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Here’s the schedule of college graduations in Georgia
With a toss of the tassel, thousands of Georgia’s best and brightest will graduate from junior and senior colleges in the next few weeks. Republican U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper director Sally Bethea, CNN Headline News host Nancy Grace, a handful of regents from the state’s university system and other prominent speakers will make the rounds, imparting words of wisdom and best wishes. It’s graduation time! Here’s a recap of some commencements across the state:
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton: 6 p.m. May 2, Gressette Gymnasium. Speaker: U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, (R-Ga.). 150 graduates.
Agnes Scott College, Decatur: 9:30 a.m. May 10, science quadrangle. Speaker: Mayor Shirley Franklin, 208 graduates.
Albany State University, Albany: 10 a.m. May 3, James H. Gray Sr. Civic Center. Speaker: Dan Pallotta, founder of Pallotta TeamWorks. 335 graduates.
Andrew College, Cuthbert: 11 a.m., May 3, gymnasium. Speaker: Ruth Knox, president of Wesleyan College. 41 graduates.
Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah: 10 a.m. May 3, Savannah Civic Center. Speaker: None. 633 graduates.
Atlanta Christian College: 10:30 a.m. May 10, New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Speaker: Millard Fuller, founder and former president of Habitat for Humanity. 65 graduates.
Atlanta Metropolitan College: 10 a.m. May 9, physical education complex. Speaker: John H. Eaves Jr., chairman, Fulton County Commission. 236 graduates.
Augusta State University: 10 a.m. May 10, James Brown Arena. Speaker: Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver. 1,059 graduates.
Bainbridge College: 7 p.m. May 9, Decatur County Memorial Coliseum. Speaker: James A. Burran, retired president of Dalton State College. 240 graduates.
Berry College, Mount Berry: 2 p.m. May 10, Memorial Library lawn. Speaker: U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.). 306 graduates.
Brenau University, Gainesville: Women’s College, 6 p.m., May 9, Georgia Mountain Center. Speaker: Dean R. Hirsch, president and CEO of World Vision International. 201 graduates. Evening, Weekend and Online College, 10 a.m. May 10, Georgia Mountain Center. Speaker: Dean R Hirsch. 552 graduates.

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TUALATIN – The investigation of the fatal Dec. 16 shooting of Kimberly Osbrink in Tualatin is now in the hands of the Washington County District Attorney’s Office. Chief Deputy District Attorney Roger Hanlon will be reviewing the investigation completed by the Tualatin Police Department. Hanlon said he will determine whether the outcome of the department’s investigation merits proceeding with any charges against Ryan Osbrink, Kimberly’s husband.
According to police reports, Ryan said that he “unintentionally” shot Kimberly while he was practicing drawing a pistol from a holster. At the time, Ryan was three days shy of starting a new job as a deputy with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. That employment was delayed pending the outcome of the Tualatin Police Department’s investigation.
The weapon involved in the shooting was an H&K USP .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol that Ryan personally owned.
Police responded to a 9-1-1 call placed by Ryan from the Osbrinks’ apartment at about 10:30 p.m. on the night of the shooting. Police reported finding Osbrink administering first aid to his wife.
Kimberly was rushed by ambulance to the Oregon Health and Science University Hospital where she later died from her injuries. Police said she was shot in the abdomen.
Police also reported that Kimberly made a brief statement to officers who first responded to the scene. That statement has not been released to the public.
Tualatin detectives spent almost two months working on the shooting investigation. Police spokesmen reported detectives were trying to cover every possible aspect of the case before turning findings over to the district attorney’s office.
Tualatin Police Chief Kent Barker said that unless the DA’s office has more questions for investigators, the case is now in the DA’s hands.

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In early October, I finally took the plunge. Instead of heading directly up the escalator to the third floor of the Coop for an overpriced textbook or to the second floor for dorm furniture—as I had always done in the past—I lingered by the entrance. For the first time, I dug through a pile of crimson hoodies, each labeled with “HARVARD” across its front, in search of a size small.
At colleges across the country, hordes of students advertise their school pride on a daily basis: Cal sweatpants litter the Berkeley campus, Chicago beanies protect a multitude of ears against infamous wind-chill, and “Uptown Girl: Barnard College” tees saunter down many a Manhattan avenue.
But in Harvard’s case, such sartorial displays of school spirit are less widespread, and seem so much more complicated. An article in The Crimson once stated that people “don’t wear Harvard t-shirts unless they got them for free.” Harvard students’ hesitation to serve as walking billboards for their alma mater is understandable; at the very least, our brand may lead passersby to raise their eyebrows.
I, for one, admit to spending much of my time back home attempting to hide my college’s identity. When my dad dropped the H-bomb at a doctor’s office, I refused to speak with him for the entire car ride home. Many students choose to avoid “Veritas apparel” because they see wearing it—just like admitting you go to Harvard—as an awkward and arrogant display.
But frequently, this anxiety is rooted in false modesty. I’ve heard many classmates imply they were sparing the feelings of less fortunate individuals who were not admitted to Ivy League institutions by refusing to sport a shirt emblazoned with that big red “H.” For some, this decision stems from a genuine feeling of academic superiority; for others, just a hyperactive concern for what other people might think. Either way, creating such melodrama around a simple choice of wardrobe actually perpetuates Harvard’s reputation for self-obsession and arrogance instead of diminishing it. In reality, a Harvard hoodie signifies only two things about the wearer: she attends Harvard and intends to keep warm.
Some steer clear of the Coop’s apparel section because their relationship with Harvard isn’t as simple as a “Go Crimson!” headband would imply. Few undergrads I’ve spoken with gave a “yes” or “no” answer when asked if they “like” Harvard. My own views vacillate as often as the weather changes here, depending on my stress level, lack of sleep, and (dis)satisfaction with my latest Harvard University Dining Services meal.
Maybe the jaded attitude that predominates much of campus stems from the nature of our student body: a group highly trained in close analysis. While critical thinking may be an asset for philosophy papers and biology exams, outside of class it can generate a constant stream of nitpicking complaints.
But whether or not you feel comfortable declaring unconditional love for this university, we are all undeniably lucky to be here. Why not give voice to some gratitude and community spirit—maybe in the form of a headband or beanie—even if your Harvard experience has been less than perfect?
Ultimately, we have a right to feel proud of, and attached to, the institution we attend, just like students at Cal, Northwestern, or Dartmouth. Though we shouldn’t flaunt our college enrollment, we certainly need not go to manic lengths to hide it. So consider investing in a simple Harvard hoodie—it’s a way to show campus pride without coming off as condescending. They’re cozy, and crimson just happens to be a flattering color.

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