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The Growth of Club Baseball: An Interview With President Jack Poirier

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Club sports are very prevalent at UNCG. From football to rugby, and even volleyball; there is something for everyone to enjoy. Today, however, we are headed to the diamond with Jack Poirier to get the inside scoop on Club Baseball. The club has been around since February of 2019. However, it was a year prior that Jack had begun thinking about the … Continue reading The Growth of Club Baseball: An Interview With President Jack Poirier

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UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Down Wake Forest, Look Ahead to Future

Brayden StampsStaff Writer Coming off a huge road win at Wake Forest last weekend, the UNCG women’s basketball team looks poised for a major turnaround this season. Here’s a recap of their opening action, as well as predictions for the season to come. Last year’s team didn’t quite find the on court success it was looking for last season, finishing with a record of 11-19 … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Down Wake Forest, Look Ahead to Future

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UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Cruise In Opener, Fall at Kansas

Andrew SalmonSports Editor UNCG opened up the 2019-20 men’s basketball campaign last Tuesday with a dominant home win over N.C. A&T, then came up short against the Kansas Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night. The Spartans hosted their crosstown rivals in front of a packed arena. 8,131 fans showed up—a home opener record—with 2,907 of those being students. Though the matchup attracted its fair … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Cruise In Opener, Fall at Kansas

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A Look Ahead at UNCG Basketball 2019

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer Basketball season is upon us, folks. After having a good season last year, the men’s team is looking to build upon their success. Looking at the roster, the team lost Francis Alonso, Demetrius Troy and Lloyd Burgess. Both Alonso and Troy were starters, so that is a significant loss to the team. Burgess offered an important senior presence and leadership skills. All … Continue reading A Look Ahead at UNCG Basketball 2019

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In-State College Football Recap: Week Ten

Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer Wake Forest (no. 23) versus N.C. State 44-10The Wake Forest Demon Deacons gave every reason as to why they are ranked in the Top 25. Quarterback Jamie Newman put the team in good hands with both his passing and running abilities in the first quarter by scoring two rushing touchdowns then tossing another to Jack Freudenthal. The Wolfpack did not see the … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Ten

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UNCG Women’s Soccer: Spartans Down Bucs 2-0 on Senior Day

Andrew SalmonSports Editor It was Senior Day at UNCG Soccer Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and Kaley Tucker and Kayla Campbell scored a goal apiece to help the Spartans to a 2-0 victory over rival, East Tennessee State.  Four seniors were honored: Forward Cienna Rideout, Forward Grace Regal, Midfielder Grace Kennedy and Defender Marissa Ferrantino. Given bouquets of flowers and personalized plaques before kickoff, the Spartans … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer: Spartans Down Bucs 2-0 on Senior Day

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In-State College Football Recap: Week 9

Andrew SalmonSports Editor It was a busy weekend across the state in college football. The Duke-Carolina rivalry took their hatred to the gridiron, with the Tar Heels winning 20-17 in a wild finish, while Appalachian State easily handled Southern Alabama to remain undefeated and in contention for a New Year’s Six bowl appearance. The Blue Devils (4-4, 2-3 in ACC)—winners of three straight against the … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week 9

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The NBA & China: A Complex Situation

Brayden StampsStaff Writer On Oct 4, 2019, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey sent the NBA into a firestorm after posting a since-deleted tweet supporting protests in Hong Kong. The tweet read, “Fight for Freedom, Stand with Hong Kong.” Chinese officials were not pleased with Morey’s tweet, and effectively banned the Houston Rockets from being broadcast in China. The tweet was highly polarizing for a … Continue reading The NBA & China: A Complex Situation

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WNBA Finals Recap: Mystics Beat Sun in Five Games

Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer This year’s 2019 WNBA Finals between the Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics was worth watching every second and every minute of each game. This was the first time that the Connecticut Sun have returned to the WNBA Finals since 2005. As for the Mystics, this was their first back-to-back WNBA Finals appearance, and their first championship. Game 1: Washington Mystics Defeat … Continue reading WNBA Finals Recap: Mystics Beat Sun in Five Games

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Editorial: Referees Are Clowning the NFL

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer Last Sunday, the Lions played the Vikings in Detroit. If you were to look out at the crowd, you would see many striped shirts. Yes, striped shirts. Like referees. Where were the jerseys? Well, let’s just say that the fans were upset about what the refs had done to their team two weeks ago in a game against the Packers. Let’s review. … Continue reading Editorial: Referees Are Clowning the NFL

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