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She Blossoms hosts Valentine's bake sale, prepares for upcoming events
Feb 13

Feb 13 She Blossoms hosts Valentine's bake sale, prepares for upcoming events

aubellringer
On-Campus, Student Organizations

She Blossoms, a women’s organization at Augusta University, hosted a Valentine’s bake sale on Feb. 12 to raise funds for community outreach and campus initiatives. …

Augusta University’s Computer and Cyber Sciences Ph.D. program: challenges, changes, and opportunities
Feb 13

Feb 13 Augusta University’s Computer and Cyber Sciences Ph.D. program: challenges, changes, and opportunities

aubellringer
Campus Life, On-Campus

Augusta University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Computer and Cyber Sciences program offers students a rigorous academic path, blending coursework with intensive research. …

Jags handle business at Flagler, improve to 9-3 in conference play
Feb 12

Feb 12 Jags handle business at Flagler, improve to 9-3 in conference play

aubellringer
Sports

The AU men’s basketball team handled business on the road versus Flagler, to improve in PBC play, after a tough loss to USC-Aiken last week. …

TSS 7/27: AU basketball and softball have crucial weekends
Feb 12

Feb 12 TSS 7/27: AU basketball and softball have crucial weekends

aubellringer
Sports, Podcast

The gang gives their insight on the latest in AU Athletics, and sports around the country. …

USC Aiken too much for Jaguar men on Blackout Night
Feb 10

Feb 10 USC Aiken too much for Jaguar men on Blackout Night

Dylan Wilson
Sports

Despite 22 points and 11 rebounds from Max Amadasun and 20 points from John St. Germain III, the Jaguars fall to USC Aiken, 85-75, at Christenberry …

Kindness is the thing that makes the world go round
Feb 8

Feb 8 Kindness is the thing that makes the world go round

aubellringer
Local

Hurricane Helene devastated Augusta, but acts of kindness from strangers showed the power of community and compassion in crisis. …

Dip Metress Show 1/8: Coach Metress reaches 450 career wins at A
Feb 8

Feb 8 Dip Metress Show 1/8: Coach Metress reaches 450 career wins at A

aubellringer
Sports, Podcast

Coach Metress and Justin Gray talk milestones and rivalries. …

Students and faculty share experiences with D2L during unexpected online transition
Feb 7

Feb 7 Students and faculty share experiences with D2L during unexpected online transition

aubellringer
Campus Life

Augusta University students and faculty reflect on their experiences with D2L, the university's online learning platform, following a shift to virtual instruction due to unexpected snow and ice. …

Jaguars open 2025 softball season with 3-3 record over four-day stretch
Feb 7

Feb 7 Jaguars open 2025 softball season with 3-3 record over four-day stretch

aubellringer
Sports

The Augusta University softball team kicked off the 2025 season with a 3-3 record over four days, highlighted by explosive offensive performances and standout pitching. …

TSS 7/26: AU sports weekly recap and Super Bowl picks
Feb 7

Feb 7 TSS 7/26: AU sports weekly recap and Super Bowl picks

aubellringer
Sports, Podcast, Video

The squad recaps the AU sports week and previews the upcoming weekend for the Jags. …

Career Spotlight: Public relations manager reflects on Hurricane Helene’s aftermath
Feb 6

Feb 6 Career Spotlight: Public relations manager reflects on Hurricane Helene’s aftermath

aubellringer
Business, Career Spotlight

Cassidy Harris shares insights into her career, education, and valuable tips for those aspiring to enter the public relations field. …

St. Germain wills Augusta to comeback victory over Clayton State
Feb 6

Feb 6 St. Germain wills Augusta to comeback victory over Clayton State

aubellringer
Sports

The Augusta University men’s basketball team (8-2 PBC, 14-6) overcame a slow start to defeat the Clayton State Lakers (0-11 PBC, 6-15) 78-68 on Wednesday night, marking yet another comeback win for the Jaguars. …

Lady Jags hang on against Clayton State, 48-44
Feb 5

Feb 5 Lady Jags hang on against Clayton State, 48-44

aubellringer
Sports

The Augusta University women’s basketball team (6-4 PBC, 14-6) avenged their midseason loss to Clayton State (5-6 PBC, 8-13) with a gritty 48-44 victory in a back-and-forth battle Wednesday night. …

Augusta University celebrates parking garage grand opening
Feb 5

Feb 5 Augusta University celebrates parking garage grand opening

aubellringer
On-Campus, News

Augusta University marked the grand opening of the Health Sciences Campus Parking Garage on Feb. 5. …

IFC Rush Week: A new chapter for Augusta University's Greek Life
Feb 3

Feb 3 IFC Rush Week: A new chapter for Augusta University's Greek Life

aubellringer
On-Campus, Student Organizations, Campus Life

This week marks the beginning of a new chapter for Augusta University's fraternities as Spring Rush kicks off. Running all next week, Spring Rush offers an opportunity for students to find a place to call home within the university's four Interfraternity Council (IFC) organizations. …

Jaguar men rally to defeat Columbus State, again
Feb 1

Feb 1 Jaguar men rally to defeat Columbus State, again

aubellringer
Sports

Demitri Gardner poured in 26 points and Max Amadasun had a double-double as AU rallied from 14-point deficit to get a key Peach Belt win at No. 17 Columbus State …

Cougars pull away late to defeat Jaguars 75-65
Feb 1

Feb 1 Cougars pull away late to defeat Jaguars 75-65

aubellringer
Sports

Despite a strong fourth-quarter rally, the Augusta University women’s basketball (5-4 PBC, 13-6) fell to Columbus State (7-2 PBC, 13-5), 75-65 in Peach Belt Conference action on Feb. 1. …

Dip Metress Show 1/7: Demetri Gardner eclipses 1,000 career points
Jan 31

Jan 31 Dip Metress Show 1/7: Demetri Gardner eclipses 1,000 career points

aubellringer
Podcast, Sports

AU men’s basketball head coach Dip Metress was joined by Justin Gray and star forward Demetri Gardner to discuss Gardner's recent milestone of surpassing 1,000 career points. …

TSS 7/25: The gang talks spring sports preview and women's hoops
Jan 30

Jan 30 TSS 7/25: The gang talks spring sports preview and women's hoops

aubellringer
Podcast, Sports

Sports editor Justin Gray and the gang take their first look at baseball and softball—and they also discuss women’s hoops and the upcoming Super Bowl …

Lady Jaguars snap skid with dominant win over Georgia College
Jan 30

Jan 30 Lady Jaguars snap skid with dominant win over Georgia College

aubellringer
Sports

The Augusta University women’s basketball team (5-3 PBC, 13-5) defeated the Georgia College Bobcats (4-5 PBC, 11-8) 63-33 on Jan. 29, delivering a dominant defensive performance. …

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