Maryland Football: The Death of Jordan McNair

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer The date is May 29th. The time is 4:15 p.m. It is an early summer’s day in College Park, Maryland. Temperatures during practice that day for the University of Maryland’s football team reached soaring highs, the likes of which are unfit for intense cardiovascular exercise. It should go without saying that these conditions should compel coaches to take precautions in the … Continue reading Maryland Football: The Death of Jordan McNair

Netflix’s New Arrivals for Your Bingeing Pleasure

Emily Hicks Staff Writer As the end of summer approaches, fall semester is kicking into high gear here at the G. For students who need a study break, Netflix is needed now more than ever. This month, the streaming service certainly didn’t disappoint with their new original movies and series releases. From sappy to wicked, Netflix has something for everyone who needs a little entertainment … Continue reading Netflix’s New Arrivals for Your Bingeing Pleasure

Satanic Monuments are Freedom of Speech, Arkansas

Ron de Varona Staff Writer Freedom of speech is a funny thing. People only really like the policy if it lines up with their own beliefs.. A very good example of this is when statues are erected, since statues are permanent shrines to an idea or person. What is the right course of action when a religious piece is submitted for review to be put … Continue reading Satanic Monuments are Freedom of Speech, Arkansas

Game Recap: Women’s Soccer Defeats Gardner-Webb 2-1 in Season Opener

Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer On Aug. 17, 2018, UNCG’s women’s soccer team opened their regular season with a close 2-1 win over the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs. The first half of the match came down to the nitty gritty as the half time score remained tied at 0-0. Lots of fouls were called on the Bulldogs. However, in the second half, all three goals of the match … Continue reading Game Recap: Women’s Soccer Defeats Gardner-Webb 2-1 in Season Opener

Wyndham: Snedeker Wins Despite Rally From C.T. Pan

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer The Wyndham Championship returned to Greensboro’s Sedgefield Country Club this past week for the PGA Tour’s last regular season event, and it was a barnburner coming down the stretch. With a $6 million purse at stake and over $1 million going to this year’s winner, the Wyndham Championship featured a tournament within a tournament. The Wyndham served as the final chance … Continue reading Wyndham: Snedeker Wins Despite Rally From C.T. Pan

UNCG Student-Athletes and Mental Health: Part One

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor It’s already hard enough, being a college student. There’s pressure—so much pressure—and not enough time in the day. Pressure to study, pressure to bring good grades back home, pressure to lead an active social life and pressure to succeed. Throw in a sport, and you suddenly have a 40-hour-a-week commitment and ideal conditions for mental health problems. A student-athlete, who requested … Continue reading UNCG Student-Athletes and Mental Health: Part One

WWE RAW Turns Greensboro into Suplex City

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief On Monday, August 13, the air was thick with the smell of Axe body spray, Bud Lite and sweat. It was time for the tradition which has rocked the households of America for generations – Monday night wrestling. WWE’s RAW had slammed its way into the Greensboro Coliseum, and the crowd was packed to watch their favorites fight it out live. The … Continue reading WWE RAW Turns Greensboro into Suplex City

White Nationalist Rally at White House Draws Few Attendants

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Sunday, Aug. 12, white nationalists gathered outside of the White House. Deemed the “Unite the Right II” rally, the event was held to recognize the Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally that ended in protests exactly one year prior. Both rallies were organized by Jason Kessler. Learning from the mistakes that occurred in Charlottesville, officials prepared heavily before the Sunday protest. … Continue reading White Nationalist Rally at White House Draws Few Attendants

Democratic socialism growing throughout the United States

Alicia Connelly Staff Writer Democratic socialism is the belief that the government and the economy should be managed by the people it represents, rather than a handful of people fighting against the majority’s wishes. The objective of democratic socialist groups today is to ultimately abandon capitalism altogether. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) believe that capitalism itself conceives oppression and marginalizes citizens. They aspire to … Continue reading Democratic socialism growing throughout the United States