Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Both the men and women teams played this weekend. The men played Saturday night at Spartan Soccer Stadium against in-state opponent University of North Carolina-Asheville. The women played Sunday afternoon at the stadium against William & Mary. The men have been struggling thus far this season, entering the match with a 0-5-1 overall record with only two goals scored. However, … Continue reading Spartan Soccer Weekend Review
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor It may be hard but think back to 2005 and 2006 when performance enhancing drugs and baseball became forever linked. The image of the game’s best players like Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa being grilled by Congress has been cemented in the minds of millions over the image of them being celebrated after a record breaking home run at home plate. … Continue reading Does Steroids Taint Home Run Records?
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Since joining the Seattle Seahawks back in March of 2013, defensive end Michael Bennett has become one of the top linemen in the game, a leader on the Super Bowl Seahawks and a player both respected by his fellow players and feared by coaches who have to gameplan around his talents. Off the field, Bennett has followed his former division rival … Continue reading African Americans, Athletes and America: The Michael Bennett Situation
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Spartan soccer took on Presbyterian last Saturday at the UNCG Soccer Stadium. The team ended up falling to the Blue Hose 1-0 in what was a hard-fought effort. Despite the many opportunities they had, the men ultimately couldn’t capitalize on them. The team is currently 0-4-1 on the season. Their 3 other losses came against High Point University, Coastal Carolina University … Continue reading Spartan Soccer Falls 1-0 to Presbyterian
Sports Staff Daniel : Not really a fond memory or memories, but in the span of a week, I had some of the most painful losses one could have in NBA 2K. First, going against my eldest brother as the Chicago Bulls, he won on a fade away three point buzzer beater as Chauncey Billups. Then, later in that week, against my other brother, we … Continue reading NBA 2K Memories
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer In the back corner of the cafeteria at Four Seasons Mall, there used to be an arcade. Back in the ‘90s, every Saturday at lunchtime it was packed with kids waiting to play Mortal Kombat. The world is changing, and so is gaming. And today, we now have eSports, and it is very serious business. Electronic Sports have grown from local … Continue reading The Big Business of eSports
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer After a long and boring offseason, the 2017 NFL season finally begins this weekend. The first game of the year, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the defending Super Bowl champions New England Patriots, kicked off on Thursday night. UNCG students, clad in their favorite jerseys and gear, gathered in droves at their favorite bars and restaurants to see the two … Continue reading UNCG students embrace the start of the NFL season
Alyia Hicks Staff Writer It’s the 40th anniversary of the men’s rugby club team! Established in 1977 the club team was created here on UNCG’s campus for rugby lovers: rookies and experienced players alike are welcome to join. The team competes against other colleges’ and universities’ club teams. Appalachian State University was the first matchup of the season on Friday. Contrary to popular belief rugby … Continue reading Roughin it with UNCG Rugby
Andrew James Staff Writer The Fleming Gymnasium was busy with the sounds of volleyballs hitting the floor and cheering fans this weekend. UNCG was hosting the annual Spartans-Aggies Invitational—a tournament they won in both 2015 and 2016, back to back. To start off the tournament, the Spartans took down Presbyterian in a 3-1 match. They got an extra lift from a pair of freshmen, Maria … Continue reading A Landslide Victory for the Spartans
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer Spartan men’s soccer midfielder Leeroy Maguraushe has a lot of confidence in his team, despite starting the season with two tough losses in close matches. When asked about his team in terms of their effort and play, Maguraushe had nothing but positive things to say. “We got a lot of good players, we got a lot of talent, we just … Continue reading Encouraging Words for an Exciting Team
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