By no fault of the faculty, the current system of higher education has evolved to a point where most young people are not being served
Pat Longstreth
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Big Ol’ Show rambles down South
DO YOU find yourself romanticizing a simpler time, back before record heat waves, overpriced healthcare, and the yawning cultural divisions of These United States in 2018? Perhaps a lighthearted portrayal […]
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They Might Be Friendly Giants
LAST WEEK was recognized as “National Small Business Week” by The U.S. Small Business Administration. “More than half of all Americans either work for or own a small business,” said […]
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Poverty Simulation, Part Three: Tough Choices
I arrived at the Pawn Shop and Gun Store with our family’s prized widescreen TVs, valued at $350 each. ‘I’ll give you 90 bucks,’ said the cashier. As she was counting my money, I could see across the room that our chairs had already been turned upside-down and branded with the orange ‘evicted’ sign.
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Poverty Simulation, Part Two: What’s fair?
When you sense the game is rigged, cheating becomes the only path to success.
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SMF: Return of the North Mississippi Allstars
Even as they address heavy topics, the brothers maintain a positive, unifying vibe
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Poverty Simulation, Part One: It’s not a game
The Step Up Savannah project educates about generational poverty. ‘It’s easy to see how wealth is passed down through generations, but after depending on my simulated family, I saw how lack of wealth is also passed down.’
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Savannah Music Festival: Lúnasa: Celtic Crossover
Lúnasa has been all about exploring, both musically, with 8 studio albums, and geographically, from Sydney Opera House to the White House
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Savannah Stopover: ‘Drag’ yourself to of Montreal
While creating the upcoming album, Athens-based frontman Kevin Barnes reached a state of paranoia over the 2016 election, discovered the benefits of Buddhist meditation, and fell in love.
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Savannah Stopover: Tune in to Public Access T.V.
Where many bands have tried and failed to revive ’70s and ’80s rock ‘n’ roll, PATV’s brand of nostalgia has found quick appeal
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Dig Deep with High Up
High Up released their first album, You Are Here, on February 23, although they sound like they’ve been around for ages. Their careful blend of soul and Southern rock is […]