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Bright Students Working Hard

Bruce Clark, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

Students who want to make the most of their college experience often turn to their honors program or an honors society in school to broaden their horizons and make themselves more marketable to prospective...

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This Online Resource Can Help Students Pick Their Professors

November 30, 2023

Students across the country in universities will most likely experience a professor or class that didn't meet their expectations. Whether students don’t like the class or professor due to methods of...

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UNG President Shannon Calls for “Disruption and Accountability” at Investiture

Chaz Mullis, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

The University of North Georgia marked a historic moment on Friday, Nov. 10, as Dr. Michael P. Shannon was officially installed as the institution's 21st president. The investiture ceremony took place...

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Adult Learning at University of North Georgia

Bruce Clark, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

College can be a stressful time for all students, yet some have extra responsibilities to navigate. University of North Georgia defines adult learners as students 23 years or older. These students...

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Encouraging Dual Enrollment

Lizzy Gordon, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Dual enrollment offers high school students an opportunity to get ahead in their education while alongside college students. It has added a new element to universities and opened doors for those involved...

Life Happens, but School Goes On

Life Happens, but School Goes On

Sydney Velchek October 31, 2023

In a poll of 60 students at the University of North Georgia, 87% say they wish UNG permitted more unexcused absences. Patrick Charles, political science alumnus, says he is surprised that the school...

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The Digital Menace: A.I. and Academic Misconduct

Bruce Clark, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence has played a role in the digitalization of society, allowing us to collect, process and analyze large amounts of data than ever before. AI has created new technologies, improved...

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Getting in the Spirit of Spooky Season: UNG Hosts Annual PoeDown Open Mic

Olivia Prevette, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

Get ready to PoeDown on some poetry and short stories. The University of North Georgia is hosting its annual PoeDown Open Mic event which is taking place Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 6-8 p.m. on the Dahlonega...

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Nighthawks Cross the Pond

Sydney Velchek October 12, 2023

Have you ever wanted to study abroad in London? Now you can! Next summer, Professor J. Michael Rifenberg is leading a study abroad trip to southwest London for three weeks. Students will attend a travel...

The Transformative Power of Literature

Wesley F., Writer October 10, 2023

In a quiet room at the Dahlonega campus library and through Zoom on Sept. 21, the University of North Georgia brought together three famous southern authors for a unique event called "Discussing Aliens:...

Rylan Lawyer, BSN Major at UNG Oconee

The Right Foot: How UNG Freshmen Can Set Themselves Up For Success

Bruce Clark, Staff Writer September 15, 2023

For many college freshmen, the first semester of college is a daunting task. Rylan Lawyer, a freshman BSN major at the University of North Georgia’s Oconee campus, said she “plan[s] lots before school...

Get Your Tuition-Free Degree: University of the People

Get Your Tuition-Free Degree: University of the People

Trinity Cromwell, Staff Editor April 27, 2023

Finding alternatives to receive a better education is becoming harder as prices are steadily on the rise. Not everyone wants to go to a trade school or join the military instead of attending a university....

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