Matthew Johnson Sports Editor Finally, fall has arrived! Yes, we have finally broken away from the ridiculous and insufferable heat of North Carolina summers as the chill of September has finally rolled in and hit the state. While we still probably have another week or two of afternoons that can get a little warm, I would be shocked if we see another 80-degree … Continue reading Five Lessons I learned in September
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer Out of the eighteen different club sports on the campus of UNC-Greensboro, only one of these organizations has an origin stemming from a young adult novel released within the past fifteen years. That’s right, there is a club sport surrounding the Harry Potter on campus! How in the world the university was able to fund a Harry Potter team, convince enough … Continue reading UNCG Quidditch Club takes field in weekend tournament
Lindsey Dancy Staff Writer Personal trainers are not just for the rich and famous. If one lacks the motivation to work out, doesn’t know how to create a personal program or has very specific training goals, they might benefit from working with a trainer. This week the Carolinian interviewed four of UNC-Greensboro’s personal trainers in an attempt to learn more about the program provided … Continue reading Rec Center provides students personal trainers
Matthew Johnson Sports Editor In continuing their celebration of a much more simpler time, the Campus Activities Board let students take a break from their daunting classes last week to remember a special part of the 1990s. With the month of September referred to as “Mental Health Month,” students were given free range to unwind by playing some of their favorite video games and … Continue reading Students take break with video games in Throwback Week
Roger Thomas Staff Writer Last week marked the beginning of the Rec Center’s intramural season for UNC-Greensboro students. And one of the most popular leagues, which students participate in and that is provided by the Rec Center, is flag football. For flag football, league games were held on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday last week, and games will continue to run on those days for … Continue reading UNCG Students enjoy first week of Intramural Football
Kenny Mann Staff Writer Rugby is an intense, and highly physical sport that is growing in popularity nationwide, and UNC-Greensboro is also a part of this growing trend of those interested in the sport. As UNCG is home to both a Men’s and Women’s rugby club, who are both in the beginnings of their new seasons. In a sitdown with Eric Johnson, a senior and … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s Rugby Club presidents speak on sport, group
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer The practice and art of yoga has been a part of human society since its origins in Asia around the fifth and sixth century BCE. Many major religions and philosophies include some form or tenet of yoga in their everyday practices, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. During the workout and gym boom of the 1980s, the practice of … Continue reading UNCG celebrates stress-free, exercise with yoga
Lindsey Dancy Staff Writer What promises a healthier body, a sunnier outlook and the perfect way to stay busy? Running. Running is one of the best butt-kicking, calorie-blasting workouts around. This week the Carolinian sat down with Running Club President, Christopher Reed, in hopes of learning more about their UNCG organization as well as answering the universal question: why run? The origins of the … Continue reading Running club interview with President Christopher Reed
Roger Thomas Staff Writer For UNC-Greensboro students, there are many forms of transportation to get to campus or other places around Greensboro. Students can take the Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA), supply buses that will take students to numerous locations in the city. The campus also provides its own form of transportation for students with the Spartan Chariot, which is a bus that will take … Continue reading Cycling is the way of life on UNCG campus
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer UNC-Greensboro carries 17 different sports teams. Currently, there are nine athletic teams for women and eight for men. Athletics have been an important part of the university since the late 1940s, when the women’s university would participate in national golf tournaments. With a passionate fan base known as “The Blue Crew” and a tradition of athletic success, even though sports … Continue reading Football club at UNCG looks to bring sports to campus
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