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Gainesville hosted its second annual Día de los Muertos celebration, a holiday honoring the dead.

Gainesville Celebrates Día de los Muertos

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Editor November 12, 2024

Día de los Muertos is deep-rooted in Hispanic culture, and with Gainesville’s large Hispanic population, the holiday was well represented in the city this year. According to the Kansas University...

Alyssa Evans shows off her personal tote bag and joyful spirit for raising awareness.

Bags of Hope: UNG Students Create Totes to Support My Sister’s Place

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

On Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., students gathered at The University of North Georgia's Nesbitt Ballroom to design a tote bag and raise money for My Sister’s Place Foundation. The event was organized...

Students will present their research at the UNG Art History Symposium on Nov. 14.

UNG Students Present in Art History Symposium on Nov. 15

Madeline Keilman, Staff Editor November 12, 2024

The University of North Georgia is hosting its first Art History Symposium from 3 - 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. The symposium will be divided into two sessions. In each session, 12 students from ART 4591 and...

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus held its annual Bachelors of Fine Arts Juried Art Show.

UNG’s Annual BFA Art Show Celebrates Student Creativity and Expression

Alli Clark, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus held its annual Bachelors of Fine Arts Juried Art Show available for viewing from Oct. 2 - 25. The exhibition held a reception for the event on Oct....

BSU's costume ball will be held on Oct. 30 at the Robinson Ballroom from 7 p.m. - 10 p. m.

BSU to Hold Annual Costume Ball

Hannah Lakhamraju, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Gainesville's Black Student Union will be hosting their annual costume ball on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Student Center's Robinson Ballroom from 7 - 10 p.m. Bisrat Degu, President of the BSU and a biology...

First Gen Students got a chance to relax with peers and paint pumpkins in the sunny weather.

Fall Painting with First Gen Students

Daniel Michael, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

On Oct. 18 the First Gen students of The University of North Georgia joined together to paint the fall season’s mascot vegetable: the pumpkin.  On the windy afternoon, many students from across multiple...

Upon the entrance of the Mule Camp Market, multiple signs were present advertising the 30th anniversary of the festival.

Jaycees Hosted 30th Mule Camp Market

Meredith Seymour, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

From Oct. 11-13, Jaycees hosted their annual Mule Camp Market at the Midland Greenway marking the 30th anniversary of the festival. Jaycees is a nonprofit organization that provides men from their early...

The first set of stories are told at the Blackstrap Rock Hall, where Nicole and Ryan Cadaver walk you through old town Gainesville.

A Toast to the Ghost

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Local legends and stories are passed down about ghosts in the Gainesville community, leaving behind unique tales for each spirit. The first tale starts in Blackstrap Rock Hall where many bands go to...

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 salsa making contest will take place on Thursday Oct. 17.

Salsa Making Competition to Be Hosted on Gainesville Campus

Hannah Lakhamraju, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Nighthawks Entertainment and the Latino Student Association will be hosting a salsa making competition on Thursday Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Robinson Ballroom on the Gainesville campus.  Elias...

Join UNG at the Halloween Drag Show to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month With A Halloween Drag Show

Shelby Maples, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

The University of North Georgia is hosting its annual Drag Show to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. The event is hosted by the Multicultural Student Affairs and co-hosted by the Spectrum Alliance of...

Students at the Diversity Career Fair receive firsthand info from future employers.

UNG Diversity Career Mixer Brings in Opportunities

Daniel Michael, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

On Wednesday Oct. 9, the Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) and Career Services departments hosted a Diversity Career Mixer on the University of North Georgia's Gainesville campus. The event provided...

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