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Antonio Brown’s Headstrong Grievances: Legit or Attention-Seeking?

Monique WilliamsStaff Writer Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown has made the headlines once again. Not because of his playing ability or his progress with his new team, the Oakland Raiders, but because of a head issue. As of late, Brown has filed a second grievance against the NFL over not being allowed to wear his “particular” helmet.  Brown initially filed his first helmet grievance … Continue reading Antonio Brown’s Headstrong Grievances: Legit or Attention-Seeking?

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UNCG’s Electric Win Over George Washington

Douglas BurnsStaff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNCG men’s soccer team and their coach, Chris Rich, worked hard for their first win of the collegiate season at home. UNCG squared off against the George Washington Colonials on a beautiful North Carolina night on August 30, and came away with the 2-0 victory. With a sizeable crowd, the game kicked off into an evenly-matched first half … Continue reading UNCG’s Electric Win Over George Washington

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Andrew Luck’s Retirement Rocks the NFL

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer By now you’ve heard. It would be impossible not to. On August 24th, Andrew Luck announced his retirement from the NFL. Nobody saw this coming. Not Frank Reich, the esteemed head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Not Chris Ballard, their top-tier general manager. Not even Jim Irsay, their owner. Looking back on Luck’s career, it’s hard to not hurt for him. … Continue reading Andrew Luck’s Retirement Rocks the NFL

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UNCG Volleyball: Spartans Open Season 2-1

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer The UNCG Volleyball team began play for its 50th season this season with a three-game weekend homestand in the Spartan-Deacon Classic. After ending last season with a lot of positive momentum, the Spartans are looking to carrying that forward into the season, and to perform at an elite level for their half-century celebration.  In Friday’s contest, UNCG was matched up against … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball: Spartans Open Season 2-1

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My Time at The First Tee of the Triad

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer Most college summers include working, whether it be at a part-time job, an internship or in the classroom. I worked this summer, but it was not your standard office or retail gig. I interned at The First Tee of the Triad. According to program director Kelsey Evans, the First Tee of the Triad is “a non-profit geared toward teaching children between the … Continue reading My Time at The First Tee of the Triad

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UNCG Rocked By Athletic Scandals Over The Summer

Monique Williams Staff Writer The NCAA has placed UNCG’s athletic department on a three-year probationary period in the wake of recent findings that proves some of the athletic staff were involved in sports betting activities. The scandal was uncovered in a UNCG report released in July 2019. In the release, the program revealed that an assistant coach and assistant director at the time were involved … Continue reading UNCG Rocked By Athletic Scandals Over The Summer

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Spartans Blow Past Montreat In Exhibition: A trend setter for the season?

Douglas BurnsStaff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG kicked off with a later start than usual at home versus the Montreat Cavaliers in an exhibition game on Wednesday, where they dominated possession, initiative and aggression. The first few minutes of the game did not bode well for the Spartans and first-season coach Chris Rich. The team appeared timid, leaving space and time for the Cavaliers to … Continue reading Spartans Blow Past Montreat In Exhibition: A trend setter for the season?

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The Basketball Tournament: All Praise to Kyle Hines

Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer Only two UNCG players have ever had their jersey retired, and one of them is Kyle Hines. The UNCG All-Time leading scorer put the Spartans on the map once again by putting together a team for The Basketball Tournament (TBT). TBT is a single-elimination tournament where teams are playing for a grand prize of $2 million. First you must win your team … Continue reading The Basketball Tournament: All Praise to Kyle Hines

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Up In Flames: The Charlotte Hornets’ Offseason

Brayden StampsStaff Writer It seems like just a few moments ago, reports were circulating that Kemba Walker was willing to take less than a maximum offer in order to remain in Charlotte. Now that Walker has departed by way of Boston, the Hornets franchise was left scrambling to pick up the pieces from years of mismanagement and the results so far have not been very … Continue reading Up In Flames: The Charlotte Hornets’ Offseason

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UNCG Baseball: Spartans sweep The Citadel

Andrew SalmonStaff Writer The UNCG baseball team completed a three-game series sweep of The Citadel last weekend at the UNCG Baseball Stadium. The sweep brings the Spartans to 26-15 overall and 22-5 at home, while last-place The Citadel falls to an abysmal 10-32. Two weeks ago, UNCG had a rough time in their three-game series at league-leading Samford. The Spartans were swept, including an embarrassing … Continue reading UNCG Baseball: Spartans sweep The Citadel

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