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Fans filled Lynn Cottrell Arena to cheer on the Nighthawks.

Nighthawks Start Season 1-0 With Commanding 17 Point Victory

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer November 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia women’s basketball team began the season with a 79-62 victory over Emmanuel Friday night at home. UNG senior guard Ansley Hall came out firing from deep, scoring the...

The winner of the college football playoff will receive the CFP Trophy. The last two winners were Michigan and Georgia.

First Reveal of the 2025 College Football Playoff Rankings

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The first College Football Playoff rankings are highly anticipated year after year. This time marks the first ever projected 12-team playoffs. With the bracket expanding from four to 12, the rules have...

UNG opens at Lynn Cottrell Arena where the Nighthawks finished 11-5 last season.

UNG Women’s Basketball Leans on Experience as 2024-2025 Season Tips Off

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The University of North Georgia women’s basketball team is set to begin the 2024-2025 campaign Friday at home in Lynn Cottrell Arena. Buffie Burson enters her 31st season as the head coach of the Nighthawks...

UNG took the pitch at Lynn Cottrell Park for the first time in 19 days.

Nighthawks Battle for 1-1 Draw Against Conference Foe Flagler

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

The University of North Georgia women’s soccer team fought hard Thursday in a 1-1 draw at home against conference rival Flagler. With the draw, the Nighthawks move to 6-1-1 on the year, with a still...

The giant pandas are set to go back to China in mid-October.

Zoo Atlanta Announces Departure of Giant Pandas in October

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer September 30, 2024

Zoo Atlanta has officially announced a timeline for the departure of their beloved giant pandas. In mid-October, Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun will travel back to China due to the giant panda...

Brooke O'Hair is introduced as the new head softball coach by President Shannon and Director of Athletics Plunkett.

UNG Officially Announces Brooke O’Hair as New Head Softball Coach

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, the University of North Georgia held an introductory press conference to officially announce Brooke O’Hair as the new head softball coach, following former coach Mike Davenport's...

Rapper Rich Homie Quan Passes Away at Age 33

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

Famous Atlanta music artist Dequantes Devontay Lamar, better known by his stage name Rich Homie Quan, passed away on Thursday, Sep. 5, at 33 years old. The rapper was found unresponsive in his Fulton...

The Community Engagement Fair serves as a chance for students and staff to connect with community organizations for opportunities related to volunteering, service-learning, work-based learning, academic projects, and other forms of partnership.

Gainesville Campus Hosts Community Engagement Fair

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The annual University of North Georgia Community Engagement Fair was held on Wednesday Aug. 28, at the Gainesville campus. This event serves as a chance for students and staff to connect with community...

The UNG Women's Soccer team took the field against UNC Pembroke on Thursday afternoon.

Nighthawks Score Two Unanswered Goals to Spark Comeback in Season Opener

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia women’s soccer team opened their season on Thursday at home at Lynn Cottrell Park, with a 2-1 come from behind victory over the UNC Pembroke Braves. The No. 24 Nighthawks...

Mike Davenport resigned to take a job as an assistant softball coach at the University of Georgia.

Coach Mike Davenport Resigns from UNG Softball

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

After 27 years at the University of North Georgia and 24 seasons as the head softball coach, Mike Davenport has resigned to take a job as an assistant softball coach at the University of Georgia. Davenport...

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