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The University of North Georgia's American Medical Student Association will continue to hold fundraising events for Good News Clinics throughout the month of February.

UNG’s American Medical Student Association Fundraising for Healthcare Access in Gainesville

Lawson Smith, Staff Editor February 18, 2025

The American Medical Student Association’s chapter at the University of North Georgia has been working to collect funds for Good News Clinics in Gainesville throughout the month of February.  Good...

This colorized transmission electron micrograph shows avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.

Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Georgia

Conor Quinn, Staff Editor February 4, 2025

The growing epidemic of avian influenza has now made its way to one of the top poultry producers in the nation. In mid-January, three cases of bird flu were discovered between flocks in Elbert and Clayton...

Red No. 3 can commonly be found in several red colored candies, cough syrups, maraschino cherries and strawberry flavored milk drinks.

FDA Bans Red No. 3 in Many Red-Colored Beverages and Foods

Mallory Mulhern, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a ban on the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic red food dye commonly found in candies, baked goods and other processed foods. This decision comes after...

Galaxy Gas is an intended culinary additive that can be purchased from retailers like Walmart.

Galaxy Gas Draws Concern

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Editor November 19, 2024

The misuse of nitrous oxide, a chemical compound commonly known as “laughing gas”, is nothing new, but the increased accessibility of it has become a growing concern. Galaxy Gas is an Atlanta-based...

Campus Recreation and Wellness at the University of North Georgia will put a spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two Pink Out events in October.

University of North Georgia to Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

The University of North Georgia will observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with Pink Out events on two of its campuses.  UNG Campus Recreation and Wellness will hold the event on the Dahlonega...

UNG hosts a LifeSouth Blood Drive on the Gainesville campus on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UNG Gainesville Hosts Blood Drive During State-Wide Blood Shortages

Madeline Keilman, Staff Editor September 24, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus will host a LifeSouth Blood Drive Monday, Sept. 30. Organized by the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness, the LifeSouth bloodmobile will...

Students gather at UNG’s Spread Hope event to help send positive messages to others around the campus and speak to student counselors.

Raising Awareness for Suicide Prevention Month at UNG

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

As September unfolds, the University of North Georgia joins communities nationwide in observing Suicide Prevention Month. This annual initiative serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health...

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...

M-Pox Threat Goes Viral

M-Pox Threat Goes Viral

Hannah Stevens, Staff Writer August 27, 2024

If you have TikTok, you might have come across content surrounding the threat of another global pandemic, only this time, the supposed outbreak is of mpox, formerly known as Monkey Pox. The Centers...

growtherapy.com, one of the many sites online offering virtual consultation for mental health.

Virtual Consultations Persist Post-Pandemic

Austin Solesbee, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

In the wake of the most recent pandemic, healthcare delivery has undergone a profound transformation. Among the most notable changes is the remarkable surge in virtual health consultations. This shift...

Photo by Colin McCollough

Students and Stress: How They Manage

Colin McCollough April 25, 2024

Finals season is descending on the University of North Georgia, and it's crunch time for students. And students are coping, but sometimes it's in ways you won't find on the Student Health website. Getting...

Listeria Outbreak Sparks Nationwide Dairy Product Recall

Listeria Outbreak Sparks Nationwide Dairy Product Recall

Trinity Cromwell, Editor April 25, 2024

A listeria outbreak has been identified in various dairy products sold at major retailers, including Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and several others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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