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The UNG Women's Soccer team took the field against UNC Pembroke on Thursday afternoon.

Nighthawks Score Two Unanswered Goals to Spark Comeback in Season Opener

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia women’s soccer team opened their season on Thursday at home at Lynn Cottrell Park, with a 2-1 come from behind victory over the UNC Pembroke Braves. The No. 24 Nighthawks...

UNG Athletics’ Game-Changing Rebrand

UNG Athletics’ Game-Changing Rebrand

Ashley Goodrich, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

In July, the University of North Georgia Athletics unveiled a new logo design across their social media platforms, sparking reposts and comments among students and athletes. The new logo replaces the...

The Boulder Bash brought together climbing enthusiasts for an exciting evening of bouldering on Thursday, Aug. 29.

Boulder Bash Brings Campus Climbers Together for Adventure and Camaraderie

Alli Clark, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

The University of North Georgia held its first Boulder Bash of the semester on Thursday, Aug. 29. This brought together climbing enthusiasts for an exciting evening of bouldering. It was held in the Recreation...

Mike Davenport resigned to take a job as an assistant softball coach at the University of Georgia.

Coach Mike Davenport Resigns from UNG Softball

Graham Josephson, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

After 27 years at the University of North Georgia and 24 seasons as the head softball coach, Mike Davenport has resigned to take a job as an assistant softball coach at the University of Georgia. Davenport...

Capital Racecars Co-Owner, Chad Smith, enjoys the excitement in and around the dirt track.

Capital Race Cars New Owners Promise Bright Future

Stillman Blaylock, Staff Editor April 25, 2024

Earlier this year, Capital Race Cars announced their new ownership and race fans were certainly keen to learn more. Shane Clanton and Chad Smith revealed their acquisition of Capital Race Cars from former...

UNG Men's Head Basketball Coach Dan Evans cutting the net after winning NCAA Southeast Regional title. Photo by Ben Lilley

Dan Evans Takes UNG Men’s Basketball to New Heights, Playing in Their First Elite Eight

Devin Kupka March 25, 2024

EVANSVILLE, Ind— In his fifth season as head coach of the men’s basketball program, Dan Evans has taken the Nighthawks where they have never been before. A berth into the Elite Eight has the University...

UNG men’s basketball team celebrating with the championship trophy

UNG Men’s Basketball Win First Ever NCAA Southeast Regional Championship

Robert DiClemente, Staff Editor March 21, 2024

This season, the University of North Georgia men’s basketball team has reached new heights. On Tuesday night, the Nighthawks accomplished something that no previous roster has done before. UNG defeated...

Two teens on crutches with ACL problems as a result of playing soccer (Motus Physical Therapy)

High School Sports Are Pushing Student Athletes Too Far

Logan LeSueur, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

According to a study from Leading Tree, one in three high schoolers participate in sports. Students who participate in sports could potentially be at risk of injuring themselves. The most common injuries...

Caesars Sportsbook located in New Orleans, as Louisiana legalized retail sports betting in October 2021 and mobile betting in January 2022

Sports Betting’s Meteoric Rise to the Top

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

A once outlawed act in an overwhelming majority of the states, sports betting is arguably at the forefront of the sports entertainment industry. Stemming from the 2018 judicial decision to overturn the...

Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 99 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, crosses the finish line ahead of Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 BodyArmor Zero Sugar Ford and Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 8 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, to win the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Daniel Suárez Wins Three-Wide Finish in Atlanta

Robert Bradley, Writer February 29, 2024

The Ambetter Health 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday concluded with a captivating display of skill and determination as Daniel Suárez of Trackhouse Racing clinched a dramatic...

Braves players celebrate their 2021 World Series Championship. Since that title, Atlanta has fallen three games to one against the Philidelphia Phillies in back-to-back seasons and look to redeem themselves in 2024 (Photo by Ashley Landis/AP Photo via WFTV)

Braves Look to Overcome Obstacles, Reestablish Their Dominance

Jack Thurmond, Writer/Editor February 22, 2024

Following back-to-back disappointing finishes to their season, the Atlanta Braves enter 2024 looking to return to the top of baseball's mountain. With Spring Training only weeks away, the question is...

Athens handmade skatepark

The Unique Skateboarding Scene in Athens

Ashton Greene, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Skateboarding has a unique scene in Athens compared to other athletics in the city. With the "Classic City" mainly focusing on collegiate sports, due to Athens being the home of the University of Georgia....

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