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The Arctic ice is melting due to climate change.

The Impacts of Dangerously High North Atlantic Ocean Temperatures

Olivia Kinney, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

North Atlantic Ocean surface temperatures broke heat records for more than 450 days throughout late 2023 and early 2024. This year, those temperatures are still at an all-time high.  In a new study...

This Disney College Program is a place to "make magic."

UNG’s Magic Making Opportunity

Kirsten Bauer, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Disney College Program applications have opened for a unique internship opportunity at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. The college program welcomes students to work in various roles, such...

Volunteers with the Lilburn Woman's Club made its first Book Mobile visit on Jan. 21, 2025.

Lilburn Woman’s Club to Provide 8,000 Students With New Books

Lawson Smith, Staff Editor January 28, 2025

A local organization is collaborating with Gwinnett County Public Schools to bring books to nearly 8,000 students in the Lilburn area.  The Lilburn Woman’s Club is sponsoring Gwinnett County Public...

 Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal  read to students at Sandra Dunagan Deal Elementary School on Oct. 8.

Georgia Celebrates Pre-K Programs Across the State

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

Representatives in Georgia celebrated Pre-K Week in Public schools throughout the week of Oct. 7.  Georgia Pre-K Week celebrates the state’s voluntary program that is available for free to all four-year-olds...

Fast-Track Fall: Navigating UNG’s Academic Calendar Shift

Fast-Track Fall: Navigating UNG’s Academic Calendar Shift

Ashley Goodrich, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

If you’ve been feeling more stressed than usual this semester, you’re not crazy. The University of North Georgia adjusted the dates for the 2024-2025 academic year, impacting both the start and end...

Ace Your Business Degree with These On-Campus Resources

Ace Your Business Degree with These On-Campus Resources

Ashley Goodrich, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

Whether you are a freshman just starting out or a senior nearing graduation, it’s helpful to be aware of the resources that can help you succeed. If you’re in the University of North Georgia's Mike...

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 University of North Georgia’s Library Technology Center recently adopted an enhancement to its preexisting service, GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online), by integrating a new user interface – EBSCO Discovery Service.

It Just Got Easier to Use the Library

Ashley Goodrich, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

Doing your homework and finding academic sources is more user-friendly than ever before. The University of North Georgia’s Library Technology Center has been using the GALILEO system for the past...

Photo by Colin McCollough

Students and Stress: How They Manage

Colin McCollough April 25, 2024

Finals season is descending on the University of North Georgia, and it's crunch time for students. And students are coping, but sometimes it's in ways you won't find on the Student Health website. Getting...

Kayla Jordan and Anna Lucia Sanchez, marketing majors, getting ready for graduation this spring.

Celebrating the Class of COVID-19

Lizzy Gordon, Staff Editor April 25, 2024

COVID-19 had an impact on the entire world. One of those groups affected was the class of 2020 high school graduates. Despite schools trying to provide a memorable graduation amongst the chaos and challenging...

The exoskeleton of a cicada.
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Cicadas are Coming

DeAnna Mayfield, Writer/Editor April 10, 2024

The cicadas' song, a high-pitched chorus that fills the air during their mating season, is a distinctive sound that marks their presence and adds to the unique charm of this region. Periodical cicadas...

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