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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...

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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...

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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...

Latin Short Films To Be Showcased At UNG

Latin Short Films To Be Showcased At UNG

Chaz Mullis, Staff Editor April 3, 2024

Bring your popcorn: the 9th installment of the ¡Cortos! Latin American Short Film Festival is coming to the University of North Georgia. This festival will offer UNG students and community members an...

An Update on Grammarly Girl

Faith Forrester April 2, 2024

Things are getting better for Marley Stevens, otherwise known as Grammarly Girl. She says that since she was accused of violating UNG's Student Conduct Code, she has been very stressed and has been...

The Case of Marley Stevens, AKA the Grammarly Girl

The Case of Marley Stevens, AKA the Grammarly Girl

Faith Forrester February 29, 2024

Run, don’t walk, away from using spellchecker extensions for proofreading your assignments, Marley Stevens, a junior human services delivery and administration major at the UNG Dahlonega Campus says. "I...

I’m My Own Class President

I’m My Own Class President

Faith Forrester February 20, 2024

“...for me home-schooling encouraged some unhealthy patterns, while also building up strong healthy ones at the same time. It’s a double-edged sword in that sense for those who are not very extroverted...

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