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The recent McDonald's E. Coli outbreak stems from the slivered onions on the Quarter Pounder burger.
Mc. Donald’s E. Coli Outbreak Strengthens in Numbers
November 19, 2024
UGA employees are working diligently to bring the 2024 Winter WonderLights to life.
UGA Botanical Garden Prepares for Winter WonderLights
November 12, 2024
Airstrikes destroyed buildings in northern Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war.
Iran Enters Israel-Hamas Conflict
November 12, 2024
Students will present their research at the UNG Art History Symposium on Nov. 14.
UNG Students Present in Art History Symposium on Nov. 15
November 12, 2024
UNG Mourns the Death of Orientation Leader
October 31, 2024
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
November 12, 2024
Fans filled Lynn Cottrell Arena to cheer on the Nighthawks.
Nighthawks Start Season 1-0 With Commanding 17 Point Victory
November 10, 2024
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
November 7, 2024
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
November 7, 2024
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
November 3, 2024
Gainesville hosted its second annual Día de los Muertos celebration, a holiday honoring the dead.
Gainesville Celebrates Día de los Muertos
November 12, 2024
Alyssa Evans shows off her personal tote bag and joyful spirit for raising awareness.
Bags of Hope: UNG Students Create Totes to Support My Sister’s Place
November 12, 2024
As the Holidays approach, local businesses, non-profits and agencies are working to reach out to those in need within their communities.
North Georgia Organizations Seek Donations, Volunteers Ahead of Holiday Season
November 12, 2024
The first students to participate in the Social Media Ambassador Program helped facilitate increased engagement on all UNG Instagram accounts.
UNG’s Social Media Embraces Student Involvement Through Ambassadorship
November 7, 2024
This is Halloween
This is Halloween
October 31, 2024
"Yellowjackets" season 3 comes out Feb. 14. 2025.
“Yellowjackets” Season 1 has Officially Arrived on Netflix
October 19, 2024
Core Destinations: Top Apple Orchards to Visit this Fall
Core Destinations: Top Apple Orchards to Visit this Fall
October 15, 2024
The summit view from Preacher's Rock at sunset.
UNG Students Will Fall for These Views
October 8, 2024
The vice presidential debate was hosted by CBS.
Vice Presidential Debate Was Seen As More “Professional”
October 2, 2024
Charli XCX is Getting BRAT-ty This Summer
April 24, 2024
Nighthawks Entertainment created a winter wonderland on the quad for students before they take on final exams.
Snoconee Commences Winter Festivities at UNG
November 19, 2024
Each Lunchly meal will have a different flavor of Prime Hydration.
MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI Announce Collaboration for Lunchables Competitor
November 16, 2024
The title for the newest installment of "The Lord of the Rings" franchise was released sometime around 2023 and production hadn't begun until early 2024.
“The Lord of The Rings: The War of Rohirrim” is Coming Soon
November 14, 2024
The competition intensifies as 'Squid Game' Season 2 approaches its Dec. 26 premiere.
“Squid Game” Season 2 Premieres Dec. 26
November 12, 2024
"Food for Finals" brings their A-game with the classic "Batman Returns" as a possible holiday film.
Food for Finals Presents: “Is This a Christmas Movie?” Ft. “Batman Returns” (1992)
November 9, 2024

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Katie Pontius, Staff Writer

Greetings, I’m Katie. I am a Junior on the Gainesville campus, and I am a Communications Multimedia Journalism major.

Art and writing is my entire life, as it allows someone to share how they see the world. Their beautiful, wonderful truth. And what’s the point if the truth’s hidden?

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The competition intensifies as 'Squid Game' Season 2 approaches its Dec. 26 premiere.

“Squid Game” Season 2 Premieres Dec. 26

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
The Dimaria battle between Wendy Marvell and Dimaria Yesta is brought to life in-game.

Role-Playing Game “Fairy Tail 2” Releases Dec. 13

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
November 7, 2024
UNG's Halloween Drag Show celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

UNG Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with Drag Show

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
"We are setting the conditions for a university that does not exist... yet," said Dr. Michael Shannon, UNG President.

State of the University Address Outlines Growth

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
"A Monster Calls" will be performed in The Ed Cabell Theatre from Nov. 8 - 16.

Gainesville Theatre Alliance to Stage A Monster Calls

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
The new Whataburger is coming to Oakwood.

Whataburger is Coming to Town

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
MSA's Hispanic Heritage Month had a tabling event before the event began.

UNG Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
Countryside Antiques serves as the heart of the festival.

Braselton’s Annual Antique and Artisan Festival Returns Oct. 25-27

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
The Pre-Vet club meets once a month in the Science building on the Gainesville Campus.

UNG Pre-Vet Club Blanket Drive Helps Animals

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024
The SGA hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included a hammock giveaway. Left to right: Justin Gonzalez (Communications Chair), Radi Ghazal (Elections Chair), Shabnam Rezai (Vice President), and Aniya Taylor (Finance Chair)

Hammock Village: Fostering Engagement and Well-being on Gainesville Campus

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
September 12, 2024
Located in the Performing Arts building, the new cinema is designed to be the main stage for the Georgia Film Festival and all movie screenings hosted by the School of Communication, Film & Theatre.

[Photo] New Theater Opening This Fall at the Gainesville Campus

Mallory Mulhern, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
The theater the Film Festival will take place in.

Georgia Film Festival 2024 Showcases Films and Panels at UNG

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
September 3, 2024
"Welcome to Excelers" Sign

EXCELERS Grand Opening Brings Awareness of Disabilities

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer
August 27, 2024
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