Joe Pearson: proven talent, emerging NFL rookie?
Rishab Revankar, Staff Writer
May 10, 2013
“I think of offensive lineman as a blue collar job,” said Joe Pearson, senior offensive lineman. “You don’t get much credit, but you still work your tail off everyday.” After two seasons at Guilford, Pearson, 6-foot-2 inches tall and over 300 pounds, is primed to perform at the professional... Read more »
34-year-old NBA player takes leap of faith, comes out
Victor Lopez, Senior Writer
May 10, 2013
At least 27 athletes from Olympians to Little League players have publically declared being gay or lesbian in the past few years. However, none of those have been a part of a major team sport while they were still playing. Now, that has finally changed. NBA center Jason Collins has become the first male... Read more »
Relay for Life: fighting cancer, one step at a time
Kevin Engle, Staff Writer
May 10, 2013
The fight against cancer must be taken step by step. This is the message that Relay for Life embodies. On May 3, the second annual Relay for Life brought together Guilford and members of the Triad community to walk for a cause at the Guilford’s Armfield Athletic Center. “Relay is a fun event to get... Read more »
NBA “one-and-done” mandate causing controversy
John Kluepfel, Staff Writer
May 10, 2013
Jamal Sampson. Shawne Williams. Rodney White. To those outside of the basketball world, many ask, “Who?” These players are identified as draft busts that never fulfilled their potential upon leaving for the National Basketball Association after their freshman season. In 2005, the NBA Collective Bargaining... Read more »
Never-ending injuries for women’s softball team do not slow season
Brittany Murdock, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013
Sports and injuries go together like peanut butter and jelly, SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick or the perfect combination of a bat and a ball. They just happen. The women’s softball team has suffered numerous injuries that left the team to end the season far from expectations. With 10 games left to... Read more »