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UNG Women's Soccer player Adleigh Wheeler played during round three of the NCAA Division II Tournament.

UNG Women’s Soccer Finishes Runner-up in NCAA DII Tournament

Devin Kupka, Staff Editor December 1, 2024

The University of North Georgia women’s soccer team fell to Peach Belt Conference rival Columbus State University 2-0 in the third round of the NCAA DII Tournaments. The Cougars sported the best offense...

UNG women's soccer team celebrating on sideline during round two of NCAA DII Tournament.

UNG Women’s Soccer Advances to Third Round of NCAA Tournament

Devin Kupka, Staff Editor November 24, 2024

The University of North Georgia women's soccer team beat Lander University in the second round of the NCAA Division II Tournament on Sunday to advance to the third round of the tournament for the first...

Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers' hero in Game One of the 2024 World Series, chats to Braves broadcaster Kevin McAlpin and his son before a game in Atlanta in 2023.

Longtime Braves Star Freddie Freeman Makes World Series History

David Waters, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Freddie Freeman was born and raised in Southern California. Since being selected by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of the 2007 MLB Draft, Freeman has solidified himself as one of the most consistent...

Fans filled Lynn Cottrell Arena to cheer on the Nighthawks.

Nighthawks Start Season 1-0 With Commanding 17 Point Victory

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer November 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia women’s basketball team began the season with a 79-62 victory over Emmanuel Friday night at home. UNG senior guard Ansley Hall came out firing from deep, scoring the...

The winner of the college football playoff will receive the CFP Trophy. The last two winners were Michigan and Georgia.

First Reveal of the 2025 College Football Playoff Rankings

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The first College Football Playoff rankings are highly anticipated year after year. This time marks the first ever projected 12-team playoffs. With the bracket expanding from four to 12, the rules have...

UNG opens at Lynn Cottrell Arena where the Nighthawks finished 11-5 last season.

UNG Women’s Basketball Leans on Experience as 2024-2025 Season Tips Off

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The University of North Georgia women’s basketball team is set to begin the 2024-2025 campaign Friday at home in Lynn Cottrell Arena. Buffie Burson enters her 31st season as the head coach of the Nighthawks...

No. 24 Cayden Charles goes up for a layup against West Texas A&M in NCAA DII Elite Eight.

No. 9 UNG Men’s Basketball Defeats Defending National Champion No. 1 Minnesota State

Devin Kupka, Staff Editor November 3, 2024

The University of North Georgia men’s basketball program picked up its second win of the season against the number one team in the nation and defending national champion Minnesota State on Sunday night....

The Georgia Bulldogs are now ranked No. 2 after their win against the Texas Longhorns

Georgia Bulldogs Win Big at Texas Despite Controversy

Zach Sexton, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

The Georgia Bulldogs handed the Texas Longhorns their first loss of the season on Oct. 19. This game was perceived as one of the year’s most anticipated and it surely held to that standard. The Bulldogs...

UNG took the pitch at Lynn Cottrell Park for the first time in 19 days.

Nighthawks Battle for 1-1 Draw Against Conference Foe Flagler

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

The University of North Georgia women’s soccer team fought hard Thursday in a 1-1 draw at home against conference rival Flagler. With the draw, the Nighthawks move to 6-1-1 on the year, with a still...

Reggie Bush seeks to get paid over his time in college.

Reggie Bush to Sue Over NIL Compensation

Gavin Martin, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

Former University of Southern California running back, and 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush is suing the university, the Pac 12 Conference, and the NCAA for rightful compensation over his name, image...

Tyreek Hill was arrested close to the entrance of Hard Rock Stadium.

Body Cam Footage of Tyreek Hill’s Detainment has Been Released

Gavin Martin, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

EisMiami-Dade Police Department has released body cam footage of the Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s controversial detainment from Sunday, Sept. 8th.   Hill was pulled over for a...

First pitch for all games this week will be at 7:20 p.m., except for a 3:20 p.m. start time on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves: Final Week of the 2024 Regular Season

David Waters, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

On Sept. 24, the Atlanta Braves begin a crucial three-game series with the New York Mets at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves currently sit 1.5 games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final Wild...

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