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Reunion Country Club: Golfing Beyond the Tee Box

Peyton Howell, Staff Writer June 16, 2025

For nearly 24 years, Reunion Country Club has been more than a Golf Course- but the center for great memories and great rounds.

Discovering Nature at UNG

Matthew Mazzanti, Staff Writer June 9, 2025

The University of North Georgia's Dahlonega Campus is filled with many kinds of plants scattered throughout the area. Often, these components of the campus can be overlooked due to the busy schedules...

The Prep Before the Pour: Jethro’s Opening Routine

Lorilei Fowler, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

From flipping on the lights to flipping to the open sign, these are the steps Jethro’s Coffee and Public House takes to ensure an experience for their customers and community. Gabe Jolly, an employee...

Racers and Fans Unite at the Mitty for a Weekend of Speed and Nostalgia

Ethan Hahn, Staff Writer May 26, 2025

Under clear blue skies and the roar of vintage engines, Road Atlanta transformed into a haven for motorsport enthusiasts during the annual HSR Mitty on April 27. The event, renowned for celebrating...

University of North Georgia Boars Head Brigade Reunites Alumni with Honors and Tradition

Andrew Norton, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

Every year, the University of North Georgia’s Corps of Cadets hosts Parent-Alumni Weekend. PAW honors those who have served through UNG as cadets and remembers those who have given their lives. The...

Joshua Broome, executive director of Walk Worthy, spoke with students at the University of North Georgia about the negative effects of pornography.

More Than a Click: Pornography’s Hidden Toll on Mental Health

Phoenix Borrego, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

“People aren’t looking for porn, porn is looking for them.”   Those are the words of Joshua Broome, executive director of Walk Worthy, who spoke at the University of North Georgia and shared...

This home in Savannah was for sale in 2013, over 10 years before Brian Kemp's Act to protect vacant houses on the market.

Squatters Gonna Squat… Or Not

J. Barrett Bowen iii, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

A year ago this week, Brian Kemp signed into law the Georgia Squatter Reform Act. It added a subsection to the criminal trespass state code, or state law. The criminal trespass law, GA Code 16-7-21 now...

A screenshot of an ‘E-ZPass’ scam text that claims a victim has outstanding fines.

Toll Fine Scams are on the Rise

Conor Quinn, Staff Editor May 2, 2025

A recent surge of toll scams across the country is the latest trick phishing scammers use in efforts to coerce unsuspecting victims into paying a fine. The scammers use tactics to frighten their targets...

Studies investigate the correlation of heat and crime.

Hotter Days, Higher Crime? Investigating the Link Between Summer and Violence

Kirsten Bauer, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

As temperatures rise and schools let out for the summer, law enforcement agencies across the country often report a noticeable uptick in crime. This seasonal trend raises important questions: Is the increase...

Extremism is increasing throughout the United States and Europe, with world leaders looking for ways to put it to an end.

What is Causing the Rise of Extremism?

Gavin Martin, Staff Editor May 1, 2025

Extremism seems to be on the rise, with a growing number of threats and attacks in the United States and Europe.   It has been an ongoing and complex challenge in the West, affecting many countries...

BlackRock manages funds within Georgia's state pension and retirement systems.

Beneath the Rock: The Cost of Silence on BlackRock

Robert Bradley, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

The University of North Georgia and the broader University System of Georgia face growing scrutiny over financial ties to BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager. BlackRock manages funds within...

Catering services at universities typically follow a bidding system that sometimes fails to hit the mark with their students.

College Dining Services: Catering to the Highest Dollar

Daniel Michael, Staff Editor April 29, 2025

The catering services of an institution are responsible for providing a satisfactory dining experience for all attendees. Multiple factors have to be considered when representatives source a new food vendor. University...

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