By: Alexander Sileo The rise of the 24-hour news channel has dramatically shifted the role of the media in political coverage. Viewers now have a variety of commentators and analysts to choose from when watching the news. News channels such as FOX…
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The Fried Chicken Frenzy: The Chicken Sandwich Wars and the Fast Food Industry
By: Anu Fawehinmi In 2019, with the intent of usurping Chick-fil-A from their fried chicken throne, Popeyes released their Crispy Chicken Sandwich. This bold declaration of war began the battle for market share turned marketing scheme affectionately known as the Chicken Sandwich Wars of the late 2010s. The battle even made its way to social media, with Chick-fil-A reacting to Popeyes’ recent menu addition and Popeyes responding in jest shortly afterward. Popeyes’ introduction of the Crispy Chicken Sandwich and their marketing campaign that followed revitalized the restaurant chain far beyond the expectations of the company, reestablishing it as a true…
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By: Taryn Winston Talk about kicking things off with a bang! On Wednesday, October 10, 2012– just under two weeks after the start of the new term–the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments for Fisher v. University of Texas…
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By: Sam Kinsman “It’s the economy, stupid” Both candidates have made it abundantly clear in their speeches that their campaigns are focused on th e economy. In fact, nearly every answer the candidates have given during recent debates reverts back to their…
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By: Wes Robinson Multiculturalism, as a term itself, comes off as a rather benign idea. Yet German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the former prime minister of Australia, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, ex-premier Jose Maria Aznar of Spain, British Prime Minister David Cameron, and…
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By: Robert Jones Two weekends ago, I’m Shmacked spent a few days at UGA. The lucky Shmackees of Thursday through Saturday know that I’m Shmacked is a duo who travels around the country, visiting college towns and recording the wild parties that…
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By: Megan White During the October 3 debate, presidential candidate Mitt Romney ruffled quite a few feathers when he declared that he would have no room for Big Bird in his budget. “I’m sorry, Jim,” said the former Massachusetts governor during what…
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By: Alexander Sileo The current election season is dominated by controversial policy proposals which never receive enough attention, unfortunate gaffes which receive too much attention, and inconsistent polls that often have conflicting results. Many different news segments will be shown from now…
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By: Kelsey Thomas At a time when most voters are focused on the presidential election, “lesser” elections tend to fall through the cracks. Never fear, dear reader! We are here to provide you with some insight into an election that you will…
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By: Park Macdougald On Sunday night, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez was elected to a 3rd consecutive term in office. Chávez defeated challenger Henrique Capriles of the opposition Democratic Unity (MUD) coalition in elections that have been alternately referred to as “the best…
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By: Andrew Jarnagin This week in Iran, protestors clashed with riot police in frustration over the falling value of the Iranian currency, the rial. The rial has lost a third of its value in just a week, and more than 80 percent…
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By: Marco Roca With skyrocketing national debt, a seemingly dystopian economy, and soaring international political unrest, the global landscape is becoming increasingly tumultuous for Americans. Regrettably, this reality already exists without even considering escalating nuclear threats. A decreasing control over nuclear materials,…
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By: Max Wallace On Sept. 26, Congressman Rob Woodall came and spoke at a meeting of the University of Georgia College Republicans. Woodall, who took office in 2011, serves Georgia’s 7th district and currently sits on the House Budget Committee. During the…
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There once was a story about a man who could turn invisible. I thought it was only a story… until it happened to me. Ok, so here’s how it works: there’s this stuff called Quicksilver that can bend light. Some scientist made…
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