OU Stormy Petrel

Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesEnglish

The Stormy Petrel is the independent student-run newspaper of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. It provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, arts, and student life. Established in 1916, it serves as a platform for student voices and a record of the university’s history.

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