The Uproar at Columbus State University

08/15/2024

One year after a murder-suicide on campus, the victim's mother has sent notice of intent to file a $25 million wrongful death lawsuit against CSU.

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Last August, tragedy struck campus when student Gisele Lara was shot and killed by classmate Nathaniel Janik, who then killed himself. Now, one year later, Lara’s mother Rebecca Lara has served an ante litem notice, which signals her intent to file a $25,000,000 wrongful death lawsuit against CSU ...

01/13/2023

Be sure to check out the part-time job fair taking place in Arnold Hall 118 on January 26 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m.!

08/01/2022

We are now hiring for the Fall 2022 semester! These are paid positions and are a great way to gain professional skills in writing, editing, photography, and illustration.

Open positions include Senior Copy Editor, Office Manager, Layout Editor, and Graphic Designers. To find out more information, send examples of your work to [email protected].

05/04/2022

One of our own was recently featured in Voyage ATK Magazine! Check out the article now!

Today we’d like to introduce you to Vinh Huynh. Hi Vinh, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today? I was born and raised in Vietnam; I came to the USA in 2017 and currently live and study in Columbus, GA. When I […]

05/03/2022

CSU expands reaches of in-state tuition in the midst of falling national enrollment rates.

On Wednesday, Apr. 27, the CSU Admissions announced on their social media pages that students from all states bordering Georgia may receive in-state tuition starting this upcoming Fall 2022 semester. These states include Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina.   The announc...

04/28/2022

Graduating senior and Senior Copy Editor Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson gives an honest reflection of her time studying abroad at the University of Oxford.

For three terms as a visiting student at Oxford, I studied in the city’s “spacious and quiet streets…her autumnal mists, her grey springtime, and the rare glory of her summer,” to borrow Evelyn Waugh’s description of the city from his novel Brideshead Revisited, the beginning of which famo...

04/27/2022

Graduation approaches! Whether you are graduating in May or you still have a couple of semesters to go, read up on the Steps to Graduation and learn about CSU graduation procedures and how CSU can continue to help you in your professional career.

With the end of spring semester just around the corner, hundreds of CSU students are eagerly anticipating graduation. Graduation is an exciting time for a student, but it can be incredibly stressful as well. However, CSU has several resources for those preparing to graduate, whether they are enterin...

04/27/2022

Read up on some of the events that were hosted on campus during CSU Pride week.

PRIDE week at CSU began on April 11th and ended on April 15th. PRIDE week was hosted by Diversity Programs and Services on campus, but other organizations, such as the Student Activities Council, helped put on events.   PRIDE week is meant to celebrate CSU’s diverse group of LGBTQ students and al...

04/26/2022

Every heard of Pasafest? Learn more about this unique artistic experience in Jonathan Stringfellow's article.

BUENA VISTA – This year’s Pasafest opened on a cool, rainy morning though this didn’t stop attendants from coming out to the Pasaquan grounds in celebration of art, the culture of the southeast, and the history of Pasaquan.   Entering Pasaquan, in celebration of Pasafest, one could grasp the ...

04/12/2022

Dear Readers,   We ultimately decided as a publication that writing about the traumatizing anti-abortion demonstration held by the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform on Main Campus would be counter-productive. What this organization wants is attention; their imagery is purposeful; they want to elicit an...

04/11/2022

Ready to see the world? Find out how the Center for Global Engagement can help in Jordan Stafford's article.

Now more than ever, it is important to be mindful of those around us. The internet is a wonderful source of information However, it is not always enough. Access to the internet makes it clear how different we all are, and in a lot of cases, it makes us more curious. When it...

04/11/2022

The reviews are in! Check out Ashley Adamian's review of the 2012 animated Disney movie.

“Brave” is an animated Disney movie released in 2012. The movie is set in 10th century Scotland. Merida, the main character, is a young princess who grows up with many expectations placed on her. They all relate to the idea that she is a woman of higher status, and this means she makes little...

04/06/2022

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? How about a hot dog tour! Our staff has found the best places to get some world famous hot dogs right here in Columbus!

Columbus has a wide variety of popular local hot dog restaurants in downtown Columbus. Taking a hot dog tour around Columbus is a great way for students, faculty, and staff to enjoy some great food, explore the city, meet new people, and spend time with friends and family. By following this tour gui...

04/05/2022

See what CSU Student Artists are creating! Destinee Williams speakes with Art major Marshall Ransfield about his recent installation “Double Exposure.”
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Columbus State University has many great student artists who excel in drawing, painting, photography, and more. The Uproar spoke with Marshall Ransfield, an Art major, to get more insight into how students channel their creativity.   Ransfield is a senior Art Major with a minor in Art History. His ...

04/05/2022

Copy Editor Bailey Parker looks at some famed Columbus Women and the history of Women's History month.

March is recognized as Women’s History Month in the United States, and March 8 is recognized as International Women’s Day. Both observances aim to highlight the accomplishments of women in academic, political, artistic, and professional spheres, both in America and around the world.   As far as...

03/31/2022

Jonathan Stringfellow and Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson provide critical socio-political context for the conflict in Eastern Europe.

On Feb. 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian Armed Forces to invade Ukraine, which was followed by several airstrikes and tanks entering via the Belarusian border. But how did we get here? What events led up to the current situation?   Collapse of the Soviet Union In the mid-8...

03/30/2022

Columbus State students should be advised, 3-30-22 through 4-1-22 there will be a demonstration at the clocktower with potentially triggering anti-abortion images and messaging. Please check your CSU email for more information.

03/28/2022

We are hiring for several paid positions for the 2022-2023 academic year! This is a great opportunity to expand your skill set and be a part of something on campus. Email us for more information.

03/25/2022

Hello! I'm MaxineRose (they/them), and I'm a Graphic Designer at the Uproar, as well as Board Operator at 88.5FM WCUG Cougar Radio. This Fall I will graduate with a B.A in Studio Art, Nexus Degree in Film Production, and a Philosophy minor (a lot right?). "The good part about being an artist is that you can call yourself and artist, and THEN figure out How To be an Artist!" (-Kara Walker ) That's sorta where I'm at haha. You can follow my art page: and my personal

03/20/2022

Senior Copy Editor Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson attends Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams' campaign stop in Midtown Columbus.

Today, 2022 Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams visited Columbus, GA as a part of her “One Georgia” campaign tour. She spoke at approximately 11:00 a.m. at Jarfly, a restaurant located in Midtown Columbus.   Stacey Abrams ran for governor in 2018 and lost to Brian Kemp, who was secret...

03/18/2022

Hello, my name is Vinh Huynh and I am a Sophomore. I major in visual arts and my focus is printmaking. I also work well in ink drawing and photography. In my free time, I like making art, planting, reading, hiking, and watching horror movies/shows. Beside being a photographer at The Uproar, I am a volunteer graphic designer for Your Unique Understanding Organization - a non-profit organization working to empower ethnic minority children and youth in Central Highland of Vietnam. I work in marketing for local business Savvy Nail Spa. After graduation, I want to work in Art Administration and Art Education fields.

03/11/2022

Hello, I'm Braxton! I am a sophomore majoring in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Film Production. When I'm not taking pictures as a freelance photographer, I am working on a new short film. I strive to capture and elecite genuine human emotions every time I pull out my camera. I also enjoy acting, skateboarding and occasionally overthinking.

03/04/2022

Welcome to our month of Uproar excellence, where we will be highlighting some of our phenomenal staff! Up first is Fern Whitmire.

Hello, my name is Fern. I am a graduating senior with a BFA in the visual arts. I am currently working on building a body of work for my thesis exhibition that will be held at the end of the semester. I occasionally also do work for local band The Normas. The main thing I do is make art. Other than that, I am into playing games with friends or games in the virtual realm. The last and most important thing about me, though is my love of frogs.

03/02/2022

It's midterms already! Campus os crowded and finding a good study space is crucial. Check out Destinee Williams' article for some study spot inspo.

Whether the distraction is your favorite TV show or loud roommates, there are plenty of distractions that can prevent students from studying effectively. While some students may thrive with noise or music, finding a relaxing and peaceful place to study may be the deciding factor in whether or not so...

03/02/2022

New to campus? Get some tips and tricks for making the best of your CSU experience!

Starting your first semester at CSU can be intimidating, but there are a lot of tips and tricks that can help along the way. The first tip is time management.   Time management is the process of figuring out how to effectively organize and plan your available time to figure out how...

03/02/2022

Bailey Parker takes a look as some of the Black-Owned businesses in Columbus.

Columbus, Georgia, is full of rich history and is an amazing place to live and work. There’s so much to explore and discover in our big little town, especially concerning black-owned businesses. The push to support black-owned businesses has grown exponentially over the past few years in response ...

03/02/2022

Jordan Stafford explores some key points on Columbus' Historic Black Heritage Trail. Learn more about these local landmarks here:

This Black History Month, consider touring the Black Heritage Trail located throughout downtown and midtown Columbus. The recreational trail features 30 points of interest related to Black American history dating back to the 1800s. It provides a fascinating look into the lives of Black Americans tha...

03/02/2022

After seven years, CSU President Chris Markwood announces retirement. Read more about his announcement.

On February 24, 2022, President Chris Markwood sent an email to students, faculty, and staff announcing his decision to retire from the CSU presidency and public higher education service on June 30, 2022.   President Markwood began as the fifth CSU president seven years ago, in 2015. Markwood has b...

03/02/2022

Read all about one of many events hosted on CSU campuses during Black History Month. The Main Campus Library partnered with Sigma Tau Delta for their annual African-American read in.

Black History Month is an annual and international observance that focuses on and celebrates the history and achievements of African American social and political activists, entertainers, athletes, and writers.   The African American Read-In Event was aimed to promote both African American authors ...

02/24/2022

Happy Spring semester Cougars! Read February's Letter from the Editor now:

Hello all, Welcome back to campus and our first issue of the Spring 2022 semester. As is the tradition of The Uproar, we have decided to focus primarily on uplifting Black-owned businesses and Black history in and around the Columbus area to celebrate this year’s Black History Month. We also cover...