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10/18/2019

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04/10/2019

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04/09/2019

Panthers came out in numbers on April 7, 2019 and packed out the GSU Sports Arena in @gsuspotlight annual Greek Showcase. The air was electric as each fraternity and sorority performed for the grand prize. Hosted by @iamdesibanks this was a night to remember. Congratulations to all who won and participated. @dpo_tau @gsudeltazeta @slu_thetapi @aoiigastate @sigsigrho_theta @gsualphaxidelta @gsuphimu @zetamualphas @gsuzetataualpha @ Georgia State University

04/09/2019

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04/08/2019

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04/04/2019

LOUD. PROUD. #ABORTIONPOSITIVE.

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03/29/2019

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02/19/2019

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02/17/2019

Can the Student Health Clinic hide its prices from patients? - The Signal

Explore the full list of Student Health Clinic prices, only on The Signal's website. http://ow.ly/28GZ50lqTDy

As of Jan. 1, 2019, all hospitals in the U.S. are now legally required to publish the cost of their procedures and items online for public access. This new law is both a more specific [...]

02/15/2019

Can the Student Health Clinic hide its prices from patients? - The Signal

A Signal reporter originally contacted the Student Health Clinic and requested its master price list. An unnamed representative declined to hand over the list of prices and said, "There’s too many. We do a lot here," before hanging up. http://ow.ly/kFvs50lqS44

As of Jan. 1, 2019, all hospitals in the U.S. are now legally required to publish the cost of their procedures and items online for public access. This new law is both a more specific [...]

02/14/2019

“You know you want this” - The Signal

Inside the world of stripping: "I really, really like to be peed on." http://ow.ly/uBE850lrl44

“You have to sell the idea that his fantasy is being fulfilled and payment isn’t the reason why it’s happening,” Poseidon said, “Do I play the ‘I need help’ role? Or do I play the [...]

02/14/2019

Can the Student Health Clinic hide its prices from patients? - The Signal

The Signal reached out to Grady Hospital for help with deciphering its public price list. After 20 phone transfers to multiple departments and several hours of waiting on hold, no one could understand what "HB MED-SUR-GY/PVT" referred to. http://ow.ly/f8UQ50lqOl5

As of Jan. 1, 2019, all hospitals in the U.S. are now legally required to publish the cost of their procedures and items online for public access. This new law is both a more specific [...]

02/13/2019

Five SGA officials went to Israel for free. That may have violated their constitution. - The Signal

SGA reps can’t accept more than $5 in gifts. Five of them attended a free trip to Israel. Is that a problem?

When they’re sworn in, Student Government Association officers vow to uphold and adhere to their constitution. But a recent 10-day trip to Israel five officers embarked on — entirely free of charge — raises concern [...]

01/23/2019

Abuse doesn’t have to be as permanent as a tattoo - The Signal

“We’re taking a mark off of someone and giving them a new chance.” - Atlanta Redemption Ink Atlanta Redemption Ink http://ow.ly/tSJd30nqvKW

Many survivors today not only deal with the painful memories of the past, but also with physical markings on their bodies, whether those be branding and tattoos from sex trafficking or scars from physical abuse [...]

01/21/2019

Risa Palm says leaving Provost role is no demotion - The Signal

Provost Risa Palm stepping down as provost, returning to research position http://ow.ly/yqE730nnT9C

After 10 years of dedication to her position, Provost Risa Palm is stepping down from her position. The announcement came to students mid-November through a campus broadcast. Her decision to step down stems from her [...]

01/19/2019

Georgia State student among 4 Americans killed in ISIS suicide bomb attack - The Signal

"She is an American hero": Ghadir Taher, a former Georgia State student, was one of four Americans killed in a suicide bomb attack claimed by ISIS. http://ow.ly/3GET30nnmbC

On Wednesday, Jan. 16, a suicide bomb attack in Syria took the lives of 14 irreplaceable people. Ghadir Taher, a former Georgia State student, was one of the four American lives lost. Taher, 27, studied [...]

11/03/2018

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10/02/2018

The Signal celebrates 85 years of being Georgia State's only student-run, independent newspaper. Be a part of the legacy by picking up a copy of The Signal this week!

09/14/2018

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09/12/2018

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09/11/2018

This week's issue: a deep dive into the boba bubble that has taken over Downtown Atlanta.

09/07/2018

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09/06/2018

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08/30/2018

In the latest issue of Georgia State University's magazine, D.W. Pine, former editor-in-chief of The Signal from '89 to '90, speaks with Benjamin Hodges, former news writer for The Signal from '04 to '05. http://ow.ly/b96O30lCxsI

08/22/2018

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07/06/2018

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07/03/2018

Georgia State Top Donor Resigns Amid Federal Investigation - The Signal

Petit, who has donated more than $15 million to Georgia State University, has resigned as CEO of MiMedx Group, Inc. amid ongoing investigations by the DOJ, SEC, VA and FDA.

Former CEO of MiMedx Parker H. “Pete” Petit, a frequent donor to Georgia State, has resigned amid an ongoing investigation into the company’s financial dealings. Petit attended Georgia State in 1973 and earned his MBA [...]

06/20/2018

Mayor signs order addressing immigration policy - The Signal

Mayor Bottoms issued an order condemning the Trump Administration’s zero-tolerance immigration policy and ended further housing of ICE detainees at an Atlanta detention center.

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed an executive order on Wednesday, June 20 that openly calls upon the Trump Administration to reform the United States’ “despicable” immigration policy. The order further prohibits the City of Atlanta [...]

06/15/2018

Arrest made in murder of Georgia State student at Gwinnett mall - The Signal

‪An arrest has been made in connection with the murder of sophomore psychology student Silling Man.

An arrest has been made following the murder of Georgia State student Silling Man that occured last December. Police arrested Emmett Davis, 21, for aggravated assault and felony murder. It is believed that Man died [...]

06/06/2018

MARTA announces Atlanta Streetcar acquisition - The Signal

MARTA announced yesterday it is officially acquiring the Atlanta Streetcar with goals of increased ridership. Beginning July 1, it will be free to ride the streetcar.

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) announced on Tuesday, May 5 that it will officially take over the Atlanta Streetcar on July 1 and is working to integrate the streetcar into its new Office [...]

05/18/2018

Georgia State student killed in Dekalb shooting - The Signal

A senior at Georgia State, Jason Williams was shot and killed at a Citgo gas station on Tuesday.

A Georgia State student was the victim of a shooting at a Citgo gas station on Columbia Drive in DeKalb County on Tuesday, May 15. He has been identified as 24 year-old senior Jason Williams. [...]

05/17/2018

Patterson reaches agreement for Commencement - The Signal

SGA President Franklin Patterson led an effort to meet with Georgia State administration following public outcry over an “abbreviated” commencement ceremony.

After meeting with Georgia State’s Division of Student Affairs and speaking with Georgia State University President Mark Becker, graduating students within the College of Arts and Sciences are now getting the recognition that they had [...]

05/13/2018

Meet Yukons: The Atlanta band for Latinx expression - The Signal

We caught up with José, the lead guitarist of Yukons, for an exclusive interview on Atlanta music, #Latinx expression and his favorite food spot.

Yukons is a little engine making a lot of noise. They carry a big sound and a big message representing the Latin American community through their music. Yukons is Latinx Expression, carrying a garage/punk rock [...]

05/12/2018

Herb your enthusiasm: The local farms that will upgrade your diet - The Signal

Wondering what the dill with local farms is? Lettuce show you the what, why and how of seasonal eating.

It’s a truism, but if you want to be healthy, you’ve got to eat your vegetables. And if you’re eating vegetables, you might want to consider locally grown. Eating locally grown food cuts out the [...]

05/11/2018

A Stadium of Boos, Students Demand Action - The Signal

One of Georgia State University's first commencement ceremonies in its new stadium was cut short on May 10 due to inclement weather. Students are demanding a repeat ceremony.

Georgia State's College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony was cut short on May 10, prompting student backlash.