By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 24, 2014 Within this year, the sporting world lost two of the greatest leaders to have mentored and lead their teams in the nation’s history. The National Basketball Association lost Dr. Jack Ramsey to cancer, and two months later; the National Football League lost coach Chuck Noll to natural causes. The two coaches, aside from being … Continue reading Jeter and Billups, two of the best leaders

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 24, 2014 Following last weekend’s dominating performance at the Spartan-Aggie Invitational, the Blue and Gold Volleyball team traveled to Miami to face off against respected volleyball powerhouses, Miami University and Missouri in the Hurricane Challenge Tournament this past weekend. Despite their best efforts, the Blue and Gold fell to both teams. In two games, the Spartan … Continue reading Miami cools down the streaking Spartans

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 This past weekend saw UNCG’s Volleyball team enter their second tournament of the year as the Spartans competed in the Liberty Flames Invitational this past weekend.  Similar to the Charlotte Invitational two weeks ago, the Blue and Gold won two out of the three games in the tournament, falling only to the host team. … Continue reading Volleyball impresses at Liberty Invitational

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 Corey Carlin began his tenure as the head coach of the volleyball team this weekend. Carlin had spent the past five years as an assistant coach for his alma mater, Ball State University. Prior to that, Coach Carlin had been an assistant coach for two years at Eastern Kentucky and five years as both … Continue reading Carlin set to begin first year as Volleyball coach

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 On August 11, 1994, the final games of the 1994 Major League Baseball season were played. The next day, every professional player walked out his locker room, not to return until April 25, 1995.  This was the first work stoppage in the league’s history and for the first time since Teddy Roosevelt was President, … Continue reading Effects of 1994-95 MLB Strike still felt today

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Aug.20, 2014 Since the Super Bowl, 25 NFL players have been arrested this offseason. Five of the twenty five players have been members of the Baltimore Ravens. The only Raven’s player to be suspended for their arrest was running back Ray Rice. He was handed a two game suspension after being arrested following an incident where he … Continue reading Goodell too nice to NFL’s Ray Rice