The Saint

North Georgia facing drastic budget cuts

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Things could look very different at North Georgia in the semesters ahead. Possibly 20 percent of the courses offered could be eliminated, which would result in the loss of 39 faculty members. Many Masters programs could be either eliminated or suspended. Some academic support programs could also be cut, which would result in the loss of 15 staff members.

Small changes aid sustainability

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last semester, what began as a small and seemingly inconsequential project in Dr. Nancy Dalman's Environmental Science class, morphed into an insightful lesson as students assessed the levels of sustainability in the eyes of their peers and faculty members.

North Georgia's Vietnam casualties remembered

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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 Francis McDowall Jr. and Larron Daniel Murphy.

Laila Lalami Visits

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Laila Lalami was working as a director of development for a software company in Los Angeles when she stumbled across a story about a group of emigrants who died when their boat capsized. Lalami said she was "intrigued by the story of what happened, and what had caused them to leave in the first place."

Lorrie Tipton: well-traveled non-traditional student

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Everyone has a story to tell. But Lorrie Tipton, a 53-year-old non-traditional political science junior, could write a book. Tipton has encountered atrocities, pain and triumphs that few have witnessed in a lifetime of travels as a missionary.

Dr. Byers: a history professor and storyteller

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

At NGCSU Intro 4, I learned two things about Dr. Richard Byers. One: Byers was not from around here. Two: World Civ was going to be fun.

Find a job at Career Fair

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Pursuing a career can be tricky, but if you meet the right people you may be surprised where your career path might lead. On Tuesday, March 9,, there will be a career fair presented in Memorial Hall Gym from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will have 44 employers looking for talent, a number that is somewhat surprising considering the economy today.

NGCSU crime reports

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In the month of February, NGCSU experienced a number of reported theft, property interference, substance abuse, threats and altercations. Here is a sampling of some of those incidents.

Make A Date

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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.

2010 Chili Cook-Off promises hot meal on Wed.

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As winter is slowly receding in North Georgia, now is the perfect time to curl up with that last warming bowl of seasonal chili. The 2010 NGCSU Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held this Wednesday, March 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hoag Student Center Great Room.

Park on private property, get your car towed to Hall County

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students who choose to park in the Dorks and Flower Mart parking lot run the risk of getting their vehicles towed to Hall County.

An alternate spring break opportunity

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Do you have plans for spring break? If not, there is an opportunity on campus to have an alternative spring break experience. The 33rd annual Appalachian Studies Conference will be held on campus March 19-21 and offers students an opportunity to volunteer for a cause which pertains to Appalachian issues.

Lady Saints now No.1

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The coveted No. 1 national ranking in Division II softball now belongs to North Georgia College & State University. The Lady Saints moved into the top spot earlier this week after adding two more wins over the weekend.

Intramurals: come out and play with us

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

We all know that some people are natural-born athletes. What about the rest of us who want a piece of the fun without the stress of travel and intense competition? The answer: intramural sports.

Women's hoops

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

North Georgia finished the year scraping the bottom of the Peach Belt Conference with a 9-17 overall record.

Baseball roundup

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

North Georgia had a good week on the diamond with four victories in five outings. The Saint's cut it close against UNC Pembroke over the last weekend in February. T

Men's Hoops

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Saints ended their season this week with two losses. On Friday, Feb. 27 the Saints faced 17 ranked Georgia State and College University. The Saints put up a hard fight during the first half, scoring 40 of their 68 points.

Web Weirdness

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's indisputable that just about anything will turn up on the Internet, and we're here to direct you to the weirdest of it.

The Things That Keep Me Up at Night

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"The Things That Keep Me Up at Night" is a column that reveals weekly realizations about everyday life that don't really make sense. This week: Whose cruel idea was it for the word "lisp" to have an "s" in it?

Regents, legislators and Perdue have failed us

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Board of Regents, Georgia General Assembly Gov. Sonny Perdue share the blame for the serious mishandling of funds meant for higher education.
The individuals who occupy these positions swore to give the people of Georgia their best efforts. They have failed us.

Saint Sounds

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After being approached by longtime friend Sean Penn, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder composed the soundtrack for the movie adaptation of John Krakauer's novel "Into the Wild," winning him a Golden Globe.