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UNCG Win Final Non-Conference Match Against UNCW 

Brandon Vestri, Senior Staff Writer Greensboro, NC: On Wednesday night, UNCG’s men’s soccer team played a non-conference game at home against the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) Seahawks. With a home field advantage, the Spartans were looking for an opportunity to manufacture some needed momentum after coming off a 3-2 loss at Wofford on Oct. 19, which broke the Spartans’ nine-game win streak.   … Continue reading UNCG Win Final Non-Conference Match Against UNCW 

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A New Start for Summer Ranson

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor About a month ago, The Carolinian featured a story about Foster Forward, a UNCG organization aiming to provide a system of support for students who’ve aged out of foster care. Summer Ranson is the vice president and has a unique, complex experience. She was fortunate enough to not age out but was still part of the system. “I intended to age … Continue reading A New Start for Summer Ranson

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UNCG Volleyball Takes Down Samford! 

Sergio Guerra, Photographer/Sports Editor UNCG Volleyball had a busy weekend at home where they were faced with the challenging visits of Mercer and Samford. Two teams with an impressive SoCon record with no signs of wanting to lose momentum.  The first challenge came on Oct. 18, when the Spartans had to take down Mercer, a team who had only suffered one defeat going into this … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball Takes Down Samford! 

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How Spartans Can Contribute to Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor Hurricane Helene moved through the Carolinas on the night of Sept. 26 and into the following day, resulting in extensive flooding and storm damage. Some of the most devastated areas are in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. The UNC Greensboro community includes many people from western North Carolina, and we also have friends, family, and colleagues in affected areas. … Continue reading How Spartans Can Contribute to Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

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No Freedom in Free Speech

by Lauren Fletcher As much as universities may encourage the right to expression, not all campuses are as welcoming to free speech as they often portray. One aspect of higher education I’ve always considered is the desire to be challenged and to learn beyond what you believe. With political polarization at its highest, freedom of speech and expression on college campuses falls under a microscope. … Continue reading No Freedom in Free Speech

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One Way Traffic for Visitors on Homecoming Weekend 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer UNCG Women’s Volleyball faced Wofford on Oct. 4 to kick off Homecoming weekend. The match honored UNCG Volleyball alumni and had an attendance of 802. A victory was surely in the mind of all UNCG students, alumni, and players, but the game did not go as planned: UNCG failed to find their footing throughout the whole match. It was a commanding … Continue reading One Way Traffic for Visitors on Homecoming Weekend 

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UNCG Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Wofford on Senior Day 

Brandon Vestri, Senior Staff Writer  On Sunday, Oct. 6, UNCG’s Spartans faced off against the Wofford Bulldogs at home. Coming off a big shutout win against Chattanooga last time out, and with the day being Senior Sunday, anticipation was high for the Spartans.   Before the game, players, coaches, and the crowd stood together in a brief and meaningful moment of silence in honor of the … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Wofford on Senior Day 

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UNCG Volleyball Heartbreak versus Furman 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor  UNCG Volleyball played their first home game of the SoCon season on Sept. 28. Coming from a 1-3 loss to East Tennessee State University in their season opener, they were hoping to put that behind them and focus on coming away from the match with a positive result.  UNCG started off the game on the front foot and won the first … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball Heartbreak versus Furman 

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UNCG Men’s Soccer Recap 

Brandon Vestri, Senior Staff Writer  UNCG vs West Virginia  In a challenging test on Sept. 17, our Spartans traveled to Morgantown, West Virginia, to face off against the 5th-ranked Mountaineers. In an unexpected outcome, the match ended in a 2-2 draw.   Drama unfolded on both sides of the field in the first ten minutes. The favored Mountaineers were the first to strike, with Marcus Caldeira … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Soccer Recap 

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UNCG Volleyball Faces Three Stern Tests during Greensboro Invitational 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Volleyball held the Greensboro Invitational tournament against Tennessee Tech, Georgetown, and Marshall as a precursor to their SoCon season opener against East Tennessee State University this week. The tournament took place over two days, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21, in the Fleming Gym.   Our first opponent of the weekend was Tennessee Tech. There was not much to separate the sides … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball Faces Three Stern Tests during Greensboro Invitational 

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