrians made up 306 of those fatalities, also setting a record for the measured period.

Nearly a third of fatal crashes are intersection-related according to GDOT, like the hit-and-run that killed Ariana Zarse. ACC saw 5,233 intersection-related crashes in 2022, nine of which had fatalities, according to GDOT. Out of the total 63 fatal crashes in ACC over the last three years, 14 have been on the stretch of Broad Street to Atlanta Highway/US-78-BR, according to ACCPD Transparency Hub data.

Not a new phenomenon Ashley Jameson, 32, survived a collision at a crosswalk near North Avenue on Jan. 14, 2012, nine years prior to Ariana Zarse’s death.

At the time, Jameson was a junior economics student at the Georgia Institute of Technology visiting a friend in Athens. She said she was hit by a driver who was not paying attention. She suffered from a severe concussion and fullbody bruises.

She had to drop her classes at Georgia Tech due to her injuries. Additionally, she’s undergone two surgeries over

A pedestrian crosses East Broad Street near Foundry Street in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. P H O T O / L I B B Y H O B B S the past 10 years due to a labrum tear near her hip that resulted from the accident.

“It was a pivotal thing that shaped probably the next five to 10 years of my life afterward because of all the doctor’s visits and needing to adjust my classwork and things like that,” Jameson said.

Jameson said she felt very isolated and depressed. Prior to the accident, she enjoyed playing soccer and has been a goalie on her high school’s state championship team.

“Usually, prior to the accident, you could give me any task and I would accomplish it,” Jameson said. “This was probably the first time where I physically couldn’t do things. And that was devastating.”

According to Jameson, the driver who hit her was arrested and charged with misdemeanor vehicular assault, but never served any time.

Jameson wanted to move on from the experience, but she would think about the accident every Jan. 14. Only in the last few years has she felt like the day goes by without realizing the anniversary of her accident.

For Jeff Zarse, however, each time he gets behind the wheel, there is concern that it could be the day he gets in an accident or potentially kills somebody.

Zarse often wonders what would have happened if there was a camera or different lighting, if there wasn’t construction that forced Ariana to cross the road where she did and if police would have been at the construction site slowing traffic. He believes his daughter did not receive justice.

“I went to her graduation in May, but I didn’t watch her get a diploma,” Zarse said. “I didn’t see her go to grad school, get married or have kids — those things were all taken away from me.”

Making Athens safer Shirelle Hallum is the Vision Zero Transportation Planner for ACC and provided insight on the Prince Avenue Pilot Project. The initiative is studying the safety and feasibility of an alternative street design from near North Milledge Avenue to Pulaski Street, according to the project website.

Hallum said slowing cars down without causing major traffic delays or congestion has been a major success of the project. The project also narrowed the amount of road a pedestrian would have to cross. However, there was still some discontent.

“You have to get cars to slow down in order to make pedestrians safer, and people don’t really like driving slow,” Hallum said.

Many Athens residents rely on walking, which Hallum said calls for limiting “right on reds.” This leaves intervals of time for people to cross before cars. Other ways to improve pedestrian safety include adding sidewalks, curbed ramps, parking or grass buffers, flashing lights and refuge islands, which are sections of pavement by a crosswalk in the road.

“When you have a lot of people who want to walk and then you have infrastructure that doesn’t always support walking — those two things are going to come together and create more than average pedestrian fatalities,” Hallum said.

Without the extra infrastructure, crosswalks can create a false sense of security to the pedestrian, Hallum said.

According to Hallum, for these projects to be successful, drivers must accept moving slower, adjustments to traffic engineering operations, costs and time. The Prince Avenue Pilot Project cost about $200,000, which Hallum said is “very cheap” for infrastructure projects. The North Avenue project will cost $25 million because it will use permanent instead of temporary materials.

“It’s not really about pedestrians — it’s about everybody,” Hallum said. “It’s just that pedestrians are the most vulnerable people so it’s easier to think about them, but everybody benefits when we put in road safety measures.”

There are plans for safety upgrades to the crossing where Ariana Zarse died, according to Daniel Sizemore, ACC bicycle, pedestrian and safety coordinator.

The plans include shifting the location of the crosswalk to the other side of the railroad tracks, a potential refuge island, new Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons — which flash lights to signal a pedestrian is crossing — and additional reflective signage marking the crosswalk location.

Jeff Zarse believes the Ari Zarse Memorial Fund, which sponsors a scholarship given to a member of UGA Greek Life, and fundraising events like Delta Sigma Phi’s Classic City Showdown and Pi Beta Phi’s Ari’s Battle of the Bands keep both Ariana’s memory and spirit alive.

He said these memorial initiatives also start conversations, and he learned throughout this experience that Ariana was not the only victim.

“It all boils down to money,” Jeff Zarse said. “What’s the safety of the student or the community or the pedestrians around the Athens community worth?”

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Former residents and descendants of Linnentown stand in front of the newly unveiled sign of Linnentown Lane on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.

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Linnentown lives on Demolished neighborhood’s fight for redress and recognition Jesse Wood Christine Davis Johnson remembers hearing bulldozers hum through the night outside her childhood home as the rest of Linnentown, a historically Black neighborhood near the University of Georgia’s campus, was demolished in the 1960s. While her mother found comfort in the fact that the developers would not let the dirt touch their home, the clarity of the message grew, as did the height of the piles.

Davis Johnson felt trapped.

Decades later, Linnentown’s first generation descendants trailblazed changes in Athens to find justice for those no longer alive to fight for it. In collaboration with Athens-Clarke County, they hope to establish a more inclusive and sustainable future for Athens’ Black communities.

The movement is continuing through community efforts, with a musical about Linnentown debuting in the spring, the effort to construct a Black history center in Athens and placing historical markers around the newly renamed Linnentown Lane.

Christine Davis Johnson and Hattie Thomas Whitehead, descendants of Linnentown, listen to the christening of Linnentown Lane on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. P H O T O / F E L I X S C H E Y E R

A vibrant community Linnentown was a 20-acre Black community, bordered by Baxter Street and South Finley Street, where many emancipated slaves settled in the 20th century. According to the Linnentown Project website, 63% of the families had at least one full-time wage earner, and 66% of the properties were owned by its residents.

“It wasn’t those little shacks like they showed in the pictures,” Davis Johnson said. “No, our homes were kept up.”

Davis Johnson remembers Linnentown fondly — sweet memories, she said. She remembers dancing on the porch of her house and playing in the creek that separated Linnentown from the adjacent white neighborhood.

Every Friday night, Davis Johnson would walk across the street to watch movies projected onto a white sheet with her neighbors. To its former residents, there was a sacred and valuable aspect of Linnentown — the community within.

In 1962, the City of Athens won a contract through the Federal Urban Renewal Program to acquire Linnentown’s land through eminent domain. Eminent domain allows the government to take private property for public use, and the policy requires the government justly compensates the property owner.

The city sold the land to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. Through the “University of Georgia Urban Renewal Program,” or Project GA R-50, the neighborhood was demolished.

“I felt like my parents and the adults in that day did not have a voice,” Hattie Thomas Whitehead, a first generation descendant of Linnentown, said.

Once the properties were vacated, the project moved forward with the destruction of the homes through controlled burns. By 1966, the project had erased a once flourishing community to create UGA’s Brumby, Creswell and Russell halls with adjacent parking lots.

“Our house was just the parking lot,” Davis Johnson said.

“It really hurt, that really hurt.”

Uncovering the past For the better part of the last 60 years, what once was a thriving community home to 50 families was nothing more than a memory, immortalized through photographs taken

by Chaney Lee Davis, Davis Johnson’s mother.

It wasn’t until Joseph Carter, one of the founding members of the Linnentown Project, began to uncover documents in the UGA Special Collection Libraries databases that the full story unraveled.

While researching rent prices in Athens, Carter uncovered several documents relating to the land currently housing the three high-rise dormitories.

Carter contacted District 2 Commissioner Melissa Link, who connected him with Linnentown descendants Geneva Johnson and Thomas Whitehead to begin seeking redress from Athens-Clarke County and USG. “This isn’t only about securing the legacy of a community,” Carter said. “It’s recognizing this community as hard-working Americans.”

Thomas Whitehead knew there was documentation of the neighborhood’s destruction, but she had not known how to find it.

“When he reached out to me and told me he had found them, I was emotional,” Thomas Whitehead said. “All the things that I had blocked back in my subconscious about Linnentown and the impact it had on my life and my family came forward.”

Carter, Thomas Whitehead and Davis Johnson were able to share the uncovered documents with other descendants of Linnentown, including Bobby Crook and others. The Linnentown Project was then founded in September 2019, with Thomas Whitehead as the president and Carter as the project coordinator.

Mayor Kelly Girtz unveils the new Linnentown Lane sign on the corner of Cloverhurst Avenue and Baxter Street on Thursday, Sept.

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This isn’t only about securing the legacy of a community. ... It’s recognizing this community as hard-working Americans.

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USG and ACCGov respond The new organization drafted a resolution to the ACCGov to begin the long discussions of historical redress, calling for action by the local government in partnership with USG. Thomas Whitehead said that drafting the resolution was the easy part, but convincing the commissioners to approve it was a different story. The Linnentown Project was met with doubt and disapproval from the local government almost immediately, according to Thomas Whitehead. “[A] commissioner told me he just didn’t believe that that happened [to Linnentown],” Thomas Whitehead said.

Mayor Kelly Girtz said pushing the local government to act in a new way made the beginning of this process difficult.

“Once [Girtz] realized what had happened, then he was just 100% behind us, and that meant a lot,” Davis Johnson said.

ACCGov and the Linnentown Project reached a compromise regarding financial compensation to descendants of Linnentown paid by ACCGov. The Linnentown Project and Girtz worked in collaboration to calculate that the descendants were owed a total of $5 million in reparations, half from the county and half from USG. These reparations would give the Black communities in Athens a voice after a history of racial injustices — a history of slavery, lynching, redlining and urban renewal — were committed against them, according to Carter.

“Opening the gates so that Black communities have real access to power, to political power, and that’s what the check is supposed to leverage,” Carter said. “With money comes power.”

UGA and USG have not pledged any money to the historical reparations. According to a statement from Greg Trevor, the associate vice president and university spokesperson at UGA, the Georgia Constitution “prohibits the university from using state funds to make voluntary payments to third parties.”

But the city moved forward without university support, and on Feb. 16, 2021, the ACC mayor and commission unanimously adopted “The Linnentown Resolution for Recognition and Redress.”

“It was historic for this resolution to be passed,” Thomas Whitehead said. “I don’t think that has happened in this

state, in this country.”

Carter believed that the resolution was the gateway to a much grander mission than simply redressing the past.

The advocacy in Athens does not go unnoticed by the rest of the country, either. Girtz gave a presentation about the efforts of the Linnentown Project in a meeting with approximately 40 other mayors from other states. Several of the mayors reached out to him for advice on how to begin historical reparations in their own cities.

ACCGov pledged $2.5 million — half of the calculated reparations — towards down payment assistance and home repair for low income families, and toward organizing a Black history center to be located in the Classic Center.

Girtz has reached out to the USG to ask if they would play a role in carrying out the resolution, and they declined, according to Girtz.

“One institution to stand up against another institution that have historically worked together was itself a victory for the county to take that risk,” Carter said.

Through the resolution, a portion of South Finley Street was officially renamed “Linnentown Lane” on Sept. 21, 2023. Members of the Linnentown Project, local commissioners, camera crews and more gathered to witness the making of history.

Thomas Whitehead, Davis Johnson and Crook all gave testimonies to the crowd gathered about how their lives were uprooted by the urban renewal project that underscored the importance of renaming the street in recognition of Linnentown.

“If there’s anything in particular that this victory with Linnentown sets up, [it] is the responsibility that the county has to address the current needs of Black communities here in Athens,” Carter said.

The path forward Thomas Whitehead continues to educate Athenians about Linnentown and keep its legacy alive through her book, “Giving Voice to Linnentown,” published in 2021, and the musical she wrote, “Linnentown — The Musical,” set to premiere at the Classic Center on April 12, 2024.

Both the book and the musical are based on Thomas Whitehead’s experiences as a child — being forced from her home, losing the community she had in Linnentown and fighting for justice.

The next goal for the Linnentown Project was to implement historical markers, known as the “Wall of Recognition” in the resolution, along Linnentown Lane to further commemorate the lost neighborhood. However, after facing obstacles in getting the installation of the markers approved by UGA, the team decided to only install them where Linnentown Lane meets Cloverhurst Court, which is considered off UGA’s campus.

Thomas Whitehead believes that the future of Athens is in the hands of the younger generation to continue to fulfill historical redress in day-to-day life. To her, the first step is educating the students who live in the dorms where her childhood home once stood.

Two years ago, UGA offered Thomas Whitehead a chance to provide an oral history segment about her story. Trevor said that the invitation from the university still stands.

“That’s no action,” Thomas Whitehead said. “You don’t recognize me as a person, so why would I come to do an oral history?”

Additionally, Carter found that UGA has never acknowledged the efforts of the Linnentown Project, or the former community itself, in a way that will satisfy those trying to make a difference. He believes this is linked to a much grander systemic issue within the university.

“Jere [W.] Morehead turning his back on the community and not addressing the realities of white supremacy and anti-Blackness from the very white communities here demanding the university address this and continuing to put their head in the sand,” Carter said. “That was unsurprising but no less infuriating.”

Davis Johnson sports Bulldog earrings and wears red and black to show her love for UGA, but also wishes the institution would take steps to mend the past like ACCGov has.

“I love the Bulldogs, I do, but they will never, ever say, ‘We did that to the Black neighborhood over there,’” Davis Johnson said.

While UGA has not agreed to contribute to the Linnentown Project, the UGA Special Collections Library hosted an exhibit from August 2022 to May 2023 that featured Linnentown and explored the history of urban renewal.

The historical redress for Linnentown is likely to spur more reparations within Athens, according to Thomas Whitehead. Girtz hopes to address the large urban renewal zone that was north of downtown, as well as seek justice for the Skokie Creeks, who were displaced from Athens, in the future.

“My hope is that we just become a better integrated and a more understanding and a more wholly supportive community,” Girtz said.

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Who are you voting for?

Republican students consider presidential candidates Sophia Eppley On Sept. 27, the Republican candidates for the presidential nomination in 2024 took to the stage for the second primary debate.

Ahead of the 2024 Republican presidential primaries in January, sentiments surrounding the candidates are continuing to shift and solidify among University of Georgia students.

The Red & Black gathered Republican students’ thoughts on the party’s current primary candidates, including who they plan on voting for, who they wish would drop out of the running and what policies are most important to them.

Rallying behind Haley Thomas Chambers, a freshman mathematics and economics major, and Brennan Lewis, a freshman finance and political science major, are both supporters of Nikki Haley. Although Chambers is still deciding between casting a vote for Ron DeSantis or Haley, he believes that she is one of the more electable candidates, a quality very important to him. Lewis plans to vote for Haley in the primary.

“She appeals to a wide range of voters, especially moderates we need … to beat Joe Biden in 2024. And I just think she has the best stances overall and how she presents herself,” Lewis said.

Support for Haley isn’t only dependent on her electability but her policies as well.

“Right now, prices are high and gas is high,” Lewis said. “I think Nikki Haley would be able to address that the best with the policies she’s putting forward including getting rid of regulations on farmers … and opening up our energy independence.”

Chambers, like many other Republican voters, said he appreciates her pro-life abortion stance as well.

Mixed feelings on Trump Republican students’ sentiments toward Donald Trump are split despite his growing popularity nationally, as he garners 62% of GOP support according to an August CBS News poll. Graham Metzger, a senior business management major, and Davis Rowell, a senior accounting major, both plan on voting for Trump in the primary.

Their support stems from his track record.

“He’s the only one that’s got the job done in the past,” Metzger said.

Rowell echoed the sentiment. “I think he’s done it before and he can do it again,” Rowell said.

Regarding Trump’s policies, Metzger likes that he is committed to bringing business back to America and protecting the second amendment, while Rowell thinks the issue of immigration has the biggest impact on the country’s future.

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However, Chambers and Lewis feel the opposite. Because they prioritize electability, they would kick Trump out of the running in a heartbeat. According to Chambers, Trump attracts people to the poll just to vote against him, making him the least electable in their opinion. “[Trump] paints a bad image of the Republican party [and] is toxic to the party,” Lewis said.

Incredibly important to note for the future of Republican politics is former President Trump’s four criminal indictments — most notably for the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol and attempting to interfere with Georgia’s elections.

These charges energize his pro-Trump conservative base while pushing Trump-skeptic moderates farther away. If he wants to defeat Biden, he must still remain palatable to suburban voters, who notably swung back toward Democratic candidates in 2020.

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Falling support for DeSantis

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Current Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, like Nikki Haley, is a popular candidate for American youth. Student Thomas Chambers finds himself going back and forth between candidates, mentioning DeSantis’ appeal for his work as Florida’s governor. UGA students seem to favor candidates with a firm background in politics. Both Haley and DeSantis have a shared trait of governorship in their respective states.

With this in mind, DeSantis has reached a record low in his candidacy. Beginning in August, DeSantis garnered 18% of the Republican party vote for the 2024 election nomination, according to a Morning Consult survey. After the second debate, the voter rate dropped to 12%, trailing behind Donald Trump who has a current 49 percentage point lead. This gives DeSantis an only three-point lead over opponent Vivek Ramaswamy, who is polling in third place, according to Morning Consult.

Among Republican and Republican-leaning voters, 50% say they are firmly set on their choice for the nomination, according to a poll

by Quinnipiac University. However, 48% are open to other options pending on how the Republican primary turns out.

The American political sphere is complex and diverse. Contrary to the popular sentiment that all Republicans are entranced by Trump, Republicans, especially students, do not agree on who to vote for in the primary. However, they share a common goal — getting Biden out of office.

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From elaborate costume ideas to last-minute plans, Halloween always brings out our creative spirits. The tradition of dressing up comes from the Celtic festival Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and is first referenced in 9th century Irish literature. People believed that spirits would return to Earth at this time, and in order to ward them off, they would dress up as ghostly figures or fairies.

While Halloween has changed a lot since then, the tradition continues on the night of Oct. 31. It’s now an opportunity to celebrate the spooky season and spend time with friends and family. To get a sense of how students are preparing for the night of fear and fun, The Red & Black asked students at UGA their costume ideas and favorite memories of the holiday.

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“I feel like people do the same thing where it’s the cowboys, the space cowboys and the princesses, but I wanted to do something different. … I’m getting a Halloween costume for my cat. … She might hate it, but she’ll be cute.”

“When I was a kid, I got my childhood dog on Halloween. She was a puppy so that was a really sweet moment.”

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Freshman psychology major

“The last three years on Halloween, I’ve been at concerts, so I didn’t really dress up for those. … I’m really going to go all out this year with the Greek gods and goddesses [costume idea].”

“I’m going to Frat Beach, and we’re going to dress up as silly traffic cones. It’s my first time, so I’m looking forward to that.”

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Sick season

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How to protect against the flu, COVID-19 and RSV

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Lindsay Mutzman, translation by Andrea Aramburo

Lindsay Mutzman, traducido por Andrea Aramburo

As temperatures drop and leaves change, the season of respiratory illness begins, with a triple-threat risk of the flu, COVID-19 and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. There are many ways to keep yourself and the community safe as sickness spreads.

Flu season in the United States typically occurs in the fall and winter, with its peak between December and February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people get their shots in September and October to be protected throughout the season.

Through the University of Georgia’s annual #flUGA initiative, students can receive flu vaccines around campus. The locations, dates and times of each mobile #flUGA clinic can be found on the University Health Center website, and the event runs from Sept. 12 to Oct. 30. The vaccines are free to all that visit.

The vaccine reduces the risk of flu by between 40% to 60%, according to the CDC. The vaccine is updated annually to match the different strands of the flu virus that are expected to be the most common. Places that administer the vaccine include CVS, Publix, Kroger, Walmart and more.

The CDC also recommends receiving an updated COVID-19 vaccine. According to their guidelines, eligible patients can receive a single dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after their last dose, in order to better protect themselves from variants of the virus. Children that are at least six months old or people who are immunocompromised may get additional COVID-19 vaccine doses two or more months after the last recommended vaccine.

CVS, Publix, Kroger, Walmart and other businesses also administer the recent COVID-19 boosters available to the public. For UGA students, faculty and staff, the UHC is also administering COVID-19 vaccines.

Testing for the virus can help you protect yourself and others. The government is offering every U.S. household up to four free rapid COVID-19 tests, which can be requested at COVIDTests.gov and will be delivered through the mail. You can also get COVID-19 tests at CVS, Publix, Kroger, Target and Walgreens.

RSV is a respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, according to the CDC. While most people recover in a week or two, infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and require hospitalization. The CDC recommends that adults aged 60 years old and older may receive one of two approved RSV vaccinations after consulting a health care provider.

The CDC recommends older adults receive the RSV vaccine before the fall and winter RSV season, or as early as vaccine supply becomes available. As flu, COVID-19 and RSV transmission coincide, vaccination and testing can help protect immunocompromised people and prevent the spread of infection.

A medida que las temperaturas bajan y las hojas cambian, comienza la temporada de enfermedades respiratorias, con un riesgo de triple amenaza de gripe, COVID-19 y VRS, o virus respiratorio sincitial. Hay muchas maneras de mantenerte seguro y a la comunidad a medida que la enfermedad se propaga.

La temporada de gripe en los Estados Unidos ocurre típicamente en el otoño y el invierno, con su punto más alto entre diciembre y febrero. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) recomiendan que las personas se vacunen en septiembre y octubre para estar protegidas durante toda la temporada.

En la iniciativa anual #flUGA de la Universidad de Georgia, estudiantes pueden recibir las vacunas contra la gripe alrededor del campus. Las ubicaciones, fechas y horarios de cada clínica móvil #flUGA se pueden encontrar en el sitio web del Centro de Salud de la Universidad, y el evento se llevará a cabo desde el 12 de septiembre hasta el 30 de octubre.

Las vacunas son gratuitas para todos los que aparecen.

La vacuna reduce el riesgo de enfermedad de la gripe entre un 40% y un 60%, según el CDC. La vacuna se actualiza anualmente para corresponder con las diferentes variaciones del virus de la gripe, que se espera que sean las más comunes. Otros lugares que administran la vacuna incluyen CVS, Publix, Kroger, Walmart y más.

El CDC también recomienda recibir una vacuna actualizada contra el COVID-19. Según sus directrices, los pacientes elegibles pueden recibir una dosis actualizada de una vacuna contra el COVID-19 al menos dos meses después de su última dosis, para protegerse mejor de las variantes del virus. Las personas que tienen al menos seis meses de edad o inmunocomprometidas pueden recibir dosis adicionales de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 dos o más meses después de la última vacuna recomendada.

CVS, Publix, Kroger, Walmart y otras empresas también administran los recientes refuerzos de COVID-19 disponibles para el público. Para los estudiantes, profesores y personal de UGA, la UHC también está administrando vacunas contra COVID-19.

Las pruebas para detectar el virus pueden ayudarle a protegerse a sí mismo y a los demás. El gobierno está ofreciendo a todos los hogares de los Estados Unidos hasta cuatro pruebas rápidas gratuitas de COVID-19, que se pueden solicitar en COVIDTests.gov y se entregarán por correo. También puede hacerse pruebas de COVID-19 en Publix, Kroger, CVS, Target y Walgreens.

El VRS es un virus respiratorio que generalmente causa síntomas leves parecidos a los del resfriado, según el CDC. Mientras que la mayoría de las personas se recuperan en una o dos semanas, los bebés y los adultos de mayor edad son más propensos a desarrollar VRS graves y necesitan hospitalización. Los CDC recomiendan que los adultos mayores de 60 años puedan recibir una de las dos vacunas aprobadas contra el VRS después de consultar a un proveedor de atención médica.

Los CDC recomiendan que los adultos mayores reciban la vacuna contra el VRS antes de la temporada de otoño e invierno, o tan pronto como esté disponible el suministro de la vacuna. A medida que la gripe, el coronavirus y la transmisión del VRS coinciden, la vacunación y las pruebas pueden ayudar a proteger a las personas inmunocomprometidas y prevenir la propagación de la infección.

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of differences, such as the lack of light effects. Although the lights above the court in Ramsey were upgraded, the facility was not capable of the same electrifying light and sound effects of the Coliseum — the effects that help create a home-court advantage.

The second difference was the flooring. In Stegeman, the court is made of Teraflex, which is smoother for the athletes to move on. However, in Ramsey, the courts do not contain this material.

Given the circumstances, it would be understandable if the attendance was not as consistent as it was for the games in Stegeman. The Coliseum provides a home-court advantage that Ramsey simply isn’t equipped for. Georgia fans disagreed.

On Aug. 19, Georgia had its first exhibition match against the Clemson Tigers. The first serve was set for 1 p.m. and the support was evident from the moment a fan walked into the building.

[The fans] were super loud and getting involved, which definitely gives us a lot of energy.

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Outside hitter Estelle Haugen jumps to the ball at the Ramsey Center in Athens, Georgia, on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. P H O T O / L A N E Y M A R T I N

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Georgia volleyball’s temporary tenure in Ramsey Olivia Sayer It’s often said that home is not about the place but about the people. Georgia volleyball certainly put that sentiment to the test to begin its season.

The team had to start its season in the Ramsey Student Center after Stegeman Coliseum was closed indefinitely due to construction and repairs.

What was head coach Tom Black’s first reaction when he heard the news?

“Well, I mean, I felt bad for [athletic director Josh

Brooks] because the ceiling fell down,” Black said.

Condolences aside, the reality was that the Georgia volleyball team had to start its season on a different volleyball court, in a different building. While the move to Ramsey may seem like a big shift, the team didn’t see it as too much of a change.

“Challenges are great,” Black said. “We train [in Ramsey] every day, so we’re definitely comfortable in there.”

On the planning side, not many changes were needed, as the team essentially emulated the same plan it already had for practice. On the technical side, there were a couple

Stationed across from Gabrielsen Natatorium, Bulldog fans lined the court, eager to get a glimpse of their team — on a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon, nonetheless.

This showing was certainly not lost on the players, as they delivered a competitive battle ending in a Georgia victory.

“I thought it was a lot of fun,” graduate outside hitter Erica Staunton said after the exhibition. “It was a lot of fun hearing them involved — a really good dig happens or somebody has a really great block, even when you’re in the middle of the play, they were super loud and getting involved, which definitely gives us a lot of energy.”

This fan support has translated over to the regular season, as the team finished their tenure in Ramsey with a 5-2 record at home.

“I think that it definitely makes us enjoy playing the game more when [Georgia fans are] out here,” junior setter Clara Brower said. “And we’re really appreciative of them.”

The Bulldogs returned to Stegeman Coliseum on Oct. 15, where they will play the remainder of their home matches.

They began their stay with a win against LSU, the first step as the team looks to build momentum in the later portion of the season.

“I’m really excited,” Brower said. “I’m really glad that our freshmen will be able to play in Steg this year and experience that, and then obviously for … all the seniors.”

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Caroline Smith’s successful start to her collegiate soccer career Rylie Livingston

Forward Caroline Smith kicks the ball during a match against the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2023, at Turner Soccer Complex in Athens, Georgia. P H O T O / M A D Y M E R T E N S

Georgia soccer has been heading in a new direction over the past two years, with a new head coach, top recruiting classes and an attendance record in Turner Soccer Complex. One of the new faces in that standout class for the Bulldogs is freshman forward Caroline Smith.

Smith was a top recruit coming out of Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell, Georgia, but was initially committed to play for the University of Florida. However, a change in coaching staff opened her up to the possibility of playing at Georgia, and she jumped at the chance to play for her home team.

“I chose UGA because of the culture and the coaching staff,” Smith said. “Everyone in my family is a soccer fan, and playing for Georgia meant I got to stay close to home and to them.”

Head coach Keidane McAlpine was interested in recruiting Smith from the start, and after she decommitted from Florida, he said he was excited to see a player of her caliber open up for Georgia.

“We knew she was athletic, we knew she had a monster left foot, that she was determined, and one of the best players in the state,” McAlpine said.

“For us, it was not a question of whether or not we wanted to recruit her, it was a question of whether she was truly interested in … Georgia.”

After committing, Smith’s chance to prove herself on the team presented itself early in the season in the Bulldogs’ home opener against then-No. 22 UCF. With less than 10 minutes left in the match, Smith tied the score up at 1-1 and opened the door for the eventual game-winning goal. Smith was named the SEC Freshman of the Week following

the game. Smith has two goals on the season and is tied for fourth on the team.

McAlpine said Smith has a huge impact for the team off the field as well.

“I don’t ever think I’ve seen [her] in a bad mood.

She’s pretty funny, pretty witty and enjoys being around everybody,” McAlpine said. “When it comes to team morale, I think she and the rest of the freshmen do a good job.”

Smith said the effort to keep morale up and build bonds with her teammates is a conscious decision for her, and her personality shows not only in her relationships but also in her gameplay.

“We’re all going through hard stuff,” Smith said.

“Keeping up with the team can help in the smallest ways each day.”

Smith is currently dealing with an injury that will sideline her for part of the season. However, she is expected to return before the end of the year. Smith still has much of her career ahead of her, even though she is missing part of her first year.

As conference play winds down and the postseason nears, Georgia’s tough schedule will give the Bulldogs no choice but to grow as a team. With her talent, attitude and determination, Smith will be a crucial player for Georgia soccer in the coming years, something McAlpine is confident in.

“There won’t be a moment that’s too big for [her] next year at this time,” McAlpine said. “I don’t see any letdown in her willingness to get better and stronger… but also play with more understanding just because she’s been in big games. I’m excited to see what her growth looks like in two, three and even in her fourth year because I think she’ll be a drastically different player and be one of the leaders of the group.”

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Chick-fil-A’s selection of classic milkshake flavors are tasty, but I always enjoy trying a seasonal flavor, like the summer peach milkshake, when they are released. So, when the “Caramel Crumble Milkshake” was announced for the fall, I knew I needed to get my hands on it. However, unlike my five-star review of the peach shake, this one disappointed me.

Chick-fil-A’s website described the drink as a “creamy butterscotch caramel flavored milkshake made with Chick-fil-A Icedream dessert and delicious blondie crumbles.”

This shake replaces last year’s “Autumn Spice Milkshake.”

Chick-fil-A once again paired a creamy fall-flavored dessert with a crunchy element for contrast, and it doesn’t really work.

The ‘crunch’ element is barely noticeable.

Instead, the white chocolate or “confectionery pieces” are plentiful in the dessert.

Unlike the “Peppermint Chip Milkshake,” which has chocolate pieces that contrast nicely with the mint ice cream, the white chocolate added to the already potent sweetness of the caramel. This was overpowering, creating an unsatisfying taste.

The butterscotch caramel flavor tasted pretty artificial and was not for me. I would make it a sea-salt caramel flavor, which would contrast the overwhelming sweetness of the caramel and white chocolate.

I personally would not order this again.

If you like caramel, especially butterscotch, you may enjoy it. However, I believe Chickfil-A should return back to the drawing board for a new, more balanced fall staple.

— Owen Warden

PUSH Pilates is a reformer-based Pilates studio located on Baxter Street. The studio is dark and edgy, with pops of bright neon paint and fluorescent lightning bolts on the ceiling, which create a fun atmosphere.

I tried the standard all-levels class, which was instructed by Georgia Stockton. As someone fairly new to studio Pilates, I had yet to try PUSH, which made me nervous.

Stockton was welcoming and helpful off the bat. After seeing it was my first class, she gave me an in-depth tutorial of the reformer. All my jitters melted away as she began the packed workout session.

We jumped straight into our movements after a brief warm-up. The music was loud and the burn was intense. The use of various straps, boxes, handles and weighted springs made for an extremely varied and fully interactive workout.

At times, I was definitely challenged both physically and mentally from the intensity and due to the fact I had never used a reformer before. However, Stockton’s instruction style was perfect for beginners, though she offered modifications for more seasoned PUSH veterans.

The studio means it when it deems the workout an “addictive body burn.” I felt fulfilled and like I’d worked every part of my body. It was the most effective Pilates I’ve tried in Athens. I’ll definitely be returning and choosing Stockton as my instructor.

The introductory class was $15, though they have various packages and memberships ranging from $100-$280 depending on the amount of classes you take.

— Mary Catherine Dodys

Classic City Candy Company is a new Athens business that operates as a pop-up shop, selling its products at festivals, state fairs and other events. The business also ships its homemade candy across the country.

The Classic City Candy Company puts a unique spin on sweet classics like Skittles and Laffy Taffys, freeze-drying them to make a new creation.

I tried out its Color Crunchers and Peachy O’s.

The Color Crunchers are freeze-dried Skittles with a twist. When I bit into them they exploded in my mouth and revealed a white crunchy center in between two colorful halves. They tasted just like Skittles, tangy and fruity, but instead of being chewy, they were hard with a satisfying crunch. These were the perfect little snack — crunchy and full of flavor.

The Peachy O’s are peach rings that have been freeze-dried. They have the same sweet, peachy taste as the original candy, but that is where the resemblance ends.

They are not sugary and chewy but rather are expanded and have the light and airy texture of a cheese puff. I like the original candy better, because the chewy texture and sugary exterior are the best part of the peach ring.

Though freeze-dried candy is an interesting and innovative idea, the textures were unusual and not something I would want to eat on a daily basis. They tasted deliciously sweet and sour, however, and the bright colors were so fun. This is definitely a oncein-awhile treat for sour candy lovers.

— Claire Mulkey

For fall 2023, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams offers the flavors “Boston Cream Pie” and “Sweet Potato Marshmallow Brûlée.”

“Boston Cream Pie” is an ode to the classic dessert, with salted vanilla custard layered with yellow cake pieces and dark chocolate fudge. “Sweet Potato Marshmallow Brûlée” is described as roasted sweet potatoes with nutmeg and cinnamon, swirled with marshmallow sweet cream and speckled with cracks of homemade sugar candies.

The Boston cream pie flavor was reminiscent of a yellow cake with cream cheese frosting. The chunks of cake were generous, making the perfect ice cream-to-cake ratio.

If we could change it, we would incorporate bittersweet chocolate chunks, which would help cut some of the sweetness.

In “Sweet Potato Marshmallow Brûlée,” the potato’s potency reminded us of a Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole. The marshmallow flavor was more of a background element, however, it added a sweetness that made more sense for ice cream.

It had a slight brown sugar flavor as well.

While this wasn’t bad, we would have added white chocolate chips instead. The nutmeg and cinnamon added the perfect spice, bringing the vision together and adding to the comforting fall flavor profile. But the sweet potato needed something to balance it out more, and we agreed a whole scoop would be too overpowering.

Overall, both flavors were very sweet and slightly salty. We credit Jeni’s for the originality, but we agreed we would not order them again over its other classic flavors.

— Katie Hughes, Jayden Henson

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Members of the University of Georgia Spike Squad erupt in cheers at the Georgia vs. South Carolina football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Sept. 16, 2023 P H O T O / A V N I T R I V E D I

Saturday with the Spike Squad Sitting front row with the Bulldogs’ biggest fans

Jesse Wood Spiked shoulder pads, face paint and bared teeth — this is Spike Squad.

The Spike Squad has been a staple of the University of Georgia since its founding in 2010. These die-hard Bulldog fans bring the energy to every sporting event on campus, but they are most famous for their appearance at football games where they lead the student section’s front row in Sanford Stadium.

The Spike Squad usually begins their game day by arriving at the student gates four hours before kickoff, and Saturday, Sept. 16, the day of the University of Georgia’s game against the University of South Carolina, was no different.

Kickoff that day was set for 3:30 p.m. To pass the time, the crew applied face paint, ate breakfast and played games while waiting outside.

Preparing to attack the day Allie Tribble, a freshman biochemistry and religion major and Spike Squad member, usually does her bright eyeshadow look in her dorm room. But because of the early wakeup call for the game, she found herself applying it while sitting on the sidewalk.

Tribble said during the 2022 National Championship, her parents encouraged her to join the Spike Squad after seeing the group on television throughout the game. After messaging the Spike Squad Instagram, she became a member of the group. Tribble portrays “Scarlet Witch” when she is in the stands.

“I wanted to do a character with red hair,” Tribble said.

Sophomore economics major Adam Buckler portrays a made-up antagonist he calls the “Junkyard Villain” at the games and was in attendance in Los Angeles when the Bulldogs brought home the 2022 National Championship.

“Being front row at the Natty was amazing,” Buckler said.

The members have the freedom to create any character as part of the squad. Senior biological science major Jenny Swope, co-president of the Spike Squad last year, is Little Red Riding Hood on the sidelines, a character she once portrayed in a middle school play.

Swope’s routine includes using liquid latex, cotton balls and fake blood to create a scar across her face to add a scary element to her gameday look.

“I wanted to make it darker, so I added the scar to it,” Swope said. “It fits my personality as well. I played soccer throughout high school and I was known for wearing two braids, so I just pulled that along in my costume.”

In contrast, some members approach their appearance with a more light-hearted and humorous attitude, such as squad member and junior religion and psychology major Belle Warren, who dresses up as Post Malone. The look is complete with stickers to resemble the artist’s face tattoos, braids, drawn-on facial hair and a metal teeth grill.

“I did it for Halloween one time, and people were like ‘You kind of look like him,’ and I was like ‘I don’t know how I’m supposed to interpret that, but thanks,’” Warren said.

Securing the seats The energy among the members grows more and more the closer it gets to the gates opening. In order for the Spike Squad to secure their signature front row seats at the games, they must send two to three “runners” to sprint through the stadium to save their seats in section 109.

“It’s not reserved for us. We have no special treatment or anything,” Hunter Street, Spike Squad co-president and sixth-year statistics major, said. “[You] get down there as fast as you can.”

Once the seats have been acquired, the Spike Squad members file into their seats and begin the process of helping one another “paint up.” The Spike Squad is identifiable not only by their shoulder pads, but by the black paint covering their torso and arms.

“I want to get my paint ready to go so it can dry, especially if it’s maybe a cloudy, overcast morning that might take a little bit longer to dry,” Street said.

Carthi Abbey, a sophomore criminal justice major, painted her face to resemble the American flag. “[I am most looking forward to] when the crowd is completely full and there’s not an empty seat in the house,” Abbey said.

Adam Buckler, the “Junkyard Villain,” cheers during the game against South Carolina at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Sept. 16, 2023. P H O T O / A V N I T R I V E D I “Last time it rained was Tennessee, and that was the best game I’ve ever been to,” Baker said. “There’s just something about the rain. It makes it fun.”

Sophomore mechanical engineering major Jake Callahan, also known as King Midas on the squad, predicted the rain would benefit the football team in the faceoff against South Carolina.

The first two quarters did not take a toll on the Spike Squad’s pep. Even with a score deficit of 14-3 at halftime, the group roared with excitement at every play the Bulldogs made and pridefully sang along to gameday chants.

The emotion that each member displayed throughout the game, whether it was frustration or elation, played a role in leading the student section’s engagement.

When the players returned after halftime, the Spike Squad answered each of Georgia’s three touchdowns that sealed their victory with excitement.

One of the Spike Squad’s many traditions is to do pushups on the wall separating the stands from the hedges for every point earned by the Bulldogs.

“I [don’t] have to go to the gym the next day,” Abbey said.

Spike Squad’s impact Ananya Dhiljith helps Kendall Smith “paint up” before the Georgia vs. South Carolina football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Sept. 16, 2023. P H O T O / A V N I T R I V E D I

The final step is to strap the iconic pads on. These are generic football pads with spikes on the shoulders that the Spike Squad members make themselves during their annual “paint party.” The spikes are created by drilling plastic test tubes from Amazon into the pads, then spray painting them silver. The president’s spikes are painted gold.

Ginny Thompson, a freshman pharmaceutical sciences major, has elevated the spikes on her pads by gluing reflective tiles on them to resemble a disco ball, matching her disco-tiled cowboy hat and silver face glitter.

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Haynes Baker, right, paints an American flag onto Gracie Salisbury’s face, left, before the Georgia vs. South Carolina football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Sept. 16, 2023. P H O T O / A V N I T R I V E D I

Once the game begins, the Spike Squad remains in the spotlight. Whether it’s the jumbotron’s cameras panning to them or videographers walking in front of section 109, the members of the group remain energetic through all four quarters.

On the day of the South Carolina game, rain began to fall around halfway into the first quarter, but the weather did not slow down the Spike Squad. Haynes Baker, a junior hospitality and food industry management major dressed as the Queen of Hearts, particularly enjoys when it rains during football games.

After a full game of delivering maximum energy, the Spike Squad was finally able to take off their pads and sit down once the game ended in a Georgia victory. They remained in the stands to take pictures with young fans and to recap the game with one another.

The Spike Squad not only brings energy to sporting events, but they have also put efforts into giving back to the community with the addition of their first philanthropy chair, Jack Steyer. Steyer, a junior history and political science major, is recognizable in the stands with a get-up resembling Kirby Smart, the head coach of the UGA football team.

“We tend to forget that we live in Athens, not just UGA,” Steyer said. “I would like to leave Athens, Georgia a better place than we found it because they give so much to us.”

Spike Squad works with Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer to coordinate their seasonal pink-out, complete with pink pads and body paint. The signature pink pads are auctioned off, and all of the proceeds go back to Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer.

Additionally, the Spike Squad will attend events for Extra Special People, UGA Miracle and Read with Malcolm, as well as visit local elementary schools to spend time with Athens youth.

At the end of the day, Street says Spike Squad is more than a club — it’s a family.

“If you look around, these are my best friends,” Street said. “These people will be at your wedding.”

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AthHalf beyond the race

Annual half marathon and 5K leads a path for education Brooke Liddell Since 2010, Athens has been home to the AthHalf Half Marathon and 5K. This year, the 5K race will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, with the half marathon race following the next day. The race’s route weaves throughout Athens and includes live music and a roaring crowd of supporters.

But the AthHalf is more than just a race. The money that the event raises, along with proceeds from the AthFest Music and Arts Festival, goes toward grants for AthFest Educates, a nonprofit organization that supports the arts by providing grants to teachers in Athens-Clarke County.

Carole Black, the race director of AthHalf since 2022, has been a board member of AthFest Educates for five years.

Black owns and operates a race company, Classic Race Services, and she also ran a full marathon at the age of 50.

“I love directing a race. This might be the biggest race I Race participants kick off the annual AthHalf half marathon in Athens, Georgia, on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. P H O T O / S Y D N E Y F O R D I C E work with currently. It has its own set of challenges, but I enjoy them,” Black said.

As AthHalf approaches, Black confirms details on security, coordinators and food venTeachers can propose different ways to spend their grant money. dors. She ensures everything has been ordered and will arrive on time.

“I love awarding the grants and seeing what the educators do with the money that we AthHalf’s greatest costs are course management and security. After covering expendi- have provided them and their creativity,” Black said. tures, the revenue from the event’s registration fees goes towards AthFest Educates. Every Since receiving the grant, Griffin said her theater program has doubled in size. She was year, 25-30 educators are chosen to help improve their programs. able to take her students to the Georgia Thespian Conference to learn more about careers “I would say 80 to 90% of our grant proposals will directly affect the students, either in in theater. Griffin believes this will have a profound effect on their futures. supplies or workshops,” Black said. “We also will pay continuing education for teachers, “I have students who weren’t gonna go to college at all or didn’t know what they want to [which] directly affects students through the teacher.” do who now have a planned college and a planned route in mind of theater,” Griffin said.

Kayla Griffin and Rosemary Milsap are 2022-2023 AthFest Educates grant winners and Clarke Central photography teacher Cammi Newby was also an AthFest Educates grant were awarded a total of $5,000. winner. Newby applied for the grant to purchase new cameras for her classes. With only a Griffin heard about AthFest Educates from Milsap and the duo decided to work togeth- few older cameras and a strict no cell phone policy, Newby’s students wouldn’t have been er on the application. As the theater arts instructor at Clarke Central High School, Griffin able to take pictures. hoped to rebuild her drama program after the previous instructor retired after more than “If we didn’t have that grant … we would just be sitting in the classroom looking at 20 years at Clarke Central. pictures,” Newby said.

Griffin appreciated the simplicity of the application and how the organization seeks to After receiving the grant, the photography department has several new Canon Rebel track concrete change from their grants.

T7 cameras. Newby’s students can continue learning with advanced photography classes.

“They have you break down gender and ethnicity for students, and those are the stuThe impact of AthHalf extends beyond the race’s route, affecting local students and dents and the demographics that will be added to this [and] benefiting from this grant,“ supporting music and arts education in the community long after race day. As runners lace Griffin said. up and train for the big day, every mile they cross benefits Athens classrooms.

Spectators cheer for runners during the 12th annual AthHalf half marathon in Athens, Georgia, on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. P H O T O / S Y D N E Y F O R D I C E

A race participant crosses the finish line outside of Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. P H O T O / K A T I E T U C K E R

A race attendee holds a medal at the 12th annual AthHalf half marathon in Athens, Georgia, on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. P H O T O / S Y D N E Y F O R D I C E

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

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Athens menu items fit for fall

Local restaurants celebrate spooky season with festive food and drink Katie Hughes and Jayden Henson It’s spooky season in Athens. Whether you’re munching on Halloween candy or sipping hot apple cider, it’s the time of year for tasty fall treats. The Red & Black compiled a list of autumn staples and Athens favorites that are sure to get you in the fall spirit.

COFFEE

@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave. @local. Coffee House & Study Lounge is spending its first fall in Athens, and it has come prepared to celebrate the season. @local is known for its creatively blended flavor creations, serving a more unique menu than the other coffee shops in Athens. Although it offers a variety of the usual fall favorites like pumpkin and apple-flavored drinks, it also has options that are tailored to its one-of-a-kind style.

One drink that’s sure to catch your eye is the “Drunken Pumpkin,” an @local original. The drink is described on its Instagram as “a bourbon caramel pumpkin spice latte experience.”

If you’re looking for something that’s classic and sweet, try the pumpkin cheesecake latte with pumpkin pie cold foam.

Choco Pronto 700 Baxter St., Suite 400 This quick-casual coffee stop is offering a few syrups that add a creative yet delicious touch of fall to your favorite coffee beverage. It is offering the flavors “Black Cat blackberry syrup” – an ode to the Halloween season – pumpkin, cinnamon and spiced maple.

Sunroof Coffee Company 175 Tracy St., K5 Sunroof Coffee Company opened in August, joining the competitive pool of coffee shops in Athens. Located in The Mill District of North Athens, its walk-up window and courtyard location bring a unique twist to the classic coffee shop experience ­— and its new fall flavors are doing the same.

The owners of Sunroof concocted two new coffee flavors, perfect for spooky season: the “Punkin’ Chunkin” and the “Canadian Shaken.”

The “Punkin’ Chunkin” is made with a shot of espresso, steamed milk, pumpkin spice syrup, a splash of chai and cinnamon. It is available hot or iced. It is described on its Instagram as the “non-basic pumpkin spice latte.”

A variation of Sunroof’s classic iced shaken espresso, the “Canadian Shaken,” is a mix of shaken espresso, milk, maple lavender, apple cider, allspice and nutmeg.

Sips Espresso Café 1390 Prince Ave. Sips Espresso Café, located on Prince Avenue, is hard to miss with its bright pink exterior in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month for October.

The cafe has also embraced the season with five new drink items that embody the Halloween spirit.

“The Bookworm” is a pistachio, honey and rose latte; “Apple Cinnamon Situation” is a caramel, apple and cinnamon latte; “Ghostly S’mores” is a white chocolate mocha with toasted marshmallows and cinnamon; “Hocus Pocus” is a pumpkin pie and blackberry dark chocolate mocha; and “The Basic Witch” is a pumpkin spice and vanilla cold brew topped with cold foam.

Prices for the autumn drinks vary and fall between $5.50 and $7.50.

Jittery Joe’s Coffee 297 E. Broad St. 1230 S. Milledge Ave. Jittery Joe’s Coffee’s East Broad Street and Five Points locations are popular spots for students and locals alike.

Although Jittery Joe’s offers the classic pumpkin spice latte, it brings its own flavors into the mix with its seasonal “S’mores Mocha” and “Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Latte.”

Starbucks 100 College Ave. 191 Alps Rd. 45 Baxter St. (Tate Student Center) In addition to the returning fan-favorites like the “Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew’’ and the “Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin,” Starbucks launched two new fall drink flavors and one new fall bakery item.

The “Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte” is Starbucks’ regular iced chai tea latte topped with its famous sweet pumpkin cream cold foam and dusted with pumpkin spice topping. Although Starbucks regulars have been making this drink on their own since the pumpkin cream cold foam was first released, Starbucks decided to make it an official

A cup of coffee is served from Jittery Joe’s in Athens, Georgia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. fall menu item this year.

The “Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso” incorporates comforting fall flavors like apple, cinnamon and brown sugar, which are shaken together and topped with creamy oat milk, tying everything together.

The “Baked Apple Croissant” makes for a fitting side to your fall beverage, made with layers of croissant dough wrapped around an apple filling, topped with sugar and baked until golden.

Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite 103 Athens Cooks’ fall creations showcase housemade ingredients in a sophisticated yet classic way.

The “Classic City Maple Cinnamon Latte” features 1000 Faces Coffee espresso, pure maple syrup and housemade cinnamon syrup — served iced or hot. Its team recommends pairing it with an oatmeal cream pie for “ultimate fall vibes,” according to its Instagram account.

The kitchen store’s October coffee special is described as a “spooky season celebration in a mug.” The “Pumpkin Spice Mocha” also features 1000 Faces espresso along with house-made pumpkin spice syrup, “wicked good chocolate” and your choice of milk.

FOOD

Maepole 1021 N. Chase St. 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. Suite 207 Priding itself on serving healthy comfort food, Maepole did just that with its fall 2023 menu, released on Sept. 25. New sides for the season include roasted vegetables, beet salad and brussels sprouts slaw.

The “Fall Salad” includes super greens, brussels sprouts slaw, bean salad, roasted vegetables, half an avocado and turmeric-ginger crunchies.

Gusto!

161 Alps Rd. Nothing says comfort meal like a hearty bowl of fresh and autumnal ingredients.

Gusto introduced the “Lemon Pepper Ranch” bowl this fall, which features grilled baby shiitake mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, an herby ranch vinaigrette and lemon pepper cream sauce.

DePalma’s Italian Cafe 401 E. Broad St. DePalma’s Italian Cafe’s Eastside location offers two menu items that have both the comforting feel of the season as well as the upscale dining experience that the restaurant is known for.

The first dish is a pecan pork tenderloin with a goat cheese chive compound butter, accompanied by roasted brussels and a butternut squash purée.

Their autumn menu also features a bone-in pork chop with braised cabbage and caramelized honeycrisp apples on top.

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DESSERTS

Alumni Cookie Dough 480 N. Thomas St. Alumni Cookie Dough knows that the best part about making cookies is eating the dough. Its cookie dough flavors are both bakeable and safe to eat. It also sells milkshakes, ice cream sundaes and Jittery Joe’s coffee.

This fall, Alumni is offering a seasonal dough flavor, “White Chocolate Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake.” Back by popular demand, it is sure to satisfy both your cookie dough and pumpkin spice cravings.

Andy’s Frozen Custard 2180 W. Broad St. Although the weather is getting colder, ice cream is here to stay. Andy’s Frozen Custard is offering two fall treats on their menu: the “Pumpkin Pie Concrete” and the “S’mores Jackhammer.”

The “Pumpkin Pie Concrete” is a base of Andy’s classic vanilla frozen custard blended with an entire slice of its pumpkin pie, which is baked fresh daily at each location.

According to its website it’s a “#FANdy fall favorite.”

The “S’mores Jackhammer” is not the traditional fall flavor, but it embodies the comforting feeling of the season — blending hot fudge, graham cracker, marshmallow and vanilla custard into one harmonious experience.

In addition to the ice cream flavors, Andy’s is also serving caramel apples for the first time, embracing the autumnal season. Its caramel apples are hand-spun, using jumbo Granny Smith apples and caramel made from scratch.

C O C K TA I L S

Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St. If you like your cider spiked, Trappeze Pub’s new fall cocktail menu is sure to pique your interest.

The restaurant introduced five new cocktail items: “Chai & Chill,” a vanilla vodka chai tea; “Rustic Pear,” a spiced pear old fashioned with a twist; “Peppermint Bliss,” peppermint espresso martini; “Harvest Sangria,” which includes apples, oranges and cinnamon basked in white wine and bourbon, maple syrup and apple cider; and “Cinnarita,” a house-made cinnamon syrup infused margarita.

The National 232 W. Hancock Ave. Located in downtown Athens, The National is designed as a gathering place reminiscent of bars and cafés abroad, serving Mediterranean inspired food, wine and cocktails.

Plus, there is no better way to feel like you’re in Europe than by sipping on a tasty cocktail amongst friends.

The National introduced five fall cocktails with names that do the season justice: “Beetlejuice,” “The Floor is Lava,” “Baxter Special,” “N/A Spiced Sour” and “High Yucca.” “Beetlejuice” is described as “an earthy pisco sour with beet, ginger, elderflower and lemon” on The National’s Instagram account.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

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HOROSCOPES

­—Avni Trivedi

ARIES: MARCH 21-APRIL 19

TAURUS: APRIL 20-MAY 20

GEMINI: MAY 21-JUNE 20

CANCER: JUNE 21-JULY 22

This month will bring many obstacles your way, so make sure to act intuitively. A close friend might betray you, so keep your eyes open and recognize who is faithful. Make financial decisions with caution. Your body is transitioning with the season — keep an eye on your health.

A motivation for change will arise. Keep your health in check by keeping your heart and energy full. Your creative side will show, especially with home improvements, but be cautious before making sudden changes.

You will want to change your lifestyle. Be aware of how this affects others.

Look out for more social events and opportunities to make new friends. Think before you speak, these relationships will be important. Your fitness will improve, so use it to your advantage. You will be very reserved with what you purchase, which will add to your financial stability.

Be patient and you will see the fruits of your hard work. Motivation will be high, so don’t be afraid to go after something you want.

You’ll be managing twice as much as usual, so keep an eye on your sleep and replenish your body. As your work life becomes energetic, slow down your home life.

LEO: JULY 23-AUG. 22

VIRGO: AUG. 23-SEPT. 22

LIBRA: SEPT. 23-OCT. 22

SCORPIO: OCT. 22-NOV. 21

This month will be slower. You will get tired and feel like isolating. Don’t be afraid to protect your peace and relax from your racing thoughts. If you don’t feel like being in the company of friends, meditate and unwind at home. This past year has been difficult, so cut yourself some slack.

Communication is key this month. You will be the center of attention and people will listen to you. You will be very honest and will learn how to express your opinion in a smart way. Make your impact count. For many, you will become a role model and gain recognition for your achievements.

This month you’ll find yourself in situations where you need a cool, level head. Mercury will affect you the most this month and cause you to feel completely at peace. Use this peace to control your decisions. Your authority will be stronger and those around you will consider you a mentor.

Your intellectual side will come out this month. Your memory will be great. Make sure to use it to study something challenging as now is a great time to absorb information. Your sense of humor will excel. You will communicate well, but be cautious of becoming too sincere or cynical.

SAG I T TA RI U S : N OV. 2 2 - D E C . 2 1

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22-JAN. 19

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20-FEB. 18

PISCES: FEB. 19-MARCH 20

Tiredness might affect your mood and mental state in the coming weeks. You’ll want understanding from those close to you.

Make sure to rest and don’t push yourself too hard. Try limiting your time on your electronic devices, as it could negatively affect your psyche. Treat yourself this month.

This month will bring you happiness and creativity. Move your energy into physical activity. The planets are calling you to stop overthinking and do what you feel like. Although this month has been challenging, focus on to the little things in life and hold on to positivity.

You will be doing some introspection and visualizing of the future, but this might get you stuck into a cycle of overthinking. Try to distract yourself and pay attention to something else. You will start to distance yourself — something out of character for your typical demeanor.

You can relax and focus on those around you. Use your empathy to help others.

You won’t need to worry about your financial situation so treat yourself. You will be closer to your family this month but don’t forget your friends. You will be in an ideal mood to rebuild relationships.

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UPCOMING EVENTS 1. RIVER CLEANUP

2. ATHHALF 3. BLACK

HALF MARATHON WHAT: Join hundreds of Athenians for the annual Rivers Alive clean-up and & 5K help remove litter from local streams, creeks and rivers. This volunteer effort is part of the continuing statewide campaign to protect and clean over 70,000 miles of Georgia’s waterways.

Statewide, an estimated 25,000 volunteers participate.

WHERE: Dudley Park WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to noon PRICE: Free

WHAT: Cheer on runners at AthHalf’s Half Marathon and 5K in support of AthFest Educates. On Saturday, visit The Classic Center Pavilion for the AthHalf Health & Fitness Expo.

WHERE: Downtown Athens WHEN: Friday, Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 a.m.

PRICE: Free to attend, race registration is sold out

MARKET FALL FESTIVAL

—Isabelle Manders

4. OUTBACK 5. WILD

6. TRASH-

PRESENTS: SAL VULCANO

RUMPUS PARADE & SPECTACLE

FEST II

WHAT: Immerse yourself in Black culture, art, music and business during the Athens Black Market, hosted three times a year by the Athens AntiDiscrimination Movement. This fall market will feature food, fashion and art vendors.

W H AT : Prepare to laugh with “Impractical Jokers” comedian Sal Vulcano during his stop in Athens as part of his Live 2023 tour. He is most known for creating and starring in truTV’s long-running hit “Impractical Jokers,” and for TBS’ “The Misery Index.”

WHAT: Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade & Spectacle is one the Southeast’s premier Halloween celebrations. Join thousands of costumed partygoers as they dance the night away.

WHAT: The second installment of this packed night of live music features performances from local musicians Heffner, Girlpuppy, T. Hardy Morris, Sex Cell and more at the Georgia Theatre.

Following the live music, Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz, also known as DJ Girtz-A-Lot, will perform a late night DJ set.

WHERE: Downtown Athens

WHERE: Georgia Theatre

WHERE: Ciné

WHERE: The Classic Center

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 22, 2-6 p.m.

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 22, 5 p.m.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 29, 1 a.m.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 28, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

PRICE: Free

PRICE: $43.50-113.50, plus fees

PRICE: Free

PRICE: $20

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Highlights from the 2023 Athens Pride and Queer Collective’s PrideFest

The APQC held the 2023 PrideFest at Terrapin Beer Co. in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

A beverage is served to a customer during the 2023 PrideFest at Terrapin Beer Co. in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. P H O T O / L I Z R Y M A R E V

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Kyndal Coleman, senior environmental economics major at the University of Georgia, blows bubbles during the 2023 PrideFest at Terrapin Beer Co. in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

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Delerea Dae performs drag during PrideFest at Terrapin Beer Co. in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. P H O T O / L I Z R Y M A R E V

Charlie Prince dances with an audience member during the 2023 PrideFest on the lawn at Terrapin Beer Co. in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. P H O T O / L I Z R Y M A R E V

An event attendee holds a dog during the 2023 PrideFest at Terrapin Beer Co. in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. P H O T O / L I Z R Y M A R E V

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