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By Miranda Duncan, contributor Photos by Ashley Seilhamer There is only a barrier of small compressed bentonite clay and sand between the person and the liquid metal. With two skillfully aimed stabs at this barrier in the pour spout, and the clay gives and the furnace is tapped. Once caught, the gushing 2000 plus degree…

When Renuka Adhav boarded her free ride to Savannah she had one objective: to enter her drawing into the 2013 Drawing Works competition. Adhav, second-year painting student, traveled with about fifty other SCAD Atlanta students who were on their way to the 32nd Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival (SAF) in Savannah. Adhav said she originally had…

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…

Photos and article by Sheronda Gipson, contributor Ah! Spring in Atlanta. At first only noticed by the schizophrenic weather, pollen covered cars and wheezing and sneezing of allergy sufferers. But through watery eyes and sniffling noses there is a beacon of light called the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Walter Rich founded the first Atlanta Dogwood festival…

Taffey Cunnien, Director of Counseling and Student Support Services (CS3) and Karen Adkins, Counseling/Disability Specialist discovered their passion for counseling during college. Cunnien’s career, in what she refers to as “the helping profession,” really began at the University of New Hampshire. There, she was a resident assistant, peer educator and interned as an HIV/AIDS counselor…

“Fashion has always been my biggest inspiration, but I’m not so much a visual artist. I like playing with words,” says Brittany Joyce, second-year writing student and fashion marketing and management minor. Joyce did some traveling before starting college and eventually making Atlanta her home saying,“I’m from Virginia but I traveled a lot growing up….

Sophie May: More than just a dog Leslie Stewart, career counseling and support services intern, has proven that good things come to those who wait. As a counselor on a quest for the perfect puppy, she told her favorite breeder she was looking to use a dog as her therapy partner. Stewart, an experienced animal…

“In any school, a gay presence should be seen. It doesn’t have to be overly flamboyant. It should show different types of gay people. Feminine, in-between, and masculine men and lesbian students should be accepted and will be accepted,” said Jermar Franklin, commonly known as Zuri Z. Zandar. Franklin is a second-year fashion student who…

“Running is a part of my testimony. It strengthened my relationship with God,” says Jessa Vogel. Vogel is a second-year interior design student and member of SCAD’s cross country team who said she believes that running is related to faith. She and her father founded Run for God in their hometown of Asheville, N.C. Run…