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SWING attendees pose for photo after a range day last spring.

Supporting Women in Networking & Golf: University of North Georgia Program Tees Off

Lily McCarn October 2, 2025

Business deals are not just struck in the boardroom, they are often sealed on the golf course. At the University of North Georgia, a new program is making sure women have a spot on the green during business...

Debate Team

UNG Debate Team Builds Critical Thinking, Confidence, Communication Skills

Liu Chien Yu September 25, 2025

In an age of nonstop information and self-media, social platforms encourage people to share ideas and create content. But openness comes with risks as online harassment and misinformation become more common....

North Georgia K-9 Group co-founders Keirsten German (left) and Julian Buka (right) dropping off their first dog, Wesley, at "puppy college" in Florida.

North Georgia K-9 Group lets UNG students raise service puppies on campus

Daysha Pandolph September 16, 2025

This October, North Georgia K-9 Group will welcome new puppies to the University of North Georgia as a part of a student-led program to train future guide, service and detection dogs. The organization,...

Players post for photo in between matches in Athens.

University of North Georgia Women’s Club Rugby Launches First Ever 15s Team

Lily McCarn August 26, 2025

A new era began this past weekend for the University of North Georgia women’s club rugby team as they competed in their first tournament as an official 15s team. Club President, and senior kinesiology...

The pop-up maid cafe, hosted by the university’s Japan Club, aimed to introduce students to a unique aspect of Japanese pop culture.

Maid to Serve: Japan Club Hosts Maid Cafe

Alli Clark, Staff Editor April 20, 2025

Students that found themselves in the University of North Georgia's Nesbitt Building on Friday, April 18 were greeted by an international sight. Located in the Language Lab on the fourth floor, servers...

First Come, First Serve

First Come, First Serve

Darby Olive, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Each week, dozens of students gather for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club meetings on the Dahlonega Campus at the University of North Georgia.  FCA was founded by Don McClanen in 1954. McClanen...

Craft Fest aimed to give student artists a platform to promote their work and grow their small businesses.

Craft Fest Brings Student Artists into the Spotlight with Student Market

Alli Clark, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

The Craft Craze & Student Market held its first Craft Fest on Nov. 8 from 6 - 8 p.m. and on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event was held in the ABC Room of the Hoag Student Center on the University...

Students came together to raise the roof on this Halloween's eve.

BSU’s 2024 Halloween Bash

Daniel Michael, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

On Oct. 30, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a Halloween Bash at the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus. The event took place in the Robinson Ballroom from 7 - 10 p.m. and was host...

Students got a chance to live out a life separate yet close to their own in board game form.

Playing Games with Spectrum Allies

Daniel Michael, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

On Oct. 25, members of the Guild of Tabletop Gamers and the Spectrum Alliance came together to celebrate LGBT history month. The two groups united to not only play games such as UNO, Catan and other popular...

Students are invited to Hoag ABC on the Dahlonega campus to learn about and experience Italian culture.

UNG Learns Traditional Italian Dance Styles

Madeline Keilman, Staff Editor October 17, 2024

The University of North Georgia Italian Club is hosting an Italian Dance and Karaoke Night from 4 - 8 p.m. on Oct. 23. Located in the Hoag ABC room on the Dahlonega campus, students will learn dances that...

UNG's new Runners Club is hosting a "Spooktacular" 5k on Oct. 30.

Run for Your Lives at UNG’s “Spooktacular” 5k

Alli Clark, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the University of North Georgia’s new runners club will be hosting a “Spooktacular” Halloween 5k. This event will be from 5 - 7 p.m. on the Gainesville campus’ track. The...

The Make-A-Museum event took off on Gainesville campus on Oct. 4.

UNG Make-A-Museum Event Dusts off its Exhibits

Daniel Michael, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

On Oct. 4 the History, Anthropology, and Philosophy club brought the items of multiple lands to The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus through a student-run museum. From close to home American...

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