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Students and Stress: How They Manage

Colin McCollough April 25, 2024

Finals season is descending on the University of North Georgia, and it's crunch time for students. And students are coping, but sometimes it's in ways you won't find on the Student Health website. Getting...

Its Raining Cats, Dogs, Tears and Money

It’s Raining Cats, Dogs, Tears and Money

Peyton McClure April 25, 2024

When you see a dog in a dorm room, you probably have lower stress and lower blood pressure. Pets have lots of health benefits, according to the National Institutes of Health.  ESAs (Emotional Support...

Emergency Intercom

Emergency Intercom, Chronically Online 20-somethings and Mainstream Figures

Colin McCollough April 25, 2024

You're never too weird to be famous. And you're never too famous to sell stuff online. The podcast Emergency Intercom is a perfect example. It began on July 9, 2021. Emergency Intercom is hosted...

Charli XCX is Getting BRAT-ty This Summer

Colin McCollough April 24, 2024

On Feb. 28, 2024, Charli XCX announced her eighth studio album titled "BRAT." Alongside the album announcement, she released the lead single "Von Dutch," a song that taunts her haters and lays out the...

What It Takes To Be a Student Leader

What It Takes To Be a Student Leader

Colin McCollough April 24, 2024

With more than 400 clubs and multiple programs at the University of North Georgia, there are many leadership opportunities for students. Leading a club as a president or a hall as a resident assistant...

From the Island of Sodor to Television Screens: Celebrating 40 Years of Thomas the Tank Engine

From the Island of Sodor to Television Screens: Celebrating 40 Years of Thomas the Tank Engine

Stillman Blaylock, Staff Editor April 21, 2024

2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine, one of the most iconic children’s entertainment shows in history. The massive franchise dates back over 80 years ago to 1942. In the United...

Astronomical Event Captivates the Country

Astronomical Event Captivates the Country

Stillman Blaylock, Staff Editor April 18, 2024

On April 8, 2024, millions of people across North America were treated to an unforgettable event as a total solar eclipse occurred, passing through states from Texas to Maine. The rare event, which occurs...

Acting: Entertainment vs. Trauma

Acting: Entertainment vs. Trauma

Peyton McClure April 18, 2024

“A boomerang returns back to the person that throws it," says Vera Nazarian, fantasy and science fiction author. Alleged actions detailed in a new documentary series about what happened on Nickelodeon...

Chappell Roan

A Midwest Princess’ Exponential Rise

Colin McCollough April 18, 2024

Kayleigh Amstutz began her career as Chappell Roan in September of 2017 with her EP “School Nights.” Over the course of the next six years, she would release a slow trickle of singles leading up to...

Modern Hunting and Gathering

Modern Hunting and Gathering

Colin McCollough April 17, 2024

Amassing a collection of one type of item is a fairly common occurrence in many people, whether it be commemorative stamps or books. Studies show that 33-40% of the population in the United States collect. The...

Photo by Jessica McClure

Your Voice is So Loud it Hurts My Ears

Peyton McClure April 17, 2024

As student voters prepare for Nov. 3, some UNG students share their hesitancies and hope for this year's election season. The 2020 election had the highest voter turnout since 1900, according to PewResearch.“The...

An Update on Grammarly Girl

Faith Forrester April 2, 2024

Things are getting better for Marley Stevens, otherwise known as Grammarly Girl. She says that since she was accused of violating UNG's Student Conduct Code, she has been very stressed and has been...

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