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Stories written by Powell Cobb

The people of earthfest

Along with the guys, a race fo kids and a few girls sprinted for the win before the guys. - Photo Credit: Kendyl Wade

Students, faculty and locals gathered to Georgia College front campus last Saturday for a daylong event devoted to celebrating planet Earth. Ironically falling on April 20, Earthfest 2013 had one of the most successful turnouts in its six year existence. People were scattered across the lawn, enjoying Earth-themed activities. Sarah Kelehear, senior mass communication major, [...]

April 25th, 2013 | Posted in Lead stories,News | Read More »

Thank you and farewell

It all started with a mass media writing class taught by professor Pate McMichael. I was a sophomore marketing major at the time and I thought I wanted to develop television commercials for a living. I enjoyed writing, so I enrolled in the course as an elective. By the time the semester ended, I knew [...]

April 18th, 2013 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

New dean of students named

Nationwide search to replace Paul Jahr comes to a close After months of job postings and interviews, the search for Georgia College’s new Dean of Students has finally ended. Andy Lewter will be stepping up to the position July 1, taking over for current Dean Paul Jahr. “I am looking forward to getting to know [...]

April 18th, 2013 | Posted in News | Read More »

Powell Cobb’s Jameson Corner

To get a sophisticated taste of Ireland this St. Patrick’s Day, try a glass of Jameson Irish Whiskey. I like to drink Jameson neat (no mixers, straight from the bottle to the glass to my mouth). The whiskey itself is light, easy to sip and served in almost any bar in America. It’s easy to [...]

March 7th, 2013 | Posted in Leisure | Read More »

Homecoming Heartbreak

Senior forward Scott Ferguson reaches for the basket during last Saturday’s game against Montevallo. Ferguson scored eight points. - Photo Credit: Kendyl Wade

The Bobcats were losing 57-45 to the Montevallo Falcons with only five minutes left on the clock. Junior guard Royal Thomas charged through an opening and scored on a layup. A roar of cheers erupted from the stands. The crowd was still in this and wasn’t about to settle down. Not on Homecoming. For the [...]

February 28th, 2013 | Posted in Lead stories,Sports | Read More »

From Polo to Camo: A journalist takes his chances in the woods

Photo By Scott Carranza

With a subtle pull of the trigger the arrow released. It sailed dead straight for 30 yards. With a thump, it pierced the foam deer just above its shoulder. “See, that’s a little too high,” John Knight said as he loaded another arrow in the compound bow. “You want the arrow to hit a little [...]

January 24th, 2013 | Posted in A&E,Lead stories | Read More »

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