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Print Books Out-Rival E-Book Counterparts

Gavin Beck, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

Despite living in a digitalized world, print copies of books are still dominating the market over electronic ones. With nearly every book imaginable available at the touch of a button, a question arises...

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SaltyMF

Lizzy Gordon, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

SaltyMF is a company that promotes the attitude that wears well. Brad Banyas and Paul Sciandra started the brand in 2021 and have made it their goal to create the greatest brand of all time. “Salty...

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Flu Season is Coming

Sean Williams, Editor October 22, 2023

As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, it’s important to remember that fall brings with it another chilly visitor: the annual flu season.   Influenza activity will begin increasing this month...

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Cornhole Atlanta

Lizzy Gordon, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Cornhole Atlanta is becoming a hit all over North Georgia. Cornhole consists of taking turns tossing a corn bag into a hole on a wooden board. Events and tournaments take place all week long during the...

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Overcoming Guilt and Finding Success

Adriana Hernandez, Staff Writer/ Editor October 18, 2023

Being a first-generation student comes with its own set of challenges. From wanting to succeed and create a future for yourself but having the lingering thought in your head – you do not deserve it. First-generation...

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Safety First

DeAnna Mayfield October 18, 2023

As students, our safety on campus is of utmost importance. Recent incidents from medical emergencies, and natural disasters to armed assailants have all highlighted the need for proactive measures to...

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:...

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Students Want Updates to Gainesville Campus

Alex Adams, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Many people know of at least one thing in their life that needs to be changed. However, they may not know how to put that change into words or actions. The same happens when people think about changes...

Hot Air Balloons Sitting in the Sandy Creek Park Field for the 3rd Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival

Athens Third Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Takes Flight

Eli Hogan, Staff Editor/Writer October 3, 2023

  On Saturday, Sep. 3, Athens Clarke County held their third annual hot air balloon festival aptly named "Above Athens Balloon Festival". The festival was held at Sandy Creek Park on 400 Bob Holman...

Sanford Stadium in the afternoon

College Football is Kicking Off

Alex Adams, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

For 123.8 million people, September means one thing: college football is finally back. After waiting for six months, people's hunger for football can finally be satiated. Now, men and women have an excuse...

Solidarity on the Line: UAW Strike Gains Momentum in Pursuit of Fair Wages and Conditions

Solidarity on the Line: UAW Strike Gains Momentum in Pursuit of Fair Wages and Conditions

Wesley F., Staff Writer September 28, 2023

The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is gaining momentum.  The union is flexing its organizing muscles in a fight for better working conditions, wages and benefits across the automotive industry.  Three...

Delta Zeta sorority members with the bands

UNG’s Delta Zeta Sorority Breaks Record With First-ever ‘Battle of the BanDZ’

Olivia Prevette, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

The University of North Georgia's Delta Zeta sorority broke its fundraising record, bringing in $6,030 at its first-ever Battle of the BanDZ. Delta Zeta sponsors the Starkey Hearing Foundation as...

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