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By Tammara Green International students have a fresh take on GPC and the education offered here. Walk into any class on campus, and you are guaranteed to find at least one international classmate. Georgia Perimeter College has several campuses, but Clarkston is the most diverse. The teachers, advisors, and student …

By Victoria Song GPC Alumni Joshilyn Jackson is a New York Times Bestselling novelist whose books are highly recommended by New York Times, U.S.A. Today, Amazon and Indie Next Pick. Recently, Jackson’s latest novel, “Someone Else’s Love Story,” was nominated for the 2014 Townsend Prize award for fiction, sponsored by …

By Tina Caulder Restaurants, bars, hospitals, and now the college campus. The “truth” about smoking has now reached the Board of Regents. Regent Thomas Hopkins and two other members have come out fully supporting a non-smoking proposal due for review early this year. If agreed upon, the board members will implement …

By Troi Charity GPC students have a new tool to help them track their progress toward a degree. The college unveiled the new software called DegreeWorks in March 2013 for students to personally see where they are towards their degree. The program, purchased in 2011 from software company Ellucian, was …

By Sabatani Shetu The C: What are some goals for SGA at your campus this semester? Ahmed: Our goal has always been to improve communication, increase awareness of the opportunities and resources available at this campus, bring our peers closer to their community, and make sure that students enjoy their …

 By Victoria Song From all the colleges in Georgia, Jerry S.Wilson chose to attend DeKalb Community College, now known as Georgia Perimeter College.  “I chose DeKalb because I could accrue transferable credits from an accredited college,” said Wilson.  GPC has more than 20,000 students, and they, like Wilson, can find …

By Joy Bratcher Recently, Georgia Perimeter College has created an app for its students and future students to download to their phones. This app has several features including links to the SIS system and a section for applicants to the university who can check to see what is needed for admissions.  …

By Amanda Cinquemani   As the importance and convenience of technology increases in today’s society, the trend of online education also needs to be considered. Georgia Perimeter College understands the importance of offering the option of online education, and according to GPC’s website, we are the largest online program in the …

By Tammy Le Computer science major Nawar Alquadhy is one step closer to accomplishing his dream after winning a Ping-Pong tournament Oct. 24 on the Clarkston campus. Playing since he was 15, Alwadhy has loved the sport since he was a child and is hoping to go to state and …

By Troi Charity The Leadership Academy, Criminal Justice club and African American Students Association present, “Death of Silence” a panel discussion to find active solutions to end racial discrimination in the criminal justice system. “We want this event to focus on forward thinking solutions,” said Anthony Smith, president of Leadership …