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AU dominates in Peach Belt cross-country championships
Nov 18

Nov 18 AU dominates in Peach Belt cross-country championships

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Sports

The Augusta University men and women’s cross-country teams, led by Coach Adam Ward, turned in outstanding performances in their final competition of the 2020 season, the Peach Belt Conference Championship, hosted by the University of North Georgia in Gainesville, Ga., on Nov. 14.

Turner brings loads of cheerleading experience to AU coaching post
Nov 18

Nov 18 Turner brings loads of cheerleading experience to AU coaching post

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Sports

When Harleigh Turner graduated from high school in Rome, Ga., she thought she was on the verge of reaching one of her childhood dreams—becoming a cheerleader for the University of Georgia.

Jon Ossoff holds drive-in campaign rally in Augusta
Nov 17

Nov 17 Jon Ossoff holds drive-in campaign rally in Augusta

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Politics, News

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jon Ossoff held a drive-in campaign rally in Augusta Friday afternoon.

Jaguar men, Taylor win PBC XC championships
Nov 15

Nov 15 Jaguar men, Taylor win PBC XC championships

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Sports

The Augusta University men’s cross-country team successfully defended its Peach Belt Conference championship Saturday, and AU’s Mackenzie Taylor claimed the women’s individual title at the University of North Georgia.

Jaguar men look to defend PBC title in cross-country
Nov 14

Nov 14 Jaguar men look to defend PBC title in cross-country

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Sports

The Augusta Jaguars men’s and women’s cross-country teams hope to finish their postseason strong in the Peach Belt Conference Championship in Gainesville, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 14.

The Sports Squad: Season 3, Episode 5
Nov 13

Nov 13 The Sports Squad: Season 3, Episode 5

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Sports

Join Bell Ringer Sports Editor Carlos Rodriguez as he talks AU sports with Jaelyn Autman and Chad Cook.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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