The Augusta University volleyball team had its best season ever, making it all the way to the nationals before losing in the quarterfinals to eventual champion Tampa on the Spartans’ home court …
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Preston Eats: Who has the best milkshake in Augusta?
Since it’s never too cold for milkshakes, Preston Hall finds the best place for delicious milkshakes around town…
NBA average salary is nearly 70 times greater than average WNBA salary—it's not fair
Women professional basketball players on average make only $120,000 a year in the WNBA, compared to $8.25 million on average for NBA players …
Movie review: 'The Harder They Fall' is a needed western
Black cowboys. That’s it. That’s the tweet. Jeymes Samuel brings to life the classic and mostly untold stories of the black legends of the Wild West in his film “The Harder They Fall.”
Setters are overlooked but often key to a volleyball team’s success
As the Jaguars and their Peach Belt competitors get ready for the conference tournament this weekend at Christenberry Fieldhouse, keep an eye on the setters …
UGa. football is No. 1 in the land, but the pandemic is still looming
The Bulldogs are No. 1 in major-college football and capacity crowds have returned to Sanford Stadium, but the coronavirus has not disappeared, even though the trend in October and the first few weeks of November was in the right direction …
Preston Eats: Say hello to I Heart Mac and Cheese
My journey of testing all the best foods and desserts in Augusta, Georgia, led me to the new restaurant I Heart Mac and Cheese…
Preston Eats: The quest to find the best chicken sandwich in Augusta
“Recently, I decided to take on the challenge of finding the best chicken sandwich in Augusta, and I am proud to say that the mission is complete…,” says food critic Preston Hall.
This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.
Braves break the Georgia sports curse
The Braves won the World Series in a season that for a long time did not shape up to be a championship campaign, especially with the loss of their best player in Ronald Acuna Jr. to injury; however, Brian Snitker’s team persevered, had a fantastic season from its infield and made the right moves before the trade deadline …
Movie review: Netflix's 'Awake' might make you think twice about sleep
Global hysteria brings out the worst in everyone in Netflix’s new film “Awake.” Filled with suspense and thrill, this film will definitely make you appreciate those mid-afternoon naps even more…
This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.
Movie review: Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' a masterpiece
Kung fu plus killer graphics, plus a shirtless Simu Liu, equals one kick-ass movie…
‘A’ tale of two cities: Rediscovering, cherishing travel
As a native Augustan, Rakiyah Lenon had never strayed too far from the South, but this summer she took a trip to Atlantic City, N.J., where her mother was born. It was a great opportunity to learn about a part of the country she was not familiar with. This is her story …
No longer centers of attention: Basketball big men now more likely to play on the perimeter
Jack Johnson, a backup post player for Augusta University, muses about the changes in contemporary basketball, where centers no long spend most of their time in the low post …
Hawks' Young bringing basketball excitement to Atlanta
Trae Young, the outstanding guard from the University of Oklahoma, has led the Atlanta Hawks back to being competitive in the NBA; indeed, he led the Hawks to their first playoff win since 2017 …
Braves' struggles and injuries continue early in the 2021 season
It’s been a struggle for the defending NL East champion Atlanta Braves, but they are only three games behind division-leading New York Mets despite some key injuries …
AU students share opinions on COVID-19 vaccine
As COVID-19 vaccinations are becoming more accessible to the public, students at Augusta University are assessing risk factors as well as the benefits of getting vaccinated.
OPINION: When does fully not mean fully?
For AU students who signed up for classes described as “fully at a distance”, some midterms came with the unpleasant realization that they will have to come onto campus to take exams.
'Citation' – A Netflix Original (Opinion)
The Netflix original “Citation” was released in October 31, 2020. The film features a young Nigerian girl named Moremi who is attending a university. The film, which is based on true events, has Moremi report Lucien N’ Dyarea, a popular professor in the university, who tried to rape her.
Opinion: Professors and technology
Students, professors and faculty are all in a similar situation and have all been thrust into having to learn and use technology that we weren’t familiar with prior to the onset of the pandemic. This means that professors are learning to teach in a new way, and many students are learning to learn in a new way.
Jaguars adjusting to COVID-challenged hoops season (sports column)
With the pandemic, the basketball season has given the AU men’s some serious challenges …