Why do college athletes quit their sports?
Katy Andrews, Staff Writer
March 29, 2013
There has been a recent phenomenon at Guilford College of student-athletes walking away from their varsity sport teams. Since Guilford was founded in 1837, sports have been a part of the community. However, participating in athletics can mean abandoning activities you enjoy. “The time commitment and... Read more »
Softball players organize cancer awareness fundraiser
Chloe Lindeman, Staff Writer
March 29, 2013
“There’s a driving force behind why I do it,” said sophomore Rachel Howard. “All my aunts have had some form of cancer. It’s a big thing in my family.” Howard plays first base on the softball team, which is planning the second annual Relay for Life event on May 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.... Read more »
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines: a thing of the past?
Bryan Dooley, Senior Writer
March 29, 2013
Ladies and gentlemen, push your buttons. A few years ago, fans imagined that this was the start of a science-fiction race. However, if Watt Rods Incorporated accomplishes their dream, this new start command would become commonplace in NASCAR. According to Bogdan Asciu, vice president, design director,... Read more »
Men’s rugby season beating the odds
Laura Hay, Staff Writer
March 29, 2013
Men’s rugby at Guilford is a tight-knit brotherhood. This contrasts sharply with last season when discord caused players to quit and the team to collapse. This season was different as the group was determined to make sure it never happened again. Rugby is a club sport, so students can come and go as... Read more »
Minority coaches remain the minority in all sports
Christianna Van Dalsen, Staff Writer
March 8, 2013
Twenty-four white National Football League head coaches. Four minority NFL head coaches. Twenty-four white National Basketball Association coaches. Four minority NBA head coaches. You do the math. “In the NFL, you’ve got Norv Turner,” said Director of Community Learning James Shields. “He doesn’t... Read more »