Local After a seven-month search, Mayor Otis Johnson picked Willie Lovett, a 37-year veteran of the Savannah-Chatham Metro Police, as the new chief. The Police Policy Committee decided this morning to offer the job to Lovett, who plans to accept. Police responded to a shooting at 36th> and Mont
National President Barack Obama traveled to Virginia today to sign into law the bill that makes the government the primary lender for student loans. In this largest rewrite of college finance in four decades, more students will enjoy availability to loans and grants, and they will see a reduction in
It’s not every day that SCAD students have an opportunity to ask questions directly to the White House, but this is your chance to be heard. WhiteHouse.gov and Huffington Post (HuffPost) College will co-host a 30-minute “Open for Questions” live video chat on or after April 7, with Secretary o
By Ben Wright First, some disclosures: I may be mildly in love with Joanna Newsom. I know it’s not lust, because our one-sided relationship has been going on for about three years now. I firmly believe that she is the greatest living songwriter. Bob Dylan doesn’t count, because he’
March 19 8 p.m.— A SCAD student reported to security that her bike was missing from Turner Annex. She stated that she noticed that the bike was missing on March 15, but decided to wait until after break to report the missing bike. The student stated that she did not want the police notified. 8:10
National Despite concerns expressed by numerous law enforcement organizations and universities, the Kansas State House of Representatives passed a measure (65-57) to allow concealed weapons on college campuses. The State Senate takes up the bill this week. As of last week, National Public Radio ceas
National Good news for undergraduates. In a 220-207 vote yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the most sweeping legislation to revamp college financial assistance in more than 40 years. The Senate followed suit with a 56-43 vote. Students can access larger Pell Grants as direct govern
By Adeshola Adigun Fourth-year illustration major Maxwell Lipson would probably also respond to you if you addressed him as Miggs Son Daddy. Miggs Son Daddy is his aspiring rapper name, a persona he takes on to liven up those dull Mondays. One particular Monday night occurred over Spring Break. What
By Katelan Cunningham My enthusiasm for “Hot Tub Time Machine” was nearly a lone cry. People wondered, “Why is John Cusack lowering his well-established romantic comedy reputation?” “What’s that bald guy doing off ‘The Daily Show’?” and “Why does that kid with the glasses
The Weston Package Center will extend hours for the week of March 29 – April 3, but will close Saturday, April 3. Mon., March 29 – Thurs., April 1: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (closed from 1 – 2 p.m.) Fri., April 2: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (closed from 1 – 2 p.m.) Sat.,