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Stormy Brews Closure, Reported to Reopen

Petrel Life

Georgia Earls '27

3 minutes ago2 min read

Ace Monroe: One Year Later

Features

Rachel Spooner '26

4 days ago6 min read

Music Department Shines with Back-to-Back Fall Events

Arts & Culture

Ronaldo Gaitán ‘26

Oct 223 min read

Christina Price Washington: Beyond Oglethorpe

Arts & Culture

Victoria Linton-Evans '26

Oct 183 min read

Arts & Culture

Music Department Shines with Back-to-Back Fall Events

Two fall concerts bring students, faculty, and the Brookhaven community together for a week of music, creativity, and connection Photo by Kate Wilson '27 Oglethorpe University’s music department is stepping into the spotlight with two events this week designed to bring students, faculty, and the community together through live performance. The department will present its annual fall gala “Beneath the Hallowed Moon” on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. in the Conant Performing Arts

Ronaldo Gaitán ‘26

Oct 223 min read

Christina Price Washington: Beyond Oglethorpe

What do professors get up to outside of school hours? For Christina Price Washington, she finds her work-life balance by participating in Art and Photography exhibitions around the Atlanta area. Washington is currently a part of an exhibition held by the Atlanta Photography Group (APG) called Lumen: Women and Non-Binary Artists . This exhibition allows for artwork in the form of digital or film photography, sculptures, and mixed media. The exhibition draws a particular focus

Victoria Linton-Evans '26

Oct 183 min read

One For the Books: Decatur Book Festival Celebrates 20 Years

In the heart of the city of Decatur, board members, neighbors, book lovers, and authors alike are preparing for one of the community’s...

Isabella Fonseca '27

Oct 13 min read

Theater Administration Apprenticeship Open to Oglethorpe Students

Upperclassmen students, recent graduates, and early professionals have the unique opportunity to study theater administration and...

Rachel Spooner '26

Sep 153 min read

Artists Showcase Unique Wares at Atlanta Fan Culture Convention

Spread across over 600,000 square feet in the Georgia World Congress Center, MomoCon’s exhibition hall offered convention-goers a...

Fynn Grindle '25 and Rachel Spooner '26

May 303 min read

Oglethorpe Alum to Open Independent Bookstore in Atlanta

Lindsi Bollinger, a 2016 Oglethorpe graduate, will open an independent bookstore called Offbeat Books in Terminal South later this...

Rachel Spooner '26

Apr 183 min read

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Petrel Life

Stormy Brews Closure, Reported to Reopen

The closure of the campus coffee shop, Stormy Brews, has been puzzling students since the beginning of the school year. Many students have used the café in the past as a place to study, catch up with friends, and get a snack or drink, but Stormy Brews has been vacant for nearly two months. Stormy Brews café | Photo by Georgia Earls Rumors have been circulating regarding the reason for the unexplained shutdown, including a widespread story that the cafe was serving food with

Georgia Earls '27

3 minutes ago2 min read

Music Department Shines with Back-to-Back Fall Events

Ronaldo Gaitán ‘26

Oct 223 min read

Practicing Press: Oglethorpe Students Take On Atlanta United

After weeks of preparation and barely contained excitement, on April 12, a group of eight Oglethorpe University students headed to the...

Fynn Grindle '25

Apr 184 min read

Remembering and Preserving the Historic Piney Grove Cemetery

Photo courtesy of Heidi Ullman Smothered by construction and damaged by gentrification, the once thriving historic African American...

Fynn Grindle '25

Apr 93 min read

Freshman Receives Grant to Help Fight Food Insecurity in Atlanta

Combining her passion for service, interest in raising awareness about food insecurity, and her dedication to the Oglethorpe community,...

Fynn Grindle '25

Apr 32 min read

Black & Proud Showcase: A Black History Month Celebration

On Feb. 20, the Black Student Caucus and the Intercultural Center (ICC) presented a ‘90s themed showcase, celebrating Black culture and...

Asante Allwood '28

Mar 203 min read

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Features

Ace Monroe: One Year Later

Last time I spoke with Ace Monroe in February of 2024, they were about to set off on their official tour for their second studio album, which found them emerging from the eastern side of the country for the first time. Now, with a fresh new tracklist and a hot-blooded, nonstop, coast-to-coast tour of 40+ cities under their stylish belts, Ace Monroe is truly coming into their own–and they’re thrumming with energy, simultaneously brimming with potential and constantly in motion

Rachel Spooner '26

4 days ago6 min read

What to Expect for This Year’s A Taste of Chamblee Festival

Brookhaven’s neighboring city of Chamblee will put on its 16th annual A Taste of Chamblee (AToC) festival on Oct. 18 from 3-8 p.m. Hosted in Chamblee’s downtown area–just a 10-minute drive from Oglethorpe’s campus–the event will bring together families, food lovers, and football fans for an evening of togetherness. AToC Beer Garden and Football | Photo sourced from the A Taste of Chamblee Website “It’s more than a food festival,” said Brittney Linsday, the community engageme

Rachel Spooner '26

Oct 152 min read

Artists Showcase Unique Wares at Atlanta Fan Culture Convention

Spread across over 600,000 square feet in the Georgia World Congress Center, MomoCon’s exhibition hall offered convention-goers a...

Fynn Grindle '25 and Rachel Spooner '26

May 303 min read

Oglethorpe Alum to Open Independent Bookstore in Atlanta

Lindsi Bollinger, a 2016 Oglethorpe graduate, will open an independent bookstore called Offbeat Books in Terminal South later this...

Rachel Spooner '26

Apr 183 min read

A Peek Into the Industry: An Interview with AJC Writer Doug Roberson

Photo by: Fynn Grindle On April 12, 2025, eight Oglethorpe University students had the opportunity to attend an Atlanta United soccer...

Ronni Cassell '25

Apr 189 min read

Notes from the Underground: A Talk with Photographer Sandy Ha

Photo courtesy of Sandy Ha Photographers are typically at the forefront of culture, using their personal styles to create something...

Jonah Costen '25

Apr 18 min read

Academics

Theater Administration Apprenticeship Open to Oglethorpe Students

Upperclassmen students, recent graduates, and early professionals have the unique opportunity to study theater administration and...

Rachel Spooner '26

Sep 153 min read

The Use of Vista Higher Learning at Oglethorpe University

At Oglethorpe University, three languages of study are offered: Spanish, German, and French. However, only the Spanish and French...

Ronni Cassell '25

Mar 193 min read

Revising the Writing Center: A Look at the OU Writing Center's First Semester

Last fall semester, the Oglethorpe University Writing Center officially opened its doors, managed by the inaugural director, Dr....

Isabella Fonseca '27

Feb 253 min read

First-Year Seminar Program Concludes Second Semester

To better assist students in the transition to post-secondary education, many institutions have offered iterations of courses, commonly...

Fynn Grindle '25

Dec 15, 20235 min read

Athletics

The Atlanta Cup Serves Up Excitement Mere Miles from Oglethorpe University

Just down the street from Oglethorpe University, the inaugural Atlanta Cup tennis exhibition brings together world-class athletes and the...

Kate Wilson '27

Oct 32 min read

More Than a Game: Atlanta Unified Enters New Season

After finishing back-to-back undefeated seasons, the Atlanta United Unified team kicks off its ninth season on May 3 against Nashville....

Kate Wilson '27

Apr 223 min read

Atlanta United Experiences Worst Start in Club History

It was a beautiful Saturday with the sun shining and 41,879 Atlanta fans in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium who were hoping for an important three points against the New England Revolution. The stars were also out on display as U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino and hip hop star Metro Boomin were in attendance.

Nyle Farooqui '25

Apr 183 min read