About Flagpole. (Athens, Ga.) 1987-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 17, 2011)
A /mens * nemmeK U 1 J3 H dHd the* LidbbiC i-i+.>* on met, ^■■■a ure, you could just sift through ■■■ Google search results every time ■■■■ you're making your rounds through the Internet's nooks and crannies. But creat ing a list of top pages you're likely to visit can save a lot of time in the long run, while also ensuring that you don't miss anything going on around town. Here are a few online resources to get you started with building your ultimate toolbar of bookmarks. Student Life: If you're a student new to Athens, you've probably already started to become familiar with some of UGA's many websites by now. For those of you who got lost in the sensory overload of orientation, however, here's a reminder to keep it simple. UGA's master calendar (www.uga.edu/ mastercalendar) contains listings for all crucial academic dates, as well as details on special lectures, sporting events, performances and other university-sponsored happenings. The Campus Life site (www.uga.edu/campuslife) provides everything you need to know about getting involved with student organizations, Greek life, intercultural affairs and student government, as well as information on mul tiple university facilities and services. Living in Athens: Athens-Clarke County's official website (www.athensclarkecounty.com) lists links to all city departments, the major ity of which most students will never need to contact. But a few of them may be of interest: check out, for instance, Leisure Services for information on local parks and recreational facilities, and Transit for bus routes. If you're interested in what the local politicians are up to, the calendar of events lists every public government meeting. And on the "About" page, you'll find facts on Athens' history, the civic code of ordinances, demographics and more. If you're a music enthusiast, submerge yourself in local music trivia by taking the Athens Music History Walking Tour, which can be found online at wwvv.visitathensga. com/live-music/music-tour. This self-guided, two-hour tour hits many of the most impor tant sites that helped shape the foundation of the local music scene. Places to Visit: Athens offers a wide range of activities, and bookmarking a few spots that interest you can come in handy when you're searching for what to do on a free day. If you like art, keep an eye out for upcoming exhib its, gallery tours, lectures and films at the newly reconstructed Georgia Museum of Art at www.georgiamuseum.org, or check out the Lamar Dodd School of Art s site (www.art. uga.edu) for opening and closing receptions and guest lectures. If you're looking to learn a new skill, the UGA State Botanical Garden (www.uga.edu/ botgarden) offers classes in cooking and Zumba, as well as many nature-based activi ties. And of course, Flagpole's full online Calendar and Bulletin Board include informa tion on upcoming concerts, art receptions, theater performances, classes, open mic nights, DJs, trivia nights and other local happenings. Volunteering: Whether you're searching for volunteer work to keep your idle hands busy, fulfill a sense of moral obligation or, God for bid, complete a legal sentence of community service, HandsOn Northeast Georgia (www. handsonnortheastgeorgia.com) provides an expansive database of local opportunities. Opportunities abound both for one-day events and ongoing projects, including working for animal shelters, food banks, homeless shel ters, mentorship groups and other non-profits. After registering, users can RSVP to events, receive important information regarding ori entation meetings and track their volunteer hours online. Finding a Job: Securing a job in Athens can be a long and disheartening journey for many people, but the UGA Career Center (www. career.uga.edu) faithfully offers its services to help set students off on the right path. Browse a constantly updated list of available jobs and internships through the website's database, OAWG Link, or read online strategies for choosing a major, refining your resume and cover letter, and applying to graduate school. Other Sites to Follow: Locally based websites are constantly popping up, then fading out, making it somewhat difficult to find fre quently updated and relevant information, so here's a few to get you started. Athens Life Unleashed (www.athens-lifeunleashed. blogspot.com) gives details about weekend happenings as well as profiles on vintage stores, BBQ joints and other uniquely Athens establishments. If you're interested in get ting a taste of local, undiscovered or emerg ing alternative music, student radio station WUOG 90.5 FM's website (www.wuog.org) offers online streaming of live broadcasts as well as over 20 genre-specific specialty show blogs containing recordings of previ ous shows. For all of your sports-affiliated needs, SicEmDawgs.com has a very lengthy list of links to other Bulldog blogs, organized into categories for news, online merchandise shops, fan clubs, message boards and more. And finally, always keep your eyes on www. flagpole.com, where you can find the online version of our 2011-2012 Flagpole Guide to Athens, as well as everything else you need to j know about everything that's going on in this town. It's not bragging if it's true! Jessica Smith Ranking! Pitchers of Frozen Margaritas # Fried Chicken Tacos Cheese Dip & Chips Barbeque Tacos Full Veggie Menu and More! ^■Athens’ Best | Pre-Party Hangout! | 4 Great Locations! 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