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The official website for the Columbus State University award-winning student-run publication

The Uproar
The official website for the Columbus State University award-winning student-run publication

The Uproar
Ashley Peterson

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor

(She/her) Ashley is a theatre major who loves to focus on issues that concern the community of Columbus. She graduated from CSU in Spring 2021,

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Chris Walker and his husband Charlie Walker; media provided.

Out @ Work: A discussion on being openly queer in the workplace

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor
May 20, 2021
A person with long hair sits at a table across from an open laptop. They are holding up a martini glass as if to share a toast with the laptop.

Long distance love in a pandemic: One Year Later

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor
March 27, 2021
The Uproar is hiring for several paid positions

The Uproar is hiring for several paid positions

Ashley Peterson and Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson
March 19, 2021
Map of redlined areas of Columbus, 1937, provided by Mapping Inequality.

Redlining: the stealthy segregation that continues to plague Columbus

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor
March 8, 2021
Georgia Republicans introduce legislation to restrict voting and block localities from defunding the police

Georgia Republicans introduce legislation to restrict voting and block localities from defunding the police

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor
March 1, 2021
Read the February 2021 issue of The Uproar, out now!

Read the February 2021 issue of The Uproar, out now!

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor
February 27, 2021
Illustration of Thomas Brewer and Primus King

[Photo] Two Men Changed Voting in Columbus Forever

Vivian Duncan, Office Manager
February 25, 2021
CSU’s student run news source wins several awards from Georgia College Press Association

CSU’s student run news source wins several awards from Georgia College Press Association

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor
February 18, 2021
Full-time USG employees making under $80,000 annually to receive $1,000 bonus

Full-time USG employees making under $80,000 annually to receive $1,000 bonus

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor
February 12, 2021
A variety of homemade plant-based meals

Tips and tricks from a beginner vegetarian

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor
January 27, 2021
Answers to your vaccine questions from Piedmont Columbus Regional

Answers to your vaccine questions from Piedmont Columbus Regional

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor
January 22, 2021
CSU’s student news source will now be called ‘The Uproar’

CSU’s student news source will now be called ‘The Uproar’

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor
January 19, 2021
Who is eligible for the first COVID-19 vaccine phase?

Who is eligible for the first COVID-19 vaccine phase?

Ashley Peterson, Social Media Editor
January 7, 2021
Georgia Senate Runoffs: What to know

Georgia Senate Runoffs: What to know

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2020
The Riverside Theatre Complex.

[Photo] An investigation of CSU Theatre Department’s number of POC applicants

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
December 6, 2020
The Saber November 2020 Issue is out NOW

The Saber November 2020 Issue is out NOW

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2020
The view form the closed urgent care.

[Photo] Riverpark health clinic remains closed

Vivian Duncan, Office Manager
November 11, 2020
President Joe Biden speaks at a rally in Virginia. Photo courtesy of NSPA & ACP.

Joe Biden announced president-elect of United States

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2020
Read The Saber's Halloween Issue!

Read The Saber’s Halloween Issue!

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2020
Mayor "Skip" Henderson during the Oct. 13 Columbus City Council meeting.

City Council vote delayed on proposed “hope, healing, and community” Advocacy thru Arts mural

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
Photo courtesy of Sincerely Media.

USG requires more in-person instruction as some employees may lose accommodations

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2020
Archived illustration of the 'Columbus College Rebel', CSU's first mascot.

The Truth About The Saber’s Name

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2020
The MercyMed location at 3702 2nd Ave, Columbus, GA 31904. Photo by Ashley Peterson.

Free health services for food service workers on Sept. 21 through Giving Kitchen & MercyMed of Columbus

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020
Image licensed under Public Domain.

CSU classes will be virtual this Thursday due to severe weather

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
Hurricane Sally radar courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Heavy rain and flash flooding possible as Hurricane Sally moves inland

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
Photo by Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson.

Georgia ranks 2nd highest in reported college COVID-19 cases

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2020
The rear exterior of the Synovus Center. Photo by Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson.

University Relations responds to student open letter over COVID-19 concerns

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
August 8, 2020
Photo courtesy of CSU.

Health and Safety on Campus: CSU will require masks, frequent cleanings, and more this Fall, according to Return to Campus Forum

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
July 29, 2020
Photo by Annie Spratt.

Letter from the Editor: Believe it or not, default online classes could meet everyone’s needs

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
July 23, 2020
President Markwood, one of the 25 USG presidents to sign the recent letter. Photo by Abigail Lloyd.

USG releases presidents’ letter doubling down on in-person learning despite faculty’s concerns

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
July 22, 2020
Photo protected under public domain.

Faculty senate votes to have Pres. Markwood deliver open letter to USG Chancellor

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
July 20, 2020
Photo by Ashley Peterson.

CSU faculty call for mostly online classes in an open letter, signed by over 110 faculty members

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
July 14, 2020
Photo by Ashley Peterson.

CSU faculty over 65 will now be eligible for accommodations as reopening policies continue to change

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
July 3, 2020
Gabriella Castleberry Victoria Buchanan decided to organize The Talk as a peaceful protest.

CSU Students plan on having ‘The Talk’ on campus in a large protest event

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
June 30, 2020
Photo courtesy of CSU.

Faculty members face uncertainty as CSU gears up for face-to-face instruction

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
June 23, 2020
Lucy Kacir, Director of Education & Engagement at The Columbus Museum, delivers Museum From Home activity booklets to the Muscogee County School District for distribution with MCSD's meals-to-go program.

The Columbus Museum offers Virtual Museum in response to the ongoing pandemic

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2020
Letter from the Editor: Black Lives Matter

Letter from the Editor: Black Lives Matter

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2020
Photo by Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson.

UPDATE: Columbus police arrest demonstrators following peaceful protest

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2020
Photo courtesy of CSU.

CSU faces 14% budget reductions in the wake of COVID-19

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2020
Local Organizations look for hope with #GivingTuesdayNow

Local Organizations look for hope with #GivingTuesdayNow

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2020
A collection of food provided by the Food Pantry.

CSU food pantry offers curbside pickup for students in need

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2020
Karla Drenner, photo edited by Ashley Peterson.

Meet Karla Drenner, the first ever openly gay member of the Georgia General Assembly

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2020
Photo by Pixabay. Public domain.

The Results of the Faculty Quality of Life Survey

Ashley Peterson and Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson
March 31, 2020
The Clearview dorms, photo courtesy of Residence Life.

Students face uncertainty as their housing appeals are denied

Ashley Peterson and Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson
March 27, 2020
The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia, photo by Ken Lund licensed under Creative Commons.

Georgia presidential primaries pushed to May

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2020
Read our March issue!

Read our March issue!

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2020
"SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S. Virus particles are shown emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. The spikes on the outer edge of the virus particles give coronaviruses their name, crown-like." Credit: NIAID-RML; Flickr

VP for Student Affairs Addresses Possibility of Online Learning

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2020
Photo courtesy of CSU Athletics.

Men’s Basketball Scores Close Victory over Clayton State

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2020
Photo courtesy of CSU Athletics.

Women’s Basketball Starts Season off with a Win

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2019
Highlighted are the counties declared to be in a state of emergency. Original map courtesy of Georgia Department of Transportation.

Gov. Kemp urges South Georgia to brace for Hurricane Dorian

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2019
Community members gathered to discuss tenant rights. Photo courtesy of Ashley Peterson.

Eviction Prevention Project pushes for tenant rights at housing forum

Ashley Peterson, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2019
A Cultural Obsession With Size

A Cultural Obsession With Size

Ashley Peterson, Visual Reporter
April 25, 2019
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