![Finishing her night out after attending a local concert, senior Grace Sauers smiles at the camera. She recently started a business, PrettySick, that takes photos as well as sells merch at local concert venues. Next year, she will attend Columbia Chicago College majoring in Graphic Design. “There's such a good communal scene because there [are] great venues in Austin,” Sauers said. “I'm gonna miss it in Austin, but I do know Chicago is good, it's not like I'm going to the middle of nowhere. I just have to find my footing again.” Photo Courtesy of Grace Sauers.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Grace.png)
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Zoo Atlanta recycling electronics event sparks community conservation
Kate Durden
The mineral coltan can be found in a variety of electronics. To combat the amount of habitat loss caused by the mining of coltan in gorilla habitats, Zoo Atlanta’s electronic recycling initiative opened a resource for the community to donate their used electronics.
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