Matthew Johnson Sports Editor On Sept. 11, 2001, I was in Connecticut and was starting one of my first days of elementary school. Beginning the second grade, the memories at this point are distant and hazy. But I remember a little bit. I remember being dismissed early and when I came home, watching two tall buildings blackened in smoke. I remember listening to … Continue reading The Time when sports stood up
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer “I do not take that much salt in where we lie; it matters more where we finish. That stuff is just preseason voting.” These were the words of UNC-Greensboro Men’s Soccer coach Justin Maullin on the preseason ranking of his team, where UNCG was selected third best in the conference. Friday night, the Men’s Soccer team (2-1-0) hosted the Longwood … Continue reading Men’s Soccer gets their first home win
Lindsey Dancy Staff Writer What promises a healthier body, a sunnier outlook and the perfect way to stay busy? Running. Running is one of the best butt-kicking, calorie-blasting workouts around. This week the Carolinian sat down with Running Club President, Christopher Reed, in hopes of learning more about their UNCG organization as well as answering the universal question: why run? The origins of the … Continue reading Running club interview with President Christopher Reed
Roger Thomas Staff Writer The 2015 NFL regular season is approaching fast with games kicking off tomorrow night. With a new season, there are many teams looking to continue their momentum from last season. The NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks and the world champion New England Patriots will look to achieve similar success. Seattle added some fire power with the addition of tight end (TE) … Continue reading UNCG NFL preview
Kenny Mann Staff Writer All summer, the sports world has heard about the “Deflategate” scandal, and it looks like it is finally over for now. Judge Richard Berman ruled on Sept. 3 to overturn the four-game suspension the National Football League placed on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. It was the right decision, and not what the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wanted, who gave … Continue reading NFL Deflategate suspension of Tom Brady overturned
Lindsey Dancy Staff Writer Dedication, creativity and drive are among some of the qualities UNC-Greensboro students bring to the table. Students are gathered from all different walks of life and are honored to embrace diversity. This week, The Carolinian had the pleasure of interviewing UNCG women’s soccer player, Georgia Brown. Brown, a junior defensive player, hails from Queenstown, New Zealand, and has … Continue reading Georgia Brown
Roger Thomas Staff Writer For UNC-Greensboro students, there are many forms of transportation to get to campus or other places around Greensboro. Students can take the Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA), supply buses that will take students to numerous locations in the city. The campus also provides its own form of transportation for students with the Spartan Chariot, which is a bus that will take … Continue reading Cycling is the way of life on UNCG campus
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer UNC-Greensboro carries 17 different sports teams. Currently, there are nine athletic teams for women and eight for men. Athletics have been an important part of the university since the late 1940s, when the women’s university would participate in national golf tournaments. With a passionate fan base known as “The Blue Crew” and a tradition of athletic success, even though sports … Continue reading Football club at UNCG looks to bring sports to campus
Kenny Mann Staff Writer College football season is finally just one day away. This year, there are several teams who could be serious contenders this season. Many headlines for this year are worth keeping a watchful eye on. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) teams have dominated college football over the past decade, producing seven out of the last 10 national champions. However, the gap between the … Continue reading UNCG’s 2015 College Football
Bold- Home Fri Sept 4- Men’s Soccer vs Longwood at UNCG Soccer Stadium at 7pm Sun Sept 6- Women’s Soccer vs Western Carolina at UNCG Soccer Stadium at 7pm Tues Sept 8- Volleyball vs High Point at Fleming Gym at 7pm Mon Aug 31-Mon Sept 7- Sand Volleyball, Flag Football, Outdoor Soccer, & Racquetball Sign-Ups Sat Sept 5- Bass Fishing Club Tournament, Badin Lake, NC … Continue reading Upcoming Athletic Events
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