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Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away at 88 on Easter Monday.

Pope Francis, Leader of the Catholic Church, Dies at 88

Alli Clark, Staff Editor April 21, 2025

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, passed away at 88 on Easter Monday at 7:35 a.m. The Vatican announced in an official statement that the cause...

UNG Gainesville's Martha T. Nesbitt Academic Building and Hugh Mills Physical Education Center have been closed until further notice.

Breaking News: Gas Leak Reported around Nesbitt Building

Alli Clark, Staff Editor March 20, 2025

Martha T. Nesbitt Academic Building and Hugh Mills Physical Education Center, two buildings on the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus, were closed and evacuated today, around 3:30 P.M....

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...

Michelle Trachtenberg passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 39.

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at 39

Alli Clark, Staff Editor March 6, 2025

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in "Harriet the Spy," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26, of natural causes. The actress was 39. Police...

Beyonce debuts 2025 Cowboy Carter tour after “Best Country Album” and “Album of the Year” Grammys win.

Single Ladies Saddled Up: “Cowboy Carter” Wins Best Country Album

Alli Clark, Staff Editor February 27, 2025

Beyoncé’s album “Cowboy Carter” recently took home both the best country album and album of the year at the 2025 Grammys, alongside a “Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour" announcement....

Craft Fest aimed to give student artists a platform to promote their work and grow their small businesses.

Craft Fest Brings Student Artists into the Spotlight with Student Market

Alli Clark, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

The Craft Craze & Student Market held its first Craft Fest on Nov. 8 from 6 - 8 p.m. and on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event was held in the ABC Room of the Hoag Student Center on the University...

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus held its annual Bachelors of Fine Arts Juried Art Show.

UNG’s Annual BFA Art Show Celebrates Student Creativity and Expression

Alli Clark, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus held its annual Bachelors of Fine Arts Juried Art Show available for viewing from Oct. 2 - 25. The exhibition held a reception for the event on Oct....

"Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" sequel aired Oct. 29.

The Magic Returns with “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place”

Alli Clark, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Since its premiere in 2007, “Wizards of Waverly Place” has remained a part of Disney Channel’s lineup of popular series. The show follows the Russo family, who run a New York sandwich shop while...

UNG Mourns the Death of Orientation Leader

Alli Clark, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus announced an “isolated incident” pertaining to a student death on Thursday, Oct. 31 at around 10 a.m. Dr. Alyson Paul, Vice President of Student...

Frieda McFadden's psychological thriller, "The Housemaid" is coming to theaters.

Get Ready for a Clean Cut Thriller with “The Housemaid” Coming to Theaters

Alli Clark, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

Lionsgate has officially announced the film adaptation of the best-selling novel, "The Housemaid," written by author Freida McFadden. Originally published in 2020, "The Housemaid" quickly became a bestseller,...

UNG's new Runners Club is hosting a "Spooktacular" 5k on Oct. 30.

Run for Your Lives at UNG’s “Spooktacular” 5k

Alli Clark, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the University of North Georgia’s new runners club will be hosting a “Spooktacular” Halloween 5k. This event will be from 5 - 7 p.m. on the Gainesville campus’ track. The...

Dame Maggie Smith passed away early morning on Friday, Sept. 27.

‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ Star Dies at 89

Alli Clark, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Dame Maggie Smith, the two-time Oscar winning actress known for her charm and wit by many, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, just two months shy of her 90th birthday. Smith’s two sons, Chris Larkin...

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