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The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

Mens and womens basketball tip off for the season

Men’s and women’s basketball tip off for the season

Brittany Murdock, Staff Writer November 9, 2012

For most of us, setting the alarm clock for 7 a.m. seems ridiculous and out of the question. But the men and women’s basketball teams don’t think twice about it during preseason workouts. Even though...

San Francisco Giants sweep Detroit Tigers for MLB title

Clarence Turpin, Staff Writer November 2, 2012

More than 40,800 people file into a single setting; thousands more wish they could be there. Excitement in the air, great players, great fans and a great atmosphere could only equal one thing: the World...

Think pink: mother inspires athlete to raise awareness

Think pink: mother inspires athlete to raise awareness

L.A. Logan, Staff Writer November 2, 2012

Pink cleats, pink gloves and pink bracelets. Everything is pink to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Guilford, even on the football field. Chris Campolieta, a defensive back on the Quaker football...

Older athletes prove that age is merely a number

Older athletes prove that age is merely a number

Allison DeBusk, Staff Writer November 2, 2012

“I asked the coach when I first came out, ‘Is there an AARP discount?’ He told me ‘Shut up. You’re not that old.’” That is how Matthew McKeown describes the beginning of his cross country...

Football team uses inner light to shine to victory

Football team uses inner light to shine to victory

Emily Currie, Staff Writer November 2, 2012

Guilford’s football team is disciplined, tenacious, and unified. They are one team — a family really — with one common goal: to win football games and go to playoffs. The team won three games in...

Tennis teams show promise as fall season heats up on the courts

Alayna Bradley, Staff Writer October 26, 2012

The season is already underway for the Guilford College men’s and women’s tennis teams, and it is shaping up to be a good one. According to head tennis coach Dave McCain, the season is split between...

Controversy arises over NFL replacement referees

Bryan Dooley, Senior Writer October 26, 2012

What kind of call is that? Do these refs know what they are doing?  The National Football League recently found itself under scrutiny after it locked out experienced referees and hired less knowledgeable...

Golfer Henry Smith earns varsity spot

Golfer Henry Smith earns varsity spot

Brittany Murdock, Staff Writer October 26, 2012

As members of Guilford’s golf team take to the green at their home course at Cardinal Golf & Country Club, they are in a mentally taxing and grueling battle for a varsity spot, an honor only given...

Wait, Guilford has a swim team?

Millie Carter, Staff Writer October 26, 2012

The women’s swim team is beginning a new season despite having to overcome several challenges, including a debate regarding their existence. Resurfacing this year with Head Coach Emily Wilson, the...

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