WUTV SALUTE WOMEN VETERANS

By Destiney Alston

Thanksgiving break is just around the corner, giving everyone at UWG a chance to relax and recharge. The break runs from November 25 through November 29. Students won’t have classes on November 28 and 29, and university offices will also be closed those two days.  

For students staying on campus, meals will be available at East Commons from Monday, November 25, to Wednesday, November 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., before the university closes. Keep in mind that West Commons will be closed during the break and will reopen on December 1 at 4 p.m. 

By Destiney Alston

UWG Basketball season is officially in full swing, and the Wolves are starting their journey as a Division I university! It all kicks off at the Coliseum on Tuesday, November 19, with the men’s team taking on the Troy Trojans from Alabama at 7 p.m. Then, the excitement continues Wednesday, November 20, when the women’s team faces the Florida A&M Rattlers, also at 7 p.m.  Come out and support the wolves during their historic first season playing in the Atlantic Sun Conference. You can find tickets at uwgathletics.com 

By Tamia Mack 

The College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences will be added to the university. These two new colleges will be made up of programs currently held in the College of Arts Culture and Scientific Inquiry and will contain several schools. This momentous change will start on July 1, 2024. UWG alumnus Clint Samples will serve as Interim Dean for CHASS and Dr. Renee Butler as the Interim Dean for the CMCS. 

By Tamia Mack

A new partnership brings Amazon Lockers to students, faculty, and staff. Not only are the lockers on campus, but they are in two convenient locations, outside the UWG Bookstore and the University Community Center (UCC). The new lockers are available now and allow for hassle-free returns and pickups. To have packages delivered to either locker, users must input the lockers’ names, “Stitcher” for the UCC and “Balsam” for the bookstore when selecting a locker delivery location on campus. Mail Services in the UCC are still available, however, these new lockers will provide more convenient options for Amazon users. 

By Ian Van Brunt

Animal shelters are contending with strays and overcrowding, so there are plenty of animals that are in need of a forever home. If you're thinking about adopting a stray animal, there are a few details you should know. First, if the animal has a tag, you need to call the number on the tag. If there's no tag, take the animal to the shelter to ensure it's not microchipped. If it's not, the animal is yours to adopt. For adoption, go to the animal shelter website at: https://www.carrollcountyga.com/149/Animal-Shelter

  By Rachel Brown

Students who need help with meeting their basic needs can access hygiene items for free at the Basic Needs Center. Located in the Health Services Building, the Basic Needs Center provides toiletry items to students in need in addition to food and school supplies. According to Chief Wellness Officer Bridgette Stewart, some common items that are available include feminine supplies, body wash, razors, and more. Some less obvious items available are laundry pods, dishwashing liquid, and fabric softener. Stewart also says, "We actually receive more toiletry and hygiene donations than anything else [but] there is always a need for more donations." For more information about donation items, visit https://www.westga.edu/wellness/ciw/food-hygiene-center.php.