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Michelle Trachtenberg passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 39.
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at 39
March 6, 2025
President Donald Trump plans to change the U.S. Postal Service from a public to a private agency under the Commerce Department.
Commerce Department is Set to Control the U.S. Postal Service
March 5, 2025
Trump and Putin held peace talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump and Putin Negotiating Peace Talks to End Ukraine War
March 4, 2025
Pete Hegseth, who was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Defense, faced a tie-breaking vote with three Republicans voting against his confirmation in a 53-seat majority.
Controversial Trump Nominees Confirmed By Senate
March 4, 2025
Senator Greg Dolezal argues the "Red Tape Rollback Bill" will boost the Georgia economy and prove beneficial to business owners.
The Red Tape Rollback of 2025: Georgia’s New Bill
March 2, 2025
Truist Park in Marietta, Georgia, where the Atlanta Braves will play their home opener on Friday, April 4.
The Tokyo Series is here
March 25, 2025
Craig Kimbrel has earned nine All-Star selections over his 15-year career.
Atlanta Braves Reunite With All-Star Closer Craig Kimbrel
March 25, 2025
Photo taken by Darby Olive.
Nothing but Net on Senior Day
March 4, 2025
UNG Intramural Basketball Game
Uniting Communities Through Competition
February 18, 2025
The Atlanta Braves have announced that the club has signed All-Star outfielder Jurickson Profar to a free-agent contract.
Atlanta Braves Sign All-Star Outfielder Jurickson Profar
February 4, 2025
Keeping the Chattahoochee River clean is important to the Don Carter State Park confirmed by their annual event "Sweep the Hooch."
Don’t Trash the River, Sweep the Hooch Instead
March 25, 2025
No Need to Stress Leaving the Nest
March 25, 2025
Disaster Relief Team Sent to Spartanburg
Disaster Relief Team Sent to Spartanburg
March 25, 2025
Abandonware can be looked at negatively or positively, it all depends on the perspective given.
Abandonware: The Lifecycle of Technology
March 24, 2025
With social media taking over the younger generations' news consumption, the challenge of consuming news responsibly rises.
Doomscrolling: The Bad Habit That Feeds on Bad News
March 6, 2025
Beck in the Sunshine State: Carson Beck Transfers to the University of Miami
January 28, 2025
Redefining What It Means to be a ‘Happy and Healthy’ College Student
Redefining What It Means to be a ‘Happy and Healthy’ College Student
November 21, 2024
Before Friday, Mike Tyson's last professional fight was in 2005.
The Paul Versus Tyson Bout Could be Bad for Boxing
November 21, 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
Michelle Trachtenberg passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 39.
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at 39
March 6, 2025
Beyonce debuts 2025 Cowboy Carter tour after “Best Country Album” and “Album of the Year” Grammys win.
Single Ladies Saddled Up: “Cowboy Carter” Wins Best Country Album
February 27, 2025
Multiversus has started the new year off with a goodbye to its fanbase.
Multiversus Closes in 2025
February 15, 2025
Lucy Dacus announced her newest project “Forever Is A Feeling.”
Historian, Home Videographer and Boy Genius Lucy Dacus Is On The Move
February 14, 2025
104.7 The Fish went off the air on Jan. 31 after 24 years serving Metro Atlanta.
Saying Goodbye to 104.7 The Fish
February 11, 2025

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Lawson Smith, Staff Editor

Hi, I’m Lawson! I’m a Sophomore at UNG  Gainesville studying Multimedia Journalism. I fell in love with writing and storytelling when I was fourteen; since then, journalism has become my passion. I love to learn and make information accessible to all.

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Rebecca Skelton (left) and Jon Moore (right) have been working as independent artists. Both musicians promote their work via social media.

The Art of the Social Media Musician: Independent Artists Share Their Experience with Self-Promotion

Lawson Smith, Staff Editor
March 4, 2025
The University of North Georgia's American Medical Student Association will continue to hold fundraising events for Good News Clinics throughout the month of February.

UNG’s American Medical Student Association Fundraising for Healthcare Access in Gainesville

Lawson Smith, Staff Editor
February 18, 2025
Rahab's Rope in Gainesville aims to combat sex trafficking in South Asia by providing resources to women seeking aid.

The Power of a Purchase: Gainesville Shop Combats Sex Trafficking in South Asia

Lawson Smith, Staff Editor
February 11, 2025
"And I am Multicolored" will premiere at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in June 2026.

UNG, Quinlan Arts Center to Collaborate for Exhibition Honoring Animator Lenn Redman

Lawson Smith, Staff Editor
February 6, 2025
Volunteers with the Lilburn Woman's Club made its first Book Mobile visit on Jan. 21, 2025.

Lilburn Woman’s Club to Provide 8,000 Students With New Books

Lawson Smith, Staff Editor
January 28, 2025
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

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
Sam Morgan (left) and the short film's star, Mick Pereira (right) hold the award for "Best Comedy" at the All American High School Film Festival.

Gainesville Filmmaker Wins “Best Comedy” at All American High School Film Festival

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
While anyone can struggle with financial literacy, Kahmilah Williams, Ph. D. said college students often face challenges with maintaining debt and saving money. She provided her best tips to get started with understanding finances as a young adult.

UNG Professor Shares Financial Advice for College Students

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
Auxiliary Services at the University of North Georgia hosted “Name–That–Shuttle events on Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 to encourage students to suggest new names for UNG shuttle services.

UNG Shuttle Needs A New Name

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal read to students at Sandra Dunagan Deal Elementary School on Oct. 8.

Georgia Celebrates Pre-K Programs Across the State

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
Campus Recreation and Wellness at the University of North Georgia will put a spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two Pink Out events in October.

University of North Georgia to Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
The Georgia State Patrol Department of Public Safety brought its mobile driving simulator to the University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus on Sept. 16.

Driving a Mile in Their Shoes: GSP Offers Driving Safety Simulation

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
Young Americans for Freedom chapter at the University of North Georgia planted 2,977 American flags on the Gainesville Campus in honor of 9/11.

Young Americans for Freedom Plants Nearly 3,000 American flags in Honor of 9/11

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
UNG Career Services will cut the ribbon on Nigel's Career Closet on the Gainesville Campus on Sept. 18.

UNG Gainesville Unveil Nigel’s Career Closet

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
The Dance Fit class is offered Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at the Hugh Mills Physical Education Center on the University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus.

Fitness is Dancing its Way to UNG Gainesville

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer
September 3, 2024
The University of North Georgia’s Fraternity and Sorority life held Greek-A-Palooza on Aug. 22, 2024, on the Dahlonega Campus’ Drill Field.

It’s a New Era for UNG Greek Life

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer
August 27, 2024
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