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Campus Sports, Sports

Football club at UNCG looks to bring sports to 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

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Pro Sports, Sports

UNCG’s 2015 College Football

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

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Sports, Upcoming Events

Upcoming Athletic Events

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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Campus Sports, Sports

UNCG students enjoy presentation by club sports

Daniel Johnson    Staff Writer Who does not enjoy being a part of a club? For most students on campus, throughout childhood and up to a certain point in life, they have been members of some form of club, rather it be official or not. The same can also be said about teams. A lot of people have been a part of a team that … Continue reading UNCG students enjoy presentation by club sports

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Campus Sports, Sports

How the UNCG blacktop paves passion

Matthew Johnson    Sports Editor The streetlamps are bright, the asphalt is hard, and the silver, full moon moon shines on every foul and jumpshot on the court. When asked about dealing with all that nature throws when playing outside, freshman Jordan Newkirk, while in his first year at UNC-Greensboro, has seemingly profuse experience of handling the combative environment. “It can be a little difficult,” … Continue reading How the UNCG blacktop paves passion

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roger thomas, Sports

Participation Trophies Are Giving Lesser Meaning to Hard Work

Roger Thomas    Staff Writer  Not everyone agrees with the idea of receiving trophies or awards that were not deserved or earned, but were given just for showing up and participating. James Harrison of the NFL, outside linebacker for The Pittsburgh Steelers, also believes that participation trophies should not continue. Harrison came home last week to find out that his two sons were given trophies … Continue reading Participation Trophies Are Giving Lesser Meaning to Hard Work

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Pro Sports, Sports

Five Lessons I learned over the Summer

Matthew Johnson    Sports Editor Though the calendar said it was 2015, for me, this summer had a circa late 90s vibe. I mean, Dr. Dre descended from his throne on hip-hop high to release a jaw-dropping album for us baseborn masses. I was watching movies about Marvel comic book heroes, loveable Disney characters, and of course one of my favorite shows growing up, Dragon … Continue reading Five Lessons I learned over the Summer

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Sports, Volleyball

Current and former UNCG Volleyball players celebrate Alumni Day

Daniel Johnson    Staff Writer Though the first home game for the UNC-Greensboro Spartans Volleyball team will not be played until September 8 when they host the High Point Panthers, the first volleyball game that was played in Fleming Gym this semester occurred this past Saturday afternoon. It was on this day that the Spartans Volleyball program held their first (and hopefully not last) Alumni … Continue reading Current and former UNCG Volleyball players celebrate Alumni Day

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Sports, Upcoming Events

UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS

Bold: Home August 28: Women’s Soccer at Kentucky 5pm August 28: Volleyball at Liberty at 7pm August 28: Men’s Soccer at Virginia Tech at 8:30pm August 29: Volleyball vs Hampton at 10am August 29: Volleyball vs. Fairleigh at 4:30om August 30: Women’s Soccer at Eastern Kentucky at 1pm August 31: Men’s Soccer vs. UNCW at UNCG Soccer Stadium at 7pm Color Vibe 5K Dowtown Greensboro … Continue reading UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS

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Sports, Woman's Soccer

Women’s Soccer fall to Loyola

Lindsey Dancy    Staff Writer The UNC-Greensboro Women’s soccer team had a rocky start to begin their  season over the weekend. The Spartans fell to Loyola-Chicago on Friday night with a 3-2 double-overtime loss against the Ramblers at the UNCG Soccer Stadium. The game was led into double overtime as the Spartans battled to maintain a 2-2 tie in front of a heavy Blue and … Continue reading Women’s Soccer fall to Loyola

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