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UNCG Track and Field Returns to Campus for the Indoor Season

Patrick O’Grady   Staff Writer   On Wednesday, January 11, the men and women’s track teams of UNCG returned to campus in preparation for the upcoming season. Over winter break, the Spartans were hard at work, with distance runners routinely running over ten miles a day and sprinters hitting the weight room and the track on a daily basis. Many of the student-athletes who will … Continue reading UNCG Track and Field Returns to Campus for the Indoor Season

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5 Things I Learned Over Winter Break

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor   New Year, new semester, time to look back on the past few weeks in the sports world and look forward to what to expect with the information we have. And the past few weeks have given us a cavalcade of stories, upsets, and performances for players and teams from our own Spartans teams to professional levels.   Coaching can do … Continue reading 5 Things I Learned Over Winter Break

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Men’s Basketball Take Lead in SoCon Rankings, Women Split in Conference Games

Bryan Davis Staff Writer   Coming into last week, the Spartans Men were fighting for the top seed in the Southern Conference (SoCon), while the Women were looking for their first win in conference play. The teams played two games each against conference opponents. The Men faced off against East Tennessee State (ETSU) and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) on the road, while the Lady Spartans … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Take Lead in SoCon Rankings, Women Split in Conference Games

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Favorite Sport Moments of 2016

Daniel: The reaction the world had to the death of Muhammad Ali in July. While athletes are celebrated for on and off the field actions, calling Ali an athlete would be only a chapter in his life. A cultural icon, a standard that any person of color could look to, and symbol for pride and civil rights, and a human who refuse to compromise his … Continue reading Favorite Sport Moments of 2016

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Argument with the Editor: NBA MVP

Daniel Johnson and Andrew James   Daniel: Russell Westbrook   Coming into this season, the weight that Russell Westbrook had to carry is enough to comically flatten the road runner. The Oklahoma City Thunder were coming off a seventh game Western Conference Finals defeat after leading the series 3-1 with a home loss in game 6. Many analyst and fans placed the blame for the … Continue reading Argument with the Editor: NBA MVP

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UNCG Sports go Strong in Winter and Spring

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer   The world of university sports never seems to slow down, and this spring is no exception. At UNCG, a variety of sports and corresponding events will be occurring, including but not limited to basketball, baseball, softball, tennis and track and field! As for professional sports, we have the NFL playoffs and Super bowl, the Australian Open in professional tennis, and … Continue reading UNCG Sports go Strong in Winter and Spring

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Clemson Vs. Alabama CFB Playoff Recap

Garrison Pulley Staff Writer   The final bowl game of the college football season ended on January 9 and ended the football season in great fashion. Alabama, the top seed and defending champions and Clemson the two seed looking to avenge last season’s defeat against Alabama on this same stage. What we saw would go down as one of the best National Champions in recent … Continue reading Clemson Vs. Alabama CFB Playoff Recap

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Prohibition: the party of the future, from the past

Andrew Oliver   Staff Writer People from all over the United States are reeling from this election and its results. Whether your preferred candidate won or lost, it is safe to say that just about everyone has been dissatisfied with the way these elections have been conducted now and in the past. In light of people’s’ disappointments, and therefore, the rise in popularity of third … Continue reading Prohibition: the party of the future, from the past

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The Buzzing Sound of a Hornet’s Nest

Brandon Combs  Staff Writer In a state where basketball is king, we are welcoming a new team into the fold. The Greensboro Swarm, an affiliate of the NBA Charlotte Hornets, are the first NBA Developmental League team in North Carolina since the Fayetteville Patriots folded after the 2005-2006 season. The announcement of a development team was made 18 months ago and much was done to … Continue reading The Buzzing Sound of a Hornet’s Nest

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UNCG Men’s Soccer Season Recap

Garrison Pulley   Staff Writer The UNCG Men’s soccer season has just recently ended with a second round 5-2 loss to East Tennessee State University in the SoCon playoffs. They finished the season with an 11-7-2 record, along with a 6-4 conference record which would put them in fourth place for the playoffs. The Spartan men’s soccer team’s longest win streak of the season was … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Soccer Season Recap

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