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Men’s Basketball season ends in SoCon Tournament

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 “First and foremost, I am really proud of my bunch,” said Men’s Basketball Head Coach Wes Miller after a disheartening loss to eventual conference champion Wofford. In a season where there was very little fanfare, poor performances, and injuries galore, Coach Miller should be proud of his squad. This was the final season that sharpshooter and … Continue reading Men’s Basketball season ends in SoCon Tournament

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daniel johnson, madison wyker, Sports

Women’s Basketball splits final regular season games

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 Last week, the Women’s Basketball achieved its first in-conference win. In a final send off to two seniors, in two games last Monday and Friday, each ended with the victorious team winning by six points. In both contest, each a conference meeting, Wendy Palmer’s squad showed a type of energy necessary to compete in this week’s … Continue reading Women’s Basketball splits final regular season games

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Men’s Basketball beats Samford, falls to Chattanooga

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 The Men’s Basketball team closed out a largely unremarkable season with a win and a loss at The Greensboro Coliseum against the visiting Samford Bulldogs and Chattanooga Mocs last week. The final win of the regular season came against the visiting Samford Bulldogs, 81-67 on Thursday, and completed back-to-back games in which the Spartans scored more … Continue reading Men’s Basketball beats Samford, falls to Chattanooga

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Court Storming should continue; blame school’s security

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 With every collegiate basketball season, you can expect four recurring elements to happen:  Freshmen throughout the nation will be more hyped and built up than Flavor Flav from Public Enemy in their first season, an older and louder Dick Vitale, losing your NCAA Bracket by the second week of the tournament, and a storming of the … Continue reading Court Storming should continue; blame school’s security

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matthew johnson, Sports

Five Lessons I learned in February

By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 My 21st birthday two weeks ago provided me a chance to contemplate thoughts abounding from family, friends, the future, and work. Deeply appreciative for all which has happened to me in all my years on the planet, both the uplifting joy and soul-crushing sorrow, I especially reflected on one of the largest influences on my life, … Continue reading Five Lessons I learned in February

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joseph abraham, madison wyker, Sports

Men’s Basketball ends skid against Furman

By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 The 2060 fans who watched the Men’s Basketball team this past Sunday ecstatically exited the Greensboro Coliseum as UNCG defeated Furman in a Sunday matinee blowout. The Spartans shocked many not simply by beating the Paladins, but that the final result was a score of 84-49. In their overwhelming success the team won their first game since … Continue reading Men’s Basketball ends skid against Furman

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LeBron has a chance to surpass Jordan

By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 In the years following his skywalking, fadeaway shooting, tongue wagging days in Chicago for twelve seasons, Michael Jordan heavily influenced a collection of young basketball players who grew up as members of Generation Y. Tailoring their games to follow and eventually pass their idol who won six championships, many of these players failed to live up … Continue reading LeBron has a chance to surpass Jordan

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No one will ever be better than Jordan

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time bar none. I am not debating this; I am just stating facts. His game-changing athleticism, his mentality to beat his opponent into the dirt and then some, his marketability, and his play-making skills are unmatched throughout the history of the NBA. Now Jordan is not head and … Continue reading No one will ever be better than Jordan

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Women’s Basketball remains winless in SoCon with two losses

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 As the weather outside begins to heat up and melt away the ice and snow left on the ground, the Women’s basketball team continued their cold streak of a season by losing another pair of matches against Southern Conference opponents last week. The team is entering the final week of their season at a … Continue reading Women’s Basketball remains winless in SoCon with two losses

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Why certain MLB PED users are forgiven or not

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Last week, the New York Yankees announced plans during the upcoming season to retire the number of former player, Andy Pettitte. The act generated some controversy since Pettitte, arguably the best pitcher the team has had since the 1980s, has admitted to using performance enhancing drugs or PEDs. Pettitte stated he used some, but not a … Continue reading Why certain MLB PED users are forgiven or not

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