Last night around 11:30 p.m. the 1600 Peachtree St. building was evacuated due to a fire located on the A building’s first floor project room. Firetrucks were sighted shortly after. Everyone was safely evacuated. The building remains closed for the night. The cause of the fire is currently unclear. Check back for updates. Update: The building…

The opportunity to travel the world is one of the major selling points for new military recruits. David Howell, third-year television production student and photography minor, served in the army for 21 years. As a result, his world travels has affected him as an artist, “Because of my missions, I saw many examples of art…

The Connector recognizes exemplary photo work produced by SCAD students. This week’s featured photo belongs to third-year photography student, Calah Levy. From the artist: “This series, entitled ‘Water’s Edge,’ is a set of six images taken at Alexander Park located in Lawrenceville. I chose to shoot at dusk as a storm was brewing because I…

  Lil’ Wayne’s latest album, “I Am Not A Human Being II,” might be where Mr. Carter went to die. Since his stint in prison, the on and off codeine syrup abuse and the less than impressive release of “Tha Carter IV” Lil’ Wayne has lost his potency. And ironically IANAHB II doesn’t include a…

by Yo-hey Horashita, contributor.

Chris Kelly, “Mac Daddy” of Kriss Kross, died on May 1. Kriss Kross was a 1990s rap duo known for songs like Rick James died. It wasn’t personal. It was just generational. This student was about ten years younger than me. While Kriss Kross was a vague memory to her, they practically soundtracked my junior…

Monday, May 20
 Résumé Spot Checks The Hub, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 SCAD Seen Gala 4C Event space, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23 Résumé Spot Checks The Hub, noon-1 p.m. Stepping Out support group New York Room, 2-3 p.m. Friday, May 24 How to manage difficult conversations workshop California Room, 10 a.m. ‘Float Your…