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Keeping the Chattahoochee River clean is important to the Don Carter State Park confirmed by their annual event "Sweep the Hooch."

Don’t Trash the River, Sweep the Hooch Instead

Olivia Kinney, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

The annual "Sweep the Hooch" was again hosted by Don Carter State Park this Saturday. 25 patrons came together for the volunteer action event to retrieve trash from the Chattahoochee river.  Steven...

Disaster Relief Team Sent to Spartanburg

Disaster Relief Team Sent to Spartanburg

Phoenix Borrego March 25, 2025

Though the beach and relaxation seem like the ideal Spring break trip for most college students, a group of students from the University of North Georgia spent their Spring Break on a disaster relief trip...

Abandonware can be looked at negatively or positively, it all depends on the perspective given.

Abandonware: The Lifecycle of Technology

Daniel Michael, Staff Editor March 24, 2025

“Abandonware” is a term used to describe software or hardware that has been “abandoned” by its original creator and can no longer be found for sale through any official channels.  A popular...

With social media taking over the younger generations' news consumption, the challenge of consuming news responsibly rises.

Doomscrolling: The Bad Habit That Feeds on Bad News

Alli Clark, Staff Editor March 6, 2025

Scrolling through bad news for hours on end has become a habit, especially for students. The endless feed of negative headlines, whether about global crises, politics or celebrity scandals, can feel impossible...

Sunrise, Sunburn and Spring Break

Sunrise, Sunburn and Spring Break

Phoenix Borrego March 4, 2025

Spring break is right around the corner for the University of North Georgia. Though movies and television glorify the college spring break experience, most students at UNG have relaxed plans as they...

Family Group at The Branch

Home Away from Home

Phoenix Borrego February 25, 2025

When home-cooked meals and good advice seem far away, some churches and communities in Dahlonega have an answer. Several programs offer support by “adopting” college students - or any young adult...

Homecoming in the Dark

Darby Olive February 18, 2025

Last week, the University of North Georgia hosted its Homecoming week. Activities included decorating competitions, basketball games and the Homecoming After Dark dance. According to ESPN, the idea...

Photo by: Phoenix Borrego

Field Day: Unplug your Phone and Reconnect with the Community

Darby Olive February 13, 2025

Some University of North Georgia students say impromptu field days give them the chance to disconnect from technology and connect with new friends. Students find out about the event through a text in...

Podcaster Matt O'Leary's podcasting setup.

From a Hobby to Career: The Rise of Podcasting

Brandon Ferraro February 13, 2025

With millions of shows across multiple platforms, podcasting is a multibillion dollar industry.  Podcasts have had a significant increase in growth over the past decade. According to explodingtopics.com,...

Friends Bookstore regularly displays discounted books in the shop window to let visitors know about ongoing sales and special offers.

Local Libraries May Offer Affordable Alternatives to Textbooks

Mallory Mulhern, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

College students looking to save money on textbooks and other reading materials can visit their local library’s Friends Bookstore, where gently used books are available at significantly lower prices...

Chasing Cash: Fantasy gambling explained

Chasing Cash: Fantasy gambling explained

Brandon Ferraro February 6, 2025

  Beyond traditional sports betting, you've probably noticed ads for daily fantasy apps popping up on your social media and websites. With more than 50 sports betting apps in the United States,...

UNG Resident Assistants in Lewis Bridge

A “Fair” Chance

Phoenix Borrego January 28, 2025

 After years of competition for housing, University of North Georgia's Residence Life is providing a new system to provide a “fair” chance to all students to find on-campus housing in Dahlonega.   In...

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