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Pro Sports, Sports

Students share thoughts of NFL’s policy on Twitter

Kenny Mann  Staff Writer Sport fans uploading videos of highlights to social media sites has become a popular trend, and the National Football League (NFL) does not like it. Two weeks ago, Twitter temporarily deactivated the Twitter accounts for Deadspin and SB Nation after complaints from the NFL, which does not like to see outside influences uploading its content without league authorization. With social media … Continue reading Students share thoughts of NFL’s policy on Twitter

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Pro Sports, Sports

Five Lessons I learned in October

Matthew Johnson     Sports Editor As a simple man, there are a few things in October I absolutely adore. I love watching New York baseball as the air begins to get a little colder. I love taking walks in the autumnal bluster and watching the falling scarlet and gold leaves surround me. And of course, with Halloween this weekend, I can’t wait to watch … Continue reading Five Lessons I learned in October

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Golf, Sports

Kurey and Madsen discuss time on UNCG links after transfer

Kenny Mann  Staff Writer Women’s golf at UNC-Greensboro is underway this season, and the team has played in three tournaments this season. Their best finish, so far, was a Saturday afternoon match at Forest Oaks golf course in early October. The team finished third on that Oct. 3 afternoon. Both Emily Kurey and Jessica Madsen transferred from other schools to come play at UNCG. In … Continue reading Kurey and Madsen discuss time on UNCG links after transfer

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Campus Sports, Sports

Zumba Class gets UNCG students moving

Lindsey Dancy   Staff Writer Zumba, for those who have never heard about the fitness program, and have probably made a nice home for themselves under a rock, is an Colombian-inspired fitness activity has grown in popularity tremendously since its creation in the late 1990s.  And from its origins in South America, Zumba has spread across the globe through classes which allow participants to be … Continue reading Zumba Class gets UNCG students moving

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Campus Sports, Sports

Four Freshmen student athletes share fables of College Adjustment

 Daniel Johnson     Staff Writer Think back to the first day of your freshman year at college? Do you remember the rush of everything going through your mind? From getting lost on your way to your first class, to battling the freshman fifteen, to the terrors of experiencing your first ever Finals season at the end of the semester. Because of all this complex … Continue reading Four Freshmen student athletes share fables of College Adjustment

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featured, Men's Basketball, Sports, Volleyball, women's basketball

Trick or Treat for UNCG Sports

Roger Thomas    Staff Writer With the Halloween holiday approaching this weekend, most sports on campus are nearly finished with the regular season, and most clubs are preparing for the postseason. Looking at these past few weeks, some UNC-Greensboro athletes had an outstanding week with wins and strong players. However, there have been some teams on campus who have struggled with defeat as well. And … Continue reading Trick or Treat for UNCG Sports

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Men's Soccer, Sports

Men’s Soccer Dominate against Wofford on Senior Night

Daniel Johnson    Staff Writer Coming into their match last Saturday night, the Men’s Soccer team had a combination of hope, celebration, and a heavy heart. On Friday night, the SoCon (Southern Conference) top seeded Furman Paladins were upset on a road trip to East Tennessee State University, giving them their second loss of the season in conference. This means, if the Spartans won on … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Dominate against Wofford on Senior Night

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Campus Sports, Sports

How Sports have raised awareness of breast cancer

Kenny Mann  Staff Writer October is breast cancer awareness month across the United States. Professional sports such as the National Football League and Major League Baseball have raised a lot of money in various ways to support research for breast cancer, bringing attention of the disease to their fans. All throughout the month of October NFL players, officials, coaches and cheerleaders wear pink apparel to … Continue reading How Sports have raised awareness of breast cancer

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Golf, Sports

Kurey and Madsen discuss time on UNCG links after transfer

Kenny Mann  Staff Writer Women’s golf at UNC-Greensboro is underway this season, and the team has played in three tournaments this season. Their best finish, so far, was a Saturday afternoon match at Forest Oaks golf course in early October. The team finished third on that Oct. 3 afternoon.  Both Emily Kurey and Jessica Madsen transferred from other schools to come play at UNCG. In … Continue reading Kurey and Madsen discuss time on UNCG links after transfer

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Former Spartan, Kyle Hines shares experience of basketball, Europe

Matthew Johnson    Sports Editor  Dating back to 1967, there have been few in the history of the men’s basketball program that have left such a mark as Kyle Hines. When documenting the basketball tradition of UNC-Greensboro, there is perhaps no greater player to have stepped on the parquet floor than Hines, who was a  power forward from 2004 to 2008. Today,  the all-time men’s … Continue reading Former Spartan, Kyle Hines shares experience of basketball, Europe

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