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A local market not far from the Hall County line in Northern Forsyth lost a good portion of its roof to the severe weather on July 20. Here, it is visible where the extreme wind gusts caused the front of the roof to collapse.

Local Storm: A Potential Product of Rising Climate

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer September 7, 2023

On July 20, at around 5 p.m., people all over the city of Cumming, Georgia were getting ready to clock out of their jobs and head home. It had been a hot, humid yet calm afternoon. All that would change...

President Shannon poses with Nigel at the Fall 2023 Kickoff on the Dahlonega Campus. Photo by the University of North Georgia.

UNG’s New President: ‘We have an opportunity for impact.’

Braydi Burnett September 5, 2023

Impact is one of the University of North Georgia’s president, Michael Shannon’s biggest goals. While he says he wants more students to enroll at the university, it’s not his main priority. “If...

North Georgia Championship graphic being displayed at Haines and Carolyn Hill stadium at Lynn Cottrell Park after North Georgia won the Division Two National Championship. Photo by Devin Kupka

UNG Brings Home It’s Second Softball National Championship

Devin Kupka June 9, 2023

Frost Stadium in Chattanooga played host to the 2023 NCAA Division II Softball Championships and Women's College World Series. North Georgia beat out Central Oklahoma and UT Tyler to advance to their third...

Graduating Seniors: Are You Prepared for Your Careers?

Gracie Greenich April 27, 2023

Seniors, do you feel well prepared to start your career with the help of your college experience? Read from graduating seniors who give their pieces on the college experience at the University of North...

Stress Looms Over UNG: Students Prep for Finals

Stress Looms Over UNG: Students Prep for Finals

Olivia Prevette April 25, 2023

Students have their eyes set on summer break and are pushing hard to get through the stress of finals. UNG is offering various methods to help students relax, such as therapy dog visits, De-Stress Fest...

Whatre you doing in my swamp?

What’re you doing in my swamp?

Eli Hogan April 25, 2023

Every year, around 500,000 people come to visit Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp and Wildlife Refuge. There, they can see thousands of species of both flora and fauna. Roughly, 600 plant species, around 200...

Projects Over Tests: New Way of Taking On Finals

Projects Over Tests: New Way of Taking On Finals

Amanda Murray April 25, 2023

Tests are out projects are in. With finals just a few weeks away, University of North Georgia students study or finish their projects. When asked whether they preferred final exams or projects, 90...

Drunk Birds: Flying Under the Influence

Drunk Birds: Flying Under the Influence

Megan Nelson April 25, 2023

Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued a statement in early April that warned of a rather amusing problem- drunk birds. As funny as it may sound, it's no laughing matter when the intoxication proves...

Photo by: Tim Gouw

How Burnout Impacts Students

Adriana Hernandez April 25, 2023

As finals season approaches, many students gain little motivation to study for their exams. They do not feel inspired to study the same way they did at the start of the semester. Videos displaying #burntoutschool...

A Study Abroad Like No Other: One Cadet Travels to Taiwan

A Study Abroad Like No Other: One Cadet Travels to Taiwan

Gracie Greenich April 20, 2023

From Dahlonega to Taipei, Taiwan, a Cadet senior says her experience at a Taiwanese political warfare college was full of culture and new experiences. Cassidy Hofer, a senior Cadet international...

Anna Moller Looks Towards The Future

UNG SGA President Has Words of Advice For Incoming President

Olivia Prevette April 20, 2023

The University of North Georgia Student Government Association announced Emmalyn Mitchell, junior marketing major and student at UNG’s Blue Ridge campus, as the SGA President for the 2023-2024 academic...

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...

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