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The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

Gay or play? The difficult world of sports and homosexuality

Lane Martin, Staff Writer March 1, 2013

On Feb. 15, U.S. national soccer player Robbie Rogers announced on his personal blog that he was gay. However, his next move would turn even more heads. “Now is my time to step away,” said Rogers...

Ratner swings for success, goes to Patriot All-America Invitational

Ratner swings for success, goes to Patriot All-America Invitational

Michael Caswell, Staff Writer February 22, 2013

“It was a tremendous honor to play in the Patriot All-America Invitational,” said senior Noah Ratner, golf team captain. “Not just for the golf but because the fact I was playing for a fallen soldier...

Running towards victory: track and field team on path to championship

Kevin Engle, Staff Writer February 22, 2013

As the arrival of spring nears and with it, the transition into spring sports, and the winter sports teams will soon begin wrapping up their seasons. For the indoor track and field team, Feb. 22 marks...

Controversy with NCAA conference realignment

Charlotte Hudson, Staff Writer February 22, 2013

Imagine yourself watching “SportsCenter” on ESPN, waiting on your favorite college basketball team to play an important conference game. You see the trademark Breaking News. The Atlantic Coast Conference...

Powerful win for Nigeria

Josh Barker, Staff Writer February 22, 2013

Nigeria’s recent triumph over Burkina Faso in the African Cup of Nations made Stephen Keshi the second person to win both as a player and as a coach. The game was played in Johannesburg, South Africa,...

Sneaker feens: Is it the shoes? Gotta be the shoes

Sneaker feens: Is it the shoes? Gotta be the shoes

Ali Krantzler, Staff Writer February 22, 2013

Air Jordan, Zoom Kobe VII, Lebron X and KD V are the names of National Basketball Association superstar sneakers that are sponsored by leading athletic brand Nike. Nike caters to a particular demographic:...

Josh Pittman stands tall among athletes, students alike

Josh Pittman stands tall among athletes, students alike

Malikah French, Guest Writer February 15, 2013

Cheers echo through the stands of Ragan Brown Field House as the familiar name bellows over the intercom: Josh Pittman. A North Carolina native, Pittman has worked hard to offer leadership to his teammates...

Women’s lacrosse players take love of the game to Jamaica

Women’s lacrosse players take love of the game to Jamaica

Brittany Murdock, Staff Writer February 15, 2013

With their sticks and equipment in hand, two Guilford women lacrosse players traveled to Jamaica’s Riverton City, the location of a trash dump. “The conditions were absolutely disgusting, and it...

Throwing, running and passing into spring sports

Throwing, running and passing into spring sports

John Kluepfel, Staff Writer February 15, 2013

Guilford athletes are gearing up for the spring sports season in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Guilford’s spring teams are all looking forward to a strong season. Men’s Baseball Previous...

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