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Tandra Smith is a senior journalism major and double minor in multimedia communications and film and production. Smith is from Austell, Georgia and has been on The George-Anne staff since freshman year, and has held positions such as news reporter, coverage managing editor, and engagement editor.

Smith’s Declassified Student Media Survival Guide

Tandra Smith
May 2, 2019
Concept A, one of the three potential plans for public transportation in Statesboro. There are four routes in Concept A, going as far as past East Georgia State College out on US-301.

Transit feasibility study may bring local public transit opportunities to Georgia Southern students

Tandra Smith
March 6, 2019
Georgia Southern University announced a series of changes to its spring commencement ceremony. The university's spring 2019 commencement FAQ page answers some of the major questions in this change. 

Spring graduation questions answered so far

Tandra Smith
January 17, 2019
Poll Site: Kiwanis Fairgrounds.Address: 16942 Hwy 67 South.Directions: Take Hwy 67 to the Fairgrounds.

Election Day in Statesboro

Tandra Smith
November 2, 2018
Above are the numbers of emotional support animals and service animals currently living in on-campus housing at Georgia Southern. Click on the image to view in more detail.

Number of emotional support animals on the rise at Georgia Southern

Tandra Smith
October 4, 2018
Photo by Xxavier Robertson

Gameday, but make it fashion: A guide to dressing at GS football games

Tandra Smith
September 27, 2018
The Russell Union is a popular pit stop for students in between classes, but can get full very quickly. One app that can sometimes help the with the crowds is Tapingo, which you can order food and drinks through your phone.

The A-Z’s of Georgia Southern University

Tandra Smith
August 15, 2018
Status of student who sent 'triggerish' message unknown

Status of student who sent ‘triggerish’ message unknown

Tandra Smith
August 13, 2018
Georgia Southern releases statement regarding student's use of racial slur gone viral

Georgia Southern releases statement regarding student’s use of racial slur gone viral

Tandra Smith
July 20, 2018
Georgia's legislative session concluded on March 29. This year's session was relatively quiet compared to last year but still included bills affecting the state of Georgia. 

Georgia’s 2018 legislative session in review: what passed, what failed and what’s next

Tandra Smith
April 2, 2018
What you need to know about Georgia's 2018 Legislative Session

What you need to know about Georgia’s 2018 Legislative Session

Tandra Smith
February 14, 2018
The DEAL organization on campus was established in the fall semester of 2017.

New student organization aims to educate and bring awareness to disabilities

Tandra Smith
January 30, 2018
A student's HOPE Career Grant award is based upon the student's program of study and number of hours of enrollment. Image and information courtesy of ganfutures.org.

A review of HOPE financial aid program changes

Tandra Smith
October 24, 2017
Soyumi Asian Kitchen

Soyumi Asian Kitchen

Julia Fechter and Tandra Smith
August 29, 2017

Introvert vs. Extrovert

Ryan Redding and Tandra Smith
August 29, 2017

New senior leadership team for consolidated university announced

Tandra Smith
May 5, 2017
Statesboro places in America's Best Communities contest

Statesboro places in America’s Best Communities contest

Taisha White and Tandra Smith
April 20, 2017

Struggles in accessibility: how GS helps support students with disabilities

Tandra Smith and Taisha White
April 11, 2017
Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org.

Georgia Southern takes on FLSA overtime rule

Tandra Smith
April 4, 2017

2017 Georgia Legislative Session in closing

Tandra Smith
March 28, 2017
Georgia Southern University donations up despite recognition problems

Georgia Southern University donations up despite recognition problems

Tandra Smith
March 21, 2017

Title IV aid: What you need to know

Alana Tinsley Taisha White and Tandra Smith
February 21, 2017

2017 Georgia Legislative Session: what to look out for

Tandra Smith
January 31, 2017

MLK Commemoration Speakers come at a cost for Georgia Southern

Tandra Smith
January 26, 2017
Chick-fil-A and Starbucks have the highest health inspection score for an on campus facility while Lakeside Dining Commons has the lowest score at 90. 

Local Statesboro favorites boast diverse health inspection scores

Tandra Smith
January 12, 2017
Semester in review

Semester in review

Tandra Smith
November 30, 2016

Political events on campus spark community discussion

Tandra Smith
November 15, 2016
Georgia Southern's 2016 Homecoming Court

Georgia Southern’s 2016 Homecoming Court

Tandra Smith
November 10, 2016

GS VIA program creates leadership opportunities in Statesboro

Tandra Smith
November 1, 2016
President Hebert is on the field at the Georgia Tech game. Hebert paid close attention to Hurricane Matthew developments. 

President Hebert reflects on Hurricane Matthew

Tandra Smith
October 25, 2016

GS’ career fairs promote future job opportunities

Tandra Smith
October 20, 2016

GS Dining Services: the good, the bad and the hungry

Taisha White and Tandra Smith
October 17, 2016

GS ranks nationally for African-Amercian physical science graduates

Tandra Smith
October 13, 2016

Rock-It Coffee shop launches in Statesboro

Tandra Smith
September 20, 2016

GS students concerned about future of HOPE scholarship

Tandra Smith
September 15, 2016

GS’ Office of Public Safety sends untested rape kits to the GBI

Tandra Smith
September 15, 2016
Many college students are juggling full time studies and also dealing the fact that they are homeless. In Statesboro, there are very limited resources for potential homeless college students. 

Homelessness on GS’ campus: finding resources a struggle

Tandra Smith
September 1, 2016
A close up of a water bottle refill station. More will be added to campus in the coming weeks and months. 

Center for Sustainability grants funds projects on campus

Tandra Smith
August 23, 2016
Southern Pride says goodbye to band director Colin McKenzie

Southern Pride says goodbye to band director Colin McKenzie

Tandra Smith
August 18, 2016

GS offers new minor in public administration

Blakeley Bartee and Tandra Smith
April 28, 2016
Graduate commencement speaker, Stephen Harmon, is currently a professor and chair at Georgia State University. Harmon wants students to realize that true strength lies with being experts in learning. 

University announces Spring 2016 commencement speakers

Tandra Smith
April 28, 2016
Press conference held to announce settlement with trucking company

Press conference held to announce settlement with trucking company

Blakeley Bartee and Tandra Smith
April 26, 2016

Newly elected SGA executive board looks to engage the student body

Tandra Smith and Erin McGuinness
April 26, 2016

Parents of nursing students reach settlement with trucking company

Tandra Smith and Blakeley Bartee
April 21, 2016

Office of Student Activities starts new Organization Leadership Consultants program

Tandra Smith and Taisha White
April 19, 2016

First annual True Blue Experience event aims to start new tradition

Tandra Smith and Marquietta Green
April 12, 2016

GSU goes virtual with new vLab program

Tandra Smith and Erin McGuiness
April 7, 2016
GSU hosts inaugural Diversity, Inclusion and Fairness conference

GSU hosts inaugural Diversity, Inclusion and Fairness conference

Tandra Smith and Erin McGuiness
April 5, 2016
New bill to boost STEM student GPAs

New bill to boost STEM student GPAs

Tandra Smith and Taisha White
March 31, 2016
GSA begins new gender and sexual minority closet program

GSA begins new gender and sexual minority closet program

Tandra Smith and Taisha White
March 29, 2016
Upcoming speaker to discuss sexual assault awareness

Upcoming speaker to discuss sexual assault awareness

Tandra Smith and Marquietta Green
March 24, 2016
Greek Row

GSU Greek life engages with community through philanthropy events

Tandra Smith
March 10, 2016
GSU inaugural canoe race to be hosted by UPB

GSU inaugural canoe race to be hosted by UPB

Tandra Smith
March 10, 2016

GSU’s planetarium presents Back to the Moon for Good

Taisha White and Tandra Smith
February 25, 2016
Zika Virus affects GSU's study abroad programs

Zika Virus affects GSU’s study abroad programs

Tandra Smith
February 23, 2016

GSU welcomes Quickit app: A time saver for paying parking tickets

Tandra Smith
February 16, 2016

Health Center moves forward with more LGBTQ inclusiveness

Tandra Smith and Blakeley Bartee
February 11, 2016

Fall in love with Valentine’s Day events at the campus Chick-fil-A

Tandra Smith
February 11, 2016
Boro goes blue: How GSU is helping to revitalize downtown

Boro goes blue: How GSU is helping to revitalize downtown

Tandra Smith
February 9, 2016

Celebrating African-American Artists Art Exhibit

Tandra Smith
February 4, 2016

GSU welcomes new campus community garden

Tandra Smith
February 2, 2016
Live from Nashville heading to Georgia Southern

Live from Nashville heading to Georgia Southern

Tandra Smith
January 28, 2016

“International Journeys at the Library Series” Continues

Tandra Smith
January 26, 2016
Georgia Southern on course to select new president this semester

Georgia Southern on course to select new president this semester

Tandra Smith
January 21, 2016
The Polar Bear Plunge is Back!

The Polar Bear Plunge is Back!

Tandra Smith
January 20, 2016
ArtsFest discontinued after 30 years

ArtsFest discontinued after 30 years

Tandra Smith
January 19, 2016

‘A Day On, Not a Day Off’: Celebrate MLK Day on GSU’s Campus

Tandra Smith
January 14, 2016

Bill Bowers to preform on Saturday Janurary 23rd

Tandra Smith
January 13, 2016

Now Serving: the UPB Fall 2015 Finals Feast

Tandra Smith
December 3, 2015

Georgia Southern’s Hidden Resources for Student Veterans

Tandra Smith
November 10, 2015

Running for Blue

Tandra Smith
October 20, 2015
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