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Solar eclipse viewers and goggles were brought as an example of protective eye wear needed to view the eclipse safely.
A celestial spectacle on the solar eclipse
Emerson Encoders team is seen in a huddle at the competition.
Cartersville hosts “First LEGO League” tournament
Womenspo sign seen in the Cartersville gym.
1st Annual Women of GHC “Womenspo”
The Student Engagement team and the Student Government Association have been working on creating a multipurpose field where more students can come together for sports and social events. March 7 marked the official meeting held to gather votes.
Students debate new “multipurpose field” project
Books placed as part of a staircase symbolize academic growth and achievement.
Professors recognized for excellence with tenure and promotions
Professor Cindy Wheeler captivates her class with passion and expertise, shaping future careers one lesson at a time.
Cindy Wheeler – what do you even do here?
Professor Applegate is seated on a bench in front of the lake on the Floyd campus.
Professor Nancy Applegate Honored as Mace Bearer
Puckett sometimes speaks at conferences.
Clifton Puckett – what do you even do here?
I make every effort to improve current course materials, provide additional resources, be accessible and approachable through office hours in person, through Zoom or via email, Ralston said.
Laura Ralston – what do you even do here?
Author Sally Bethea is pictured holding her book Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River.
Dive into Chattahoochee’s legacy at Cartersville with Sally Bethea
Many students arent sure what they plan to do after graduating college.
Seniors need more hands-on opportunities to feel complete
Handshake has new opportunities for students looking into post college careers to take advantages off... if they knew about it.
Handshake needs to make a comeback
Around the globe, people unite to celebrate International womens Day. The day is dedicated to celebrating achievements of women and as American former tennis player, Serena Williams says, Every womans success should be an inspiration to another.
Women’s History Month will always be significant
The second eight weeks are here, so... how is everyone holding up?
Second 8-week courses feel like a bust
One fact about the harmful side of formaldehyde in hair care products is that it can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system upon exposure. This irritation may manifest as redness, itching, burning sensation, watery eyes, coughing or difficulty breathing.
FDA ban on formaldehyde is a little too late
Editorial Cartoon: Pandoras Box
Editorial Cartoon: Pandora’s Box
Editorial: Willow Project will accelerate destruction of our environment
Editorial: Willow Project will accelerate destruction of our environment
Right-leaning states celebrate Womens History Month by proposing legislature that restricts womens rights.
Lawmakers celebrate Women’s History Month by removing their rights
Instruction and mentions of Black history continue to be banned and restricted in US public school systems. It is a disservice to those who have suffered and those who would like to learn more about it.
Black history cannot be erased
Editorial Cartoon: Happy Valentines Day 2023
Editorial Cartoon: Happy Valentine’s Day 2023
Text and Gaming Club logo overlayed on photo of RPG Maker program.
Gaming Club launches thrilling game development contest
Henry Cavil stars as Bond-inspired Agent Argylle in this brand new spy thriller
Matthew Vaughn infiltrates the silver screen with his newest project
The Golden Globe Awards are accolades bestowed for excellence in both American and international film and television.
The Golden Popularity
Godzilla Minus One continues the Kaiju’s legacy
“Godzilla Minus One” continues the Kaiju’s legacy
Comic: Flower Puns
Comic: Flower Puns
Soccer player, ATL United logo and hands holding donation box of food.
ATL United: Student Engagement supports charger food pantry
Brandan Harrell is the Athletic Director for Georgia Highlands College.
Brandon Harrell – what do you even do here?
Player #15 swings the bat, aiming to advance the Chargers.
Opening day showcases $12.2 million donated facilities
Varsity & League Sports Schedule
Varsity & League Sports Schedule
Women’s volleyball team serves up new beginnings
Women’s volleyball team serves up new beginnings
Movies So Bad Theyre Good
Movies So Bad They’re Good
GHC Sports and QB landings
GHC Sports and QB landings
Unconventional Fashion
Unconventional Fashion
Chargers, Contracts, and Comparisons
Chargers, Contracts, and Comparisons
All About AI
All About AI
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
Movies So Bad Theyre Good
Movies So Bad They’re Good
Unconventional Fashion
Unconventional Fashion
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
GHC Sports and QB landings
GHC Sports and QB landings
Chargers, Contracts, and Comparisons
Chargers, Contracts, and Comparisons
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
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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Ainsley Howard, Staff Writer & Artist

Ainsley Howard is majoring in Journalism, which brought her to the Six Mile Post. When she is not working for SMP, she likes to read, research cryptids and unsolved mysteries, cook (and eat!), write poetry and short stories. She is quiet, introspective and a little shy, but very creative and intelligent. Ainsley strives not only to do her best in her work but also to uphold the standards of journalistic integrity and honesty other journalists have set before her.

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Many students arent sure what they plan to do after graduating college.

[Photo] Seniors need more hands-on opportunities to feel complete

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
March 27, 2024
Henry Cavil stars as Bond-inspired Agent Argylle in this brand new spy thriller

[Photo] Matthew Vaughn infiltrates the silver screen with his newest project

Patrick Daniel, Staff Writer & Artist
March 25, 2024
Handshake has new opportunities for students looking into post college careers to take advantages off... if they knew about it.

[Photo] Handshake needs to make a comeback

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
March 18, 2024
The second eight weeks are here, so... how is everyone holding up?

[Photo] Second 8-week courses feel like a bust

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
March 8, 2024
One fact about the harmful side of formaldehyde in hair care products is that it can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system upon exposure. This irritation may manifest as redness, itching, burning sensation, watery eyes, coughing or difficulty breathing.

[Photo] FDA ban on formaldehyde is a little too late

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
February 26, 2024
‘Leave the World Behind’ paints a grim picture of cyber attacks

[Photo] “Leave the World Behind” makes cyber attacks look apocalyptic

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
February 8, 2024
The Golden Globe Awards are accolades bestowed for excellence in both American and international film and television.

[Photo] The Golden Popularity

Patrick Daniel, Staff Writer & Artist
February 8, 2024
Go global with Rotaract and connect with other students and professionals online.

[Photo] Join the Rotary Club today

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
February 3, 2024
Zoom is slowly being phased on campus in favor of Microsoft teams. Which video chatting platform will reign victorious?

[Photo] Zoom to Teams: a change for online communication

Savannah Pollocks, News Editor
January 31, 2024
Heres what you need to know about the Wyoming Summer Geology Field Course trip.

[Photo] Spend your summer in Wyoming and earn science credits

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
January 23, 2024
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[Photo] Budget continues to recover from low enrollment

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
December 6, 2023
Thanksgiving season is here again, and so are the usual obligations of the holiday, for better or for worse.

[Photo] Thanksgiving dinner can be the thief of holiday cheer

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
December 6, 2023
SCORE to be renamed

SCORE to be renamed

Ainsley Howard, Staff Writer & Artist
November 27, 2023
The student services site, SCORE, is changing its name. Is it really necessary? Do people honestly care?

[Photo] Nobody cares about the SCORE name change

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
November 27, 2023
Students have new options for night classes.

[Photo] GHC@Night gives students flexible pathway to graduation

Abigail Henderson, Features Editor
October 25, 2023
All online classes have been cut down from 16 weeks to eight weeks.

[Photo] 8-week courses: new determiners of success

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
October 9, 2023
Group projects can make or break your college life

Group projects can make or break your college life

Ainsley Howard and Tami-Ann Treasure
May 5, 2023
President Joe Biden recently approved the Willow Project, which will allow for oil drilling operations in Alaska despite the environmental impact, and Bidens previous efforts to preserve the environment.

[Photo] Editorial: Willow Project will accelerate destruction of our environment

Six Mile Post Staff
April 11, 2023
Right-leaning states celebrate Womens History Month by proposing legislature that restricts womens rights.

[Photo] Lawmakers celebrate Women’s History Month by removing their rights

Six Mile Post Staff
March 31, 2023
On-campus students are less engaged with each other after returning from COVID quarantine. They have become accustomed to online classes and little to no interaction with other people.

[Photo] Campus culture is a drag

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
March 27, 2023
A Norwegian philosopher has proposed something out of a dystopian sci-fi story: Brain-dead women donating their bodies to be used as living gestational pods.

[Photo] An ethical nightmare: Philosopher blurs the lines of organ donation

Ashley Hall, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2023
College is expensive enough without financial aid being unavailable for non-essential classes.

[Photo] CPoS reporting affects financial aid beginning this summer

Abigail Henderson, Features Editor
March 8, 2023
According to GHC Chief of Police, David Horace, tornado season in Georgia peaks during the months of March, April and May. Everyone is advised to prepare accordingly in case of a tornado.

[Photo] Emergency alerts available for tornado season

Abigail Henderson, Features Editor
February 27, 2023
HARDYs album Mockingbird & THE CROW was supposed to be a genre-bending album, catering to both country music fans and rock music fans. However, that wasnt the case for most of the album.

[Photo] Review: HARDY’s ‘the mockingbird and THE CROW’ fails to meet expectations

Brandon Dyer, Sports Editor & Podcast Host
February 27, 2023
Some college courses have ways of squeezing more money out of students past the initial tuition amount.

[Photo] Proctored exams: another hidden fee

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
February 21, 2023
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.

[Photo] Students and faculty should be aware of phishing scams

Julia Haynes, News Editor
January 27, 2023
An artistic rendition of Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac (left) in the 2022 series Interview with a Vampire, in comparison with Brad Pitt as Louis (right) in the 1994 movie.

[Photo] Review: ‘Interview with the Vampire’ highlights color in storytelling

Victoria Bissette, Entertainment Editor
November 28, 2022
GHC students share their thoughts on the academic calendar

GHC students share their thoughts on the academic calendar

Ainsley Howard, Staff Writer & Artist
November 14, 2022
A number of people enjoy working from home and it has increased their productivity and positively affected their mental health. Others like going to the office because it gets them out of the house and into a social environment with other co-workers. (Photo Illustration)

[Photo] Will returning to the office boost productivity?

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
September 27, 2022
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.

[Photo] Editorial: How GHC can help those affected by the overturning of Roe v. Wade decision

Six Mile Post Staff
October 10, 2022
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