Allison Mawn Journalist Profile

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EDITORIAL: Final farewell, a goodbye from newsroom leadership

1 month ago | redandblack.com | Allison Mawn |Jesse Wood |Ellis Goud

As the semester draws to a close, The Red & Black's newsroom leaders — Editor in Chief Allison Mawn, Managing Editor Jesse Wood and Deputy Editor of Standards and Practices Ellis Goud — reflect on the defining moments, personal growth and enduring impact of their time in student journalism. Their heartfelt goodbyes offer gratitude, encouragement and a glimpse into the legacy they leave behind. My college experience, to put it simply, changed my life.
Clarke County schools make Friday digital asynchronous day, Athens Academy closes due to weather

Jan 9, 2025 | redandblack.com | Allison Mawn

Clarke County School District schools and offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to inclement winter weather, according to an email from the CCSD communications office. However, Friday will be a remote, asynchronous day for students. Athens Academy, a local private school, will be closed Friday and Saturday, with all extracurricular activities cancelled. CCSD’s decision to go remote for the day was made to meet the required number of school days per year, the email said.
UGA decides suspensions, probation periods for Students for Justice in Palestine, Students for Socialism

Dec 9, 2024 | redandblack.com | Allison Mawn

Students for Justice in Palestine at Georgia, formerly SJP at the University of Georgia, and Students for Socialism at UGA recently received official suspension and probation decisions from UGA’s University Judiciary. The suspension and probation periods for SJP GA have been extended through spring 2026 and spring 2029, respectively. SFS has been newly suspended, effective immediately, through fall 2025 and will remain on probation through fall 2026.
UGA extends airport shuttle program for out-of-state students

Dec 9, 2024 | redandblack.com | Allison Mawn

The University of Georgia has extended its new airport shuttle program for out-of-state students to continue for winter break, according to an Archnews email. The program aims to provide out-of-state students with transportation to and from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Through the shuttle program, out-of-state students can purchase discounted airport shuttle services with Groome Transportation and LiteShuttle.
5 things you may have missed this week

Dec 9, 2024 | redandblack.com | Allison Mawn

Here are five stories you might have missed this week!Attorneys for Jose Ibarra, the man convicted of murdering 22-year-old Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus, filed for a new trial on Monday, Dec. 2. Read more about the motion here. Commencement day is one of the busiest days on the University of Georgia’s campus with students, friends and families celebrating a major accomplishment. The Red & Black has compiled information on locations, parking, times and more. Read about it here.
Jose Ibarra files motion for new trial for Laken Riley murder

Dec 3, 2024 | redandblack.com | Allison Mawn |Jesse Wood

Attorneys for Jose Ibarra, the man convicted of murdering 22-year-old Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus, filed for a new trial on Monday, Dec. 2. In the motion, Ibarra’s attorneys claim that the verdict is “contrary to law” and “contrary to the evidence,” and the “Court committed other efforts of law that necessitate a new trial.”On Nov.
5 stories you might have missed

Dec 2, 2024 | redandblack.com | Allison Mawn

Here are five recent stories you might have missed!The Bulldogs finally have their opponent for the SEC Championship: the Texas Longhorns, who secured their spot in the title game after outlasting Texas A&M 17-7 Saturday night. The showdown is set for next Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where both teams will compete for the conference crown and a probable spot in the College Football Playoff. Read more about the upcoming game here.
UGA responds to Brumby incident

Nov 21, 2024 | redandblack.com | Allison Mawn

The University of Georgia Police Department responded to an incident at Brumby Hall on Wednesday morning. Later, UGA released a general statement and housing released a statement for Brumby residents that clarified some details. Initially, UGA emailed all UGAMail addresses around 2 p.m. stating that police had responded to an incident, that there were no injuries and that there was no danger to the campus community.
5 things you may have missed this week

Nov 18, 2024 | redandblack.com | Allison Mawn

Here are five stories you might have missed from this week!During her first week as a student teacher, Aspen Townley experienced a true horror. She faced a situation many students, teachers and parents fear: a school shooting. Townley is a senior at the University of Georgia, majoring in social studies education with a concentration in political science.
'Why does something like this happen?' - UGA student shares experience, aftermath of being at Apalachee shooting

Nov 16, 2024 | redandblack.com | Allison Mawn

During her first week as a student teacher, Aspen Townley experienced a true horror. She faced a situation many students, teachers and parents fear: a school shooting. Townley is a senior at the University of Georgia, majoring in social studies education with a concentration in political science. In her second-to-last semester in her program, she has spent two days a week student-teaching for her practicum experience – first at a high school, now at a middle school. On Wednesday, Sept.