Spotlight On: University of Georgia & Miss Sandra

· · Community
Spotlight On: University of Georgia & Miss Sandra

Today, I am a changed Yak. And it all started with 1 hug.  

I’m here to talk about something real good. There’s a lot happening in our world that makes me want to put my head in my hairy hands. But last week I heard about something incredible, and I had to find out more. 

86 miles down the road from our Atlanta HQ is the Snelling Dining Commons on University of Georgia’s campus. Students come to Snelling to meet with friends, grab food before class, or sneak in a couple more minutes of studying. But they also come to Snelling for a very special woman named Miss Sandra Patterson. 

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Get Donald Trump To Pay For It

· · Tech
Get Donald Trump To Pay For It

Last night was the 5th Republican debate, and it brought plenty of memorable moments. Whose strategy on defeating ISIS earned your approval? How did Yakkers react to the Trump-Bush showdown? When the dust settled, Rand Paul was the runaway winner among millennials, earning the highest approval (66.7%) and the lowest disapproval (9%) of any candidate. Yakkers had Marco Rubio in second with 49.4% approval.

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Escape to Everest: Niklas Ibach

· · Fun 'n Funky
Escape to Everest: Niklas Ibach

It’s December. That means winter break is approaching! But what is this standing in your way? The dreaded, unavoidable final exam week. We here at Yik Yak HQ want to make this stressful time for students easier or at least a little less unpleasant. So we asked our friend Niklas Ibach to create this soothing study mix for those of you grinding it out at the library.

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Introducing Holiday Reply Icons

· · Product
Introducing Holiday Reply Icons

December is a joyous yet stressful time for many college students. On one hand, your semester is coming to an end, which means you’re THIS CLOSE to showering without shoes, snuggling with your favorite pet, and feasting on holiday treats with the fam. On the other hand, you still have to finish those last minute papers and (fingers crossed) pass your finals.

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