Spring Break
Opinionmeter
A wrap-up of the semester's ups and downs
Issue date: 12/7/07 Section: Opinions
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H2Oh no
This fall, a record-breaking drought ravaged through the state of Georgia, forcing those at the University and at home to think at the sink. Let's hope there's more precipitation next semester before Athens starts emulating the Sahara.
Back in black
This has been a pretty huge year for the football team, and with wins against the Florida Gators, the Auburn Tigers and the unpredictable Kentucky Wildcats, the Georgia Bulldogs have made us proud. The seniors also instigated the first blackout game. They may have ended the season ranked No. 5 in the BCS poll but always will be No. 1 in our hearts. On Jan. 1, wear black and cheer them on against Hawai'i in the Sugar Bowl.
Smile, the campus is watching
The notoriety of newspaper mug shots began with a certain elected official, continued with the freshmen seven and also included a sobbing woman. If arrested during this holiday season or spring semester, smile when police officers take your mug shot. Since you likely will wind up on the front page of The Red & Black, enjoy your 15 minutes of fame.
Small sports, big victories
Though we love Knowshon and the football team, we'd like to high-five the other sports. The soccer team advanced to the NCAA tournament, and head coach Patrick Baker was honored as the South Region Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association. Fifteen swimmers qualified for the NCAA meet, and the women's cross country team finished its season at the NCAA meet and ranked 22nd in the nation.
RIAA Madness
The University deserves a big thumbs down for its ongoing tango with the Recording Industry Association of America. University President Michael Adams and Executive Director of Legal Affairs Steve Shewmaker tried to defend the actions of EITS and Legal Affairs in separate visits to The Red & Black newsroom, but both were woefully misinformed regarding the University's outing of students who illegally download. They call it "education," but calling a dog's tail a leg doesn't make it a leg.
Crank dat Bulldog Nation
As the Soulja Boy phenomenon swept the nation, the University was not immune. While the football team added to its appeal, many students felt the need to join in and show just how rhythm-less we all can be.
Quote of the semester: "About two weeks ago, I said 'when we score, if we don't get a celebration penalty, I'm going to run every one of you at 5:45 in the morning.' I just said we've got to have some passion here and if we have to create it, we're going to do it."
- Coach Mark Richt reflecting on the celebration penalties after the first touchdown during the Georgia-Florida game.
This fall, a record-breaking drought ravaged through the state of Georgia, forcing those at the University and at home to think at the sink. Let's hope there's more precipitation next semester before Athens starts emulating the Sahara.
Back in black
This has been a pretty huge year for the football team, and with wins against the Florida Gators, the Auburn Tigers and the unpredictable Kentucky Wildcats, the Georgia Bulldogs have made us proud. The seniors also instigated the first blackout game. They may have ended the season ranked No. 5 in the BCS poll but always will be No. 1 in our hearts. On Jan. 1, wear black and cheer them on against Hawai'i in the Sugar Bowl.
Smile, the campus is watching
The notoriety of newspaper mug shots began with a certain elected official, continued with the freshmen seven and also included a sobbing woman. If arrested during this holiday season or spring semester, smile when police officers take your mug shot. Since you likely will wind up on the front page of The Red & Black, enjoy your 15 minutes of fame.
Small sports, big victories
Though we love Knowshon and the football team, we'd like to high-five the other sports. The soccer team advanced to the NCAA tournament, and head coach Patrick Baker was honored as the South Region Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association. Fifteen swimmers qualified for the NCAA meet, and the women's cross country team finished its season at the NCAA meet and ranked 22nd in the nation.
RIAA Madness
The University deserves a big thumbs down for its ongoing tango with the Recording Industry Association of America. University President Michael Adams and Executive Director of Legal Affairs Steve Shewmaker tried to defend the actions of EITS and Legal Affairs in separate visits to The Red & Black newsroom, but both were woefully misinformed regarding the University's outing of students who illegally download. They call it "education," but calling a dog's tail a leg doesn't make it a leg.
Crank dat Bulldog Nation
As the Soulja Boy phenomenon swept the nation, the University was not immune. While the football team added to its appeal, many students felt the need to join in and show just how rhythm-less we all can be.
Quote of the semester: "About two weeks ago, I said 'when we score, if we don't get a celebration penalty, I'm going to run every one of you at 5:45 in the morning.' I just said we've got to have some passion here and if we have to create it, we're going to do it."
- Coach Mark Richt reflecting on the celebration penalties after the first touchdown during the Georgia-Florida game.
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