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Georgia Speaker of the House of Representatives David Ralston addresses the crowd Oct. 17, 2018 at the groundbreaking for UNGs Blue Ridge Campus. Ralston helped secure $5.5 million in the 2019 fiscal year budget for the campus.
New Blue Ridge Building To Be Named After Speaker Ralston
April 23, 2024
Photo by UNG FCA
FCA Invites All Students to have Dinner and Win Prizes with President Shannon
April 22, 2024
The Ford Motor Company has recently garnered the attention of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with issues surrounding its F-150 truck and its Bronco SUV.
Ford Under Fire as Recent Issues Surface
April 21, 2024
EPA Announces Regulations to Limit ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
EPA Announces Regulations to Limit ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
April 20, 2024
Student classroom suffering from chronic absenteeism (Public Policy Institute of California)
Rising Rates in Absenteeism
April 18, 2024
Capital Racecars Co-Owner, Chad Smith, enjoys the excitement in and around the dirt track.
Capital Race Cars New Owners Promise Bright Future
April 25, 2024
UNG Mens 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
March 25, 2024
UNG men’s basketball team celebrating with the championship trophy
UNG Men’s Basketball Win First Ever NCAA Southeast Regional Championship
March 21, 2024
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
March 19, 2024
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
March 5, 2024
growtherapy.com, one of the many sites online offering virtual consultation for mental health.
Virtual Consultations Persist Post-Pandemic
April 25, 2024
Navigating the Nicaraguan Immigration Journey
Navigating the Nicaraguan Immigration Journey
April 25, 2024
Its Raining Cats, Dogs, Tears and Money
It’s Raining Cats, Dogs, Tears and Money
April 25, 2024
Branchwater restaurant in Vickery Village from Branchwater Facebook page.
Branchwater Vickery Has Flavor
April 25, 2024
What It Takes To Be a Student Leader
What It Takes To Be a Student Leader
April 24, 2024
Charli XCX is Getting BRAT-ty This Summer
April 24, 2024
Tyler Lahti
Legislative Attacks on Bail Funds
February 7, 2024
Pro-LGBTQ+ Protesters in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
What Ordinance 23-O-22 Could Mean for LGBTQ+ Rights
December 15, 2023
leftycartoons.com Barry Deutsch
America’s Unemployment System: Employers Over Workers Always
December 5, 2023
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, right, looks on as Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks after he was chosen as the Republicans latest nominee for House speaker at a Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
Kicking The Can: Stopgap Measures and Extremism in the House
November 16, 2023
Unveiling the Realism of Leave the World Behind
Unveiling the Realism of Leave the World Behind
April 25, 2024
All About SpringFest 24!
All About SpringFest ’24!
April 25, 2024
The TikTok Ban and How It Affects Its Users
The TikTok Ban and How It Affects Its Users
April 25, 2024
Emergency Intercom
Emergency Intercom, Chronically Online 20-somethings and Mainstream Figures
April 25, 2024
Jason Bean/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP, Pool, File
O.J. Simpson Dies at Age 76
April 23, 2024

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Jack Thurmond

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer

Hello there! My name is Jack Thurmond. This is my third year at the University of North Georgia, and I am studying communications to become a sports journalist. I joined the Vanguard because it gives me the window to experience things I typically would not get to.

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The Ford Motor Company has recently garnered the attention of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with issues surrounding its F-150 truck and its Bronco SUV.

Ford Under Fire as Recent Issues Surface

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor
April 21, 2024
On Friday, March 22, Princess Kate Middleton of Whales announced to the U.K. and to the world that she was recently diagnosed with cancer (Photo by The Prince and Princess of Wales/X page)

Royal Family Member Receives Life Changing Diagnosis

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor
April 10, 2024
Beyonce’s new album “Cowboy Carter” has taken over the Country Realm of music. It’s debut Billboard’s Hot 100 Country chart makes her the first black woman in history to open so high on the list.

Beyoncé Dominates Country Charts

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor
April 10, 2024
Professional Boxer and Internet Personality Jake Paul will fight Legendary Fist Fighter Mike Tyson on July 20, 2024.

The Biggest Fight of the 21st Century

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor
April 6, 2024
In its short lifetime, the Cumming City Center has become a pillar of economic and community growth within the expanding town. The venue offers a bounty of shops and eateries for residents to enjoy.

Cumming City Center

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor
March 29, 2024
The outdoor siren on the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus. The alarm is tested every February, May, August and November.

Tornado Season; UNG’s Plan of Action

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor
March 12, 2024
The Hall & Hound Brewing company is a popular hangout spot for residents throughout northern Cumming, GA.

Hall And Hound; Cumming’s Next Big Hangout

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor
March 6, 2024
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
Elon Musk’s organization Neuralink declares that it has successfully given a human its brain implant. The product could be an unprecedented development in the medical field but does come with risks. (Photo from Getty Images via news24)

Neuralink Makes Medical Breakthrough, Comes with Great Risk

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor
February 15, 2024
The Cumming City Center location of Wrights Fish and Chips. The British store has called the shopping center its home since the spring of 2023.

Local Restaurant Receives Meritable Recognition

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor
February 8, 2024
Former President Donald Trump celebrates his titanic victory over Governor Ron DeSantis and Former Ambassador Nikki Haley in the Iowa Caucus. Trump has solidified himself as the odds-on favorite for the Republican side, however an upcoming insurrection decision by the Supreme Court may put things on hold for the frontrunner.

Trump Awaits Pivotal Supreme Court Decision

Jack Thurmond, Editor
February 1, 2024
Kang the Conqueror as played by Actor Jonathan Majors. The villain was meant to be the Marvel Cinematic Universes next major supervillain. With Major’s recent arrest, the character faces a recast and could even be wiped from the studios future all together.

Marvel Faces a Major Problem with Kang

Jack Thurmond, Editor
January 18, 2024
The Pueblos in Cumming Georgia is a community favorite among residents. Pueblos, the restaurant that started it all for Sergio Moreia and Laura Estrada, now has three locations in Dahlonega, Cumming, and Gainesville.

Meet the Couple Behind Pueblos and Other Local Eats

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
Television and Film star Jonathan Majors stands in a court room on Tuesday Jun. 20, to set his original trial date of Aug 3. The trial would be moved to Nov. 29 after multiple reschedules. (Photo byAP Photo/Steven Hirsh, Pool, People)

Fallen Actor Faces Pending Judgement

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer
November 21, 2023
Ron Washington has been the third base coach for the Atlanta Braves since October of 2016. He’s also coached in Oakland for a couple of years, and even managed the Texas Rangers from 2006-14. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/SB Nation via Getty Images)

From A-Town to Anaheim

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
An Instagram post by Entertainment Tonight honors the late star, Mathew Perry. The actor, known for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends and many others, was found dead on Saturday Oct. 28 in a hot tub outside his home.

Remembering Matthew Perry

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
Two Sawnee EMC trucks sit beside each other ready to be deployed. Much of these saw use during the deep freeze in 2022 as power outages occurred throughout North Georgia.

Winter Is Coming Be Prepared

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Two posters advertise the FNAF movie outside the AMC in Cumming GA. The posters feature two of the movies main characters Foxy the Pirate Fox and the bear, the myth, the legend, Freddy Fazbear.

Five Nights at the Movies

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
Students and staff take part in the UNG Art Collective’s Paint Night on Oct. 5. The collective hosts the event every Thursday evening starting around 6 p.m

Let Your Creativity Flourish at UNG Paint Night

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023
Seen here are recent gas prices at the Exxon at Browns Bridge Rd and Ash Cir. Store Property Manager Mark Mendoza said that last month costs peaked at $3.79 due to inflation.

Kemps Tax Suspension Brings Relief to Strained Citizens

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Fans in Truist Park celebrate an Ozzie Albies home run against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 18. Despite losing the game 7-1, Atlanta clinched a postseason first-round bye, giving them home-field advantage through at least the NLDS.

Braves Win Division, Building Excitement Throughout UNG

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
A walkway in Indian Shores Florida which despite only seeing the edge of the hurricane, did see minor damage. Seen here, moderate structural damage led the bridge to be closed off to public use.

Relief Efforts Underway for Florida Hurricane Impacts

Jack Thurmond, Writer
September 12, 2023
A local market not far from the Hall County line in Northern Forsyth lost a good portion of its roof to the severe weather on July 20. Here, it is visible where the extreme wind gusts caused the front of the roof to collapse.

Local Storm: A Potential Product of Rising Climate

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023
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