The Saint

Lady Saints Hoops Roundup The Lady Saints continue to claw back to .500 going 1-1 over the past week. In a heart-pounding homecoming match-up with Columbus State University, the Lady Saints went to double overtime before squeaking out the victory 76-75. In its next home game, North Georgia would fall by 23 to Peach Belt Conference opponent Francis Marion, 93-70.… Be the First to Comment!

Should smoking be banned completely at North Georgia? That was the issue for debate Thursday among smokers and non-smokers who gathered in Hoag Auditorium to express their views on the controversial matter. While no consensus was reached and no final decision was made, it was apparent that feelings run deep and there will be no easy solution that will satisfy all.… 2 Comments

There's a lot more than meets the eye with biology professor Dr. Nancy Dalman, an avid cyclist and runner who's also training for a full marathon come spring and has traveled and lived in parts of Europe and Asia. Perhaps the most unique quality about her is the absence of the stereotypical environmental fanatic, who maniacally eyes students who dare to bring plastic water bottles to class.… Be the First to Comment!

Every week for the spring semester the Saint will be featuring two profiles of students who attended North Georgia who died in the Vietnam War. These profiles were created by students in the history department. This week's profiles are of Robert W. Garth and Walter Murrah Gibson.… Be the First to Comment!

Why take philosophy courses at North Georgia College? According to Dr. Troy Catterson, Associate Professor of Philosophy in the History and Philosophy Department there are numerous reasons, most being practical.… Be the First to Comment!

There are more than 50,000 applications for the iPhone, and most are useless. But, let's say you are sick and need to know if you should go to class or a doctor. iTriage is for you.… Be the First to Comment!

The Chinese New Year is around the corner and NGCSU plans on celebrating in a big way: Chinese games, speech contests and free food.… Be the First to Comment!

"Awareness" is the idea behind the group NGCSU Voices for Women. The group met Thursday and discussed issues such as sex trafficking, body image, and self-esteem.… Be the First to Comment!

The Homecoming King and Queen are to be announced this Saturday at the Homecoming basketball game, where the North Georgia Saints will face their in-conference rivals the Columbus State Cougars.… Be the First to Comment!

The Hemlock trees of North Georgia and the Carolinas are being destroyed by an invasive insect known as the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). In order to stop the spread of the HWA, NGCSU, in coordination with Young Harris and UGA, has established a predator beetle lab.… Be the First to Comment!

The NGCSU literary magazine, Mountain Laurels, is looking for student, faculty and staff submissions for the Spring 2010 Issue. The deadline for submissions is Monday, Feb. 8. … Be the First to Comment!

If you've taken an English 1101 and/or English 1102 class in 2009, then you may be eligible for a Quill Award. … Be the First to Comment!

Yearbook photos will be taken Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Hoag Center Great Room. It costs nothing to have a picture taken. Proofs will be sent so students have the choice of whether to buy. Faculty and staff will receive a complimentary package.… Be the First to Comment!

Everyone may know because everyone goes, but, really, we know you spend more time on the computer than on the john, so here are all the events you need for a North Georgia social life.… Be the First to Comment!