Clubs strengthen campus through relationships, causes and activities
Posted by The Skyliner on October 1st, 2008Kaelyn Pfenning
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Clubs and organizations developed at North Greenville University provide a number of opportunities to dispel loneliness and to interact with others of common interests.
Among a variety of clubs and organizations, two new ones developed this year: NGU Club Ultimate and Love 146 Campus Coalition.
NGU Club Ultimate
The NGU Club Ultimate team travels and plays ultimate Frisbee. Last spring the team competed against 14 teams from all over the country in Wilmington, N.C.
“All roster spots are currently filled for the Ninja Geese, but we are looking to fill in a lot of spots on the Ninja Goslings, our second team and we are always looking for possible alternates for the Geese,” according to the club’s Facebook group.
A love for Frisbee and a commitment to play are the only two requirements to join the club. The club members play pick-up games every Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Some events to watch for consist of “a service project at Stone Bridge Church coming up on Oct. 10″ and “a local tournament featuring the Ninja Geese on Oct. 11,” Robbie Earle, senior youth ministry/history/Christian studies, said.
Love 146 Campus Coalition
Love 146 Campus Coalition welcomes those who want to abolish child sex slavery and exploitation.
“The Campus Coalition aims to raise trafficking awareness at NGU and fundraise for safe homes for child sex slave victims,” Katie Player, senior interdisciplinary studies/literature/Christian Studies/arts, said.
Anyone can participate and get involved. Over the course of the semester, the club intends to display documentaries and movies to raise awareness about trafficking.
A number of events exist for the future. A Battle of the Bands will take place on October 27. The winner of the battle will lead the Love 146 Benefit Concert in the spring. A Love 146 Art Show will occur towards the end of the fall semester as well.
95.5 The VIBE
The VIBE invites anyone interested in committing to learn the procedures of radio to join 95.5.
The way to join involves contacting any of the student managerial staff or asking Dr. Linwood Hagin, mass communications department chairman, or Andrew Stevens, professor of mass communications, how to contact any of them.
“One of us is always willing to help,” Gloria Hiatt, senior broadcast media/counseling/psychology, said.
After shadowing and interning, students can discuss their own ideas for programs with the director.
Involvement in the radio provides an opportunity for students to cover concerts and “to run their own radio shift on air which is broadcast world wide at www.wngrradio.com,” Hiatt said. “We are also currently trying to work in partnership with some churches and their youth.”
The club plans to attend Christian Music Day at Carowinds.
Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Tau Delta targets English majors, minors and interdisciplinary studies. The club opens its arms to anyone interested in English and has some requirements.
To become a member, a student can obtain an application from Yvonne Bowland, Dr. Washick, or Dr. Thompson.
“We promote excellence in writing and literature across campus as well as provide a place in which English scholars are honored and literary depth is encouraged,” Matt Huff, senior English/literature, said.
Last year the club initiated the first short story contest available for all majors and all students. This year the club works towards its annual book sale and participates in club socials.
Sport Management Society
While sports management majors must join, the club remains open to others as well.
Interested students need only to connect with a sport management professor or SMS officer and pay $20 for a membership card. The club includes six meetings during an academic year.
“The two most prominent speakers we have had are Wendi Nix, ESPN anchor and sideline reporter, and Pete Moore, former Associate Commissioner of the Southern Conference as well as former Director of Marketing for the Charlotte Hornets/Sting,” Corey Spearman, senior sport management/business administration/accounting, said.
VISION 48
The VISION invites any student who enjoys working with lights, cameras and action.
Mr. Andrew Stevens or Brad Cole, station manager and senior interdisciplinary studies, hold the keys to become more involved with the VISION.
This list only describes six out of about 30 different clubs or organizations. For more information, contact the leaders of the clubs or Student Services.
Join a club or organization and connect with other students who share your loves and hates.
Tags: Fall 2008, Vol. 108 Fall - Issue 4