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UNG Alum Hikes Appalachian Trail and Raises Money To Combat Veteran Suicide

Cannon Crompton February 10, 2022

Earl Porter, a 2009 graduate, completed his lifelong dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail and raised money to combat veteran suicide along the way.  Why did you want to hike the Appalachian Trail? Porter:...

The Women’s Nighthawks are undefeated in conference play (photo by Cooper Huau)

UNG Women’s Basketball Aiming for a Conference Championship

Cooper Huau February 8, 2022

With only six games left in the Peach Belt Conference regular season, the University of North Georgia Women's Basketball Team has only two losses thus far. The Nighthawks have one loss in conference play,...

ATL Valentines Day Activities

ATL Valentine’s Day Activities

Melody Arispe February 3, 2022

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and many businesses are preparing fun events. Atlanta has a variety of retail stores and restaurants organizing their own celebrations. The Avalon and the Georgia...

What Your GF Really Wants for Valentine’s Day

What Your GF Really Wants for Valentine’s Day

Rachel Sapecky February 3, 2022

It’s finally February, and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner at the University of North Georgia. Whether it sets your heart aflutter or fills you with dread, if there’s a special lady in...

Success is Free At UNG

Success is Free At UNG

Maria Jaiyeola January 27, 2022

After two weeks of resumption at all University of North Georgia campuses, some students still struggle to get back into the mode of face-to-face learning. All the while juggling work, life, and growing...

Figure 1: Information about HEERF III on a TV near the post office in HOAG. Photo by: Ashley Brehm

Nigel Cares About Your Wallet Too: The HEERF III Grant

Ashley Brehm January 27, 2022

The federal government has provided COVID-19 relief to college students through their home universities using the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. During the fall 2021 semester, $21 million was...

Hide Your Keys: How to Keep Your Car Safe

Hide Your Keys: How to Keep Your Car Safe

Ashton Bonney January 27, 2022

Last week, the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office says four vehicles had been reported stolen across the county. Deputies were called to numerous scenes after reports were made of suspects breaking and...

Black History Month at UNG

Black History Month at UNG

Melody Arispe January 25, 2022

  The University of North Georgia has taken the opportunity to celebrate and spread awareness about Black History Month with multiple events throughout the month of February.       The office of...

Domestic Abuse in College Relationships: Another Pandemic That Needs to End

Domestic Abuse in College Relationships: Another Pandemic That Needs to End

Emma Keisler December 9, 2021

Domestic abuse is defined by the United Nations as “a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.” This abuse comes in various...

Many college students suffer from depression (photo by wanderinghome)

The Silent Struggle: Anxiety and Depression in College Students

December 9, 2021

Anxiety and depression are pains all too familiar to many college students. Often, without disclosing it to their peers, students push through the symptoms of these disorders all alone, hoping one day...

Get a Job or a Drink at Cracker Barrel

Get a Job or a Drink at Cracker Barrel

Luke Rowe December 7, 2021

Many students need to work a job throughout their school years and Cracker Barrel is one of many options and they have alcoholic drinks now. Students need a job that is flexible with the busy schedules...

Decorative photo of a Christmas Tree

Christmastime is Here

Anna Kate Clark December 2, 2021

Christmas is just around the corner and cities around the University of North Georgia’s campuses are hosting FREE events all throughout the holiday season. In Gainesville, Christmas on Green Street...

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