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
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
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
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
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
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
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer There was a lot of hype surrounding the Charlotte Hornets before this NBA season started. The decision to go back to the old team name and mascot brought a lot of energy to the city. Pair that with the acquisition of Indiana shooting guard Lance Stephenson, and fans was pretty much on fire. The season has not gone quite as … Continue reading Charlotte Hornets Midseason report: Charlotte looks to rebound from first half struggles
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Not many individual would know what the acronym, AFA, stands for. A cipher for an organization that has been formed since 1962, and with members in 18 different countries, most students would not know that the, AFA, the American Fence Association holds a club here on campus. For students across campus, not since, perhaps The London Olympic Games in 2012, … Continue reading UNCG’s Fencing Club sharp and ready for competition
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer The old time saying to describe many situations where an individual is close to their goals, but do not reach it can be used to described the UNCG Men’s Basketball team last week. The Spartans team saw two games where the phrases “close but no cigar” or maybe “almost only counts in horseshoes and handgrenades” could be used to describe … Continue reading Men’s basketball suffers heartbreakers over Valentine’s Day weekend
By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor On February 7, 2015, the game of basketball lost a pioneer in the passing of Dean Smith, the longtime head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. Always compassionate for others, the 83 year old’s final moments were surrounded by his family in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the town where he provided and engineered one of the most dominant college … Continue reading Remembering a Legend: Dean Smith, a mentor on and off court
