Andrew James Staff Writer This past weekend, UNCG Volleyball played three matches in two different cities in less than 24 hours in what is known as “The Tussle in the Triad tournament”—a three round tourney that featured Elon, High Point and Navy. The Spartans got off to a nice start on Friday night in a very tight battle against HPU, taking the first set 25-23. … Continue reading Tussle in the Triad
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer Junior, and chemistry major, Ronaldo Guzman, made it clear that fencing has been one of the most fascinating sports he has been involved in. He spoke about the early stages of his fencing career and how he didn’t really have an interest in it when he was in high school. However, his friend introduced him to the sport and explained … Continue reading The Sport of Self-Development
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer Quarterback Brandon Travis rushed for two touchdowns, and a stout Spartan defense forced five turnovers as UNCG defeated the George Mason Patriots, 25-7, in their first game of the season. In front of a great turnout of Spartan faithful, it was the perfect start to the 2017 campaign for the up and coming program, which is looking to establish a football … Continue reading UNCG Club football: Spartans Thump George Mason in Season Opener, 25-7.
Alyia Hicks Staff Writer They say all heroes don’t wear capes and that is one of the only things this woman has not done. Thirty six year old multi-millionaire, 20 time Grammy Award winning artist, singer, songwriter, actress, business woman and the list could go on and on. She is a mother of three, a sister and a wife. She is internationally known and loved … Continue reading Beyoncé Saves the Day
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Both the men and women teams played this weekend. The men played Saturday night at Spartan Soccer Stadium against in-state opponent University of North Carolina-Asheville. The women played Sunday afternoon at the stadium against William & Mary. The men have been struggling thus far this season, entering the match with a 0-5-1 overall record with only two goals scored. However, … Continue reading Spartan Soccer Weekend Review
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor It may be hard but think back to 2005 and 2006 when performance enhancing drugs and baseball became forever linked. The image of the game’s best players like Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa being grilled by Congress has been cemented in the minds of millions over the image of them being celebrated after a record breaking home run at home plate. … Continue reading Does Steroids Taint Home Run Records?
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Since joining the Seattle Seahawks back in March of 2013, defensive end Michael Bennett has become one of the top linemen in the game, a leader on the Super Bowl Seahawks and a player both respected by his fellow players and feared by coaches who have to gameplan around his talents. Off the field, Bennett has followed his former division rival … Continue reading African Americans, Athletes and America: The Michael Bennett Situation
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Back in 2013, the UNC Charlotte 49ers played their first football game in the university’s 67 year history. With the university obtaining a football team, only three schools in the UNC school system is now without an university team: UNC Wilmington, UNC Asheville and UNC Greensboro. The three universities and High Point University are the only four schools in North Carolina … Continue reading Club Football Discusses Upcoming Season and Future Goals
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Spartan soccer took on Presbyterian last Saturday at the UNCG Soccer Stadium. The team ended up falling to the Blue Hose 1-0 in what was a hard-fought effort. Despite the many opportunities they had, the men ultimately couldn’t capitalize on them. The team is currently 0-4-1 on the season. Their 3 other losses came against High Point University, Coastal Carolina University … Continue reading Spartan Soccer Falls 1-0 to Presbyterian
Sports Staff Daniel : Not really a fond memory or memories, but in the span of a week, I had some of the most painful losses one could have in NBA 2K. First, going against my eldest brother as the Chicago Bulls, he won on a fade away three point buzzer beater as Chauncey Billups. Then, later in that week, against my other brother, we … Continue reading NBA 2K Memories
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