College Students and the Environment
Zackary Wiggins Staff Writer We live in a time of uncertainty. A time when, in terms of the Earth’s climate, we are entering uncharted territory due to the extreme pollution, and destruction of our planet. Climate change is happening at a terrifying rate. It is an obvious truth. The data in favor of climate change being exaggerated by humans is undeniable. Even if a certain … Continue reading College Students and the Environment
Our Issue with the Patriots and Spurs
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The New England Patriots in the National Football League and the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association has spent the past two decades as the golden standards of well run franchises in both professional and collegiate athletics. Combined, the two teams have won ten championships, five for both teams, and have had an assembly line of talent … Continue reading Our Issue with the Patriots and Spurs
Spartans Record Breaking Season Comes to End
Brandon Combs Staff Writer The Spartans closed out the most successful season in school Division One basketball history, with a loss to Syracuse University in the opening round of the National Invitational Tournament. The game was heavily contested, with the Spartans falling 90-77 at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. While the results might not have been what many were hoping for, the … Continue reading Spartans Record Breaking Season Comes to End
Three Indie Films, One Review
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer Over the break, between relaxing with friends and family and eating my bodyweight in food, I took on the challenge to review three lesser known independent films. As someone who is always looking for another satisfying and possibly peculiar Indie film, this challenge was not necessarily difficult, but a fun way to unwind. To make the review more … Continue reading Three Indie Films, One Review
Deconstructing Irish Pride
Catie Byrne Features Editor Every March 17, people across the world dress in green, fill their Guinness glasses to the brim and eat corn beef and cabbage to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday began as a day to honor the death of the patron Saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, in the 17th century. It was a day of feasting for Christians and … Continue reading Deconstructing Irish Pride
Magician Ran’d Shine Dazzles at UNCG
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer Magician Ran’d Shine performed his magic at UNCG on Saturday, March 4, in an event sponsored by the university’s Activities and Campus Events board (ACE). Shine is a magician from Philadelphia, PA. He has traveled the world with his act, performing in places such as South Africa, Guam and Japan. However, his popularity is evident here in the … Continue reading Magician Ran’d Shine Dazzles at UNCG
Our Issue with the Patriots and Spurs
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The New England Patriots in the National Football League and the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association has spent the past two decades as the golden standards of well run franchises in both professional and collegiate athletics. Combined, the two teams have won ten championships, five for both teams, and have had an assembly line of talent that keeps … Continue reading Our Issue with the Patriots and Spurs
Spartans SoCon Tournament
Jaives Lundy Staff Writer This past week saw UNCG’s basketball teams participate in the Southern Conference Tournament where the fourth seeded women’s squad fell to the number one seed and eventual tournament champion UT Chattanooga and the men’s trilogy with ETSU was decided by one shot. Women UNCG 53 CHATT 75 After overcoming a 17 point deficit to beat Furman 68-63 in the quarterfinal, the … Continue reading Spartans SoCon Tournament
UNCG Tennis Review
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer UNCG Tennis was busy last weekend. The men traveled to Charlotte, NC to play the UNCC 49ers on Friday, March 3. The women played against UNCC on March 3rd along with the men, and then traveled to play Chattanooga in Tennessee on March 5th. On Tuesday, March 9, the team then traveled to compete against Elon University. The men faced UNCC … Continue reading UNCG Tennis Review
Pitching and Batting Dominant with Spartan Baseball
Andrew James Staff Writer UNCG’s baseball team spent their weekend fending off the visiting Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks. They took the first two wins in close contests on Friday and Saturday, so winning on Sunday would mean their first sweep of the young season. The best news of all? The Spartan on the mound was none other than sophomore Matt Frisbee, who came into Sunday’s … Continue reading Pitching and Batting Dominant with Spartan Baseball
