Let’s Give UNCG Baseball Stadium a Better Name
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer UNCG Baseball Stadium is a fine ballpark. The seats are comfortable. It is spacious and clean, with a wide concrete concourse flanked by an impressive field house to the left and the actual field to the right, leading fans from Stirling Avenue directly into the stadium. The field itself is pristine, tended to by a scrupulous grounds team. The infield soil … Continue reading Let’s Give UNCG Baseball Stadium a Better Name
Looking Behind the Mask of Furry Culture
Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor When I asked to meet with Travis Hepler through a Facebook message, I was not sure what to expect. I had never spoken to a furry face to face, and only really had seen them from afar or on TV where they were portrayed as nothing more than a fetish, or as someone to be avoided. Yet, as he joined me … Continue reading Looking Behind the Mask of Furry Culture
Carolinian Podcasts – NCAA Musings
Now that UNCG is out of the NCAA running, Dan, Andrew and Cam talk their feelings and the game. Continue reading Carolinian Podcasts – NCAA Musings
In Defense of Instrumental Music
Sam Haw Staff Writer Dozens of instrumental songs hit No. 1 on the U.S. charts in the 20th Century, yet only one has achieved the same feat in the 21st: “Harlem Shake” by Baauer (which barely classifies as instrumental). Even overplayed techno hits like Darude’s “Sandstorm” and Crazy Frog’s remix of “Axel F” didn’t make the cut. Instrumental music is still being made every day, … Continue reading In Defense of Instrumental Music
Spring Break in the City of Lights
Abbigaile Gustafson Staff Writer Unless I’m going to South Florida, there isn’t anywhere on the East Coast in the beginning of March that is warm enough for me to enjoy the entire week of spring break on the beach. So, where did I go? Charleston. It’s got the beach–for the one day of the week that it might actually be warm–but there is so much … Continue reading Spring Break in the City of Lights
North Carolina Sports Beat
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer The Carolina Panthers have acquired two time Super Bowl champion and former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith in a trade in exchange for cornerback Darryl Worley, a third round selection in the 2016 NFL Draft. Worley had an up and down two seasons with the Panthers and was often benched due to poor play despite starting the majority of the … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
Spartans Sweep During Spring Break
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer The UNCG Baseball team completed a weekend sweep of Lafayette on Saturday afternoon at UNCG Baseball Stadium. The three game series was scheduled to finish up on Sunday; however, the threat of rain caused Sunday’s game to turn into a double-header on Saturday. The Spartans have not had any trouble producing runs this season, and that continued this weekend, as they … Continue reading Spartans Sweep During Spring Break
Five Irish Bands for a St. Patrick’s Day Party Playlist
Caroline Galdi Staff Writer The secret to any great party is a great playlist. While many associate St. Patrick’s Day with drinking, merriment and the color green, there’s no better time to discover some of the great art that’s come out of England’s neighbor island. Ireland has produced some fantastic folk music, but it’s also contributed some truly unique voices and talents to the Western … Continue reading Five Irish Bands for a St. Patrick’s Day Party Playlist
The impact of the Trump Tariffs
Chris Funchess Advertising Sales Manager Last week President Trump declared that all steel and aluminum imports will face a stiff tariff of 25 and 10 percent, respectively. The blowback has been severe, with criticism from allies in the European Union, Canada and Mexico, as well as from within the White House. Gary Cohn, President Trump’s top economic advisor, has announced his resignation due to the … Continue reading The impact of the Trump Tariffs
Spartans celebrate on Selection Sunday, will face Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer UNCG punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament last week, but now the Spartans officially know where they will be dancing. They will be the 13 seed in the West Region, taking on 2017 national runner up Gonzaga at 1:30 p.m. (ET) on Thursday in Boise, Idaho. The team learned of their NCAA Tournament in a packed Selection Show viewing party … Continue reading Spartans celebrate on Selection Sunday, will face Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament
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