BY: Andi Eckardt (Gainesville, GA) This week was Greek Week for the Brenau Greek community. Greek Council arranged a wonderful week full of togas and artistry. The week began with a Banner competition in which Phi Mu took first place. Then, to support our music program, then entire Greek community attended the Gospel Choir concert. […]
Archives for November 2012
A little rivalry, a good game and a little fun
BY: Irma Mora (Gainesville, GA) As far back as anyone can remember high school football teams have always had their arch rivals. Flowery Branch High School and Gainesville High School have said rivalry. Although these two teams have a very intense rivalry, Friday night was the first time they went head-to-head since 2009. The wait […]
Sprained Ankles: A Blessing in Disguise
BY: Taylor Carden (Gainesville, GA) I would like to start by saying that what is being referred to, as “the ankle incident” is something that would really only happen to me. I do not know if I just have the worst luck in the world or what but I somehow managed to trip down one […]
Ellen DeGeneres receives the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
BY: Caitlyn Ludwig (Gainesville, GA) On October 30, 2012 Ellen DeGeneres was honored with the highest award for American comedians. Close friends and comedians such as Jimmy Kimmel and Lily Tomlin gathered at the Kennedy Center to honor DeGeneres as she received the Mark Twain Prize for American humor. She was praised for her […]
Ghostly Celebrations Around the World.
BY: Irma Mora (Gainesville, Ga.) Halloween, a time of ghostly ghouls, costumes, candy, haunted houses and midnight horror movie marathons staring our biggest fears has been around for centuries and will probably stay for years to come. Halloween-themed celebrations seem to be all over the world in different variants. But before going on the Halloween World […]