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The student led, student read news organization at Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne Media Group

The student led, student read news organization at Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne Media Group

Georgia Southern reports 14 positive COVID-19 cases during tenth week

Georgia Southern reports 14 positive COVID-19 cases during tenth week

Andy Cole, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2020

STATESBORO — Georgia Southern officials reported a week of decreased positive COVID-19 cases, reporting 14 cases during the tenth week of school. "The report below reflects that positive case reports...

Parents discuss changes they had to make this semester

Parents discuss changes they had to make this semester

Fernanda Camacho Hauser, Correspondent October 26, 2020

STATESBORO — A lot of the focus of the back to campus experience has been on those who are college students stepping out into the world on their own for the first time, but what do those who have children...

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Dates to know for the general election

Mitch Smith, Print Managing Editor October 23, 2020

Most everyone understands the election is rapidly approaching. Make sure you’re aware of all the important dates coming up. October 12 through 30 Early voting began on October 12 but will continue...

Georgia voters cast a record-breaking number of early voting ballots

Georgia voters cast a record-breaking number of early voting ballots

Abby Fuller, Daily Managing Editor October 23, 2020

STATESBORO — More than 2,000 voters participated in early voting at the Russell Union on the Statesboro campus this year from Tuesday, October 20, to Thursday, October 22. Each day saw a higher turnout...

Election officials anticipate record breaking numbers from Russell Union early voting

Election officials anticipate record breaking numbers from Russell Union early voting

Eden Hodges, Election 2020 Correspondent October 22, 2020

STATESBORO — Several first-time and loads of veteran voters cast their ballots as the Russell Union ballroom was opened for early voting this week.  As voter turnout for the 2020 election is expected...

SGA voting to be held next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

SGA voting to be held next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Andy Cole, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2020

STATESBORO — The reimagined and consolidated student government association (SGA) will be conducting voting for the new year Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Voting will take place online...

Amid COVID-19, did more students withdraw from classes this fall?

Amid COVID-19, did more students withdraw from classes this fall?

Fernanda Camacho Hauser, University Administration Correspondent October 21, 2020

STATESBORO — The window to withdraw from courses this semester without academic penalties closed October 12, but did more students withdraw than in previous non-COVID semesters? Compared to fall 2019,...

The first day of COVID-19 testing at Luetta Moore Park

Statesboro making cuts to free COVID-19 testing

Eden Hodges, City Correspondent October 20, 2020

STATESBORO — The City of Statesboro and the East Georgia Healthcare Center plan on cutting down free COVID-19 testing at Luetta Moore Park as the demand for testing begins to slow. After a little...

“Majority” of alumni and donors affected in May ransomware attack

“Majority” of alumni and donors affected in May ransomware attack

Andy Cole, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2020

STATESBORO — Following an attack on a Georgia Southern software vendor, Blackbaud, in May, GS says a “majority” of alumni and donors had their names, social security numbers and donor profiles stolen. According...

Student wellness goes weekly

Student wellness goes weekly

Davis Cobb, Correspondent October 19, 2020

STATESBORO — In lieu of their Health Hut project, Georgia Southern University’s Wellness Ambassadors will be hosting a new weekly program entitled Wellness Wednesdays to ensure students can remain...

Out of state students and voting

Out of state students and voting

October 19, 2020

With just over two weeks left in the 2020 presidential election, questions about the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on voting are reaching a peak. Now, students from out-of-state who attend Georgia Southern...

Georgia Southern announces 19 positive COVID-19 cases during ninth week

Georgia Southern announces 19 positive COVID-19 cases during ninth week

Andy Cole, Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2020

STATESBORO — Georgia Southern officials reported the second week of increase, announcing 19 cases during the ninth week of school. "The report below reflects that confirmed and self-reported...

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