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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.

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...

Rylie Moody and Jenna Miles high fiving each other in NCAA National Championship game against Western Washington. Photo by David Trotter

North Georgia Softball’s Season Comes to an End in Round One of National Championship

Devin Kupka, Staff Editor May 25, 2025

The University of North Georgia Softball season has come to an end in the first round of the NCAA DII Softball National Championship. The Nighthawks lost in the win or go home game Saturday to Western...

North Georgia Softball team huddling during game one of 2025 NCAA DII Softball National Championship. Photo by David Trotter

North Georgia Softball Falls in Game One of 2025 NCAA National Championship

Devin Kupka, Staff Editor May 22, 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - The University of North Georgia Softball team fell to Saginaw Valley State University 7-4 in eight innings in the first game of the 2025 NCAA DII Softball National Championship. SVS...

Sydnee Reaves and teammates celebrating her leadoff homerun against Lander in Peach Belt Conference Tournament. Photo by David Trotter.

UNG Softball Looking to Make Noise in National Championship Series

Devin Kupka, Staff Editor May 21, 2025

For the fourth time in five years, the University of North Georgia Softball team has advanced to the NCAA DII Softball National Championship. UNG is seeking its third National Championship title in program...

No. 10 University of North Georgia Softball team celebrating there Southeast Regional title win. Pictured in center Sayde Johnson. Photo by David Trotter

No. 10 North Georgia Softball Stuns No. 2 Francis Marion, Wins Southeast Regional Title

Devin Kupka, Staff Editor May 16, 2025

FLORENCE, S.C. - The No. 10 University of North Georgia softball team won for the second day in a row upsetting No. 2 Francis Marion University. Both teams had their backs against the wall on day two as...

Marycille Brumby celebrating in what would become the game winning hit.

No. 10 North Georgia Softball Upsets No. 2 Francis Marion in Game One of Super Regional

Devin Kupka, Staff Editor May 15, 2025

For the first time since 2022, the No. 10 University of North Georgia Softball team had to travel on the road for an NCAA Super Regional. Today, they played old Peach Belt Conference rival and No. 2 team...

The Race For Screen Space

The Race For Screen Space

Brandon Ferraro May 7, 2025

In today’s media landscape, sports leagues aren’t just competing on the field or court, they are competing for attention across screens. In February, the NHL introduced a new concept for All-Star...

The NFL draft is one of the biggest off-field events in all of sports. This year's 1st round had 205,000 people in attendance.

Falcons Take Pair of SEC Pass Rushers in 1st Round of 2025 NFL Draft

Graham Josephson, Staff Editor April 25, 2025

The hometown Atlanta Falcons came into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft with an obvious need at pick 15: pass rush. Finishing 31st in sacks last season in a 32-team league is not ideal, and quite...

An emotional Rory McIlroy falls to his knees after making a putt to win the Masters Tournament, becoming the sixth golfer to ever achieve a career Grand Slam.

Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam With Masters Win

David Waters, Staff Editor April 15, 2025

The 2025 Masters Tournament was nothing short of a thriller. It is the tournament where the eyes of every golf fan fall on Augusta National Golf Club. The winner receives the ultimate prize - the coveted...

The University of North Georgia’s “Valorant” Esports team warms up for the Peach Belt Spring 2025 Championships at Kennesaw State University.

An Inside Look into Esports at UNG

Lawson Smith, Staff Editor April 15, 2025

In the past decade, the world of competitive gaming has grown from a niche pastime for video game enthusiasts to a billion-dollar industry. Now referred to as esports, schools at both the collegiate and...

There is a New Bat in the MLB

There is a New Bat in the MLB

Brandon Ferraro April 8, 2025

Baseball Bats haven't changed much over the past few decades, until now. “Torpedo” Bats have arrived to the MLB. Baseball history has taught us that it is important to “barrel” up the baseball...

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