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MSA's Hispanic Heritage Month had a tabling event before the event began.

UNG Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

The University of North Georgia is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events aimed at honoring the culture, history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. The month-long...

Atlanta Motorspeedway served as the backdrop for a thrilling overtime finish.

Thrilling Overtime Finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Robert Bradley, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Atlanta Motor Speedway was the place to be on Sept. 8 for one of the most exhilarating events of the 2024 NASCAR season, hosting a crucial Playoff race that left fans on the edge of their seats. As drivers...

The new Bob and Wanda Swoszowski Auditorium, viewed from the control booth.

Georgia Film Festival Celebrates in New Auditorium

Colin McCollough and Chaz Mullis September 17, 2024

Sept. 12 marked the first day of the 2o24 Georgia Film Festival. Running from the Sept. 12 - 14, this year’s festival showed 43 films from many different sources on the University of North Georgia's...

James Earl Jones passed on Sept. 9 at his home in Dutchess County, NY.

James Earl Jones Passes Away At Age 93

Gavin Martin, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

James Earl Jones, renowned American actor most known for voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars, died at age 93.   The news comes out of Duchess County, NY where Jones’ agent Barry McPherson says he passed...

Rapper Rich Homie Quan Passes Away at Age 33

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

Famous Atlanta music artist Dequantes Devontay Lamar, better known by his stage name Rich Homie Quan, passed away on Thursday, Sep. 5, at 33 years old. The rapper was found unresponsive in his Fulton...

Netflix has announced the introduction of an ad supported subscription tier, marketing a departure from its long-standing commitment to ad free streaming. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Netflix Introduces Ad Supported Model

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

Starting Sept. 24, Netflix has announced the introduction of an ad supported subscription tier, marketing a departure from its long-standing commitment to ad free streaming. This decision, driven by increasing...

The theater the Film Festival will take place in.

Georgia Film Festival 2024 Showcases Films and Panels at UNG

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

The University of North Georgia's School of Communication, Film & Theatre will present the 2024 Georgia Film Festival (GFF) Sept. 12-14 on the Gainesville Campus. The eighth annual festival will offer...

The featured film, “A Quiet Place: Day One,” excited many students and the event did not disappoint.

Thrills and Ice Cream: UNG Gainesville Hosts Drive-In Movie Night

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus hosted a movie night at the Nesbitt parking garage. As the sun started to set, students gathered for the anticipated newcomer drive-in. The featured...

"It Ends With Us" presents an intense portrayal of love and resilience. However, the film’s handling of domestic violence has sparked significant debate.

Domestic Violence Romanticization Hangs Over “It Ends With Us” Debut

Alli Clark, Staff Writer August 27, 2024

The recent film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, “It Ends With Us,” has captivated audiences. It presents an intense portrayal of love and resilience. However, the film’s handling...

Unveiling the Realism of Leave the World Behind

Unveiling the Realism of Leave the World Behind

Trinity Cromwell, Editor April 25, 2024

“Leave the World Behind” is a movie displaying how life would be if the internet were suddenly taken from us, with no explanation. This movie provokes those who are addicted to everything digital....

All About SpringFest '24!

All About SpringFest ’24!

Trinity Cromwell and Wesley F April 25, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- On April 20th, the University of North Georgia's Gainesville campus was buzzing with energy as students gathered on the quad for the highly anticipated Spring Fest organized...

The TikTok Ban and How It Affects Its Users

The TikTok Ban and How It Affects Its Users

Trinity Cromwell, Staff Editor April 25, 2024

TikTok, which provides entertainment to 170 million U.S. users, will have to be sold or face US ban due to the approved legislation by House lawmakers. This qualm began in 2020, when former US President...

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