Antre Stephenson Staff Writer There’s always some type of allure to wearing your favorite team on your chest. I personally like to wear sports apparel because, it represents my liking for that specific team. For instance, I am a New York Jets fan therefore I have a Jets’ toboggan, shirt and hoodie as well. I wear it to support that specific team that I like. … Continue reading Why do people wear sports apparel?
Andrew James Staff Writer It didn’t seem possible for the Aaron Hernandez saga to become any more tragic, nor for the NFL’s disastrous concussion problem to be magnified any more, but this past week proved that the downward spiral is only continuing. The researchers at Boston University, who have been responsible for the majority of the last decade’s most important chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) research, … Continue reading CTE: Aaron Hernandez Puts a Face on the Issue
Hope Maske Staff Writer 94 minutes and 40 seconds. 11 corners. Five shots. One goal. Simple as it sounds, the contest between UNC-Greensboro and Appalachian State University was anything but. The match was set at the perfect time; the sun slowly drifting beneath the trees lining Aycock and a brisk breeze moving through the crowd. While there seemed to be a level of excitement in … Continue reading Overtime Kings, UNCG overcomes App
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer It would be nice if all of us fantasy footballers who took David Johnson with the first overall pick could have a redo. When the Arizona Cardinals starting running back and top-rated fantasy stud went down with a wrist injury in Week One, the fantasy hopes of many went down with him. Turns out we can have a redo. On daily … Continue reading THE PROS & CONS OF DAILY FANTASY
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor If Kyle Bankhead had a theme song that best described him, it would be Johnny Cash’s country rock classic, “I’ve Been Everywhere.” From 1999 to 2003, Bankhead was a member of the Gonzaga basketball team that saw him play in the NCAA Tournament every year he played for the team and ended his career with 169 three pointers made, seventh in … Continue reading Meeting Kyle Bankhead
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
