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Artists and students alike all belong in Kitty House. Photo by Jordan Raines.

Kitty House is Organized Chaos

Jack Friedman, Staff Writer May 5, 2026

Jazzmen Williams calls Kitty House Art Collective a “home for believers;” a place where creatives, organizers and curious people can build, perform and celebrate together.  Williams, 34, a former...

Aida Alarcón, Where ART Thou?

Aida Alarcón, Where ART Thou?

Haley Lopez, Staff Writer February 17, 2026

Aida Alarcón graduated from the University of North Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in art focusing on digital design. Moving to Georgia from New Jersey in middle school, Aida went by her middle...

SadBoy In A SadWorld putting in work at the studio, where he spends a lot of his time now.

No Facades: SadBoy In A Sad World

J. Barrett Bowen iii, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

When "SadBoy In A SadWorld" Sandeondris Bridgeman talks about music, he is not talking about fame, streams or algorithms. He is talking about life. The 24-year-old accounting major, now a junior at the...

Jack Friedman serving two rum and cokes after a big Bulldawg win over Texas University.

Nighthawk Night Life

J. Barrett Bowen iii, Staff Writer November 19, 2025

Balancing college life and managing one of Athens' most popular Greek life bars is not easy, but for 21-year-old University of North Georgia student Jack Friedman, the challenge is part of the fun. The...

Astrophotographer Shoots for the Stars

Astrophotographer Shoots for the Stars

Daysha Pandolph October 23, 2025

On a clear Dahlonega night, University of North Georgia junior astrophysics major Heath Dobson can usually be found at the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory, pointing his telescope-mounted camera...

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