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Perdue and Ossoff will have a runoff election in January
Nov 9

Nov 9 Perdue and Ossoff will have a runoff election in January

aubellringer
Politics

The Senate race in Georgia will now have two runoff elections as neither the incumbent Republican Senator David Perdue or Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff made more than 50 percent of the vote.

Biden, Harris give first speeches as president-elect and vice president-elect
Nov 8

Nov 8 Biden, Harris give first speeches as president-elect and vice president-elect

aubellringer
Politics

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris gave their first speeches on Saturday, Nov. 7, after winning the 2020 election.

Biden is elected 46th U.S. president
Nov 7

Nov 7 Biden is elected 46th U.S. president

aubellringer
Politics

Former Vice President Joe Biden (D-Delaware) has been elected as the 46th president of the United States of America.

Georgia may turn blue
Nov 6

Nov 6 Georgia may turn blue

aubellringer
Politics

According to the Associated Press, former Vice President Biden is leading with over 1,500 votes in Georgia, turning the primarily red state blue.

Jaguar men’s basketball team holds televised practice
Nov 6

Nov 6 Jaguar men’s basketball team holds televised practice

aubellringer
Sports

Coach Dip Metress and the Augusta University men’s basketball team held a practice that was televised by SUVtv on Thursday, Nov. 5.

Loeffler and Warnock will compete in a runoff election in January 2021
Nov 5

Nov 5 Loeffler and Warnock will compete in a runoff election in January 2021

aubellringer
Politics

Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, achieved 32.8 percent of votes while Kelly Loeffler, the incumbent Republican, achieved 26 percent of votes in the U.S. Senate special election to replace Johnny Isakson, and there will be in a runoff election in January 2021.

The Sports Squad: Season 3, Episode 4
Nov 5

Nov 5 The Sports Squad: Season 3, Episode 4

aubellringer
Sports

In this episode, Rodriguez and Autman talk Augusta University cross-country, men’s golf and basketball.

Taylor, Jaguars prepare for Peach Belt cross-country championships
Nov 4

Nov 4 Taylor, Jaguars prepare for Peach Belt cross-country championships

aubellringer
Sports

Coach Adam Ward’s Augusta University cross-country teams finished the regular season strongly at the North Georgia Invite on Saturday, Oct. 31 in Gainesville.

AU students discuss their votes
Nov 4

Nov 4 AU students discuss their votes

aubellringer
Politics, On-Campus

Augusta University students discuss who they voted for in the 2020 general election and why.

David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler fly to Augusta
Nov 3

Nov 3 David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler fly to Augusta

aubellringer
News, Politics

United States Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler held campaign stops at Daniel Field Airport on Highland Avenue and Augusta Regional Airport on Aviation Way in Augusta on Monday, Nov. 2, the day before the presidential election.

Peach Belt Conference to play 16-game schedule for 2020-21 basketball season
Nov 2

Nov 2 Peach Belt Conference to play 16-game schedule for 2020-21 basketball season

aubellringer
Sports

The Peach Belt Conference will play a 16-game schedule for the upcoming basketball season, the league announced on Oct. 29.

AU’s Taylor wins third in a row
Oct 31

Oct 31 AU’s Taylor wins third in a row

aubellringer
Sports

Mackenzie Taylor of Augusta University made it three straight wins to start her collegiate career as a cross-country runner, winning the North Georgia Invite in Gainesville on Saturday morning, Oct. 31.

Jaguar cross-country prepping for PBC at North Georgia Invite
Oct 30

Oct 30 Jaguar cross-country prepping for PBC at North Georgia Invite

aubellringer
Sports

Coach Adam Ward and the Augusta University men’s and women’s cross-country teams prepare to finish strong in their last meet of the shortened regular season this Saturday, Oct. 31. Saturday’s competition is the North Georgia Invite in Gainesville, Ga.

AU cross-country lands another commitment in East Coweta’s Moore
Oct 28

Oct 28 AU cross-country lands another commitment in East Coweta’s Moore

aubellringer
Sports

Augusta University’s cross-country program continues to build a strong incoming freshmen class for the 2021-22 season with the verbal commitment of East Coweta High School standout Matthew Moore.

Advanced voting locations for the General Election
Oct 23

Oct 23 Advanced voting locations for the General Election

aubellringer
Politics, News
AU Graduate School hosts virtual fair for 2021 applicants
Oct 23

Oct 23 AU Graduate School hosts virtual fair for 2021 applicants

aubellringer
On-Campus

The Graduate School at Augusta University hosted a virtual fair for students to learn more about the school, specific programs, how to be a competitive graduate applicant and the changes the Corona virus made to the application process.

Voting process (absentee ballot)
Oct 22

Oct 22 Voting process (absentee ballot)

aubellringer
Politics, News
Cincinnati’s MacKinnon named AU’s provost and vice president of academic affairs
Oct 21

Oct 21 Cincinnati’s MacKinnon named AU’s provost and vice president of academic affairs

aubellringer
News, On-Campus

After extensive interviews with the three final provost candidates, Augusta University (AU) has named Neil J. MacKinnon has the new provost and vice president of academic affairs starting Jan. 19, 2021.

Chiming in: Transition into autumn season can provide various benefits
Oct 20

Oct 20 Chiming in: Transition into autumn season can provide various benefits

aubellringer
Opinion

Fall has made its debut in the CSRA with numerous pumpkin spiced products in stores, endless varieties of autumn scented candles and countless pieces of fall decor, it is hard to miss that this season is in full swing.

Jaguar golfers finish second at Bash in the Boro at GSU
Oct 20

Oct 20 Jaguar golfers finish second at Bash in the Boro at GSU

aubellringer
Sports

After completing the last round of the two-day Bash in the Boro golf tournament hosted by Georgia Southern, the Augusta University men’s golf team kept their position to finish second overall Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 20, in Statesboro.

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