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Photo of the playground design layout. From Caroline Filchak.

A Playground Revival Begins in Hall County 

Mackenzie Anderson April 20, 2023

Non-profit organization, Hope for Hall, gives hope for all children in Gainesville, Georgia.  Caroline Filchak started Hope for Hall in January 2023 and has already received full funding from multiple...

The cast of 1984 accepts a standing ovation following up opening night of 1984.

1984 Opening Night Ends in Standing Ovation

Mason Pearson April 18, 2023

The Gainesville Theater Alliance has done it again. Opening night of 1984, GTA’S newest production, went off without a hitch. This story of two lovers navigating an overbearing government intent on keeping...

American Grind Culture: “Setting Students Up for Failure”

American Grind Culture: “Setting Students Up for Failure”

Ari Wheeler April 18, 2023

High school and college students across America are becoming vocal about the stress they feel from the popularization of ‘grind/hustle culture,’ and University of North Georgia students have the same...

UNG Nursing Students Save Big

UNG Nursing Students Save Big

Payton McDaniel April 13, 2023

Students across the university system buy and resell textbooks and other school items every semester. This mindset of buying school necessities secondhand to cut costs is something the University of North...

Origami by JCC students

Japan Expo – UNG Gives a Glance into The Culture of Japan

Olivia Prevette April 11, 2023

On Tuesday, April 4, the University of North Georgia welcomed students, faculty and staff to the Cottrell Business Center to enjoy an afternoon exploring the culture of Japan. The Japan Expo consisted...

Flyer by Kaleigh Kutka

“Don’t Fly High” – Student Organization Aims to Lower Prescrpition Drug Abuse

Jamie Jordan April 11, 2023

A new student organization at the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus was founded in effort to decrease the rate of prescription drug abuse. Nighthawks Against Prescription Drug Abuse, seeks...

Nighthawk gets ready to dive into the DA’s office

Payton McDaniel March 28, 2023

Jillian Pierce, a UNG senior criminal justice major at the Dahlonega campus, will be interning with the District Attorney's office in White County starting this May. After applying to a few internship...

Will Artificial Intelligence Ruin the Writing World?

Will Artificial Intelligence Ruin the Writing World?

Jeheziel Dukes March 23, 2023

ChatGPT is a language model that's shaking up the artificial intelligence world with its mind-blowing ability to generate human-like text responses to virtually any prompt! This advanced technology can...

UNG to Hold Music Department Auditions

UNG to Hold Music Department Auditions

March 23, 2023

Calling Nighthawk musicians: the University of North Georgia’s music department is holding auditions for admission into the music program. Auditions will take place this Saturday, March 25 on the Dahlonega...

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Finding Your Definition of Success in a Society of Degrees

Gracie Greenich March 12, 2023

You don't need a degree to be successful in life. At least that's what an Instagram poll of 77 people says. A full 99% voted "no" and one "yes" to whether or not you need a degree to lead a successful...

SGA Initiatives: New Additions to the UNG Dahlonega Campus

SGA Initiatives: New Additions to the UNG Dahlonega Campus

Alyssa Snelling March 7, 2023

Changes are being made to the Dahlonega campus. The University of North Georgia Student Government Association is working toward some initiatives that will change well-known spots. One of the biggest...

Changing for the Better: When it Comes to Picking a Major, Your First Choice Isnt Always the Best Choice

Changing for the Better: When it Comes to Picking a Major, Your First Choice Isn’t Always the Best Choice

Ashlee Engel February 28, 2023

Some college students change their majors because their interest shifts to other career topics and they often modify their study goals. Some feel the importance of career stability and starting salaries...

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