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

The Uproar
Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor (retired)

Jessica is an English Literature graduate who minored in History. Jessica started working as a reporter for The Saber/The Uproar during her first semester at CSU and worked her way up to Editor-in-Chief. Jessica is passionate about social issues and enjoys reading depressing 19th century literature in her free time.

All content by Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson
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CSU introduces NFT to raise funds for live cougar cage

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Court Jester
April 1, 2023
Photo of Schuster Student Success Center.

CSU Admissions announces expansion of in-state tuition

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
May 2, 2022
Kodak Gold 200 double exposed film photo featuring the CSU Clocktower and Oxford University's Radcliffe Camera.

Et in Arcadia Ego: A Journey to Oxford and back

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
April 25, 2022
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Fomapan 400 film photo of the Bridge of Sighs in Oxford.

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Photo of the Thomas Y. Whitley Clock Tower.

Letter from the Senior Copy Editor: The potentially traumatizing anti-abortion displays at the Clocktower

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
March 31, 2022
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[Photo] Hot Dog Tour Around Columbus

Destinee Williams, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2022
Photo by Fotoreserg

Contextualizing the Russo-Ukrainian War

Jonathan Stringfellow and Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson
March 25, 2022
Stacey Abrams visits Columbus, GA as part of her “One Georgia” campaign tour

Stacey Abrams visits Columbus, GA as part of her “One Georgia” campaign tour

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
March 18, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue speaks before swearing in Stephen Vaden as General Counsel to the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in Washington, D.C. on December 14, 2018. Deputy General Counsel Tyler Clarkson holds the Bible. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.

Opinion: Sonny Perdue should not become USG chancellor

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
February 18, 2022
Photo of Wolf & Clover. From left to right: Julian Chalon, Chris Walton, Caroline Richards, Jessica French, Shellie Murphy DeBruyn, and Matthew McCabe. Photo used with permission of Bekah Moon Barrow / Promise the Moon Photography

CSU-based Celtic roots music group Wolf & Clover to release new album

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
January 5, 2022
Photo of Illges Hall, one of the buildings the USG advisory group recommended changing.

The problematic history behind some of the CSU building names

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
December 9, 2021
Photo of the Trinity-Washington Building, where the USG offices are located. Courtesy of Google Maps.

USG decides not to rename college buildings with racist connections

Destinee Williams and Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson
December 5, 2021
Staff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
November 11, 2021
CSU students posing during the first week of classes

Verbatim

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
September 2, 2021
Illustrated visualisation of the COVID-19 virus by Fusion Medical Animation. Image is in the public domain.

CSU’s COVID-19 Response Team releases concerning new procedures and guidelines for Fall 2021

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson and Destinee Williams
August 13, 2021
Photo of the sculpture of the Hebrew letter "shin" on the outside of Temple Israel by Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson. Kodak 5222 film.

Reform synagogue Temple Israel receives antisemitic letter addressed to the congregation

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief
July 18, 2021
Photo collage of Kalin Tate, whose stage name is Kalin Desiraye. Media provided. Collage by Luka Steele.

Columbus local Kalin Tate goes viral on TikTok with her hip hop remixes

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief
July 1, 2021
Frank Abagnale as a special guest of Experian Day 2015. Photo by Michele Monteleone at Experian Day. Originally posted on Flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/experianday/23445871675. CC BY-ND 2.0.

Infamous American Fraudster Frank Abagnale to speak at upcoming CSU event

Jonathan Stringfellow and Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson
June 24, 2021
Photo by Cytonn Photography from Pexels.

Requesting a name change on CSU platforms

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2021
Photo by Persnickety Prints is in the public domain.

CSU introduces new “bowling industry management and technology” major, soon to replace all humanities majors

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility in Georgia

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility in Georgia

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2021
Alexis Danielle, Freshman Nursing Major

March 2021 Letter from the Editor

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 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
Exterior of Riverside Theatre Complex.

CSU Theatre Department searches for new associate professor

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2021
Photo of a student practicing at the Schwob School of Music. Photo provided by CSU.

Bomb threat reported at the Schwob School of Music, quickly cleared

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2021
Photo by Louis Velazquez. Image is in the public domain.

Letter from the Editor: Response to the Storming of the Capitol

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2021
Letter from the Editor: Happy New Year!

Letter from the Editor: Happy New Year!

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief
January 1, 2021
Aramark’s ties to the prison-industrial complex

Aramark’s ties to the prison-industrial complex

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
December 18, 2020
Photo by Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson

Atlanta law firm discloses evidence of racial discrimination within CSU Theatre Department

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
December 7, 2020
The Riverside Theatre Complex.

An investigation of CSU Theatre Department’s number of POC applicants

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
December 6, 2020
Public domain illustration of the coronavirus created by the Centers for Disease Control.

Mayor Skip Henderson reinstates city-wide mask ordinance

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
November 20, 2020
A view of the Chattahoochee River from Riverpark campus.

The Current: How I thought of a new name for The Saber

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
November 16, 2020
Ghost Stories from the Fountain City

Ghost Stories from the Fountain City

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
October 31, 2020
Photo courtesy of Jon Tyson.

CSU students can now request a name change, no documentation required

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
October 24, 2020
The Pacemaker awards were livestreamed on the ACP/CMA website.

The Saber wins Pacemaker at 2020 Associated Collegiate Press Convention and other honors

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
October 22, 2020
Students lining up, socially distanced, to purchase textbooks. Photo by Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson.

CSU continues to require face masks on campus as city of Columbus lifts mask mandates

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
October 22, 2020
Illustration by Ashley Peterson.

A Guide to getting your Georgia absentee ballot for the 2020 presidential election

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
September 5, 2020
Photo of Dr. Singh, provided by Piedmont.

Dr. Gurkeerat Singh from Piedmont gives advice as to how to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
August 28, 2020
Clearview Hall. Photo by Ashley Peterson.

Private company Corvias pressures USG to make dorms less safe

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
August 10, 2020
Photo by Ashley Peterson.

Opinion: Senior Copy Editor’s open letter to USG and CSU regarding in-person classes

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
August 4, 2020
A screenshot from the SGA Zoom meeting.

Dining on Campus during COVID-19: Cafe and Rankin undergo major changes to prevent the spread of the virus

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
July 30, 2020
The virtual Whitley Clocktower. Photo provided by Mariko Izumi. Architectural design by Joey Ellerby and Adam Davies.

CSU’s orientation PROWL moves to Minecraft for Fall 2020

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
July 17, 2020
Photo of the Riverside Theatre, courtesy of CSU Theatre.

Black CSU Theatre Alumni issue public statement calling for action against systemic racism within department

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
July 2, 2020
Riverside Theatre. Photo Courtesy of CSU Theatre.

UPDATE: CSU Theatre Department undergoes formal USG investigation after allegations of racial discrimination

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
June 13, 2020
CSU Riverside Theatre stage. Photo courtesy of CSU Theatre.

CSU Theatre students speak up about experiences of racism within their department

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
June 9, 2020
Photo by Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson.

“I can’t breathe:” Peaceful Black Lives Matter protest occurs in Uptown Columbus

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
May 31, 2020
Photos by Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson.

Budget Kitchen: Cheesy mushrooms omelettes with honey-cinnamon apples

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
May 19, 2020
17th century depiction, 'Moses Presenting The Tablets Of The Law' by Phillippe de Champaigne.

How locals will continue the Passover tradition in midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
April 4, 2020
Lemon pepper tilapia and pan-fried baby potatoes. Photo by Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson.

Budget Kitchen: Lemon Pepper Tilapia with pan-fried Baby Potatoes

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
April 2, 2020
President Markwood holding a cuneiform tablet inside the newly renovated Schwob Memorial Library. By Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson.

President Chris Markwood plans to write cuneiform tablets instead of his “Posts from the President’s iPad” blog

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
April 1, 2020
Photo by Pixabay. Public domain.

The Results of the Faculty Quality of Life Survey

Ashley Peterson and Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson
March 31, 2020
Theo Pound protests outside of the Bradley Park Domino's. Photo courtesy of Mamie Pound.

Local Domino’s worker and CSU student protests his store’s standards

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
March 29, 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
Photo by Trey Walker.

Mayor Skip Henderson orders citizens should not gather in groups of 10 or more

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
March 20, 2020
Public domain illustration of the coronavirus created by the Centers for Disease Control.

Classes at CSU suspended effective 16 March due to coronavirus fears

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
March 12, 2020
Joy Harjo headlines the Carson McCullers Literary Festival

Joy Harjo headlines the Carson McCullers Literary Festival

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
February 25, 2020
Intersection of 11th Street and Front Avenue.

Reported armed robbery reported near the Riverpark Campus

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
February 24, 2020
Students utilize the computers in the newly renovated library. Photos by Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson and Madi Steele.

An update on the Schwob Library renovations

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
February 18, 2020
Toshiro Lyn is the owner of Te aMo Tea. Photo courtesy of Te aMo.

Hasta luego, Te aMo Tea

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
February 3, 2020
Student Press Freedom Day 2020 and Why It Matters

Student Press Freedom Day 2020 and Why It Matters

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
January 29, 2020
ResLife required students to remove all belongings from their furniture and place them into piles during the Rankin building's furniture replacement process. Photo provided by Bethany Moody

Rankin furniture replacements caused issues for students

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
December 26, 2019
Ryan Hutto was a former CSU student and reporter for The Saber.

Remembering Ryan Hutto

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Senior Copy Editor
December 4, 2019
CSU Food Pantry

CSU Food Pantry

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
November 11, 2019
Photo courtesy of Lyndsey Gardner

Elevator Accessibility on Main and RiverPark Campus

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
October 21, 2019
The cast of "Peter and the Starcatcher" close out Act I. Photo courtesy of Joshua Harp.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” sets sail at the Riverside Theatre

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
October 4, 2019
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Judge Steve Jones blocks Governor Brian Kemp’s abortion bill

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
October 2, 2019
Photo courtesy of Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson.

Budget Kitchen: Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
September 20, 2019
Katie King and Carson Skidmore as their characters Fern and Wilbur. Photo courtesy of Vivian Duncan.

Charlotte’s Web spells out a terrific evening for people of all ages

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
September 11, 2019
Photo by United States Department of Defense; public domain.

National Infantry and Soldier Center rededicates the Global War on Terrorism Memorial

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
September 4, 2019
Photo courtesy of CSU Athletics.

Lady Cougars selected as preseason favorites

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
August 28, 2019
Photo courtesy of Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson

Budget Kitchen: Yellow Rice with Black Beans

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
August 19, 2019
Photo courtesy of Christopher Johnson

This five-story mural will greet returning students for the Fall Semester

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
August 15, 2019
Einstein Bros. Bagels receives a total renovation. Photo courtesy of Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson

Schwob Library undergoes renovations as CSU opens for the Fall

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Associate Senior Copy Editor
August 13, 2019
Georgia House Bill 316 attempts to introduce new voting machines

Georgia House Bill 316 attempts to introduce new voting machines

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Copy Editor
April 2, 2019
A water tower in Uptown Columbus. This one is practically a symbol of the city.

The Possible Perils of Uptown Columbus’ Pipeline Work

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Copy Editor
February 19, 2019
Stacey Abrams

Stacey Abrams’ response to President Trump’s State of the Union

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Copy Editor
February 7, 2019
January 30 is Student Press Freedom Day. Here’s Why it Matters.

January 30 is Student Press Freedom Day. Here’s Why it Matters.

Cole Trahan and Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson
January 30, 2019
Excelsior College Exams: Yet Another Option

Excelsior College Exams: Yet Another Option

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson, Reporter
January 20, 2019
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