NBA Postseason Predictions from the Sports Staff
Andrew: I have Golden State winning it all over Cleveland. If they are able to survive their first-round matchup with Steph Curry injured, the Warriors have to be the favorites once he returns. Golden State is in the midst of a dynasty and when firing on all cylinders, are as close to unbeatable as we have ever seen in any sport, period. Cleveland will cruise … Continue reading NBA Postseason Predictions from the Sports Staff
The Number One Spartans: A History of UNCG and the Polls
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer In light of UNCG’s successes on the basketball court this season, it seemed like an interesting concept to look at all of the great UNCG teams that represented the University and flirted with national relevance. The basketball team would have undoubtedly flirted with a top 25 ranking had they been able to hold on and upset Gonzaga in the Round of … Continue reading The Number One Spartans: A History of UNCG and the Polls
NC Sports Beat
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer After being the head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats/Charlotte Hornets franchise for five seasons, Steve Clifford was relieved of his duty on Friday after the Hornets failed to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Newly crowned GM and President of Basketball Operations Mitch Kupchak is cleaning house, removing almost all of the coaching and training staff from their positions. … Continue reading NC Sports Beat
Hard Work Paying Off for Link Jarrett and UNCG Baseball
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer UNCG Baseball head coach Link Jarrett is a grilling man. He identifies ribeye as his favorite cut “Or a boneless, skinless chicken thigh.” That’s what he had been eating for lunch, but by the time his interview started, all that was left were the seasoned drippings in a tupperware container. He poured that out, a choice some may disagree with; there … Continue reading Hard Work Paying Off for Link Jarrett and UNCG Baseball
Review: ‘André the Giant’
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer Tuesday night saw the HBO premier of Jason Hehir’s “André The Giant,” a look inside the life of André Roussimoff, a man referred to as “The Eighth Wonder of the World.” This documentary explores his rise to universal stardom in the sport of professional wrestling, explains his health struggles with acromegaly and interviews several of those who were closest to him. … Continue reading Review: ‘André the Giant’
Sinclair Broadcasting is Another Biased Source
Omar A. Obreggon Cuebas Staff Writer Sinclair Broadcast Group is in hot water for mandating news anchors across its stations to repeat a tirade against “fake news.” A video released by Deadspin showcased hundreds of different stations repeating lines such as: “Some members of the media use their platforms to push their own personal bias,” and “This is extremely dangerous to our democracy.” It seems … Continue reading Sinclair Broadcasting is Another Biased Source
Industrial Hemp: North Carolina’s Newest Crop
Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Since last month, there has been a lot of excitement growing as many farmers have begun harvesting the spoils of their new crop: industrial hemp. Yet, in the wake of this excitement, many are still against the harvesting of industrial hemp-based on inaccurate information and fear-mongering. Industrial hemp has been grown around the world for hundreds of years. Hemp is a … Continue reading Industrial Hemp: North Carolina’s Newest Crop
Yes I’m Still Complaining About the Kaplan Center
Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer My faith in humanity continues to be tested. This week, the thing that sends me to the bottle is the dark realization of how little academia matters to college applicants. I remember back when I was applying and touring potential schools and how tours would typically go. It would always be a summer camp-esque sales pitch focusing on all the … Continue reading Yes I’m Still Complaining About the Kaplan Center
Is ‘Queer Eye’ a Step in the Right Direction or a Step Back?
Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer The Netflix reboot of Bravo’s 2003 reality show “Queer Eye” was released last February and has thus far been welcomed with overwhelming support and praise. The premiere of the eight-episode season earned it a 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Yet, as the show is renewed for season two, many are criticizing the stereotypes that continued to stick with the reboot. … Continue reading Is ‘Queer Eye’ a Step in the Right Direction or a Step Back?
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Extinction
Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor Often when we think of extinction, we think about the dinosaurs and the inevitable meteorite which ended their existence. Perhaps we think of the illustrious Dodo bird, which may be the goofiest looking animal to ever exist. Scientists are now predicting that we are now in the 6th greatest mass extinction in the history of planet Earth. Perhaps this is a … Continue reading How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Extinction
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