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Rooted and Reaching: Emily Howell’s Journey from Student to Mentor

Rooted and Reaching: Emily Howell’s Journey from Student to Mentor

Phoenix Borrego April 8, 2025

Nighthawk profiles are a recurring Vanguard feature. From the heart of Gwinnett County to the front of the classroom, Emily Howell’s journey from Mill Creek High School student to passionate elementary...

Trading cards are amongst some of the most highly sought after products for those who wish to revisit their past.

Nostalgia: A Hidden Factor on The Price of Memories

Daniel Michael, Staff Editor April 6, 2025

Nostalgia is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition.”  Typically, the feeling...

Kraus's mural at Rock Creek Sports Complex draws attention to the Dawson County Humane Society.

Dawson County Humane Society Mural Highlights

Logan LeSueur, Staff Editor April 3, 2025

Serenity Kraus grew up in Dawsonville and is passionate about art. When she had a chance to give back to her community, she was grateful for the opportunity. Kraus said she always...

Health experts warn people that the measles virus will continue to spread if people refuse to vaccinate.

Measles Outbreak: The Importance of Vaccinations

Logan LeSueur, Staff Editor April 3, 2025

An outbreak of measles has hit the United States with certain states being hit harder than others. Measles is an airborne, extremely infectious and potentially severe rash illness. Measles is not a seasonal...

The Georgia Mountain Food Bank serves 35,000 people each month through its partnerships and services.

‘Filling the Gap’: Georgia Mountain Food Bank Fights Food Insecurity

Lawson Smith, Staff Editor April 1, 2025

A non-profit based in Gainesville is working to feed communities in North Georgia as food insecurity continues to rise nationwide.  The Georgia Mountain Food Bank partners with 65 agencies across Hall,...

The Hidden Struggle of Spring Burnout

The Hidden Struggle of Spring Burnout

Phoenix Borrego April 1, 2025

As the spring season rolls in, so does semester burnout. While actual research is hard to come by, you've probably heard someone say that the spring semester is harder to balance than the fall semester....

V7 climber Evan Franklin warms up on a V3 route before taking on the rest of his climbing session.

Spring Into Bouldering

Daniel Michael, Staff Editor March 30, 2025

Spring has sprung at the University of North Georgia this past month, and with it comes students looking for something refreshing to try.  Various recreational activities are provided for students...

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...

No Need to Stress Leaving the Nest

Darby Olive March 25, 2025

Commencement for the class of 2025 is right around the corner at the University of North Georgia.    Graduation celebrates years of hard work, but it's stressful too. Here's what the seniors...

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...

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