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Book Review: “Steelheart” by Brandon Sanderson
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When he was eight years old, protagonist David Charleston watched his father die at the hands of Steelheart, a superhuman “Epic” with massively destructive powers and apparent invincibility. But David saw the Epic bleed, and he swears that he’ll see Steelheart bleed again. Now, ten years later, he’s setting out…
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Movie Review: American Sniper
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***May Contain Spoilers!*** Last Saturday, I was persuaded to go to the movies by my generous boyfriend and his $30 Fandango gift card. Of course, I wanted to see Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb, because I’m a sucker for cheesy kids movies and Rebel Wilson’s comedic…
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New Intern Spotlight: Julie-Anna Homeyer
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Hi there! My name is Julie-Anna Homeyer. I’m an English Writing and Publication major (with a Business minor) at UNG, and just starting as an intern here at the University Press of North Georgia. My plan is to focus mainly on editing and proofreading over the next few months. I…
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Self-editing Tips
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As a senior English major in college, I’d say I have had to learn quite a bit about self-editing. The ability to self-edit well is an essential skill if you want to be a successful writer. While having others edit your work is still important, the ability to see the…
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New Intern Spotlight: Megan Creech
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Born outside Atlanta, Georgia in 1993, my dad gave me the name Megan because he was a teacher and never had a bad student named Megan in his classes. From an early age, writing has always been an interest of mine. When I was young I would come home from…
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World War I Series: Now Accepting Submissions
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Almost one hundred years ago, a war that killed millions of people from all over Europe, Asia, and the United States began with the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the archduke of Austria-Hungary. The tensions between the Serbians and the Austro-Hungarian Empire became an ultimate war of power and land. Russia,…
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12 Days of Holiday Books, Stories, and Poems!
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1. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Ebenezer Scrooge, a lonely old miser who spends his Christmas Even counting money, but that night he is visited by three ghosts of the past, present, and future that changes his life forever. 2. The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry A…
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Tips to Survive Finals Week
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Many of us know the trials and tribulations of the dreaded finals week. It’s like the Hunger Games of College, where every student must fend for themselves in the ultimate battle determining our GPA’s. It’s one of the few times of the semester, when all of your tests, projects, and…