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Kids in costumes picking out candy in the Square.

Gainesville’s Downtown Comes Alive for Trick or Treat on the Square

Colby Rivers, Student Writer November 4, 2025

Hundreds of families filled Gainesville’s downtown square Friday evening for the city’s annual Trick or Treat on the Square, an event that has become highly anticipated in Hall County. From 3 pm...

The photo wall placed for the red carpet regalia.

That’s a Wrap for the 2025 Georgia Film Festival at UNG

Robert Bradley, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

The 2025 Georgia Film Festival brought three days of screenings, workshops and community connection to the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus from Oct. 16 – 18. The festival, held...

Sigma Kappa sisters gathered at Animals for Alz.

Sigma Kappa Fundraising for Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund

Madison Pruitt, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

On Oct. 22, Sigma Kappa hosted Animals for Alz on the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus. Sigma Kappa’s Director of Philanthropy and Service, Jayda Braithwaite, organized the event. Animals...

People from near and far gathered on one of Dahlonega’s streets browsing booths.

Dahlonega Celebrates 71st Annual Gold Rush Days Festival

Madison Pruitt, Student Writer October 21, 2025

On Oct. 18 and 19, Dahlonega hosted their 71st annual Gold Rush Days Festival in the historic square. The streets were lined with over 300 art and craft booths, food vendors, live music, gold panning,...

Car enthusiasts experience the sights and sounds of the Secret Santa Car show.

Gainesville Campus Hosts the Annual Secret Santa Car Show

Colby Rivers, Student Writer October 14, 2025

Located on the University of North Georgia Gainesville campus, the Secret Santa Car Show brings automotive enthusiasts together for a fun day of sharing their passion while raising funds to support...

Ally Freigh, Panhellenic President, and Makenzie Burge, VP of Philanthropy and Scholarship, promoting and collecting donations for Circle of Sisterhood.

Philanthrofest: Women Supporting Women Through Philanthropy Education

Madison Pruitt, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

The University of North Georgia’s Panhellenic Council hosted Philanthrofest on Friday, October 3rd. This event brought UNG’s 6 sororities together to raise awareness for each of their philanthropies....

The 2025 Georgia Film Festival will take place from Thursday, Oct.16 to Saturday, Oct.18.

Georgia Film Festival Reels in Students

Robert Bradley, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

The ninth annual Georgia Film Festival is just days away, bringing a weekend of screenings, panels and community to the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus. The festival opens Thursday,...

The multitude of streaming applications available on the phone.

Streaming Costs Rise, Cable in Disguise

Robert Bradley, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

Streaming was once the only answer to cable. Now, many University of North Georgia students say it feels like they’re paying just as much if not more. “I used to only have Netflix and that was enough,...

Zoo Atlanta offers many opportunities for students including internships and volunteer experiences

‘U at the Zoo’: Zoo Atlanta Offers Free Admission to University Students

Riley Hansen, Staff Writer September 9, 2025

Zoo Atlanta is offering a special opportunity for past, present and current university students on Sunday, Sept. 14.  Their brand-new “U at the Zoo” event gives current college students free admission...

What, Where and Who is Playing Near You?

J. Barrett Bowen III, Staff Writer September 2, 2025

As the school year starts to make its return to normalcy and routines get reestablished, students are starting to look for fun things to do to break the monotony. A concert is a great way to relax on a...

Rubber chickens hanging from the River Roadies' tent during the 2019 Gainesville Chicken Festival. Photo by Austin Steele.

The Gainesville Chicken Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Payton Gregory, Staff Writer August 25, 2025

On Oct. 18 the Gainesville Chicken Festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary and this year includes a sticker contest.  Submissions for the sticker are due on Friday, September 19th, approximately...

Legends of Rock jamming at the Cumming City Center.

Rain Doesn’t Stop Rock Fans at Cumming City Center Tribute Concert

Kirsten Bauer, Staff Editor August 22, 2025

 On Saturday, Aug. 16, the Cumming City Center welcomed the Legends of Rock tribute band for a night of classic rock from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.  The City Center offers a wide range of activities, ...

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