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  • Movie Review Summer 2015: Jurassic World

    Genetically cloned dinosaurs, newly engineered as a source of entertainment, are set on display in the future human theme park called Jurassic World. After a long 14 year wait since the release of Jurassic Park 3 in 2001, the park is finally open and putting audiences all over the country…

  • Papers and Pubs Volume 4 Released!

    The fourth digital volume of Papers and Publications has been launched and is available to read here. Available for purchase sometime this fall semester will be the paper edition. Each year, creative or research student articles and essays are submitted from all over the South, and the editorial board selects…

  • Top 5 Authors to Read at the Beach

    Nicholas Sparks Nicholas Sparks is the “king” of sad sentimental romance novels, and has been nominated for and won several Goodreads Choice Awards for best “Chick Lit.” His works generally involve young love, reminiscing about young love, complicated family relationships, and an untimely death of at least one character. Melodramatic,…

  • Adult Coloring: A New Way to Relax?

    A recent fad producing a few number one bestsellers in the world of books and publishing are adult coloring books. No, these are not derogatory images or strange fetishes—these books actually contain intricate pieces of art that are meant to be strategically and thoughtfully colored. Shapes such as mandalas, small…

  • Who’s Excited for Go Set a Watchman?

    The story of Scout Finch, her father Atticus, and their notorious neighbor Boo Radley is one of the most well known works in literary history. To Kill a Mockingbird is a timeless classic about a young girl who discovers the world is not always as kind and good as it…

  • Top 5 Post-Apocalyptic Novels

    The University of North Georgia recently experienced a barrage of bad weather, including an ice storm, affectionately dubbed the “Icepocalypse,” that left hundreds without power and covered the roads in black ice. In light of these recent events, let’s take a look at some of the best post-apocalyptic novels and…

  • What is #PitMad?

    Every few months, an event called Pitch Madness (#PitMad) takes place on Twitter. What’s #PitMad, you ask? To put it simply, it’s a fast and efficient way for writers to find publishers, and for publishers to find prospective talent. During #PitMad, writers must condense their manuscripts into a 140 character…

  • Top 4 Misunderstood Grammar Rules

    Passive Voice I have been guilty of using the passive voice on numerous occasions. I’ll probably use it a couple of times in this blog—it must be the journalist in me. My editors will tell you how much I love to use it, although I’ve been trying to avoid it…