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Nighthawk gets ready to dive into the DA’s office

Payton McDaniel March 28, 2023

Jillian Pierce, a UNG senior criminal justice major at the Dahlonega campus, will be interning with the District Attorney's office in White County starting this May. After applying to a few internship...

Will Artificial Intelligence Ruin the Writing World?

Will Artificial Intelligence Ruin the Writing World?

Jeheziel Dukes March 23, 2023

ChatGPT is a language model that's shaking up the artificial intelligence world with its mind-blowing ability to generate human-like text responses to virtually any prompt! This advanced technology can...

UNG to Hold Music Department Auditions

UNG to Hold Music Department Auditions

March 23, 2023

Calling Nighthawk musicians: the University of North Georgia’s music department is holding auditions for admission into the music program. Auditions will take place this Saturday, March 25 on the Dahlonega...

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Finding Your Definition of Success in a Society of Degrees

Gracie Greenich March 12, 2023

You don't need a degree to be successful in life. At least that's what an Instagram poll of 77 people says. A full 99% voted "no" and one "yes" to whether or not you need a degree to lead a successful...

SGA Initiatives: New Additions to the UNG Dahlonega Campus

SGA Initiatives: New Additions to the UNG Dahlonega Campus

Alyssa Snelling March 7, 2023

Changes are being made to the Dahlonega campus. The University of North Georgia Student Government Association is working toward some initiatives that will change well-known spots. One of the biggest...

Changing for the Better: When it Comes to Picking a Major, Your First Choice Isnt Always the Best Choice

Changing for the Better: When it Comes to Picking a Major, Your First Choice Isn’t Always the Best Choice

Ashlee Engel February 28, 2023

Some college students change their majors because their interest shifts to other career topics and they often modify their study goals. Some feel the importance of career stability and starting salaries...

Financial Aid: What Is Left In The Dark

Financial Aid: What Is Left In The Dark

Olivia Prevette February 28, 2023

One source students use for financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. According to the Student Aid website, FAFSA is used to determine how much financial aid you can receive from the...

Nighthawk Preview Gives Future Students a Look at UNG

Nighthawk Preview Gives Future Students a Look at UNG

Olivia Prevette February 28, 2023

On Saturday. Feb. 25, the University of North Georgia welcomed prospective undergraduate students to the Dahlonega campus for Nighthawk Preview Open House. Nighthawk Preview allowed potential students...

HOPE Scholarship Hits the Jackpot

HOPE Scholarship Hits the Jackpot

Owen Langford February 23, 2023

The lottery in Georgia does more than give residents hope of making a small fortune overnight, it also helps fund scholarships for Georgia school systems. With several large jackpots up for grabs over...

Educator Turned Author Returns to the Classroom

Educator Turned Author Returns to the Classroom

Jamie Jordan February 16, 2023

Longtime UNG political science professor Douglas Young debuted his second novel, “Due South,” last December. The book, inspired in part by real-life characters he met working as an educator, follows...

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UNG Students Concerned About Attendance Policy

Alyssa Snelling December 6, 2022

Skip class, don't pass. University of North Georgia students who miss more than 10% of any class meetings prior to the midpoint of the term will be assigned a grade of a W. Those who stop attending after...

United Way Provides A Way

United Way Provides A Way

Trinity Cromwell December 1, 2022

Data USA states 14% of Hall county residents live below the poverty line. Funding school supplies can be a struggle for these families, but United Way of Hall County is determined to help. United Way...

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