Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Hello, fellow students; allow me to welcome you back to the university. Despite the fact that winter break is a time period for resting, relaxing, and taking a break from the stress of college life, the brain never rests. As I spent the breaking reading and watching different sports stories, games, and analysts, I came up with five observations … Continue reading What I Learned in December
Will J McGarty Staff Writer As 2015 came to a close, so to does the regular season of the National Football League (NFL). After 17 long, grueling weeks, the league’s postseason kicks off with the AFC and NFC Wildcard round, which was played last weekend, and the Divisional round to begin this weekend. Before getting into individual playoff match ups, here … Continue reading New Year-New Season, Postseason
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer The sports teams of UNC-Greensboro were busy both preparing for upcoming seasons and hard at work competing over winter break. While the women’s and men’s basketball seasons continued throughout the break, baseball, softball, women’s and men’s tennis, women’s and men’s golf, and women’s and men’s track are preparing for the upcoming spring season. Over the break, the women’s basketball … Continue reading UNCG Athletics over Winter Break
Tom Brady rules over Peyton Manning Daniel Johnson Staff Writer It has now become a longstanding part of our athletic culture to make fun of the New England Patriots. Whether it be for their cuddly-as-a-cactus coach Bill Belichick, the way they run up the score on opponents at times or their Spygate scandal that almost put a black mark on all their success, … Continue reading Arguing with the Editor
Roger Thomas Staff Writer My name is Roger Thomas. I will be graduating from UNC-Greensboro in December with a Bachelor of Arts in media studies. My goal after college is to obtain a career position as a sports broadcaster or film producer. My hobbies are playing basketball, football, disc jockey, filming and drag racing. My journey started back in 2012 when I transferred … Continue reading A Farewell: Thanks, UNCG
Kenny Mann Staff Writer UNC-Greensboro Men’s basketball team got its season off to a good start when it defeated Greensboro College 86-69 at the Fleming Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. In the season opener for the Spartans, the team took advantage of a heavy blue and gold crowd at Fleming Gym. The crowd of 1,211 fans helped energize the Spartans team’s early season victory. … Continue reading Men’s Basketball wins open vs Greensboro College
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer Last week, UNCG sports saw an assortment of games across multiple sports. And with the contests which had mixed results for the Spartans, members of the Blue and Gold were also honored with achievement for their play this season. For some of these teams, such as the Men’s soccer, this weekend marked the completion of a great season, even … Continue reading Weekend recap: Kathleen Mansure shines
Roger Thomas Staff Writer Last Tuesday, seven members of the UNC-Greensboro Women’s soccer team earned an All-Southern Conference (SoCon) honor for their play this season. The Women’s soccer season, which came to an end Friday night in a 2-1 loss to Furman in the SoCon Tournament, featured a collection of players who received distinction for their play. One such player was Caylin Prillaman, … Continue reading Women’s Soccer star Caylin Prillaman earns freshman of the year honors
Matthew Johnson Sports Editor After three months of family, friends and professors asking me if I was prepared to leave college for the real world, I routinely uttered a “yes” with an aimless pondering reminiscent of “The Graduate.” With all the complexities and convoluted nature of college, I am exhausted. I am an exhausted 21-year old who wants a break. In regards … Continue reading Farewell Column: Wake Up, Mr. Johnson
Wed Nov 11: Belay Clinic at SRC Climbing Wall from 5-7pm. November 5 and 12: Belay Clinic from 4-6pm Fri Nov 13: Women’s Basketball vs Pfeiffer at Fleming Gym at 7pm Sat Nov 14: Men’s Basketball vs Greensboro College at Fleming Gym at 5pm Sat Nov 14: Bass Fishing Club Tournament #4 at Belews Lake, North Carolina from 5:30am-5pm Sat Nov 14: Women’s Lacross Club … Continue reading Upcoming Athletic Events
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