Review: Kyle Hines’ “Just A Kid From Sicklerville” Parts 4-5

Monique WilliamsStaff Writer “I’m here and I’ve been here (CSKA Moscow) because I want to win titles, I want to compete for championships.” UNCG Basketball legend and European pro Kyle Hines made that statement back in the first episode of his YouTube docuseries “Just A Kid From Sicklerville,” and now we are here in the playoffs, with the series winding down. The fourth episode of … Continue reading Review: Kyle Hines’ “Just A Kid From Sicklerville” Parts 4-5

The Global Impact of Sports

Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer In most countries, people learn English as a second language to better engage in business, or some other personal endeavour. However, there is a language that is much more important to the world than English: sports. Every country has sports that they idolize: in America, it’s football and basketball. In South America, it’s soccer. Parts of America and Central America value … Continue reading The Global Impact of Sports

NBA Trade Deadline: AD Talks Dominate, Fultz, Harris, Gasol Find New Homes

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer The NBA trade deadline passed at 3:00 pm last Thursday, and a host of players—including former number one pick Markelle Fultz, up-and-coming forward Tobias Harris and future Hall of Famer Marc Gasol—found new homes, but prized commodity Anthony Davis will remain in New Orleans. The loudest conversation prior to the deadline was whether or not superstar forward Anthony Davis would get the … Continue reading NBA Trade Deadline: AD Talks Dominate, Fultz, Harris, Gasol Find New Homes

Review: Kyle Hines’ “Just A Kid From Sicklerville”, Parts 1-3

Monique WilliamsStaff Writer Athletes have to fulfill many responsibilities, such as attending practice, exercising regularly, traveling, being aware of their diets, conditioning—the list goes on. Yes, playing that sport is their job, but they are human beings with relationships and families, just like us. For instance, when you tune in to a Golden State Warriors game, you see Stephen Curry’s dad or wife in the … Continue reading Review: Kyle Hines’ “Just A Kid From Sicklerville”, Parts 1-3

UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Defeat Wofford, Fall to Furman

Andrew SalmonSports Editor Clad in pink sneakers and pink headbands in honor of February’s National Cancer Prevention Month, UNCG Women’s Basketball returned to Fleming Gymnasium last week after a two-game road trip, shrugging off a slow start to defeat Wofford 77-61 on Feb 6, then falling to Furman 59-49 on Saturday. The Spartans (9-15, 3-6 in SoCon) trailed the Terriers (11-12, 3-5 in SoCon) by … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Defeat Wofford, Fall to Furman

UNCG vs. Samford Recap

Brayden StampsStaff Writer         The UNCG men’s basketball team defeated the Samford Bulldogs 75-67 in front of a raucous crowd at the Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday night. It was an impressive, gritty victory from the Spartans, who were able to overcome an off-shooting night from star guard Francis Alonso to improve to 21-3 on the season and 10-1 in conference play, its best start in … Continue reading UNCG vs. Samford Recap

Patriots Defeat Rams in Super Bowl LIII, Brady Claims Sixth Championship

Brayden StampsStaff Writer In a defensive slugfest, the New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams by a score 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. The combined 16 points scored set the record for lowest scoring Super Bowl of all-time. Both offenses sputtered and stalled all game, with the Patriots running the lone Red Zone play of the night late in … Continue reading Patriots Defeat Rams in Super Bowl LIII, Brady Claims Sixth Championship

UNCG Secures 20th Victory, Plows Past VMI, 93-66

Andrew SalmonSports Editor Four years ago, UNCG recorded an 11-22 season record. They were the basement dwellers of the SoCon, and it looked to remain that way for the foreseeable future. That all seems like a bad dream now, as UNCG (20-3, 9-1 in SoCon) continued its historic start last Thursday, crushing the VMI Keydets (7-15, 1-9 in SoCon) 93-66 at the Coliseum to secure … Continue reading UNCG Secures 20th Victory, Plows Past VMI, 93-66

Column: Two Worlds of Sport – Part II

Douglas BurnsStaff Writer Sports in the United States, typically, do not denote who you are going to vote for as a citizen. They also don’t denote how typically wealthy you are, either. In Scotland, this is just not the case. The following is not an exact science and should not be taken as such; it is simply my point of view. Another disclaimer I must … Continue reading Column: Two Worlds of Sport – Part II

On the Road as a Student-Athlete

Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer Part of the stereotypical perspectives of student-athletes are that we either don’t go to class or don’t do our homework. People perceive us as focusing more on the athlete part of our lives than the student part. During last weekend’s road trip to Johnson City and Chattanooga to play East Tennessee State and Chattanooga, respectively, a city local asked me, “What is … Continue reading On the Road as a Student-Athlete