Billy Cannada Senior Writer Christina Carlis, senior business administration, found herself in the zone as her 27-point night gave the Lady Crusaders their first win of the season last Friday, Nov. 11 in Spartanburg, S.C. North Greenville cruised to a 75-57 win over Division I opponent USC Upstate behind a strong offensive effort. “This was [...]
Billy Cannada Senior Writer A breakout season and some new faces are turning the cross-country teams into a force to be reckoned with. A year full of firsts saw North Greenville finish on top in two of their six regular season meets, setting quite individual records along the way. “We were very fortunate to bring [...]
Billy Cannada Senior Writer For the first time in school history, the North Greenville football team has a chance to bring a NCAA Division II National Championship back to Tigerville. The 23rd ranked Crusaders received an at-large bid to the Division II tournament last Sunday, capping a historical day for the North Greenville athletic program. [...]
Fred Battenfield Contributing Writer No, not that Notre Dame. North Greenville amassed a school record 720 yards of total offense and also set a scoring record as the Crusaders dominated Notre Dame College of South Euclid, Ohio 62-0 on Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day at Younts Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Tigerville. The [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor The North Greenville University men’s basketball team began the 2011-2012 season on a high note with a 102-74 victory over Toccoa Falls College on Saturday night in Hayes Gymnasium. The Crusaders’ home opener was an exciting one from the beginning as North Greenville and Toccoa Falls traded baskets until a three-pointer [...]
Jed Stevens Contributing Writer As Internet connected devices become more popular, the concept of continuous computing is becoming a reality. Continuous computing is the idea that a person can have a seamless experience between all devices. In other words, a person could open a file on a laptop, pick up a smartphone and see the [...]
Jordan Ecarma Editor-in-Chief The travesty of human trafficking occurs around the world, but sometimes we forget just how close to home it happens as well. Experts at the Polaris Project/National Human Trafficking Resource Center estimate that there are a minimum of about 5,100 to 60,500 people trafficked into and within the U.S. each year, and [...]
Kristen Pierce Contributing Writer A show with a real Prince Charming Who could not be a fan? ABC’s Once Upon a Time is a combination of fantasy and drama bundled together and thrown into the present day. This concoction is what has the masses of this decade swarming to the midnight showings of movies like [...]
Kayla Rease Assistant Editor On Saturday, Oct. 29, at about 12:30 a.m., several North Greenville University students were aroused by an unsettling noise from outside their house on Chinquapin Road. Two Blue Ridge High School students, Benjamin Lindsey, 17, and Christopher Howard, 18, were inside a vehicle that had crashed into the neighboring house. Lindsey, [...]
Jordan Ecarma Editor-in-Chief In Time is set in a world where, like the Poor Richard saying, time is money. Only literally. Written and directed by Andrew Niccol, the dystopian thriller begins on a novel concept: Time to live has become the currency. People are genetically engineered to stop aging, but when they reach 25, [...]
Campus PSI CHI The North Greenville University chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, will be inducting eight new members on Wednesday, Nov. 16. LITTLE WOMEN The casting list for Little Women, next semester’s musical, will be posted Friday, Nov. 18 in the School of Theatre building. ML SUBMISSIONS The submission deadline [...]
Jessicah Peters Contributing Writer College football is not just about who wins the championship anymore; it has everything to do with “swag.” When it comes to uniforms, college football took it to another level this fall. Although the season is halfway through, uniforms are still the hottest topic. ESPN correspondent, Erin Andrews recently appeared on [...]
Jordan Ecarma Editor-in-Chief Faith without a clear worldview is incomplete. Lisa Van Riper, president of South Carolina Citizens for Life and director of the North Greenville University Honors Program, illustrates this truth well. From her extensive work in the pro-life movement to her dedication in the NGU Honors Program, Van Riper has shown her Christian [...]
Nicole Case Staff Writer Linzy Laird, junior psychology, is doing her part to change the world one step at a time. She is currently an intern at Piedmont Women’s Center, a crisis pregnancy center. Laird completed her six training sessions this semester, which taught her how to explain options to women as well as share [...]
Kayla Rease Assistant Editor Cold weather has arrived with a bang.. With the beginning of this new season, a shopping trip for the latest fall and winter fashions is a must, but it isn’t always easy. Keeping the dress code in mind, I’m here to offer some stylish tips. 1. Mustard and Navy: The dynamic [...]
This year I was blessed to become North Greenville University’s 2011 Homecoming Queen. Winning this title was a very big deal to me because it is something I never thought I would have ever done, let alone win. That is why I was crushed when I saw The Skyliner the following week on November 2, [...]
Billy Cannada Senior Writer The volleyball team wrapped up their season with a strong weekend at home, improving their overall record to 16-18. The Lady Crusaders picked up wins over Erskine College and Converse College last weekend, sending the seniors out in proper fashion. With the victories, North Greenville concluded its first season as a [...]
Kayla Rease Assistant Editor On Saturday, Nov. 12, North Greenville University will be hosting Military Appreciation Day (MAD). MAD is a day when NGU does its part to recognize and honor the veterans who have served and those who are currently serving to protect and secure our nation’s freedom. MAD also serves as a day [...]
Campus VALUES VOTERS BUS TOUR In an attempt to educate Republicans on the value of voting, the Values Voters Bus will be stopping on campus Thursday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students who are not registered to vote will be able to do so regardless of what state in which they live. [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor After recording a 22-7 record in 2010, the best in team history, the North Greenville men’s basketball enters its first season as a member of Conference Carolinas ranked ninth overall in the pre season coaches poll and fourth in the Western Division with a renewed energy and great level of experience. [...]