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Mayor McCollar to open event venue in Statesboro

Emma Smith
April 10, 2019

Statesboro Mayor McCollar addresses students at town hall meeting

Emma Smith
February 27, 2019
Entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" star Daymond John will be the speaker for Georgia Southern University's commencement ceremony at Paulson Stadium on May 11. 

‘Shark Tank’ star Daymond John to speak at spring 2019 commencement

Emma Smith
February 21, 2019

Georgia Southern Office of Multicultural Affairs to celebrate Black Heritage Month

Emma Smith
January 29, 2019
Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero.

Getting to know Kyle Marrero, Georgia Southern’s finalist for president

Emma Smith and Brendan Ward
January 16, 2019
The Presidential Search and Screen Committee has selected its final candidates for Georgia Southern University's next president. The Regent's Special Committee will make the final decision on the new president. 

Presidential Search and Screen Committee selects finalists for next GS president

Emma Smith
December 27, 2018
Second Georgia Southern professor accused of using the N-word

Second Georgia Southern professor accused of using the N-word

Brendan Ward and Emma Smith
October 24, 2018
Led by Chair Dustin Anderson, the Georgia Southern Search and Screen Committee held its second Statesboro listening session for the presidential search Thursday night. Anderson encouraged everyone to help with the search process by filling out the presidential survey on GS' website.

Georgia Southern community voices opinions at second Statesboro listening session

Emma Smith
October 19, 2018
Governor Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency for 92 Georgia counties in preparation including Bulloch County. Classes at Georgia Southern University have been cancelled for Wednesday and Thursday.

Safety and preparation tips for Hurricane Michael

Emma Smith
October 10, 2018
Georgia Southern University will be closed Wednesday to prepare for Hurricane Michael. Students living in the area are encouraged to stay indoors and off roadways.

Georgia Southern closed Wednesday and Thursday due to Hurricane Michael

Brendan Ward and Emma Smith
October 9, 2018
A Louisiana Waterthrush that died after flying into a building on campus. Ray Chandler, an ornithologist and biology professor at GS said he has found dead birds outside every building on campus.

Birds found dead on Statesboro campus after colliding with university buildings

Emma Smith
October 3, 2018
Mono is currently training as a single-purpose narcotics detection K-9. He will be Statesboro Police Department's second narcotics detection K-9.

Statesboro Police Department gets new narcotics detection K-9

Emma Smith
September 18, 2018
Hurricane Florence is expected to locations along the southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia coasts. The exact track of the hurricane is to be determined.

Hurricane Florence expected to impact southeast coast

Emma Smith
September 10, 2018
The underage permit will allow patrons under the age of 21 to attend bars for live performances. It is expected to be enacted by the end of 2018.

Statesboro to adopt underage permits for certain bars

Emma Smith
August 29, 2018
Bradley Justin Cochran, 40, was accused of kidnapping three women in Statesboro and driving them to Candler County last night. He was found dead this morning of an apparent suicide. 

Suspect accused of kidnapping in Statesboro found dead

Emma Smith
August 27, 2018

Georgia Southern alumnus to open Latin restaurant in Statesboro

Emma Smith
August 23, 2018

University police investigating rape on campus

Emma Smith
August 22, 2018
The Statesboro Police Department installed a substation in March next the Allen E. Paulson Stadium. The station is available to students and Statesboro citizens to make reports. 

Statesboro Police substation operational on campus

Emma Smith
August 20, 2018

Georgia Southern hosts campus discussion on racism in response to ‘triggerish’ incident

Emma Smith
August 16, 2018

Hands-Free Driving Law continues to impact Statesboro

Emma Smith
August 15, 2018
The Division of Facilities Services' plan for the new engineering building includes flexible research spaces capable of meeting occupants' needs.

Center for Engineering and Research expected to open for fall 2020 semester

Emma Smith
August 14, 2018

Statesboro PD offers safety tips after Monday’s robbery

Emma Smith
August 14, 2018
Bradon Holder (left), Shelby Head and Holden Galatas accept the Emmy for Sports.

Georgia Southern students win two Emmy awards

Tori Collins and Emma Smith
June 18, 2018

President Hebert announces resignation from Georgia Southern

Emma Smith
May 29, 2018
Frank Junior Emeka, 22 of Conyers, has been identified as the primary suspect regarding the shots fired. Photo courtesy of Statesboro Police Department

Statesboro Police investigating Midtown Bar and Grill shooting

Emma Smith
May 7, 2018

Habitat for Humanity to host homeless simulation at Sweetheart Circle

Emma Smith
April 17, 2018
Deimos is trained to patrol sporting events on the Statesboro campus.

A look at University Police’s K-9 training process

Emma Smith
April 16, 2018
Georgia Southern University Chief of Police Laura McCullough provided information about the university's response plans for possible active shooter situations. 

A breakdown of Georgia Southern’s active shooter situation plan

Matthew Enfinger and Emma Smith
April 13, 2018
Residents at Copper Beech Townhomes feel they should have received earlier notifications explaining guns shots at the complex on April 1.

Copper Beech residents feel alert notifications to April 1 shooting were too late

Emma Smith
April 9, 2018

Georgia Southern Police Department building renovation in progress

Emma Smith
April 3, 2018
According to a Statesboro Police Department press release, officers responded to Copper Beech Townhouse in reference to reports of possible shots fired on April 1. 

Statesboro Police officer found deceased in Copper Beech apartments

Emma Smith
April 1, 2018
 A post on the Statesboro Police Department's Facebook pages displays statistics regarding car breaks-ins and gun theft. 

Statesboro Police raises awareness of firearm thefts and car break-ins

Emma Smith
March 30, 2018
Currently, all Georgia Southern University campuses receive Eagle Alerts regardless of campus however, future changes to the policy may allow students to receive Eagle Alerts from their corresponding campus.

A breakdown of Georgia Southern’s safety notifications

Emma Smith
March 19, 2018
Currently, all Georgia Southern University campuses receive Eagle Alerts regardless of campus however, future changes to the policy may allow students to receive Eagle Alerts from their corresponding campus.

University Police working to change Eagle Alerts for consolidated campuses

Emma Smith
March 6, 2018

Unisex restrooms to become standard on campus

Emma Smith
February 28, 2018

Post-consolidation changes to begin in the coming months

Emma Smith
February 26, 2018
Consolidation leads to different prices in parking decals and violations

Consolidation leads to different prices in parking decals and violations

Emma Smith
February 15, 2018
About Georgia's 911 Medical Amnesty Law

About Georgia’s 911 Medical Amnesty Law

Emma Smith
February 13, 2018
The event will be taking place for the first time.

Statesboro to hold first Comic Con Feb. 17

Emma Smith
February 6, 2018

New SGA president to represent all three consolidated campuses

Emma Smith
February 6, 2018

Center for Applied Cyber Education now available to GS students

Emma Smith
February 2, 2018
 Graphic by Matthew Enfinger. 

Open forum for Associate VP for Student Engagement candidates to start this week

Emma Smith
January 30, 2018
The Statesboro Police Department building was delivered this past week and is expected to be opening on March 1. Photo by Matthew Enfinger 

Temporary Statesboro Police building to open near campus in Spring

Emma Smith
January 29, 2018

First spring poster sale to be held at Tech Corner

Emma Smith
January 22, 2018

New salary study for faculty and staff to take place in spring

Emma Smith
January 17, 2018
Office of Career & Professional Development to host Graduate School Fair

Office of Career & Professional Development to host Graduate School Fair

Emma Smith
January 9, 2018

Student medieval short film premieres Saturday at the Russell Union

Emma Smith
January 9, 2018
Deimos is used at sporting events here at Georgia Southern.

Sniffing out crime: Getting to know GSPD’s police dog

Emma Smith
November 15, 2017
Bringing culture to campus: The Mystical Arts of Tibet

Bringing culture to campus: The Mystical Arts of Tibet

Emma Smith
November 8, 2017
"An Octoroon" urges viewers to question race

“An Octoroon” urges viewers to question race

Emma Smith
November 8, 2017

SGA hosts Mayoral Candidate Forum on campus

Emma Smith
November 1, 2017

Student organizations face off at 2017 Doo-Dah show

Emma Smith
October 13, 2017

Student Government Association update: new plans for the semester

Emma Smith
September 29, 2017

Pocket Points app encourages students to use phones less in class

Emma Smith
September 27, 2017

Religious studies becomes new major at Georgia Southern

Emma Smith
September 6, 2017

Behind the Flags: David Singleton’s Story

Ashley Jones and Emma Smith
August 28, 2017

Some GS students choose commuting over on campus housing

Emma Smith
August 15, 2017
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