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03/01/2018

Give4Dreams - Clayton State University

https://www.give4dreams.com

Give4Dreams is going LIVE in just over an hour! Let’s support DREAMS today!!!

A day of giving for Clayton State University

02/26/2018

How Safe Is Laker Village? – Bent Tree News

Our Editor-in-Chief Jessica Emily looks into the recent shooting at Laker Village.

http://benttreenews.org/2018/02/14/how-safe-is-laker-village/

How Safe Is Laker Village? Posted on February 14, 2018February 14, 2018by wborders By Jessica Charman | Editor-in-Chief | Students living in Laker Village woke in the early hours of Wednesday morning by the sound of gunshots. Chief of Police, Bobby Hamil, confirmed the rumors in a 1:56 a.m. campus-w...

01/26/2018

The Lakers MLK Day Thrashing – Bent Tree News

http://benttreenews.org/2018/01/22/the-lakers-mlk-day-thrashing/

Did you catch John "Juice Man" Harden's report on Clayton State Athletics Basketball's emphatic win?

Remember the Lakers have a double header tomorrow, 1:30pm/3:30pm @ The Loch!

#claytonstate #lakerpride #gooooooLakers

The Lakers MLK Day Thrashing Posted on January 22, 2018January 22, 2018by wborders By John “Juice Man” Harden The Lakers came out well prepared and ready to play with Junior Justin Tuckson from Stafford, Virginia starting the game off with a three for the game’s first points. They decided earl...

01/26/2018

Bent Tree News

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What do you think of our new look website? Leave your suggestions below! Clayton State University #CSU #goLakers #ClaytonState #studentmedia

Welcome Message The Bent Tree Newspaper is a student-run publication, whose goal is to entertain, educate and inform the campus, while also providing an opportunity for students to develop and enhance their journalistic skills, both in print and online. Established in 1969…The Bent Tree strives to...

10/13/2017

03/29/2017

Stroll Like An Alpha 2017 – Bent Tree News

Shout out to our Greeks!

http://benttreenews.org/index.php/2017/03/28/stroll-like-an-alpha-2017/

The event everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived! This Thursday, March 30, the Tau Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will be hosting their annual Stroll Like An Alpha Competition at the Clayton State Amphitheater starting promptly at 8 PM. This year’s competition will co...

03/27/2017

Bojangles’ Biscuits Devoured For Dreams – Bent Tree News

We love Bojangles'

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March could not have started much better for Clayton State University. Our annual day of giving, Give4Dreams exceeded all expectations. A nine-hour live broadcast inspired 393 generous donations, accumulating in an exceptional $143,481 raised. One significant donation came from one of the school’s n...

02/15/2017

“Where’s My Shade?” – Make Up Companies Do Not Cater to Women of Color – Bent Tree News

Check out our latest article

http://benttreenews.org/index.php/2017/02/15/wheres-my-shade-make-up-companies-do-not-cater-to-women-of-color/

As a woman who enjoys the pleasures of wearing makeup, this topic is pretty much a big deal for me. My imagination sparked recently when I took a trip to my local Ulta beauty store. The store itself is wonderful. Nevertheless, I can never find myself intrigued with their new products on the shelves....

01/31/2017

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself: A Reflection of Clayton State’s 2017 Cultural Immersion Trip – Bent Tree News

Check out our new staff writer, Nahtyka Jolly's debut article for The Bent Tree.

http://benttreenews.org/index.php/2017/01/26/2017-cultural-immersion-trip/

Imagine finding yourself. Now, when I say “finding yourself,” that is not “finding” in the sense of finding yourself in a place or finding yourself doing an action, or something of that nature, but finding yourself, meaning catching a glimpse of the greatness you are destined to one day behold. Few…

11/16/2016

We can now be contacted directly by email:

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We look forward to hearing from you!

11/09/2016

We want to know our student body's feelings about the election results! Are you surprised? Disappointed? Let The Bent Tree know!

11/07/2016

Voter Intimidation is Illegal. Plain and Simple. – Bent Tree News

With the 2016 election tomorrow, our writer Megan Hein takes a look at voter intimidation.

Check out her article.

http://benttreenews.org/index.php/2016/11/07/voter-intimidation-is-illegal-plain-and-simple/

Voter Intimidation is Illegal. Plain and Simple. November 7th, 2016The Bent Tree0 Comments One Pro-Trump group, Stop the Steal, plans to send volunteer poll watchers to nine different cities whose populations contain high numbers of minorities. They will be targeting voting precincts to “watch” coun...

11/07/2016

What are your thoughts on the election? The Bent Tree wants to know! It's the big day tomorrow! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

10/21/2016

CSU Spirit Day Hightlights Brand New Partnership with Bojangles’ | Bent Tree News

Be sure to check out our latest article on Clayton State Athletics' Spirit Day!

http://benttreenews.org/index.php/2016/10/21/csu-spirit-day-hightlights-brand-new-partnership-with-bojangles/

CSU Spirit Day Hightlights Brand New Partnership with Bojangles’ October 21st, 2016The Bent Tree0 Comments On Oct. 19, the Morrow Bojangles’ celebrated their new partnership with Clayton State University by hosting CSU Spirit Day. The athletics department and the cajun restaurant teamed up to hold a...

10/20/2016

Yesterday saw Bojangles' Morrow host Clayton State Athletics Spirit Day! Of course, The Bent Tree was there to cover the special event! Article and photo gallery coming soon!.

In the meantime, be sure to follow our Instagram page @thebenttreenews

09/15/2016

Help! My Roommate is a pothead! | Bent Tree News

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Check out our latest advice column! Got a problem you want answered? Ask Goose and Gander!

Help! My Roommate is a pothead! Adviceadmin adminSeptember 14, 20160 Dear Goose and Gander, I am a freshman here at Clayton State and I’m really struggling with my roommates. They’re obnoxiously loud, they wake me up at night, and they smoke tons of weed. I already have asthma and it’s really hard t...

09/08/2016

Laker Spotlight: Manoly Baquerizo | Bent Tree News

The Bent Tree is back! Check out our new content including this interview with a Laker freshman soccer star!

http://benttreenews.org/index.php/2016/09/07/laker-spotlight-manoly-baquerizo/

Laker Spotlight: Manoly Baquerizo Recent Postsadmin adminSeptember 7, 20160 The Clayton State Women’s’ Soccer Team, the Lady Lakers, kick-started their season with a thrilling 2-1 victory at the University of West Georgia. The close game was decided in double overtime after a goal from Freshman Mano...

05/12/2015

Spring 2015 Graduation

03/05/2015

RedShelf Promotes Affordability | The Bent Tree

RedShelf Promotes Affordability | The Bent Tree

Campus News, Laker Lifestyle, Technology RedShelf Promotes Affordability by Kahdeidra Ponder • March 5, 2015 • 0 Comments MORROW—At the start of every semester, things are hectic, we students can all attest to that. The most troublesome aspect of college is finance and how to get the most for our bu…

03/05/2015

Seeing Stress in a New Light | The Bent Tree

See Stress Differently

Laker Lifestyle Seeing Stress in a New Light by The Bent Tree • March 5, 2015 • 0 Comments By: Holly Hampton As some of you graduate and move on with your careers and others finish out the semester with newfound goals and revamped plans, your stress levels may finally be leveling out. Now that thing…

03/05/2015

Clayton State Day at the Capitol | The Bent Tree

Government Made Real

Laker Lifestyle Clayton State Day at the Capitol by The Bent Tree • March 5, 2015 • 0 Comments Approximately 200 individuals from Clayton State recently had the opportunity to engage in a political engagement discussion with elected officials and Clayton State alumni who work int the state governmen…

03/05/2015

Sigma Tau Delta Inducts Seven | The Bent Tree

Congratulations Inductees!!!

Campus News Sigma Tau Delta Inducts Seven by Kahdeidra Ponder • March 5, 2015 • 0 Comments Pictured L-R: Dr. Pfieffer, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, Kristen Hembree, Shelby Floyd, Akiah Dunlap, Shante Mowry, Kahlia Knight and Fallon Guess MORROW—Clayton State University recently inducted seven new members…

03/05/2015

Dr. Carter Speaks on Legalizing Marijuana | The Bent Tree

Q&A on Marijuana

Laker Lifestyle Dr. Carter Speaks on Legalizing Marijuana by The Bent Tree • March 5, 2015 • 0 Comments By: Haluk Balli Dr. William Carter answered our questions regarding the effects and legality of marijuana, which is a hot topic in Georgia nowadays. How would you define marijuana in a very simple…

03/05/2015

Straight Shot: A Movie Review | The Bent Tree

American Sniper Review

Laker Lifestyle, Opinion Straight Shot: A Movie Review by The Bent Tree • March 5, 2015 • 0 Comments By: Jarrod Hester “There are three types of people in this world: wolves, sheep, and sheepdogs.” At least that’s what a young Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) is told by his father as they sit at the tabl…

03/05/2015

Students Celebrate the Vagina | The Bent Tree

Students Celebrate the Vagina | The Bent Tree

Laker Lifestyle Students Celebrate the Vagina by The Bent Tree • March 5, 2015 • 0 Comments During a skit By: Roslyn Sledge MORROW–The purpose of “The Vagina Monologues” is to raise awareness about violence against women and girls. “The Vagina Monologues” is more than a play, it’s a movement to end…

03/05/2015

Karlton Harris Engenders Fatherhood in Metro-Atlanta | The Bent Tree

Karlton Harris Engenders Fatherhood in Metro-Atlanta | The Bent Tree

Campus News, Print Edition Karlton Harris Engenders Fatherhood in Metro-Atlanta by Kahdeidra Ponder • March 5, 2015 • 0 Comments The Harris family with Lakers MORROW—Karlton Harris, the founder and President of Re-entry Consultants of America (RECOA) and Karlton Harris Ministries (KHM), recently vis…

03/05/2015

Decking the Town Hall with Dialogue | The Bent Tree

Decking the Town Hall with Dialogue | The Bent Tree

Laker Lifestyle Decking the Town Hall with Dialogue by Kahdeidra Ponder • March 5, 2015 • 0 Comments Panelists engaging in discussion. MORROW–At a recent town hall meeting, Clayton State University welcomed students, faculty, staff and local community leaders to come out to openly discuss their thou…

02/28/2015

"Unmasking Our Legacy"

02/25/2015

Clayton State University will close at noon today due to the weather forecast of potentially hazardous driving conditions beginning this afternoon in the Atlanta metro area.
At this time, the University plans to resume normal operations on Thursday. However, we will be monitoring the weather during the day and evening and will advise if there are any changes to Thursday’s workday and class schedules. Be careful and drive safely.
Information provided by Bobby Hamil, CSU Chief of Police.

02/21/2015

Vagina Monologues at Clayton State had a successful tonight! Join us again Saturday, Feb 21, at 3pm for another uplifting, empowering experience!
Tickets $5. Brought to you by OWLS, CAPS, and other supporters.

02/06/2015

Now on Mainstreet

01/25/2015

The Bent Tree brings you: Where is the library?!?

Concerns were expressed that some Lakers aren't aware of where CSU's current library is located due to renovation. Watch this informative video to find out!
Also, if you are looking to be involved with filming for Clayton State, contact us for more information!

01/20/2015

BoGo on the Clayton State logo items today! It's buy one, get one free on all Clayton State logo'd items at The Loch Shop

Not valid on clearance items. Not valid on prior purchases.

12/16/2014

Hope you Lakers make it safe and home for the holidays, but no matter where you are be glad finals are over! Here's some news on some I-75 shutdowns this week.

11/08/2014

Accident backing up Stockbridge traffic on 138 around Taco Mac, Kroger and all that. Drive safe. #ClaytonStateCommuter