Women’s lacrosse looks to start strong
Trey Kawugule, Sports Editor
May 29, 2020
The 2020 women’s lacrosse team is looking to build upon the strong foundation laid in 2019. 2020 marks coach Charlotte Dixon’s third season. “I think that we are coming into this season more fit and at a better baseline for stickwork and things like that. We are coming in at a better place than...
Baseball adds fresh faces for new season
Trey Kawugule, Sports Editor
May 29, 2020
In 2020, Nick Black’s squad looks to improve upon their 15-24 record from 2019. Their large incoming class of first-years will attempt to fill the hole left by an impactful graduating class. “We saw as a team last year that we can be a really good ball club if we come to work every day with a...
Softball’s young roster ready to swing into 2020
Tori Maness, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
Guilford College softball had a successful 2019 season ending with a record of 26-15. In Old Dominion Athletic Conference play they finished with a record of 10-10. Compared to the Quakers 2018 season of going 5-13 in ODAC play, they made huge improvements. “Maturity had an impact in the bettering...
Men’s lacrosse bolstered by leadership
Reagan Bednar, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
The Guilford College men’s lacrosse team is looking for a fresh start this year. Last season, the Quakers finished with an overall record of 8-9. They went 2-8 in conference play, missing the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) playoffs. Head Coach Mark Crisco described last year’s team as...
Spring 2020 sports: the season that wasn’t
April 26, 2020
The night of March 12, Guilford’s men's lacrosse team met outside of Armfield Athletic Center for a team dinner. This dinner was only hours after the team learned of the suspension of the young 2020 season. Only team members and coaches were privy to the discussion and events of that evening, b...
Many black quarterbacks seize success in 2019
Jake Vickers, Staff Writer
December 21, 2019
As the NFL enters its 13th week, we continue to see successful endeavors from teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks, both of which have African American quarterbacks. Lamar Jackson, the starting QB for the Ravens, is undoubtedly a top contender for MVP, solidifying himself as one of th...
Tale of young female wrestler illustrates gender bias
Nathan Johnson, Staff Writer
December 21, 2019
In the realm of contemporary sports, wrestling sets itself apart because of its history. Wrestling has existed for 15,000 years and was one of the events at the first Olympic games held in 776 B.C. Although wrestling typically has been a male-dominated sport for most of its history, the sport’s d...
O’Halloran creates momentum for swim team
Trey Kawugule, Sports Editor
December 20, 2019
As the fall 2019 semester is coming to a close, Guilford’s swim team is completing its most successful semester in recent history. The team is 6-1, and in addition, it won its first invitational in program history. “Overall, I believe that this has been one of the most successful seasons as a tea...
NFL pass interference rule stirs controversy
Carter Davis, Staff Writer
December 20, 2019
Before the 2019 NFL season, the pass interference review rule was officially established, which has caused a lot of conflict around the league. The final rule means that pass interference reviews are granted after the two-minute warning of each half of the game and also during overtime. “The idea of the p...
