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Wages for the Win: Student Pay Increase

Wages for the Win: Student Pay Increase

Rachel Sapecky March 29, 2022

If you’re a student worker at the University of North Georgia, you’re in luck! According to the UNG Newsroom, this fall, the minimum pay rate is increasing to $11 per hour. For workers currently being...

Meet Your Candidates for Georgia Governor

Meet Your Candidates for Georgia Governor

Rachel Sapecky March 3, 2022

As political polarization spreads across America, more college students are showing up at the polls. As a result, the United States Census Bureau reported that half of Americans between the ages of 18...

The Perfect Major for Your Personality

The Perfect Major for Your Personality

Rachel Sapecky February 15, 2022

If you’re unhappy with your college major and looking for a change, you’re not alone. According to a 2018 report from the National Center for Education Statistics, 30% of undergraduates who declared...

COVID Made My Hair Fall Out

COVID Made My Hair Fall Out

Rachel Sapecky February 8, 2022

Elementary school teacher and mom Shelly Black has always been known for her long blonde hair. However, last December, her husband and children noticed something: Her hair was falling out. “I had...

What Your GF Really Wants for Valentine’s Day

What Your GF Really Wants for Valentine’s Day

Rachel Sapecky February 3, 2022

It’s finally February, and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner at the University of North Georgia. Whether it sets your heart aflutter or fills you with dread, if there’s a special lady in...

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Moderna Sent Me to the ER

Rachel Sapecky January 25, 2022

Days after receiving his Moderna booster shot, 20-year-old Christopher Dennis was sent to the emergency room with a rare side effect: heart inflammation. The Kennesaw State University student said that...

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Is Facebook Killing People?

Rachel Sapecky December 7, 2021

College students who use Facebook (now called Meta) have probably heard some of the conspiracy theories surrounding COVID-19. In a July 2021 exchange, Joe Biden told reporters that platforms like Facebook...

Wrapped Holiday Gifts

The Broke College Student’s Holiday Gift Guide

Rachel Sapecky November 30, 2021

Winter break is right around the corner at the University of North Georgia, and many students are excited to spend the holidays with their friends and family. However, winter celebrations bring this inevitable...

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7 Ways to Manage Finals Stress

Rachel Sapecky November 18, 2021

As the end of the Fall 2021 semester at the University of North Georgia looms ever-closer, many students are suffering with unhealthy levels of stress. Upcoming final exams, tight deadlines and holiday...

Support Our Vets on Veterans Appreciation Week

Support Our Vets on Veterans Appreciation Week

Rachel Sapecky November 9, 2021

Veterans Day is right around the corner, and to celebrate, the University of North Georgia is hosting a Veterans Appreciation Week Nov. 8-12 to honor our local heroes. As you may or may not know, there...

2021 Men and Women’s Fall Fashion Trends

2021 Men and Women’s Fall Fashion Trends

Rachel Sapecky November 4, 2021

With the return of in-person classes this fall at the University of North Georgia, students have been ditching their pajama pants for the latest fall trends. However, if you’re anything like me, you...

Retire a Millionaire! Start Investing Now

Retire a Millionaire! Start Investing Now

Rachel Sapecky October 28, 2021

For college students and recent graduates, retirement may seem far away. However, it gets here quicker than one may think, and for many, it’s simply out of reach. According to the 2021 Global Retirement...

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