Gardner-Webb wrestling started the night off right against Virginia Military Institute Friday, with the light weight classes pushing through their opponents to gain major points for the team. As the heavy weight class approached the mat, both teams were stacked forcing very competitive match-ups. The Bulldogs came out on top with a 19-12 victory over the Keydets.

Over the next month the team will use previous matches to gain knowledge of how to be better prepared for the 2013 Southern Conference Championship.

“Being my Alma Mater makes it special, not many are given this chance. I am now able to put my input into the team how I want to, I can mold the guys. Being from the school makes this position part of me,” said head coach Daniel Elliott about the conference match.

The guys have a long way to go until the championship, more training and practice will take place for the upcoming matches. This will help to improve their performance so when the best come knocking at the door they can respond with a blowing response.

Gardner-Webb will hit the road Monday, January 28 traveling to Campbell University for a dual match.

“Most of all I just want the students to have fun.” Intramural adviser Brian Arnold revealed as he prepares to take a few Gardner-Webb students to Wake Forest University for the annual Martin Luther King intramural basketball tournament.

“It’s actually called an extramural tournament because intramural events remain on campus.” Arnold said. “But the tournament will consist of several intramural teams and clubs from different colleges and universities around the state.”

Gardner-Webb got involved just last year when the director, T.J. Peel, emailed Arnold. He got a group together last year and the guys had a good time. He’s hoping for the same this year.

“I didn’t cut anyone, and didn’t tell anyone they couldn’t go. Twelve people signed up and that’s who I decided to take,” Arnold said.

“I’m excited to be playing in the tournament against all the different teams.” said one of the returning players, Quinton Burton. “There will be teams playing from all over the state including Duke, UNC, Wake Forest, and Winston Salem.”

With the tournament happening so early in the semester, the boys didn’t have time to practice. Arnold said most intramural teams would be in the same condition, but the club teams may be more organized.

Everyone gets a t-shirt for going to the tournament and the winner receives a trophy.

“If we go and have fun, I think that takes care of enough,” Arnold said.

gwu-today.com Reporter Kanisha Fowler

Laser tag is overtaking the Tucker Student Center this weekend. The Office of Student Activities is hosting a laser tag extravaganza in Stewart Hall on Friday from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Carolina Laser Tag is bringing in their mobile laser tag battlefield, which includes bunkers, guns and an inflatable tank for students to go head to head. The company offers various six on six games for students to participate in according to Matt Davis, co-owner of Carolina Laser Tag.

“Each game lasts about 10 minutes, and with three hours provided, students will have plenty of time to play,” said Davis.

All students are welcome to join in the fun and tag their friends Friday night. Come out and see how Stewart Hall will change into a battlefield.

gwu-today.com Reporter Matt Strohl

This Friday, January 11, the office of Student Activities will be throwing a celebratory welcome back dance for all students. The dance will take place in the Tucker Student Center and will last from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The Student Activities office, alongside the office of Alumni relations, is hosting the dance in efforts to pump the students up for the semester ahead.

Due to the lack of activity on campus over the course of the first week of classes, the two offices have decided to provide the students with an enjoyable outlet for their energy, according to Communications Coordinator for Alumni Relations and the Bulldog Club, Brad Vaughn.

“There will be a DJ for the students as well as snacks and refreshments,” said Vaughn.

In addition to the traditional festivities accompanying a dance, there will also be a countdown to midnight. Come on out to usher in the new semester with fellow students this Friday.