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The Hidden Struggle of Spring Burnout

The Hidden Struggle of Spring Burnout

Phoenix Borrego April 1, 2025

As the spring season rolls in, so does semester burnout. While actual research is hard to come by, you've probably heard someone say that the spring semester is harder to balance than the fall semester....

V7 climber Evan Franklin warms up on a V3 route before taking on the rest of his climbing session.

Spring Into Bouldering

Daniel Michael, Staff Editor March 30, 2025

Spring has sprung at the University of North Georgia this past month, and with it comes students looking for something refreshing to try.  Various recreational activities are provided for students...

Keeping the Chattahoochee River clean is important to the Don Carter State Park confirmed by their annual event "Sweep the Hooch."

Don’t Trash the River, Sweep the Hooch Instead

Olivia Kinney, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

The annual "Sweep the Hooch" was again hosted by Don Carter State Park this Saturday. 25 patrons came together for the volunteer action event to retrieve trash from the Chattahoochee river.  Steven...

No Need to Stress Leaving the Nest

Darby Olive March 25, 2025

Commencement for the class of 2025 is right around the corner at the University of North Georgia.    Graduation celebrates years of hard work, but it's stressful too. Here's what the seniors...

Disaster Relief Team Sent to Spartanburg

Disaster Relief Team Sent to Spartanburg

Phoenix Borrego March 25, 2025

Though the beach and relaxation seem like the ideal Spring break trip for most college students, a group of students from the University of North Georgia spent their Spring Break on a disaster relief trip...

Abandonware can be looked at negatively or positively, it all depends on the perspective given.

Abandonware: The Lifecycle of Technology

Daniel Michael, Staff Editor March 24, 2025

“Abandonware” is a term used to describe software or hardware that has been “abandoned” by its original creator and can no longer be found for sale through any official channels.  A popular...

With social media taking over the younger generations' news consumption, the challenge of consuming news responsibly rises.

Doomscrolling: The Bad Habit That Feeds on Bad News

Alli Clark, Staff Editor March 6, 2025

Scrolling through bad news for hours on end has become a habit, especially for students. The endless feed of negative headlines, whether about global crises, politics or celebrity scandals, can feel impossible...

Sunrise, Sunburn and Spring Break

Sunrise, Sunburn and Spring Break

Phoenix Borrego March 4, 2025

Spring break is right around the corner for the University of North Georgia. Though movies and television glorify the college spring break experience, most students at UNG have relaxed plans as they...

Family Group at The Branch

Home Away from Home

Phoenix Borrego February 25, 2025

When home-cooked meals and good advice seem far away, some churches and communities in Dahlonega have an answer. Several programs offer support by “adopting” college students - or any young adult...

Homecoming in the Dark

Darby Olive February 18, 2025

Last week, the University of North Georgia hosted its Homecoming week. Activities included decorating competitions, basketball games and the Homecoming After Dark dance. According to ESPN, the idea...

Mavis stuns on the Dahlonega campus drill field.

Meet Mavis: UNG’s newest K-9

Colin McCollough, Staff Editor February 14, 2025

The University of North Georgia Public Safety Department welcomes a new furry friend. In 2022, UNG brought its first K-9 onboard. Rex, the now 4-year-old German Shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix has helped...

Photo by: Phoenix Borrego

Field Day: Unplug your Phone and Reconnect with the Community

Darby Olive February 13, 2025

Some University of North Georgia students say impromptu field days give them the chance to disconnect from technology and connect with new friends. Students find out about the event through a text in...

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