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Battle of the Paddles
Berry College’s Intramural Sports Department hosted its first ever table tennis tournament. Continue reading Battle of the Paddles
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Troupe Talk Episode 6: “She Kills Monsters”
In this episode, we will be talking about BCTC’s upcoming production, “She Kills Monsters”. our first guests will be actors Emma Laysline, Jay Vote, and Lucas Casaletta-Holmes, who are some of the main characters of the show. Next, we will talk to Wren Gerac, Jake Parks, Moira Dean, and Jayla Hall, the designers and puppeteers of the giant dragon in the show. Then, we will round things up with Brian Thomas, Amerial Page, and Barrette Eldridge, who help provide the comedic element to this show about grief. Continue reading Troupe Talk Episode 6: “She Kills Monsters”
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Coyote Sightings on Berry College’s CAMPUS. Wildlife wonder or SAFETY THREAT?
Berry College’s infamous “Viking Trail” turns into a home for elusive predators as coyotes have recently made a surprise appearance on campus, sparking safety concerns among students and families. Continue reading Coyote Sightings on Berry College’s CAMPUS. Wildlife wonder or SAFETY THREAT?
Brotherhood, drive make the dream work for baseball
“The people make Berry,” David Beasley, head coach of the baseball team, said.
As someone who has worked at Berry College for 31 years, Beasley has had a lot of experience with both coaching and the college. From being an honorary alumnus to having multiple family members attend and graduate Berry, Beasley has seen many types of players come and go. But no matter how much time has passed, one thing has always stood out to him: the team’s collective brotherhood and drive. Continue reading Brotherhood, drive make the dream work for baseball
AAPI hosts Lunar New Year celebration
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) student group welcomed students and faculty to a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year on Monday. From red envelopes and calligraphy to Jeopardy-styled trivia, the event highlighted both diversity and unity within Asian cultures. Continue reading AAPI hosts Lunar New Year celebration
The Highs and Lows of Caffeine
College students consume many energy drinks and cups of coffee per semester, as hustle culture and all-nighters are common for busy students. Coffee shops are available on campus for easy trips, and energy drinks fill the vending machines and shelves of campus stores. With this increased convenience, many students make caffeine intake a part of their daily routine. Continue reading The Highs and Lows of Caffeine
Not being politically active is a sign of privilege
I bet some people have already turned the page, extremely upset at being called out. If you find yourself in a situation where people around you are distraught by a certain political event, and you don’t feel the same way, you are most likely privileged for having your needs met by the status quo. Continue reading Not being politically active is a sign of privilege
Our View: The arts deserve to have more funding
Arts and humanities have been the backbone of cultural development throughout history. They preserve our past and help us better our future. Despite this, these subjects are often treated as expendable in educational systems today. Modern-day education often focuses on STEM pathways, especially when it comes to allocating finances. When budgets shrink, it is the music rooms, dance studios, art programs and humanities departments that face the first cuts in funding. Continue reading Our View: The arts deserve to have more funding
Classic Learning Test joins ACT, SAT as accepted admissions tests at Berry
Berry is a test-optional school that accepts test scores a student believes will enhance their application when applying to college. Senior Associate Director of Admission Trevor Ehrenheim said that Berry accepts the newer Classic Learning Test (CLT), which focuses on the humanities and classical authors, in addition to the SAT and ACT. Berry has been willing to accept the CLT since Aug. 1, 2020 when they adopted a test-optional policy for the admission cycle. Continue reading Classic Learning Test joins ACT, SAT as accepted admissions tests at Berry
Grubhub ordering begins to pick up speed at Viking Court
Berry Dining Services opened mobile ordering at Viking Court last fall, changing how students interact with one of the busiest spots on campus. This makes it possible for students to order food on their phones, reducing foot traffic and congestion, shortening wait times and elevating the dining experience for the campus. Continue reading Grubhub ordering begins to pick up speed at Viking Court
Not An Oar-dinary Sport
A look into the Berry Rowing team, and their preparations for the upcoming season. Continue reading Not An Oar-dinary Sport
Diamond Forde reads acclaimed poetry
Berry hosted a reading and Q&A for award-winning poet Diamond Forde on Tuesday. The event was part of the Georgia Poetry Circuit, a network of seven Georgia colleges that collaborate to annually bring three poets of national and international interest to each member’s campus. Some of the other schools on the circuit include Georgia Southern University, Valdosta State University and Savannah State University. Aside from giving readings, poets in the circuit usually meet with creative writing students to lead a workshop or answer additional questions. Continue reading Diamond Forde reads acclaimed poetry
President Mazumder proposes strategic plan for Berry’s future
Sandeep Mazumder, Berry’s ninth president, has come to Berry with an outsider’s perspective, ready with new ideas and developments he thinks will improve the college. The President’s Strategic Plan outlines these ideas and lays out the college’s direction for the next 10 to 15 years. Continue reading President Mazumder proposes strategic plan for Berry’s future