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The Paulding campus library has an informative display for the Honors Program that shows highlights and deadlines. Brochures for the program are also available for students to keep and read at their leisure.
Honors Program accepting applications
Interim faculty adviser appointed to Student Media
Interim faculty adviser appointed to Student Media
GHC is getting more eco-friendly by installing a new HVAC system, which is also less expensive and more high-tech.
HVAC system being replaced on Floyd campus
Phishing is one of the most common scams people can come across. Recognizing the signs of a phishing attack is crucial in avoiding one as they can be dangerous.
Beware of phishing scams
The cast and crew of Backpack in the Alley pose for photographers on the red carpet inside DeSoto Theater after the premiere of the short film.
GHC student films featured in RIFF
LaTascha Echols begins new staff position
The honorably discharged Alec Lindsey, studying in the Veteran Resource Center at the Paulding Campus on January 17, 2023.
VA supports veteran students
Iasia Sweeting raises awareness for trafficking survivors
Iasia Sweeting raises awareness for trafficking survivors
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
GHC alumna Jacqueline Rodriguez is taking on an internship as an Admission Counselor for a sociology course she is taking at Kennesaw State University. She helps students with admission holds, admission status and explaining the programs offered by GHC. We also get a lot of older adults that call in wanting help in applying and are super excited to apply which is very rewarding, Rodriguez said.
Jacqueline Rodriguez lands an internship at GHC
The United States is not following its founding principles any longer. History is being ignored, journalists are being censored and false rhetoric is being spewed in an effort to create a false narrative to control the masses.
Editorial: Our First Amendment rights are under attack
Some students are willing to shell out the extra $100+ for an access code to a required class, but others who prefer cheaper methods that fit better with their learning style have no choice.
Access codes are not worth their price tag
The election of Brian Kemp and Marjorie Taylor Greene could mean doom for Georgia.
Re-elected Georgia Republican candidates shatter hopes and dreams
The spotlight on Thanksgiving is often shifted to Black Friday and retail discounts instead of the meaning behind the holiday.
Thanksgiving is no longer about family
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
The United States is not following its founding principles any longer. History is being ignored, journalists are being censored and false rhetoric is being spewed in an effort to create a false narrative to control the masses.
Editorial: Our First Amendment rights are under attack
A Bartow Family Resources Medical bus outside the BFR Medical building in Cartersville. BFR Medical offers early pregnancy care, including testing and education on options to those who are pregnant.
Editorial: How GHC can help those affected by the overturning of Roe v. Wade decision
Celebrating National Person I Met in Line at Starbucks Twice Day with my friend Chuck. Or maybe its Todd. Donno.
Editorial Cartoon: National Person I Met in Line at Starbucks Twice Day
Some states have been passing religiously charged legislation that would bar public schools from teaching certain topics to students.
Editorial: Is academic freedom dying a slow death?
‘Turning Red’ makes families confront difficult discussions
‘Turning Red’ makes families confront difficult discussions
Being locked inside during the COVID quarantine gave some people the time to let their creative side flourish. Almost three years after the start of the quarantine, COVID-inspired creative works are still being produced by hobbyists and professionals alike.
Commentary: A quarantine-inspired Renaissance
Tom Nook in Animal Crossing used to hound players to pay back home loans within a certain amount of time, or else they would be punished. Todays Tom Nook in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is more lenient and doesnt put a deadline on loan payments.
Children’s video games are oversimplified
The Latin Filmmakers panel gives a platform for Latin filmmakers to discuss the struggles they faced to make it in the film industry as Latinx individuals. (Pictured from left: RIFF Moderator Kelly Young, Writer, Director and Producer of The Son Rises, Alexander G. Seyum, Associate Producer and Background Caster for The Son Rises, Bernice Molina, Director of Hunting Souls, Diego Silva Acevedo, Cinematographer and First Assistant Director of Hunting Souls, Carlos Andres Cuervo, film actor and producer, Michelle Rivera, film producer and writer, Christina Nava and RIFF Moderator Melissa Simpson.)
Rome International Film Festival spotlights diversity
Review: Interview with the Vampire highlights color in storytelling
Review: ‘Interview with the Vampire’ highlights color in storytelling
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
Chargers forward, Ubong Okum (right), and Andrew College forward, Demarco Bethea (left), have a jump ball to start off their game on Jan. 19, 2023.
Chargers survive in overtime
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
Lady Chargers fall in conference opener
Lady Chargers fall in conference opener
Chargers player TJ Horton prepares to shoot a free throw in their contest against USC Salkehatchie on Feb. 9, 2020.
Leadership Series: TJ Horton finds home in new sport
Sports commentary: NFL needs to protect players
Sports commentary: NFL needs to protect players
All About AI
All About AI
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
The One with the Saturday Morning Cartoons
The One with the Saturday Morning Cartoons
The One with the Finals
The One with the Finals
The One with Spring Registration
The One with Spring Registration
The One with the Ski Trip
The One with the Ski Trip
The One with the Fall Frenzy
The One with the Fall Frenzy
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
On The Record featuring Crystal Lee
On The Record featuring Crystal Lee
On The Record: Dr. Mike Hobbs
On The Record: Dr. Mike Hobbs
On The Record: Professor Victoria Banks
On The Record: Professor Victoria Banks
Careers: Harold Campbell, GHC Writing Tutor
Careers: Harold Campbell, GHC Writing Tutor
All About AI
All About AI
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
ICWA, Elections, and Amaya!
ICWA, Elections, and Amaya!
Muffins and Mega-Pints
Muffins and Mega-Pints
Amazon Primed for Unionized Labor
Amazon Primed for Unionized Labor
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
Where The Outsiders Are
Where The Outsiders Are
A Riff-Ready Rundown
A Riff-Ready Rundown
Come One, Come All - Fall Fests for Filmmakers
Come One, Come All – Fall Fests for Filmmakers
Lots Of Fish In The Sea
Lots Of Fish In The Sea
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
New Faces and Intramural Sports at GHC
New Faces and Intramural Sports at GHC
Falcons Draft and NBA Playoffs
Falcons Draft and NBA Playoffs
Celtics or Bucks?
Celtics or Bucks?
NBA Playoffs and Player Activism
NBA Playoffs and Player Activism
Honors Student: Samantha Lewis, Health Sciences
Honors Student: Samantha Lewis, Health Sciences
Mentorship in Leadership: Jamie Petty
Mentorship in Leadership: Jamie Petty
Personal Development in Leadership: Ken Reaves
Personal Development in Leadership: Ken Reaves
Vision in Leadership: Jessica Lindberg
Vision in Leadership: Jessica Lindberg
Delegation in Leadership: Erin Shufro
Delegation in Leadership: Erin Shufro
Goal Setting in Leadership: Coach Brandan Harrell
Goal Setting in Leadership: Coach Brandan Harrell
Covid, Taliban, and Komodo Dragons
Covid, Taliban, and Komodo Dragons
Guilty Verdict, Europeans, and Marvel Vs. DC
Guilty Verdict, Europeans, and Marvel Vs. DC
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[Photo] Is GHC Handling COVID-19 well?

December 2, 2021
From left, Information Specialist, Debby Zeigler, has worked at GHC for 29 years and was previously a counselor for the deaf and hard-of-hearing program. Admissions Counselor, Trish Linsdey, is certified in ASL.

‘Deaf’ is not a bad word: ASL event teaches students deaf etiquette

November 15, 2021
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[Photo] Braves defy odds using last minute trades to win World Series title

November 7, 2021
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[Photo] Food is expiring in campus food pantries

November 15, 2021
In the Netflix series Squid Game, masked guards are seen wearing pink hooded jumpsuits which frequently become splattered with blood.

[Photo] ‘Squid Game’ delivers plenty of gore in a compelling story

October 27, 2021
Students can win prizes by dressing in costume at the Halloween party on the Cartersville campus on Oct. 25.

[Photo] Fall Frenzy coming to all campuses

October 22, 2021
Students Without Borders faculty adviser, Alexandra Reiter, said she wants the Joy Luck Club event to be inclusive so that more students will want to get involved.

Students Without Borders to host Chinese lunch and movie

October 19, 2021
Admissions Counselor, Trish Lindsey, is certified in ASL and coordinated the ASL Basics event offered by Student Engagement in person at the Cartersville campus library and on Zoom Oct 18 at 2 p.m.

ASL basics event may lead to certification courses in the future

October 13, 2021
Evan Snelling, Brother 2 Brother Coordinator, was in the program as a GHC student before he landed his current position.

Brother 2 Brother and GHAME improve minority male academic outcomes

October 10, 2021
GHC students pose at Mt. Washburn in Yellowstone National Park.

Applications open for summer Wyoming trip

October 10, 2021
GHC Professor of Biology, Tom Harnden, places flags for the 9/11: Never Forget Project as a volunteer with the Sons of the American Revolution.

[Photo] We never talk about what led up to 9/11

September 12, 2021
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Cicadas are in the forecast — what you should know about Brood X

March 15, 2021
This comic illustrates a simplified version of Januarys short squeeze.

Reddit-fueled “short squeeze” leaves GameStop short-sighted

February 10, 2021
Art by Russell Chesnut.

[Photo] Trans athletes find victory in President Biden’s new executive order

February 1, 2021
Andrew Aydin answers questions from the GHC community, pointing to examples from March: Book Three.

[Photo] “March” co-author Andrew Aydin speaks on comic books and civil rights

January 18, 2021
League of Women Voters president reminds students to vote in Jan. 5 Senate races

League of Women Voters president reminds students to vote in Jan. 5 Senate races

December 12, 2020
The Trump Campaigns official Parler account posts multiple times per day to a following of over 2.4 million users.

[Photo] Parler is not the free speech platform it claims to be

December 5, 2020
March is a graphic novel trilogy by civil rights leader and Congressman, John Lewis, and co-author, Andrew Aydin.

“March” co-author Andrew Aydin holding virtual Q&A for GHC students

November 23, 2020
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[Photo] Don’t be a Scrooge: a defense of early Christmas decorations

November 16, 2020
What’s that smell?

What’s that smell?

November 16, 2020
GHC students vote Biden but predict Trump

GHC students vote Biden but predict Trump

November 2, 2020
Photo by Russell Chesnut

Three pumpkin DIY projects to get creative this fall

October 22, 2020
Ink Outside the Box: Local artists take on Inktober challenge

Ink Outside the Box: Local artists take on Inktober challenge

October 21, 2020
I am counting on discerning voters like those in the Georgia Highlands College community to be committed voters this election,” said Lucy Hale, president of the League of Women Voters of Georgia.

The importance of voting

October 5, 2020
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