Lindsey Dancy Staff Writer Zumba, for those who have never heard about the fitness program, and have probably made a nice home for themselves under a rock, is an Colombian-inspired fitness activity has grown in popularity tremendously since its creation in the late 1990s. And from its origins in South America, Zumba has spread across the globe through classes which allow participants to be … Continue reading Zumba Class gets UNCG students moving
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer Think back to the first day of your freshman year at college? Do you remember the rush of everything going through your mind? From getting lost on your way to your first class, to battling the freshman fifteen, to the terrors of experiencing your first ever Finals season at the end of the semester. Because of all this complex … Continue reading Four Freshmen student athletes share fables of College Adjustment
Kenny Mann Staff Writer October is breast cancer awareness month across the United States. Professional sports such as the National Football League and Major League Baseball have raised a lot of money in various ways to support research for breast cancer, bringing attention of the disease to their fans. All throughout the month of October NFL players, officials, coaches and cheerleaders wear pink apparel to … Continue reading How Sports have raised awareness of breast cancer
Last Thursday, the men’s and women’s basketball program hosted the second annual Spartan Madness. The event was a part of Homecoming week and featured the introduction of both UNCG men’s and women’s basketball teams for the new year. The event featured introductions, a short scrimmage and dance skits. Also, one student had the opportunity to shoot a half-court shot to win free in-state tuition for … Continue reading UNCG students swarm Fleming Gym for Spartan Madness
Typically on a Wednesday afternoon at the Rec Center, the pounding of basketballs on the parquet floor are the dominant sound which ring throughout the basketball courts. However, last Wednesday was not a typical day at the Rec Center, as the dribbling of basketballs were drowned out by the giddy laughter which comes with playing the sport, “Bubble Soccer.” Hosted by Campus Activities Board (CAB), … Continue reading Students bounce with BUBBLE SOCCER!
Lindsey Dancy Staff Writer Last week the Carolinian caught up with some of the student participates who have played in the Rec Center’s intramural outdoor soccer teams. Now that summer is officially over and fall is making its way onto the scene, outdoor soccer is becoming more and more difficult to play due to the lowering temperature. Fortunately, early threats to cancel the … Continue reading Students kick it with Rec Center’s intramural soccer
Kenny Mann Staff Writer Several of the UNC-Greensboro Spartans sports programs were in action this past weekend. With so many games however, it turned out to be a pretty tough weekend for UNCG with several programs suffering losses. The UNCG volleyball team dropped a tough one against Chattanooga on Friday Sept. 25. The Spartans fell behind early, dropping as they the lost first two games … Continue reading UNCG Athletics have busy weekend with games in four sports
Roger Thomas Staff Writer Last Wednesday evening, the Rec Center held its second to last Kayak Pool Session for September at the Rosenthal Pool. The sessions are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. Rosenthal Pool is located on the second floor of the Coleman building next to the Student Recreation Center (SRC). The sessions are free for UNC-Greensboro students and SRC members. … Continue reading Student Recreation center offers weekly kayaking sessions
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer For students, there are always multiple reasons for why transferring is a typical part of this country’s higher education system. Some explanations for transferring include: easier distance and transportation, friends are attending another school, the price of the school, completion of majors or just not liking the school. These are common reasons why people choose one university to another. … Continue reading Tale of two transfers
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