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Nighthawks’ Softball Championship Run Ends in Chattanooga

The Vanguard

While the University of North Georgia softball team’s 2026 season ended earlier than hoped for in the NCAA Division II Softball Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on May 31, the Nighthawks once again proved why they remain one of the premier programs in Division II softball. Entering the NCAA Division II Softball Championship as the tournament&#82

The Pains of Period Poverty

The Vanguard

On any given day, there is an average of 800 million women and girls menstruating globally, yet many do not have access to proper care products. Even in the United States, there are women who struggle to afford menstrual products. Throughout history, women have been viewed as unclean or inferior during “that time of the...

State Route 400 is Getting a Makeover

The Vanguard

The Gathering at South Forsyth is coming to Metro Atlanta, but with any new project comes a multitude of downsides. The Georgia 400 Highway, running from Atlanta to Forsyth County, has undergone many changes, including road expansion and the construction of exits. There is extensive housing development around tree-lined highways, business and office complexe

Sunup, Left Out: Georgia’s Solar Rise Leaves Residents Behind

The Vanguard

Georgia’s solar story is one of two very different realities. From the air, thousands of acres of panels sprawl across Georgia’s farmland, quietly pushing electricity north. On the ground, most homeowners remain connected to the same grid they have always known, watching their power bills climb while the panels stay just out of reach. Just...

Scrolling Our Way into Greater Political Divide

The Vanguard

According to an article published by Syracuse University, Americans view the United States as more politically polarized than in the past, and social media has amplified this perception. To understand the current political landscape, one must first understand how political polarization is defined. According to a journal article in the “Annals of the In

UNG’s Student Research: An Impact in the Classroom and Beyond

The Vanguard

According to the University of North Georiga’s Center of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities website, “students who engage in research and creative activities as undergraduates have higher learning gains, such as problem solving and critical thinking skills, and increased self-confidence and independence.” Maintaining undergraduate research progra

Skill Up at the UNG MakerBot Innovation Center

The Vanguard

The University of North Georgia MakerBot Innovation Center is an open-access 3D printing lab in the Choice Street Arts Complex. It is the first MakerBot center established in Georgia and allows faculty, staff and students to learn and develop skills used in many fields, from engineering to art, biology, physics and business. It is overseen...

Discovering the Opportunities of the Federal Work-Study Program

The Vanguard

The Federal Work-Study is a program and financial crutch for students that many have never heard of. In fact, the Education Data Initiative reports only “5.0% of undergraduates participate in work-study, including federal, state, and institution work-study programs.” In an attempt to prove this statistics accuracy, a poll was taken at the University of North

Dictionaries Collecting Dust: Catalyst of Change to Collectors Items

The Vanguard

Dictionaries, once a sought after educational tool in homes and schools across America, are now commonly found in thrift and antique stores as a collector’s item from the past. This shift is not unfounded as studies show a decreased usage in physical materials. Universities and institutions promote digital media over physical, offering students discounts or.

Growth in UNG and the Oakwood community

The Vanguard

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus is receiving a massive overhaul on their campus design, potentially impacting nearby residents, businesses and students. These campus changes are targeting six key community districts on campus: Community and Recreation, Fine Arts, Health and Sciences, Academic Core, UNG Town Center and Performing Arts. Wi

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