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Food Insecurity at MGA: The Effect on Students and Action to End it

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By Chassidee Matthews, Chase Lackey, Mallory Moody Skipping meals on a college campus is not always a matter of poor time management or dieting fads. For many students, it reflects a more serious reality. The reality affecting two in five college students across the United States – the issue of food insecurity. Food insecurity often forces students to skip b

Hiding Hunger: The Reality of College Food Insecurity and How Students Can Find Support

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Story and photos by Chassidee Matthews, Editor-In-Chief Food Insecurity among students is often invisible, but its effects are widespread. While students may appear fully engaged in academics and campus life, many are simultaneously struggling to access consistent, affordable food. National research shows that two out of five college students experience some

By the Numbers: Food Insecurity and Poverty In Middle Georgia

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Story and photos by Chassidee Matthews, Editor-In-Chief MACON – Food insecurity remains a significant issue across Middle Georgia, affecting thousands of individuals and families, including college students navigating financial strain. In Macon-Bibb County, approximately 14% of residents, about 21,930 people, experience food insecurity, meaning they la

Commercial Combo Delivers Live Performance at SLC Amphitheater

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Student Musicians Perform Late ’90s and Early 2000s Hits for Campus Audience Story by Madison Sickle, Student Writer MACON, GA —Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA) Commercial Combo performed for guests and students at the SLC Amphitheater on April 6 at 6:30 p.m. They performed a variety of songs, including songs from the Late ’90s to early 20

Commercial Combo

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Story and photos by Jonathan Brewer, Student Writter Nikolas French, freshman (left), Brandon Petto, sophomore, Vincent Perez-Sanchez, senior, Cody Jones, senior (right). Commercial Combo begins th…

Guided by Support: The Impact of Advisor Ryan Graham

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Feature by Kassandra Phillips, Staff Writer COCHRAN – Behind every successful student is often a support system that helps guide, encourage, and steady them through challenges. For many students at MGA, that support comes in the form of academic advisors who do far more than schedule classes. For many, that person has been Ryan Graham. Graham, an acade

Finding Strength in the Journey: A Senior Farewell

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Column by Kassandra Phillips, Staff Writer COCHRAN – As I approach graduation from Middle Georgia State University, I’ve found myself reflecting on everything that brought me to this moment. My college experience has been about more than classes and assignments; it has been shaped by resilience, adaptation, and personal growth. Before moving onto campu

Knight Talk: Student Engagement

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In this episode of Knight Talk, we explore student engagement, campus involvement, the importance of networking and resource utilization at Middle Georgia State University. Podcast host, Kaleb Will…

The Shift in How We’re Dressing This Spring

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Story by Ava Anglin, Staff Writer MACON-There’s something slightly different about spring fashion this year. Outfits aren’t trying so hard to be universally appealing Capri pants; ballet flats; slim, understated sneakers; and even hats are all having a moment again, but not in the way they used to. Everything feels more intentional. People are choosing piece

MGA’s Interesting Things on the Macon Campus

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Photo Essay by Jhavier Locus, Staff Writer MACON – When students walk to their classes, they may not have time to see interesting things outside or inside buildings on campus. Some interesting things, such as nature around the lake or new art installations in the School of Arts and Letters (SOAL) building, may not be […]

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