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Students gather at the Promenade to enjoy the festivities of "Fright Jam."

Fright Jam in Dahlonega: A Night at the Promenade

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

On the evening of Oct. 23 from 6 - 10 p.m. the Promenade in Dahlonega turned into a spooky festival filled with fun and friends. The event attracted a large crowd of students with its music and colorful...

This year will mark the 70th anniversary of Gold Rush Days.

Dahlonega Prepares for the 70th Annual Gold Rush Days Festival

Hannarose Schiano, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

Dahlonega, a town known for its rich history as the site of America’s first major gold rush, is preparing for its annual Gold Rush Days festival, set to take place Oct. 19 - 20 in the town’s square....

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...

 Auxiliary Services at the University of North Georgia hosted “Name–That–Shuttle events on Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 to encourage students to suggest new names for UNG shuttle services.

UNG Shuttle Needs A New Name

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s shuttle services are set to get a rebrand in 2025.  UNG Auxillary Services hosted  “Name-That-Shuttle” events on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses throughout...

The summit view from Preacher's Rock at sunset.

UNG Students Will Fall for These Views

Ashley Goodrich, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Dahlonega is a beautiful small town any time of year, but it really hits different in the fall. Whether you consider yourself adventurous or not, you have probably hiked one of the many trails around North...

The North Georgia Astronomical Observatory holds public viewings every Friday night, weather permitting.

Observatory Brings the Cosmos Closer with Public Viewing Events

Alli Clark, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Four miles away from the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus lies the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory. Though weekdays are reserved for students attending classes or labs, the observatory...

The University of North Georgia is hosting its second annual juried alum exhibition, "As the World Turns."

UNG’s Art Gallery Delves Into the “As the World Turns” Scene

Alli Clark, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia is hosting its second annual juried alum exhibition, inspired by the classic soap opera As the World Turns. This year’s exhibition was curated by Brittany Fanning, a 2014...

UNG students who wrote children's books will have a table at the North Georgia Regional Book Fair.

New Annual Book Fair Kicks Off on UNG Campus

Madeline Keilman, Staff Editor September 5, 2024

The first annual North Georgia Regional Book Fair is Sept. 14 at the University of North Georgia Convocation Center on the Dahlonega campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair is hosted by the Dahlonega Literary...

The Boulder Bash brought together climbing enthusiasts for an exciting evening of bouldering on Thursday, Aug. 29.

Boulder Bash Brings Campus Climbers Together for Adventure and Camaraderie

Alli Clark, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

The University of North Georgia held its first Boulder Bash of the semester on Thursday, Aug. 29. This brought together climbing enthusiasts for an exciting evening of bouldering. It was held in the Recreation...

The Dance Fit class is offered Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at the Hugh Mills Physical Education Center on the University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus.

Fitness is Dancing its Way to UNG Gainesville

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Campus Wellness and Recreation is encouraging all Nighthawks to dance their way to an active lifestyle by bringing a popular Dahlonega Campus group exercise class to...

The Tabletop Gaming Club hosted their 2024 Fall welcome back party on the University of North Georgia Dahlonega Campus.

Dahlonega Tabletop Gaming Club Kicks off the Semester With a Bang

Daniel Michael, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

On Friday, Aug. 23, the Tabletop Gaming Club hosted their 2024 Fall welcome back party on the University of North Georgia Dahlonega Campus. The event was spearheaded by Maddox Newell, the current president...

UNG's Office of Student Involvement is partnering with The Pack Shack to bring students, faculty and community members together to package 100,000 nonperishable meals for the Georgia Mountain Food Bank.

Connecting Students to 9/11 Through Service

Ashley Goodrich, Staff Writer August 27, 2024

The University of North Georgia is hosting its second annual Feed the Funnel event, in remembrance of 9/11 by empowering students to give back to the local community. UNG's Office of Student Involvement...

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