Soccer year over in heartbreaking fashion

Austin Miller alludes two Mercer defenders over the weekend in Men’s Soccer final game of the year By Brandon Boyer, Staff writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 On the coldest night of the season, the Spartans had a chance to upset the best team in the conference. Mercer, the team that won the regular season and was packed to the gills with the Coach of the … Continue reading Soccer year over in heartbreaking fashion

Secretary of Education visits UNCG with new program for rural high schools

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 The morning of Nov. 6, UNCG held the North Carolina Investing in Rural Innovative Schools Student Forum. Chancellor Linda Brady, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, President of N.C. New Schools Dr. Tony Habit, a representative for Gov. Pat McCrory and two former N.C. governors, Bev Purdue and Jim Hunt, were some of the high profile figures in … Continue reading Secretary of Education visits UNCG with new program for rural high schools

Francois’s goal puts UNCG in next round

Lukas Zarges dribbles past an ETSU defender. By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print Nov.12,2014 It might just happen. After such a disappointing regular season, a year which began with a win less September, UNCG still has a chance to make it to the NCAA Tournament. This thought sunk in my head as junior forward Jacques Francois’ golden goal slid into the net and UNCG moved on … Continue reading Francois’s goal puts UNCG in next round

Volleyball sweeps through a week of matches

UNCG will try to earn the number three seed against the Citadel this weekend. By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 After a disappointing finale to Homecoming weekend with a loss to Furman, the Spartans came out the weekend with three conference matchups against Wofford, Mercer, and Chattanooga. With the battle for the 3 seed on the line, the Spartans swept through … Continue reading Volleyball sweeps through a week of matches

UNCG Collage: An interview with Dr. Geraldi

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 Dr. Kevin Geraldi is an Associate Professor at the UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance. He is the Director of Orchestras in the school of music and oversees all orchestral programs, conducts the UNCG Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra. A distinguished musician and conductor, Dr. Geraldi has been the recipient of the prestigious … Continue reading UNCG Collage: An interview with Dr. Geraldi

Black Squares/White Islands on tour

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 New York Pizza was hyped Friday night for local math-rock band Black Squares/White Islands and their first full length album. The band hosted an engaging night to kick off their east coast tour.  The crowd was thriving; even after an unfortunate water bottle was thrown out of a moving car at an innocent bystander, … Continue reading Black Squares/White Islands on tour

Spartans crown Homecoming with victory

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 On a frigid early November night, UNCG saw eight of their senior players kick-off for their final regular season home game in the Spartan’s homecoming match against Virginia Military Institute. With over one thousand in attendance, braving the first cold snap of the school year, the Spartans defeated the visiting Keydets by a final … Continue reading Spartans crown Homecoming with victory

Volleyball splits during Homecoming weekend

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 Heading into Homecoming weekend, the Spartans’ volleyball team had won three straight games, which most notability included a victory against Southern Conference leader at the time, Samford. This weekend saw UNCG face off against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and Furman Paladins. Each team had defeated the Spartans earlier this month so vengeance was … Continue reading Volleyball splits during Homecoming weekend

Women’s Soccer ends season with weekend split

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 The Women’s Soccer team finished off their regular season this past weekend with two home matches Friday night and Sunday afternoon. Each game provided a look at the Spartans in their best moments as well as the team’s worst. On Friday, against last year’s Southern Conference champions and currently the conference’s second ranked team, … Continue reading Women’s Soccer ends season with weekend split

Women’s Soccer shuts out High Point

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 24, 2014 The Spartans defeated High Point in shutout fashion last Friday evening to improve their record to 3-4-2. Following a Sunday matinee against James Madison, the team extended their winning streak to two games as the Blue and Gold after a set of weekend matches improved to 4-4-2 on the season. Friday evening, UNCG dominated … Continue reading Women’s Soccer shuts out High Point