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UNG Soccer Teams Split Matchup With Young Harris in Battle of Blood Mountain

UNG Soccer Teams Split Matchup With Young Harris in Battle of Blood Mountain

Robert DiClemente September 12, 2023

For the 11th straight season, the University of North Georgia Men’s and Women’s Soccer took on rival Division II school Young Harris College in one of the first matchups for the Battle of Blood Mountain.  The...

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...

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...

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