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Photo provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff Office. Photo by: Noah Denard
Lumpkin County Man Arrested For Obscene Contact With a Minor
September 4, 2026
Senator Jaha Howard during a visit to UNG
State Senator Visits UNG
September 3, 2026
UNG President Michael Shannon
UNG President Announces Possible Career Change
August 27, 2026
Flock Cameras on UNG's Gainesville Campus.
Law Enforcement and Students Weigh in on Flock Camera Debate
August 25, 2026
Jackson County closes school system down because of AI generated bomb threat.
Artificial Intelligence Threatens North Georgia Schools
August 20, 2026
Solar panels
Sunup, Left Out: Georgia’s Solar Rise Leaves Residents Behind 
May 8, 2026
UNG faces off against Barry college. Photo by Thatcher Crowder
UNG Men’s Soccer Team Wins Season Opener
September 8, 2026
The UNG softball team was motivated and determined during its championship run.
Nighthawks’ Softball Championship Run Ends in Chattanooga
June 19, 2026
Ty Gibbs, Driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry XSE doing a celebratory burnout after his first win. Photo by Riley Hansen.
Ty Gibbs breaks through for first Cup win at Bristol
April 13, 2026
An August afternoon at Truist Park is a feeling like no other, with the playoffs on the horizon.
Tomahawks are Chopping Again
March 19, 2026
Bobby G's busy bar hours before the game starts.
How The Chicago Bears Helped Keep Bobby G’s Packed On Game Days
March 19, 2026
Tyler Reddick does a celebratory burnout while holding three fingers out the window net after his win at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Photo by Dan Schellenburg
Reddick Opens NASCAR Season with Historic Three Win Streak
March 4, 2026
The Grand opening of Uptown cheapskate. Photo By Shauna Cruz.
The Secondhand Economy Is Taking Over Campus
September 8, 2026
The boulder in the middle of the roundabout on the UNG Gainesville campus
Students Leave Their Mark on Campus By Painting the Rock
September 1, 2026
UNG vending machines located inside the Nesbitt Building
Vending Machines Are Eating Your Money
September 1, 2026
Students showcase the versatility of UNG students' wardrobe.
Campus Comfy vs. Campus Style
September 1, 2026
Students gather in the lobby of the Martha T. Nesbitt building. Photo by Kendall James
Creating Community for Commuters
August 25, 2026
Photo of a generic discount book lying next to money and a calculator.
Your School Email Is A Coupon Book
August 24, 2026
"Floral" piece by Kim Barge that won best in show.
Best In show: Kim Barge
August 25, 2026
The Nostalgia Machine: A Never-Ending Cycle of Sequels, Prequels and Remakes
May 5, 2026
A photo of The Weeknd performing live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo by Madison Meredith.
Sold Out and Priced Out: The Rising Cost of Live Music
May 4, 2026
Photo by Andrew Salerno
Hollywood Comes to North Georgia: UNG Staff Create a Micro Budget Film Lab
April 22, 2026
Promo image of Taylor Frankie Paul on The Bachelorette. Photo by Sami Drasin
ABC’s Final Rose: The Cancellation of The Bachelorette
April 21, 2026
Assorted vinyls lines the shelves and walls at the historic Athens location of Wuxtry Records. Photo by Robert Bradley
Record Store Day Shines on Wuxtry’s Golden Anniversary
April 20, 2026
Winner of CGE's 2026 "Picture Perfect Postcards" photo contest category. Taken by a student studying in South Korea.
UNG Students Transition Home After Studying Abroad
September 1, 2026
"Floral" piece by Kim Barge that won best in show.
Best In show: Kim Barge
August 25, 2026
Photo of a generic discount book lying next to money and a calculator.
Your School Email Is A Coupon Book
August 24, 2026
UNG campuses offer lots of opportunities to students. Photo by Ansley McMurry
What Orientation Didn’t Tell You
August 21, 2026
The Astronomy 1010 class on the Dahlonega campus
Starbound Chronicles: The Class You Won’t Want to Miss
August 20, 2026
Students use 3D printing to create objects from biodegradable materials.
Skill Up at the UNG MakerBot Innovation Center
May 6, 2026

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News
Photo provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff Office. Photo by: Noah Denard
Lumpkin County Man Arrested For Obscene Contact With a Minor
Ansley McMurry, Staff Editor • September 4, 2026

On Aug. 4, 28-year-old Ethan Hulsey was confronted by a social media group called The Pred Task Force at a Lumpkin County McDonald's. This event...

Senator Jaha Howard during a visit to UNG
State Senator Visits UNG
Mickey Shuler, Staff Editor • September 3, 2026
UNG President Michael Shannon
UNG President Announces Possible Career Change
Mickey Shuler • August 27, 2026
Flock Cameras on UNG's Gainesville Campus.
Law Enforcement and Students Weigh in on Flock Camera Debate
Cole Weaver, Staff writer • August 25, 2026
Jackson County closes school system down because of AI generated bomb threat.
Artificial Intelligence Threatens North Georgia Schools
Avery Mattocks, Staff Writer • August 20, 2026
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Life
The Grand opening of Uptown cheapskate. Photo By Shauna Cruz.
The Secondhand Economy Is Taking Over Campus
Shauna Cruz, Staff Writer • September 8, 2026

Uptown Cheapskate, a resale clothing store, opened a new location in Gainesville and has become a main attraction since its opening date on Sept....

The boulder in the middle of the roundabout on the UNG Gainesville campus
Students Leave Their Mark on Campus By Painting the Rock
Katie Pontius, Staff Editor • September 1, 2026

The Student Government Association held the "Leave Your Mark" event Aug. 20 on the University of North Georgia's Gainesville campus. The...

Sports
UNG faces off against Barry college. Photo by Thatcher Crowder
UNG Men’s Soccer Team Wins Season Opener
Thatcher Crowder, Staff Editor • September 8, 2026
The UNG softball team was motivated and determined during its championship run.
Nighthawks’ Softball Championship Run Ends in Chattanooga
Thatcher Crowder, Staff Editor • June 19, 2026
Ty Gibbs, Driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry XSE doing a celebratory burnout after his first win. Photo by Riley Hansen.
Ty Gibbs breaks through for first Cup win at Bristol
Robert Bradley, Staff Editor • April 13, 2026
An August afternoon at Truist Park is a feeling like no other, with the playoffs on the horizon.
Tomahawks are Chopping Again
Thatcher Crowder, Staff Writer • March 19, 2026
Countdown to Finals Week!
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Arts
"Floral" piece by Kim Barge that won best in show.
Best In show: Kim Barge
Micah Creech, Staff writer • August 25, 2026
The Nostalgia Machine: A Never-Ending Cycle of Sequels, Prequels and Remakes
Jack Friedman, Staff Writer • May 5, 2026
A photo of The Weeknd performing live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo by Madison Meredith.
Sold Out and Priced Out: The Rising Cost of Live Music
Madison Meredith • May 4, 2026
Entertainment
The Nostalgia Machine: A Never-Ending Cycle of Sequels, Prequels and Remakes
Jack Friedman, Staff Writer • May 5, 2026
Assorted vinyls lines the shelves and walls at the historic Athens location of Wuxtry Records. Photo by Robert Bradley
Record Store Day Shines on Wuxtry’s Golden Anniversary
Robert Bradley, Staff Editor • April 20, 2026
Last year’s Spring Festival had a great turnout.
Solara: End the Semester Together
Haley Lopez, Staff Writer • April 14, 2026
Academics
Winner of CGE's 2026 "Picture Perfect Postcards" photo contest category. Taken by a student studying in South Korea.
UNG Students Transition Home After Studying Abroad
Brooke Libby, Staff Writer • September 1, 2026

For students returning to the University of North Georgia after studying abroad,...

"Floral" piece by Kim Barge that won best in show.
Best In show: Kim Barge
Micah Creech, Staff writer • August 25, 2026

Kimberly Barge is an art professor at the University of North Georgia. Throughout...

Photo of a generic discount book lying next to money and a calculator.
Your School Email Is A Coupon Book
Shauna Cruz, Staff Writer • August 24, 2026

Most university students use their school email account to receive announcements,...

UNG campuses offer lots of opportunities to students. Photo by Ansley McMurry
What Orientation Didn’t Tell You
Ansley McMurry, Student Writer • August 21, 2026

The University of North Georgia offers a wide variety of resources to help students...

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