UNCG NFL preview

 Roger Thomas    Staff Writer The 2015 NFL regular season is approaching fast with games kicking off tomorrow night. With a new season, there are many teams looking to continue their momentum from last season. The NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks and the world champion New England Patriots will look to achieve similar success. Seattle added some fire power with the addition of tight end (TE) … Continue reading UNCG NFL preview

NFL Deflategate suspension of Tom Brady overturned

Kenny Mann  Staff Writer All summer, the sports world has heard about the “Deflategate” scandal, and it looks like it is finally over for now. Judge Richard Berman ruled on Sept. 3 to overturn the four-game suspension the National Football League placed on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. It was the right decision, and not what the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wanted, who gave … Continue reading NFL Deflategate suspension of Tom Brady overturned

Georgia Brown

  Lindsey Dancy     Staff Writer Dedication, creativity and drive are among some of the qualities UNC-Greensboro students bring to the table. Students are gathered from all different walks of life and are honored to embrace diversity. This week, The Carolinian had the pleasure of interviewing UNCG women’s soccer player, Georgia Brown. Brown, a junior defensive player, hails from Queenstown, New Zealand, and has … Continue reading Georgia Brown

Cycling is the way of life on UNCG campus

Roger Thomas    Staff Writer For UNC-Greensboro students, there are many forms of transportation to get to campus or other places around Greensboro. Students can take the Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA), supply buses that will take students to numerous locations in the city. The campus also provides its own form of transportation for students with the Spartan Chariot, which is a bus that will take … Continue reading Cycling is the way of life on UNCG campus

Football club at UNCG looks to bring sports to campus

Daniel Johnson    Staff Writer UNC-Greensboro carries 17 different sports teams. Currently, there are nine athletic teams for women and eight for men. Athletics have been an important part of the university since the late 1940s, when the women’s university would participate in national golf tournaments. With a passionate fan base known as “The Blue Crew” and a tradition of athletic success, even though sports … Continue reading Football club at UNCG looks to bring sports to campus

UNCG’s 2015 College Football

Kenny Mann  Staff Writer College football season is finally just one day away. This year, there are several teams who could be serious contenders this season. Many headlines for this year are worth keeping a watchful eye on. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) teams have dominated college football over the past decade, producing seven out of the last 10 national champions. However, the gap between the … Continue reading UNCG’s 2015 College Football

Upcoming Athletic Events

Bold- Home Fri Sept 4- Men’s Soccer vs Longwood at UNCG Soccer Stadium at 7pm Sun Sept 6- Women’s Soccer vs Western Carolina at UNCG Soccer Stadium at 7pm Tues Sept 8- Volleyball vs High Point at Fleming Gym at 7pm Mon Aug 31-Mon Sept 7- Sand Volleyball, Flag Football, Outdoor Soccer, & Racquetball Sign-Ups Sat Sept 5- Bass Fishing Club Tournament, Badin Lake, NC … Continue reading Upcoming Athletic Events

UNCG students enjoy presentation by club sports

Daniel Johnson    Staff Writer Who does not enjoy being a part of a club? For most students on campus, throughout childhood and up to a certain point in life, they have been members of some form of club, rather it be official or not. The same can also be said about teams. A lot of people have been a part of a team that … Continue reading UNCG students enjoy presentation by club sports

How the UNCG blacktop paves passion

Matthew Johnson    Sports Editor The streetlamps are bright, the asphalt is hard, and the silver, full moon moon shines on every foul and jumpshot on the court. When asked about dealing with all that nature throws when playing outside, freshman Jordan Newkirk, while in his first year at UNC-Greensboro, has seemingly profuse experience of handling the combative environment. “It can be a little difficult,” … Continue reading How the UNCG blacktop paves passion

Participation Trophies Are Giving Lesser Meaning to Hard Work

Roger Thomas    Staff Writer  Not everyone agrees with the idea of receiving trophies or awards that were not deserved or earned, but were given just for showing up and participating. James Harrison of the NFL, outside linebacker for The Pittsburgh Steelers, also believes that participation trophies should not continue. Harrison came home last week to find out that his two sons were given trophies … Continue reading Participation Trophies Are Giving Lesser Meaning to Hard Work