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New advisement center to track student progress

October 30, 2012 Asia Thomas 0

Georgia State has joined six other programs throughout the country in the quest in better assisting degree completion as the Student Advisement Center launches their new advisement program, Georgia State’s Graduation and Progression System (GPS). […]

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Panhandling no more

October 30, 2012 Andres Cruz-Wellmann 0

On Nov. 1, an ordinance approved by the Atlanta City Council meant to reduce and eliminate aggressive panhandling, will go into effect. In 2005, an overhaul of Atlanta’s policy on panhandling was not enforced and […]

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SGA round-up: Oct. 25, 2012

October 26, 2012 Asia Thomas 0

Last Thursday evening, the executive board of the Student Government Association gathered to discuss Vice President Reports and new business, such as the smoking prohibition and attendance policies.

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To better understand American politics

October 26, 2012 Emma Dickerson 0

To many, Strom Thurmond represents the racist conservative politician of the 1940s. He spoke out against desegregation of public schools and kept the birth of his African American daughter a secret until after his death. […]

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Four years and going

October 24, 2012 Andres Cruz-Wellmann 0

  After being denied funding by the Mandatory Fee Committee for the last three years, proponents of an environmentally friendly campus have attempted to fund a proposed  Office of Sustainability through the Student Activity Fee, […]

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Keeping them here

October 24, 2012 Andres Cruz-Wellmann 0

As Georgia State faces budget cuts and higher tuition costs, its first-year retention rate shows the university out-performs other schools with similar student bodies and financial statuses at keeping its students enrolled. With an 84.1 […]

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Smoke out

October 24, 2012 Terah Boyd 0

Last week, Georgia State’s University Senate discussed the progress of the Strategic Plan, the academic progress of student athletes and the upcoming centennial. In new business, a motion from the Planning and Development Committee to […]

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New deal coming for Georgia colleges

October 24, 2012 Terah Boyd 0

University System of Georgia Schools, including Georgia State, might get a raise, or a pay cut, depending on how many students graduate. Gov. Nathan Deal approved a framework, drafted by his Higher Education Funding Commission, […]

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