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College students’ physical activity drops during pandemic study shows
Nov 18

Nov 18 College students’ physical activity drops during pandemic study shows

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Health, News

Recent Augusta University graduate Olivia Maldonado started 2020 strong, continuing a 6-month streak of nearly daily gym attendance. The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent national lockdown interrupted her routine and led her to stop exercising altogether…

This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.

Behind Morton, Augusta women notch 61-39 hoops victory over Claflin
Nov 18

Nov 18 Behind Morton, Augusta women notch 61-39 hoops victory over Claflin

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Sports

The AU women improved to 2-1 overall with a win over Claflin in college basketball …

UGa. football is No. 1 in the land, but the pandemic is still looming
Nov 17

Nov 17 UGa. football is No. 1 in the land, but the pandemic is still looming

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Opinion, Sports

The Bulldogs are No. 1 in major-college football and capacity crowds have returned to Sanford Stadium, but the coronavirus has not disappeared, even though the trend in October and the first few weeks of November was in the right direction …

Veterans Day Ceremony at AU, update on Student Veteran Association
Nov 17

Nov 17 Veterans Day Ceremony at AU, update on Student Veteran Association

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News, On-Campus

Over 30 people gathered around the teardrop on the Summerville campus as Military and Veteran Services hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11…

Mad Potters Organization’s end-of-semester sale features items from AU pottery artists
Nov 16

Nov 16 Mad Potters Organization’s end-of-semester sale features items from AU pottery artists

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Arts, On-Campus, News, Features

The Mad Potters Organization has a ceramics sale on the Summerville Campus near the Jaguar Student Activities Center Nov. 15 –Nov. 17. Tables showcasing handcrafted mugs, bowls, dishes, jewelry and other ceramic collectibles are available to purchase…

COMM classes come together to create student news broadcast
Nov 16

Nov 16 COMM classes come together to create student news broadcast

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News

Two communications classes were paired together this fall to provide students with an immersive, experiential learning opportunity to help prepare them for work in on-screen news media production…

AU's Chalk the Walk brings back childhood memories and positivity
Nov 15

Nov 15 AU's Chalk the Walk brings back childhood memories and positivity

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On-Campus, Arts

On Nov. 8 and Nov. 9, students at Augusta University showed off their creativity on the JSAC patio by creating inspiring messages and joyful drawings with chalk…

Preston Eats: Say hello to I Heart Mac and Cheese
Nov 15

Nov 15 Preston Eats: Say hello to I Heart Mac and Cheese

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Food, Opinion, Reviews

My journey of testing all the best foods and desserts in Augusta, Georgia, led me to the new restaurant I Heart Mac and Cheese…

AU women’s basketball team gains split in season-opening weekend
Nov 15

Nov 15 AU women’s basketball team gains split in season-opening weekend

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Sports

Augusta University got a big night from center Kennedi Manning to win its season-opening game …

AU men’s basketball starts off the season 2-0 at 45 Second Classic
Nov 13

Nov 13 AU men’s basketball starts off the season 2-0 at 45 Second Classic

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Sports
Affordable things to do in Augusta:  The Brunch House and Morris Museum of Art
Nov 11

Nov 11 Affordable things to do in Augusta: The Brunch House and Morris Museum of Art

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Features, Reviews

This week’s search for affordable finds in Augusta took staff writer Janell Williams to The Brunch House and the Morris Museum of Art…

AU men’s basketball returns to action this weekend at 45 Second Classic 
Nov 11

Nov 11 AU men’s basketball returns to action this weekend at 45 Second Classic 

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Sports

The Augusta University men open the 2021-22 season on the road in North Carolina, without their head coach, Dip Metress, who is serving a three-game suspension …

International student-athletes: Former AU women's tennis player Ana Faria shares her story
Nov 11

Nov 11 International student-athletes: Former AU women's tennis player Ana Faria shares her story

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News, Features, Sports

Like many student-athletes, international student-athletes dream of the opportunity to play at the highest level of their sport. Ana Faria was one of those students…

Open research project opportunities for AU undergraduates at research fair
Nov 11

Nov 11 Open research project opportunities for AU undergraduates at research fair

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News, On-Campus

Augusta University’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship held a research fair for undergraduates on the Summerville campus this week in efforts to inform students about the program…

Balancing school and work: tips from AU students
Nov 10

Nov 10 Balancing school and work: tips from AU students

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News

From servers to veterinary assistants, students at Augusta University shared their secrets on balancing school and work.

This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.

AU women's basketball gears up for season opener
Nov 10

Nov 10 AU women's basketball gears up for season opener

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Sports

The AU women’s basketball team, picked to finish fifth in the Peach Belt, hopes to improve offensively over last season, according to Coach Millette Green; the Jaguars open the season Friday night, Nov. 12, against Southern Wesleyn at Christenberry Fieldhouse …

Jaguar cross-country runners Taylor and Brickey headed to nationals in Florida
Nov 10

Nov 10 Jaguar cross-country runners Taylor and Brickey headed to nationals in Florida

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Sports

Augusta University’s Mackenzie Taylor and Kai Brickey have advanced to the NCAA Division II cross-country championships to be held in Tampa, Fla., on Nov. 20 …

Preston Eats: The quest to find the best chicken sandwich in Augusta
Nov 9

Nov 9 Preston Eats: The quest to find the best chicken sandwich in Augusta

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Food, Reviews, Opinion

“Recently, I decided to take on the challenge of finding the best chicken sandwich in Augusta, and I am proud to say that the mission is complete…,” says food critic Preston Hall.

This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.

Photo: Augusta University's orchestra makes a return this fall
Nov 9

Nov 9 Photo: Augusta University's orchestra makes a return this fall

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Arts, Features

The Augusta University Music Department’s orchestra put on a concert last month featuring soloist Tallulah Schaumann. This concert was a part of the department’s many concerts to highlight their different music ensembles. More information about future events can be found on the homepage for the Maxwell Theatre on the AU website. (photo by Janell Williams)

International student-athletes: 'I feel like I have made the right decision to come to Augusta,' says golfer Petra Duran
Nov 9

Nov 9 International student-athletes: 'I feel like I have made the right decision to come to Augusta,' says golfer Petra Duran

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News, Features, Sports

Though international student-athletes can face challenges when moving to the United States from their home countries, some have found Augusta to be the right choice for them…

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