Category: Features
Speak your mind: free speech at Emory on the eve of midterm elections
On the eve of the midterm election, politics were at the forefront of students’ minds and discussions. The Wheel spoke with students and faculty about the state of political discourse at Emory leading into this election.
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First-time voters talk candidate research, poll experiences
As an eager first-time voter in the Georgia midterm elections, Kate Richardson (26C) did her research. She went about her voting preparation “academically,” researching all of the candidates and issues on the ballot for this election from various websites to inform her vote. Abby Charack (26C) did the same. Charack said she reads the news [...]
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Emory students represent new generation of poll workers
Merom Arthur (25C) first signed up to be a poll worker as a junior in high school after her Spanish teacher told her about the opportunity to earn community service hours and get involved in politics. A Virginia native, she brought this experience with her to the Georgia midterm elections, working at Emory’s 1599 Clifton [...]
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Emory clubs mobilize early vote, educate young voters
In an effort to drive Emory students to cast their vote early and empower them with education on the importance of voting, student advocacy organizations hosted a “Party to the Polls” event on Oct. 28. Around 30 students were greeted at Asbury Circle by a lively DJ playing upbeat pop music, free food from the [...]
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Maggie’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill: the Emory tradition
It usually takes Ivan Faulkenberry a minute to find the right key for the door. Once inside, he flips on the lights; the neon of Miller Lite, Yuengling and Modelo cast a red-and-blue haze across the room. In the glow, the 81-year-old walks past six booths made from the steel doors of old shipping containers, [...]
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Queen Churro caters to students, aims to bring sense of home
The sweet aroma of cinnamon-sugar and decadent dulce de leche is a familiar scent at Emory University’s Atlanta campus events. It belongs to Queen Churro, a food truck recognizable by its blue and white design, and well known among students for its delicious treats and hospitable customer service. Queen Churro has served Emory’s campus at [...]
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Renew your wardrobe with Atlanta’s tasteful thrift store selections
Out of the Closet Out of the Closet’s bright pink exterior is hard to miss. With over 20 stores across the United States, the thrift chain has quickly become a go-to for avid bargain shoppers. Luckily for Emory students, there’s a location just three miles away. This thrift store is full of retro clothing, vintage [...]
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Pokémon GO Emory: the lively campus community catching them all
In the summer of 2016, along with many people around the world, I became hooked on the newest mobile game: “Pokemon Go.” Released by Niantic, “Pokemon Go” merged our world and the Pokemon universe by allowing us to interact with our surroundings, catching Pokémon and earning rewards like health potions. The app developed a cult [...]
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More than just mushrooms: fungi class expands students’ worldview
Fungi could perhaps be considered immortal because of the way they absorb nutrients from the living flora and fauna around them. Yet, we know so little about these organisms living among us. In a quest to be more attuned to these natural phenomena, comparative literature instructor Laura Hunt ventures deep into mycology, literature and environmental [...]
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ArtsLab makes visual arts accessible to students
One student was so grateful for the new arts space on campus, they crocheted a tiny red hat - a thank you gift of sorts. The 3D printed dog, created to wear the hat, has become both decoration and guardian, watching over the space Emory students wanted for years and finally got. When Rizky Etika [...]
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Emory Medical Students Aid Mentors in the Fight Against COVID-19
Emory University Hospital./Ruth Reyes As COVID-19 sweeps the U.S., current medical students are struggling to sit on the sidelines while watching their mentors battle the pandemic. Instead of keeping idle, a group of Emory medical students created the Atlanta Student COVID Response, a student-led initiative that strives to assist Emory front-line health care workers through [...]
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