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Israel-Hamas War: A Plea For Peace

Wesley F., Staff Writer October 17, 2023

In Gaza, a grim reality unfolds. Hospitals, overrun with casualties, teeter on the brink of collapse; their fuel and supplies dwindling. In this besieged enclave, Palestinians yearn for the basics—food,...

Seen here are recent gas prices at the Exxon at Browns Bridge Rd and Ash Cir. Store Property Manager Mark Mendoza said that last month costs peaked at $3.79 due to inflation.

Kemps Tax Suspension Brings Relief to Strained Citizens

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order that suspended Georgia's gas tax for one month. The decision came on the heels of excessive national inflation. On Sept. 13, the latest...

Community vs. Cop City: Atlanta Movement Gathers 116,000 Signatures

Community vs. Cop City: Atlanta Movement Gathers 116,000 Signatures

Wesley F., Staff Writer September 12, 2023

In Atlanta, Stop Cop City activists have rallied together, amassing an astounding 116,000 signatures. This far exceeds the required count in their determined effort to thwart the controversial construction...

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...

The unofficial version of the new proposal to Title IX. Screenshot by Rebecca Ansley.

U.S. Education Department Announced a New Proposal to Title IX

Rebecca Ansley April 25, 2023

On Thursday April 6, the U.S. Education Department came out with an announcement that there will be a new proposal to change Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded educational...

Influencing to Pay the Bills

Influencing to Pay the Bills

Maria Jaiyeola April 18, 2023

Ditching the traditional 9 to 5 job for social media is becoming the new trend. According to a study by Morning Consult , 86% of young people in America have or aspire to have careers in social media....

Screenshot by: Adriana Hernandez.
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BookTok: The Desire to Become a Reader

Adriana Hernandez April 13, 2023

Grab a highlighter, some colorful sticky notes, and wipe away the dust from that book, because reading is cool. Or, is being made out to be on social media. Apps like Instagram and TikTok are showcasing...

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Falcons Rise Up

Jeheziel Dukes April 13, 2023

The NFL offseason is a time for teams to better their franchise adhering to the following deadlines: April 21 is the last day of restricted free agent signing period April 27-29 Kansas City will...

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The DiCaprio Theory

Stephanie Obediku April 11, 2023

These celebrities are under a microscope for the things that they do even in their personal lives, especially when their personal life aligns with another celebrity. Some of the most sought-after couples...

Parking lot on the Martha T. Nesbitt parking deck

UNG Parking Frustrates Students

Eli Hogan March 21, 2023

Imagine, you're arriving at University of North Georgia Gainesville campus in the morning, driving around the parking lots trying to find a spot. You look at the time and your class is about to start in...

What To Do About Dying

What To Do About Dying

Megan Nelson March 21, 2023

There are a few universal truths that connect all of us, one of which is the fact that we will all one day die. Confronting the idea of death is uncomfortable for most people, to say the least. In life,...

Black History Month Keynote Speaker Falls Short

Sami Mohammed March 9, 2023

  During February, the University of North Georgia invited students to observe and participate in a series of events honoring Black history, the last of which was a lecture featuring motivational...

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