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
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
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