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The recent McDonald's E. Coli outbreak stems from the slivered onions on the Quarter Pounder burger.

Mc. Donald’s E. Coli Outbreak Strengthens in Numbers

Mallory Mulhern, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

An E. Coli outbreak has been reported across multiple McDonald’s locations in the U.S., stemming from contaminated food or undercooked meat. The first lawsuit was filed in Greeley, Colorado after...

UGA employees are working diligently to bring the 2024 Winter WonderLights to life.

UGA Botanical Garden Prepares for Winter WonderLights

Madeline Keilman, Staff Editor November 12, 2024

The University of Georgia Botanical Garden is preparing for its 2024 Winter WonderLights event, a Christmas-themed light show that has attracted thousands of visitors for three years in a row.  Located...

Airstrikes destroyed buildings in northern Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war.

Iran Enters Israel-Hamas Conflict

Conor Quinn, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

The ongoing war along the Gaza Strip that began on Oct. 7, 2023, has turned into a widespread conflict as Iran has now become involved in the growing middle-eastern clash.  Iran sent over 180 ballistic...

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...

UNG Mourns the Death of Orientation Leader

Alli Clark, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus announced an “isolated incident” pertaining to a student death on Thursday, Oct. 31 at around 10 a.m. Dr. Alyson Paul, Vice President of Student...

"We are setting the conditions for a university that does not exist... yet," said Dr. Michael Shannon, UNG President.

State of the University Address Outlines Growth

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

University of North Georgia President Dr. Michael P. Shannon delivered the 2024 State of the University address on the Gainesville campus, outlining key achievements, ongoing initiatives and future goals....

Sapelo Island in McIntosh County where seven people lost their lives from a gangway crash.

Fatal Ferry Dock Crash at Sapelo Island

Conor Quinn, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

The gangway crash of a ferry dock in Sapelo Island led to the deaths of seven on Oct. 19 during a Gullah-Geechee event.  Investigators are in the process of determining the root cause of the aluminum...

FEMA faces controversy with disaster relief and politics.

FEMA Faces Criticism and Praise Amidst Severe Understaffing

Gavin Martin, Staff Writer October 19, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been a hot talking point with hurricanes Helene and Milton occurring during a tumultuous time in America.   FEMA’s task is to help people before, during...

When Jupiter's moons are in orbit, the gravity pulls, causing solids and liquids to bend. These effects are considered the cause for Europa's energy.

The Launch of the Europa Clipper Mission

Zach Sexton, Staff Writer October 19, 2024

On Monday Oct. 14, NASA began its mission to explore the area of Jupiter. The mission’s sole purpose is to determine whether Jupiter’s moon, Europa, could sustain life. NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft,...

Elon Musk, CEO of X. Corp, has been accused of allowing AI misinformation on his platform.

AI Could Influence November’s Election

Conor Quinn, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

In just three weeks, voters across the United States will go to the polls to cast their vote for their preferred candidate who will lead the nation over the next four years. As forecasts begin to tighten,...

Signs indicate polling location for early voting.

Early Voting Has Begun in Georgia

Conor Quinn, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election is now underway in all 159 Georgia counties. The initial day saw nearly 330,000 ballots cast, shattering the previous record set in 2020 of 136,000. Poll...

Dahlonega Campus Student Dies

October 15, 2024

The University of North Georgia announced the death Gabriella "Gabbie" Castellon, a junior Kinesiology major on the Dahlonega campus in an email from Vice President for Student Engagement & Success...

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