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One year later: Augusta University remembers Laken Riley’s life and legacy
Mar 1

Mar 1 One year later: Augusta University remembers Laken Riley’s life and legacy

aubellringer
News, Crime

This week marks one year since the tragic death of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley. Riley, 22, was murdered on Feb. 22, 2024, while running on the Oconee Forest Park trail in Athens, Georgia, at the University of Georgia. …

DMS S1/E11: Final regular season game for the Jaguars and looking ahead to the PBC tournament
Feb 28

Feb 28 DMS S1/E11: Final regular season game for the Jaguars and looking ahead to the PBC tournament

aubellringer
Podcast, Sports

Coach Dip and Justin Gray discuss the final game of the regular season for the Jaguars and give a sneak peek of the PBC tournament. …

Consumers plan 24-hour spending blackout to protest prices, policies
Feb 27

Feb 27 Consumers plan 24-hour spending blackout to protest prices, policies

aubellringer
News

This Friday, a consumer boycott is planned to protest excessive spending. …

JagPerks program connects Augusta University students with local businesses
Feb 27

Feb 27 JagPerks program connects Augusta University students with local businesses

aubellringer
Local, Business

The JagPerks program, established by Augusta University’s Office of External Relations, offers students and staff the opportunity to shop locally while enjoying exclusive discounts. …

Opinion: Georgia Basketball: A decade of heartbreak and one last hope
Feb 27

Feb 27 Opinion: Georgia Basketball: A decade of heartbreak and one last hope

aubellringer
Sports, Opinion

As a lifelong University of Georgia sports fan, I have the unique perspective of being one of the few die-hard Bulldog men’s basketball fans—and I deeply regret that. …

Opinion: Student Press Freedom Day highlights our right to a voice
Feb 27

Feb 27 Opinion: Student Press Freedom Day highlights our right to a voice

aubellringer
Opinion

As editor-in-chief of The Bell Ringer, I feel a deep responsibility to deliver news to the entire Augusta University community—whether it’s fellow students, professors, administrators, or even the ever-strict parking staff. …

Student Press Freedom Day highlights the importance of student journalism
Feb 27

Feb 27 Student Press Freedom Day highlights the importance of student journalism

aubellringer
News

Thursday, Feb. 27, marks the eighth annual Student Press Freedom Day, as student journalists across the country celebrate their contributions to their schools and raise awareness of the censorship they continue to face. …

TSS S7/E29: PBC Championship clinching week for AU men's and women's basketball
Feb 26

Feb 26 TSS S7/E29: PBC Championship clinching week for AU men's and women's basketball

aubellringer
Podcast, Sports

The squad recaps some AU athletics and previews a bit of March Madness and other events around the country. …

Jaguars handle Georgia College on the road for their fifth sweep of a conference foe this season
Feb 25

Feb 25 Jaguars handle Georgia College on the road for their fifth sweep of a conference foe this season

aubellringer
Sports

The Augusta men went into enemy territory on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and came out victorious over Georgia College, 89-79. …

Augusta women’s basketball secures No. 3 seed in PBC tournament with dominant win
Feb 25

Feb 25 Augusta women’s basketball secures No. 3 seed in PBC tournament with dominant win

aubellringer
Sports

The Augusta University women’s basketball team secured the No. 3 seed in the Peach Belt Conference Championship with a 74-55 win over Georgia College on Feb. 25. …

Augusta University wraps up an unforgettable Homecoming Week
Feb 25

Feb 25 Augusta University wraps up an unforgettable Homecoming Week

aubellringer
Campus Life

From the unveiling of banners and candidates at the fireworks kickoff to the crowning of new homecoming royalty at the dance and basketball game, the week was packed with energy and tradition. …

Gardner's 32 points lead the Jags over North Georgia in homecoming thriller
Feb 23

Feb 23 Gardner's 32 points lead the Jags over North Georgia in homecoming thriller

aubellringer
Sports

The Jaguars get a key victory and ensure first-round home game in Peach Belt Tournament …

Dip Metress Show 1/10: Midweek series split for the Jaguars
Feb 22

Feb 22 Dip Metress Show 1/10: Midweek series split for the Jaguars

aubellringer
Sports, Podcast

Host Justin Gray talks with AU Coach Dip Metress about the Jaguars’ week in Peach Belt Conference play, including a split series with Lander and the last week of the regular season. …

Augusta University volleyball alumna Madelyn Eden heads to USA Volleyball Women’s National Team Open Program
Feb 21

Feb 21 Augusta University volleyball alumna Madelyn Eden heads to USA Volleyball Women’s National Team Open Program

aubellringer
Sports

Augusta University volleyball standout Madelyn Eden is set to take the next step in her career, traveling to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to participate in the USA Volleyball Women’s National Team Open Program from Feb. 21-23. …

Networking and Nachos: Learning how to build lasting connections & setting up your future for success
Feb 20

Feb 20 Networking and Nachos: Learning how to build lasting connections & setting up your future for success

aubellringer
On-Campus

Networking and Nachos, an event presented and sponsored by Augusta University Career Services, took place in the JSAC Williams Ballroom last Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. …

AU moves forward with Summerville entrance repairs after Helene
Feb 20

Feb 20 AU moves forward with Summerville entrance repairs after Helene

aubellringer
On-Campus

Hurricane Helene caused millions of dollars in damage to the Augusta area on Sept. 27, 2024, including the entrance to Augusta University’s Summerville campus. …

Augusta men’s basketball suffers setback to Lander; women earn comeback win
Feb 19

Feb 19 Augusta men’s basketball suffers setback to Lander; women earn comeback win

aubellringer
Sports

The Augusta Jaguars men’s basketball team faced a tough loss to Lander, falling 82-67 after trailing by as many as 30 points, while the women’s team staged a thrilling 58-53 comeback win on the road…

TSS 7/28: AU athletics, MLB and NCAA men's basketball are heating up
Feb 19

Feb 19 TSS 7/28: AU athletics, MLB and NCAA men's basketball are heating up

aubellringer
Sports, Podcast

The gang recaps and previews all AU spring sports, along with some MLB and NCAA D1 talk. …

Augusta University homecoming week kicks off with festivities and tradition
Feb 18

Feb 18 Augusta University homecoming week kicks off with festivities and tradition

aubellringer
Campus Life

Homecoming week is in full swing at Augusta University. …

AU softball swept by Tusculum in doubleheader; Roberts, Moody homer twice
Feb 18

Feb 18 AU softball swept by Tusculum in doubleheader; Roberts, Moody homer twice

Dylan Wilson
Sports
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