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Drought expected to worsen

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Drought conditions have improved slightly due to recent rainfall during the cool season. However if current dry conditions continue, temperatures could increase dramatically.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor as of June 10, most of Georgia is in a moderate drought or just has abnormally dry conditions.

When cost of living increases, studies decrease

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Times have changed, and so have the prices. Students are searching for money by all means whether it is through financial aid, parents, or their own pockets.
Working while going to school is one of the major concerns for most students. The cost of living is forcing more and more students each year to enter into the workforce and pay less attention to their studies.

State approves $6.2 million for front of campus renovation

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Centennial Celebration at ABAC marks not only the ending to a century of excellence, but also the beginning to a new era of possibilities.

The new state budget will come into effect on July 1, allowing ABAC $6.2 million in order to renovate Tift Hall, Lewis Hall, and Herring Hall.

UGA-Tifton brings new agricultural technology to 'The Grand Challenge'

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Georgia-Tifton Campus, packed up over a year's worth of research and development the morning of June 17 and headed to Washington, D.C. to give United States policymakers a look at the future of conservation and renewable resources.

UGA was one of 13 institutions nationwide chosen to win "The Grand Challenge," a competition sponsored by the U.

Summer enrollment drops dramatically

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Summer enrollment for 2008 had a dramatic decrease from some previous summer terms, down almost 200 from last summer.

Currently enrolled for the summer program there are 1,230 students, a 12.3 percent decrease from last year's enrollment of 1,404. In 2006, the numbers were ten students shy from 2007 with 1,394 students enrolled.

Ethanol plant may be coming to area

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While most Georgia residents offer only reports of dissatisfaction toward gas prices and oil dependences, Georgia Alternatives Energy Cooperative, Inc. is offering a possible solution.

Residents from over 30 countries in the state of Georgia have teamed together in an attempt to place an ethanol plant in the nearby community.

OPINION -- High school is behind us

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

College should be a place of higher education that challenges your mind and opinions on life. While this is true for other institutions such as Georgia Tech and UGA, however, it does not apply to ABAC.

In college level classes, there is supposed to be debate between the professors and the students, yet in a class at ABAC you will find students not participating in discussions and making up excuses on why their papers are not turned in on the due date.

OPINION -- America, the land of the lazy

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kids of today have no idea what it is like to have to work for something.

Whenever I see a child smarting off to his or her mother, I am compeltely shocked. How can parents be letting this happen?

Everything is simply given to them by their parents, the school board, and the government.

OPINION -- Thank the soldier beside you, save stoning for yourself

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I really want to know what it is about human beings that makes them feel that they have the right to judge the people around them. I want to know what it is about us that gives us the need to typify everyone into little categories, forcing everyone to play roles that they may not have chosen for themselves.

OPINION -- Student receives poor care from TRMC

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The level of care that one can receive at Tifton's finest and only medical facility, Tift Regional Medical Center never ceases to amaze me.

I have had the pleasure of frequenting this healthcare facility a time or two for my personal health problems and the way I've been treated is just pathetic.

BOOK REVIEW -- 'Blood Noir' dances with the darker side of the imagination

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This summer marked the release of the newest book by fantasy writer Laruell K Hamilton. Number 16 in the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series simply titled "Blood Noir;" the long awaited book does not disappoint.

Hamilton brings us back to St. Louis where we find out heroine not knee deep in psychic problems, but emotional ones.

Cell phone goods cheap online

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Myxertones.com might have some spelling issues with their name, but the service they provide will make you forget that minor grammar issue. This site offers its users free ringtones for your handy dandy cellphone.

There are tons of wallpapers, videos, games, sounds, and about anything you want to make your cellphone more unique to fit your personal style.

DVD Review: 'Juno' gives a more humorous look at teen pregnancy

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Who knew teenage pegnacy could be so funny? Apparently Diablo Cody, when she wrote "Juno" and won an Academy Award for best screenplay.

It is the wit and charm that make "Juno" one of the best movies of the year. When 16 year old Juno gets pregnant by her friend/boyfriend/both/neither, Pauile (Micheal Cera, from "Superbad" fame), she faces a whole new world of future parenthood that she feels she's not ready for.

Hot Tracks

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

1) Katy Perry-"I Kissed a Girl"

A hilarious single off of Katy Perry's new album, Perry's flirtatious song about lip locking with another girl will have you singing alone and wanting more.

2) The Cruxshadows-"Birthday"

This band has made its way to the head of the dark wave music scene all over the world.

MOVIE REVIEW: Getting lucky in love in Las Vegas

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Directed by Tom Vaughan, "What Happens in Vegas" is a comic love story of two individuals proving that opposites really do attract.

Joy McNally (Cameron Diaz) works as a successful commodities trader in New York. She is completely head over heels in love with her fiancé, has a great life, and is very organized.

MUSIC REVIEW: Listen to indie vampires

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Almost every teenager has dreams of starting a garage band, getting discovered, rolling in millions of dollars, and still playing the music you love and inspire you. "Vampire Weekend" should be one of the bands teenage hopefuls idolize because of they represent the small band dream realized with all the perks.

ABAC pool is open for use

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Summer means long hot days and for some a welcome break from classes, or at least ones that don't require hours upon hours of studying. It's a prefect time to let loose and have some fun.

With all that hard-earned free time, what are we going to do?

For those who do not want to waste a large amount of gas going to the beach but still want to go for a dip, the ABAC pool is open for summer.

Punk/Folk concert slated for June 28 at Charlie's on Commerce

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Charlie's on Commerce is hosting folk/punk artist concert on June 28. There will be no cover charge and everyone is encouraged to come.

The entire event will be recorded live in the bar for national distribution. It's history in the making for Tifton.

Five bands are set to perform, Will Quinlan, Mattie Lovejoy, Anchor Arms, King of Spain and A Hym For Whethered Hands.