UNCG celebrates stress-free, exercise with yoga

Daniel Johnson     Staff Writer The practice and art of yoga has been a part of human society since its origins in Asia around the fifth and sixth century BCE. Many major religions and philosophies include some form or tenet of yoga in their everyday practices, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. During the workout and gym boom of the 1980s, the practice of … Continue reading UNCG celebrates stress-free, exercise with yoga

Running club interview with President Christopher Reed

Lindsey Dancy   Staff Writer What promises a healthier body, a sunnier outlook and the perfect way to stay busy? Running. Running is one of the best butt-kicking, calorie-blasting workouts around. This week the Carolinian sat down with Running Club President, Christopher Reed, in hopes of learning more about their UNCG organization as well as answering the universal question: why run? The origins of the … Continue reading Running club interview with President Christopher Reed

Cycling is the way of life on UNCG campus

Roger Thomas    Staff Writer For UNC-Greensboro students, there are many forms of transportation to get to campus or other places around Greensboro. Students can take the Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA), supply buses that will take students to numerous locations in the city. The campus also provides its own form of transportation for students with the Spartan Chariot, which is a bus that will take … Continue reading Cycling is the way of life on UNCG campus

Football club at UNCG looks to bring sports to campus

Daniel Johnson    Staff Writer UNC-Greensboro carries 17 different sports teams. Currently, there are nine athletic teams for women and eight for men. Athletics have been an important part of the university since the late 1940s, when the women’s university would participate in national golf tournaments. With a passionate fan base known as “The Blue Crew” and a tradition of athletic success, even though sports … Continue reading Football club at UNCG looks to bring sports to campus

UNCG students enjoy presentation by club sports

Daniel Johnson    Staff Writer Who does not enjoy being a part of a club? For most students on campus, throughout childhood and up to a certain point in life, they have been members of some form of club, rather it be official or not. The same can also be said about teams. A lot of people have been a part of a team that … Continue reading UNCG students enjoy presentation by club sports

How the UNCG blacktop paves passion

Matthew Johnson    Sports Editor The streetlamps are bright, the asphalt is hard, and the silver, full moon moon shines on every foul and jumpshot on the court. When asked about dealing with all that nature throws when playing outside, freshman Jordan Newkirk, while in his first year at UNC-Greensboro, has seemingly profuse experience of handling the combative environment. “It can be a little difficult,” … Continue reading How the UNCG blacktop paves passion