Category: Academic
My work as a student at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia
Athens music history demolished with urban development
On February 17, 2018, Flowerland stands at 653 North Milledge Avenue, which once held a private residence in which the B-52’s would hold its first show in 1977. (Photo/Maycee Dukes) ATHENS, GEORGIA — Many critical places for Athens’ music history have been damaged in the last 50 years by urban development projects in the city… Read More Athens music history demolished with urban development
The Music of Athens: Places You’ve Forgotten
ATHENS, GA – A musical monolith with a small-town feel. Athens has musical history that dates over a century, with a reputation right below that of Atlanta and Nashville. However, many Athens residents have no idea how huge their hometown truly is. Athens’ music hasn’t always centered around the Georgia Theater, around the legendary 40… Read More The Music of Athens: Places You’ve Forgotten
Documentary Details “the HPV Epidemic” that Affects Us All
Up to 80 percent of people will get at least one of the 160 known forms of HPV in their lifetime. That includes you, so take responsibility; how much do you actually know about the Human Papillomavirus? This 2014 documentary details the journeys of five different women who experienced cervical cancer as a result of… Read More Documentary Details “the HPV Epidemic” that Affects Us All
Reviewing a Mandarin Orange (Yes, you read that correctly.)
As a child, I never found another sensation quite like the satisfaction of perfectly peeling a Mandarin orange. Its totality made me feel oddly accomplished, neat, and mature. I wasn’t making a mess like all the other kids; I could shed my lunchtime snack’s skin like a pro and dispose of it in one long,… Read More Reviewing a Mandarin Orange (Yes, you read that correctly.)
REVIEW: Hilda, S1e3
A cartoon has never mixed reality and fantasy so seamlessly. Hilda, a Netflix original cartoon, is a prime example of the innocent, childish wonder we often miss and something that is scarce in many modern children’s shows. It trades fancy graphics for masterful storytelling, 3D showmanship for characterization that is a refreshing departure from the… Read More REVIEW: Hilda, S1e3
REVIEW: New Red Bowl, Athens, GA
Athens, Georgia is known for hosting a variety of Asian cuisine seldom found in the state outside of metro Atlanta. One of its newest additions, New Red Bowl Asian Bistro located on Barnett Shoals Road, mixes Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and Vietnamese staples to create an all-encompassing, delicious and affordable experience. This visit was my first… Read More REVIEW: New Red Bowl, Athens, GA