Opinion & Editorial

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Photo from Caitlin Clark's Instagram (@caitlinclark22)

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A new GOAT?

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
There is always a posing question in every sport’s history — who is the greatest of all time? It is a never ending debate in many sports like football, basketball, soccer, racing, and baseball. But a new debate arose this year as Iowa’s Lady Hawkeyes guard No.
Right before the rains came, Vivian Fargason (left) and her brother Reid pose for a picture in front of the Augusta National clubhouse on April 9, 2019.

Right before the rains came, Vivian Fargason (left) and her brother Reid pose for a picture in front of the Augusta National clubhouse on April 9, 2019.

No one will feel sorry for me

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Friends, the greatest week of the year is finally upon us.
Nirvana, the preeminent band of the 1990s. From left to right: Drummer Dave Grohl, lead guitarist and vocalist Kurt Cobain, and bassist Krist Novoselic.

Nirvana, the preeminent band of the 1990s. From left to right: Drummer Dave Grohl, lead guitarist and vocalist Kurt Cobain, and bassist Krist Novoselic.

More than just a t-shirt

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Each Wednesday, once The Hartwell Sun has been put to bed for the week and off to the printer, I treat myself to a nice lunch.
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Photo by Samuel Angor

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Time to dust off the controller

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Eleven years ago I was about to enter my freshman year of high school. I don’t feel old but saying that sure does make me feel old. I spent my summers saving up for one video game before going back to school — EA Sports College Football.
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Photo by Chris Chow

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Wrestlemania at The Hartwell Sun

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
As a sports junkie, I will freely admit there are some weekdays where it’s hard to get your work done. March Madness, the opening rounds of The Masters, and the Olympics are all events that I’ll need a television and a computer on hand to keep up with the coverage despite having a full time job.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Thanks Taylor

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Two Sundays ago, my confused 11-year-old daughter Vivian and I were sitting on the couch together. “Daddy, why is Travis Kelce running from one side of the field to the other before the ball is snapped?
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Photo by Samuel Angor

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Wife of the year

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
While I love watching my children open their presents on Christmas morning, at 46-years-old it’s rare that I get excited about opening a gift of my own. I don’t need or want anything, and if I do I’ll just buy it on my own. My attitude reflects most men I know.
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Photo by Kieran White

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“Oh Christmas Tree”

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The holiday season is upon us, and for many families that means planning a trip to the local Christmas tree farm. Having a real Christmas tree can be a great tradition this time of year, but there are some important things to consider when selecting and caring for a real tree.
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Photo by Kevin Dunlap

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Heartbroken for my former home

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
While thirty-three of my forty-six years on this Earth have been spent as a resident of the great state of Georgia, from 2010-2023 your editor lived in Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee where he worked under three governors including Charlie Crist, Rick Scott, and Ron DeSantis.
Benjamin London down on the sidelines of Bobby Dodd Stadium after the 31-23 loss to Georgia on Nov. 25.

Benjamin London down on the sidelines of Bobby Dodd Stadium after the 31-23 loss to Georgia on Nov. 25.

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A Dream Come True

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
In the final minutes of the greatest rivalry in college football, I couldn’t think of how proud a man I called Pepoppy would be. If you know my family, you will know that almost everyone is a Georgia fan. It made sense though as my family moved to Watkinsville, Ga.