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Articles by Ashari Hankerson
Angela Rye speaks on finding your voice, bringing MLK’s inspiration from past to present
Political advocate, analyst and commentator Angela Rye addressed a crowd of students in Student Center East about Dr. King’s legacy and political advocacy within the African American community during Spotlight’s third installment of their Distinguished Speaker series. Before Rye addressed the university, The Signal had the opportunity to conduct an interview with her directly, where she gave advice for students who wish to be political advocates.
Distinguished Speaker: Don Lemon
Acclaimed CNN news anchor Don Lemon spoke to a full crowd of students in Student Center East about his life and the relationship between politics and the media during Spotlight’s second installment of the Distinguished Speaker Series. Before Lemon addressed the university as a whole, The Signal had the opportunity to interview him directly. “This is my advice for life and not just journalists: Don’t judge, be curious. Especially about your subject and you can do the same with your neighbor.
City launches municipal services app
Atlanta launched ATL311, a new app that provides increased efficiency and communication between residents and the city, on Aug. 24. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said, “The creation of this app is about making it more simple to receive and respond to the concerns of our residents, business owners and visitors.�
Probation affects students’ academic behavior, says new GSU study
A Georgia State study found that students who are placed on the dean’s list or academic probation are equally likely to experience behavioral or strategic changes in academics. Nicholas Wright, the economist who conducted the study, said, “[I] examined the academic records of undergraduate students across all majors in the social sciences and the pure, applied and medical sciences. The result is an average impact across students enrolled in majors in these broad categories.�
Ensuring Safety on GSU Campus
Two shootings in two weeks? Maybe you need to read this. The Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) and the Georgia State University Police Department (GSUPD) offered some tips that can help students stay safe on campus. Eric Aguiar, a CPU officer, and Rodney Treadwell, the Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) commander, discussed with The Signal how safety is ensured on campus and shared advice on how best to stay safe. “Ensuring the safety of students and individuals on campus is a ‘public effort’,�
Residents Question Lack of Bike Funding in City Budget
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ recent budget approval has raised concerns over her choice in expenditures. Residents have expressed concern over the lack of funding in Public Works, specifically towards bicycle infrastructure. During the open hearing of the budget on June 5, many members of the community expressed concern over the biking infrastructure in Atlanta and suggested the budget be raised to $2.5 million to further improve the biker-friendly city and provide safety for cyclists.
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