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Georgia State

New campus hours to be implemented during winter break

It’s reasonable to assume that all students are looking forward to the upcoming holiday break, but before we begin packing up and heading home, there are a few things to remember about what will be happening on campus. First, due to system budget cuts, the university will be closed from Saturday, Dec. Full story

Switchfoot

Rock band Switchfoot brings live music and social activism to Atlanta

For the enthralled audience watching as Switchfoot lights up Center Stage in downtown Atlanta on a chilly Tuesday night, it is apparent from the first song that the rock band carries a strong message in their sincere lyrics and crispy guitar riffs. “The world begins with newborn skin,” croons lead singer Jon Foreman at the opening of the show with “Needle and Haystack Life,” a cut off of their newest album Hello, Hurricane.

Rialto

Rialto involved in Atlanta’s newest holiday tradition

This holiday season marks the start of a new winter tradition here in Atlanta. The Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District are putting on the first ever Downtown Holiday Adventure, a 50-day promotional showcase featuring Downtown Atlanta events and attractions.

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Board of Regents

Institutional fee raised for Spring 2010 semester

The Board of Regents has put into effect a $100 per semester fee increase for all students. The new fee will go into effect January 2010 and will be applied to the upcoming spring semester. For all research universities, including Georgia State, the fee is now $200. Full story

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Living

Marines and Toys

University partners with Toys for Tots for Christmas charity

Toys for Tots began in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1947 when a group of Marines collected 5,000 toys to donate to children in need. The idea came from when the wife of a Marine asked him to drop off a doll she made at a charity that would give it to a needy child for Christmas. Full story

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Sports

Basketball

Men's and women's basketball build momentum in early games

The men’s basketball team (5-4, 1-0 CAA) defeated the James Madison Dukes 49-44 this past Saturday Dec. 5th in Harrisonburg, Virginia.  The women’s basketball team (4-1) defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hoses 58-44 in South Carolina to add its third consecutive win also on this Saturday, Dec 5th. Full story

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Black Friday

Bring back the holidays, one less gift at a time

Whether we are filled with a spirit of holiday glee or merely obligation, the season of giving is upon us. Holiday shopping officially ensued two weeks ago on the most dangerous day of the year for Wal-Mart employees: the madness that is known as Black Friday. Full story

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Urbanite

Up in the Air

Up in the Air soars into Oscar season

Following the critical and commercial acclaim of his first two projects (Thank You for Smoking and Juno), Jason Reitman’s third directorial effort, Up in the Air, is currently expanding slowly into national release. Up in the Air, which stars George Clooney, is receiving a bigger wave of anticipation than Reitman’s previous films, in large part due to the success of Juno. Full story

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