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Timmy Cox after a big Miracle League win.

Miracle Leagues Mission

Lizzy Gordon, Staff Editor January 31, 2024

Miracle League started as an outlet for kids and adults with different learning abilities to get active and be a part of a team. The organization has helped build self-esteem and start new friendships...

Photo by UNG Athletics Photography / Facebook

UNG Softball Entering 2024 Season as No. 1 Ranked Team in the Nation

Gavin Beck, Staff Editor January 30, 2024

After reaching the mountain top and being crowned the 2023 NCAA Division II National Champions last season, the University of North Georgia’s softball program is ready to run it back in 2024. The...

North Georgia Women’s Basketball Takes Down Georgia College at the Buzzer

North Georgia Women’s Basketball Takes Down Georgia College at the Buzzer

Robert DiClemente, Staff Writer January 11, 2024

The University of North Georgia Women’s Basketball team defeated Georgia College and State University in dramatic fashion, as junior forward Emily Trushel hit a layup with less than a second left in...

North Georgia Men’s Basketball Secures Eighth Win in a Row

North Georgia Men’s Basketball Secures Eighth Win in a Row

Robert DiClemente, Staff Writer January 11, 2024

The University of North Georgia Men’s Basketball team continues to add to the win column after they defeated rival Georgia College and State University, 92-82, extending their winning streak to eight...

Mental Health in Sports: Everyone Has ‘Human Moments’

Mental Health in Sports: Everyone Has ‘Human Moments’

Cannon Crompton December 11, 2023

Whether an athlete is playing middle school or professional sports, everyone struggles with mental health. The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of mental well-being that...

The UNG Dodgeball club. Photograph by Alex Phillips

Join the Undefeated UNG Dodgeball Club

Lizzy Gordon, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

This season, Coach Noah Richardson, captain Alex Phillips and co-captain Carter Johnson have led their team through an undefeated season so far. “It is a sport that doesn’t have a whole lot of recognition...

UNG Men’s Basketball Picks Up Overtime Win Against Voorhees

UNG Men’s Basketball Picks Up Overtime Win Against Voorhees

Robert DiClemente, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

The No. 17 University of North Georgia Men’s Basketball Team mounted a 14-point comeback to defeat Voorhees University in overtime, 87-83.  Voorhees took an early 4-2 lead over the Nighthawks and...

Nighthawks bench celebrates.

UNG Women’s Basketball Keeps Rolling in Win Over No. 3 Catawba

Gavin Beck, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

The University of North Georgia’s women's basketball program continued its hot start, handing Catawba its first loss of the season on Monday night. This was a statement win for the program as Catawba...

Photo by David Dow

The NBA In-Season Tournament: A Splash of Flash

Gavin Beck, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

The NBA’s new In-Season Tournament kicked off on Nov. 3 and excitement is building as competition is underway. This summer, during the NBA offseason, Commissioner Adam Silver announced the plan to...

UNG Men’s Basketball Opens Season with Back-to-Back Wins

UNG Men’s Basketball Opens Season with Back-to-Back Wins

Robert DiClemente, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

The University of North Georgia Men’s Basketball team kicked off the 2023-2024 season with two straight wins at the Southeast Region Crossover this past weekend. This is the third consecutive season...

Videoboard at Catawba College displaying the North Georgia win graphic for the 2023 NCAA Division Two Womens Soccer Tournament. Photo by Devin Kupka

North Georgia Womens Soccer Knocks Off Wingate in Penalty Kicks

Devin Kupka, Sports Editor November 17, 2023

The University of North Georgia took on familiar opponent Wingate University in the Women’s Soccer NCAA Division II Tournament. This matchup is the fourth all-time meeting between the two in tournament...

Ron Washington has been the third base coach for the Atlanta Braves since October of 2016. He’s also coached in Oakland for a couple of years, and even managed the Texas Rangers from 2006-14. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/SB Nation via Getty Images)

From A-Town to Anaheim

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Now that the Major League Baseball season has ended and the offseason is getting underway, the Atlanta Braves approach winter with several questions to answer. The most recent of their uncertainties will...

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