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Galaxy Gas is an intended culinary additive that can be purchased from retailers like Walmart.

Galaxy Gas Draws Concern

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Editor November 19, 2024

The misuse of nitrous oxide, a chemical compound commonly known as “laughing gas”, is nothing new, but the increased accessibility of it has become a growing concern. Galaxy Gas is an Atlanta-based...

Gainesville hosted its second annual Día de los Muertos celebration, a holiday honoring the dead.

Gainesville Celebrates Día de los Muertos

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Editor November 12, 2024

Día de los Muertos is deep-rooted in Hispanic culture, and with Gainesville’s large Hispanic population, the holiday was well represented in the city this year. According to the Kansas University...

Peso Pluma and other corridos tumbados artists have placed Mexican music in the spotlight on the world stage.

Corridos Tumbados: The Rise of Mexican Urban Ballads

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Editor October 31, 2024

For generations, the corrido, a traditional Mexican song style, has been an integral part of storytelling in Mexican culture. Originating in the 19th century, corridos often told the stories of both...

Bantu knots are a popular form of a protective hairstyle that involves spiraling twists that were previously sectioned off to create the distinct look.

Protective Hairstyles: Where Style Meets Care

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Editor October 29, 2024

With the fall season arriving, colder temperatures are also here.  For people with coarse and thicker hair, combating the cold air's ability to create dryness and possible hair breakage can be a struggle. Protective...

Gainesville’s Latino fest brought together citizens to celebrate the rich Hispanic culture.

Celebrating Hispanic Culture at Gainesville’s Latino Fest

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Editor October 3, 2024

The Hispanic culture is deeply ingrained with Gainesville and the surrounding Hall County area. On Sept. 28, the community came together to celebrate this culture that has grown to be a part of the fabric...

Festhalle is the main event hall located in Helen and home to some of the festivities the cities’ Oktoberfest has to offer.

Helen Oktoberfest Is Here

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Editor September 24, 2024

A once financially struggling town, Helen reconstructed itself in 1968 under the watch of local artist John Kollak, transforming it into the town that it is today. Two years later, in 1970, Helen's Oktoberfest...

View of Hawthorne Pool at Tallulah Gorge

Take a Hike

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

The spring season is in full effect as the flowers are blooming and the temperatures are starting to rise. While the region may lack in big city attractions, it more than makes up for it in the outdoor...

Gas station patron finds a skimmer overlay prior to payment

Scamming in the Modern World

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

Today's criminals employ more sophisticated tactics than ever before. In a time in which society has largely shifted from using traditional physical currency to carry out transactions, opting to rather...

Caesars Sportsbook located in New Orleans, as Louisiana legalized retail sports betting in October 2021 and mobile betting in January 2022

Sports Betting’s Meteoric Rise to the Top

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

A once outlawed act in an overwhelming majority of the states, sports betting is arguably at the forefront of the sports entertainment industry. Stemming from the 2018 judicial decision to overturn the...

Clint Capela (L), Dejounte Murray (C) and De'Andre Hunter (R) were expected trade candidates prior to the deadline

Hawks Stand Pat at the Trade Deadline

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

After another disappointing start to the season, the Atlanta Hawks were heavily rumored to be the most active team at the NBA’s annual trade deadline. However, the team came out of it making no moves...

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