“Referees looking forward to the upcoming basketball season”

Michael Fields     Staff Writer With the intramural basketball tipping off this week, students participating are showing up to the student rec to work on their skills and fundamentals before their games. However, it is not only basketball players who are working on their skills. Last week was the training period for student referees for the intramural basketball season, and like the people actually … Continue reading “Referees looking forward to the upcoming basketball season”

Tip Off for Intramural Basketball

Patrick O’Grady      Staff Writer If you were at the student recreation center this past week, you might have seen signups for the intramural basketball season taking place. This week sees the new crop of student officials getting both classroom training on the rules of the sport as well as game time experience with exhibition games. The intramural basketball season at UNCG is in … Continue reading Tip Off for Intramural Basketball

Yes, UNCG does have a football team!

Michael Fields     Staff Writer Most people probably think that UNC-Greensboro lacks a football team. The university has never officially had a football team in its 125 year history, despite a sweatshirt saying we have been undefeated in the sport. However, the Spartans do have a club football team. And for any speculation about the lack of talent on the team, that is not … Continue reading Yes, UNCG does have a football team!

UNCG Olympian

  Will McGarty     Staff Writer I would like to introduce you to Jackson Tyson. Jackson is a graduating senior in the Bryan School of Business here at UNCG. When he is not working hard in class towards a degree in Business Administration, Jackson can be found training at Flip Force Gymnastics in Kernersville, the gym where Jackson discovered his true talent, Power Tumbling. … Continue reading UNCG Olympian

LIFT LIKE A GIRL!

Andrew James     Staff Writer When it comes to working out for different sports, it is just one of many points to hit. No matter how strong you are in basketball, if you cannot dribble or shoot, you will not go far. However, the entire sport of bodybuilding revolves around becoming the most athletic body possible —  through incredible strain and self-motivation. The goal … Continue reading LIFT LIKE A GIRL!

What I Learned in December

Daniel Johnson     Sports Editor Hello, fellow students; allow me to welcome you back to the university.  Despite the fact that winter break is a time period for resting, relaxing, and taking a break from the stress of college life, the brain never rests. As I spent the breaking reading and watching different sports stories, games, and analysts, I came up with five observations … Continue reading What I Learned in December

UNCG Athletics over Winter Break

Patrick O’Grady      Staff Writer The sports teams of UNC-Greensboro were busy both preparing for upcoming seasons and hard at work competing over winter break. While the women’s and men’s basketball seasons continued throughout the break, baseball, softball, women’s and men’s tennis, women’s and men’s golf, and women’s and men’s track are preparing for the upcoming spring season. Over the break, the women’s basketball … Continue reading UNCG Athletics over Winter Break

A Farewell: Thanks, UNCG

Roger Thomas     Staff Writer My name is Roger Thomas. I will be graduating from UNC-Greensboro in December with a Bachelor of Arts in media studies. My goal after college is to obtain a career position as a sports broadcaster or film producer. My hobbies are playing basketball, football, disc jockey, filming and drag racing. My journey started back in 2012 when I transferred … Continue reading A Farewell: Thanks, UNCG

Farewell Column: Wake Up, Mr. Johnson

Matthew Johnson        Sports Editor After three months of family, friends and professors asking me if I was prepared to leave college for the real world, I routinely uttered a “yes” with an aimless pondering reminiscent of “The Graduate.” With all the complexities and convoluted nature of college, I am exhausted. I am an exhausted 21-year old who wants a break. In regards … Continue reading Farewell Column: Wake Up, Mr. Johnson

Upcoming Athletic Events

Wed Nov 11: Belay Clinic at SRC Climbing Wall from 5-7pm. November 5 and 12: Belay Clinic from 4-6pm Fri Nov 13: Women’s Basketball vs Pfeiffer at Fleming Gym at 7pm Sat Nov 14: Men’s Basketball vs Greensboro College at Fleming Gym at 5pm Sat Nov 14: Bass Fishing Club Tournament #4 at Belews Lake, North Carolina from 5:30am-5pm Sat Nov 14: Women’s Lacross Club … Continue reading Upcoming Athletic Events