Archive for October 15th, 2008

Anberlin’s New Surrender highlights the band’s strengths

Kellan Mayfield Staff Writer A lot has changed for Florida-based rock act Anberlin since they released Cities earlier last year. With the addition of Christian McAlhaney (formerly of Acceptance) on guitar and the band’s signing to the Universal Republic label this past August, expectations have been high for the band’s newest project. New Surrender, Anberlin’s [...]

Mistakes and turnovers cost football team tough losses

Cory Guinn Staff Writer The North Greenville University football team gave Presbyterian College all that they could handle on Oct. 4. The Crusader offense out gained the Blue Hose in total yards 431 to 315 and the defense kept PC on there heels throughout the game. The offense for NGU was unable to score inside [...]

Soccer teams snap losing streaks, start winning streaks

Paul Conner Staff Writer The men’s soccer team got back on track and took advantage of an own goal by Toccoa Falls and a goal by Jonathan Restrepo, freshman business administration, to defeat the Eagles 2-0 on Saturday. The Crusaders defeated Chowan 3-0 on Oct. 3 and have won two straight matches after losing six [...]

Recent gas shortage left southeast panicked; Gas prices drop slightly

Tommy Lee Staff Writer The past few weeks have become a troubling time for the southeastern states such as Georgia and North and South Carolina. The gasoline shortage has affected everyone. However, some areas have felt the impact more than others. In Charlotte, N.C., people camped out at gas stations hoping to get a chance [...]

Marathon Church strives to love all, serve all

Leasy Sandal Staff Writer Over the course of the next several weeks, the Skyliner will be providing in depth views of several local churches in order to encourage students to attend, connect and become involved with a church of their choice. Marathon Greenville received the spotlight for this week. Pastor Reggie Smith was serving at [...]

Gelato proves itself to be simply better

Candice Paschall Staff Writer “Simply better ice cream” could refer to Spill the Beans, Marble Slab, or Cold Stone — all ice cream shops known for their tasty treats. That phrase, however, does not refer to ice cream at any of those places but to the gelato at Luna Rosa. Luna Rosa is a gelato [...]

Foothills Trail paves the way for sightseeing, hiker style

Paul Conner Staff Writer Here in the Upstate of South Carolina, opportunities abound for activity in the great outdoors. One of the premier hiking trails in the area is the Foothills Trail, which winds 80 miles through the mountains of South and North Carolina. The trail begins at Oconee State Park and stretches to Table [...]

Tigerville shines a light into dark corner

Jennilyn Dempsey News & Features Editor It is small and, for a few months out of the year, it is practically empty. Many maps do not hint at its existence because it holds no tourist attractions. In fact, you are probably standing on its shining star. Tigerville, which lies in the heart of “Dark Corner,” [...]

Fall break provides relaxation, adventure for weary students

Lance Skipper Staff Writer Fall break is the first taste of freedom for college students during their fall semester. It gives students a time to catch up on sleep and to enjoy some time away from the stressful atmosphere of college life. Matthew Enoch, freshman psychology, went to Myrtle Beach with his two friends Cameron [...]

Nick and Norah’s infinite disappointment

Molly Price Staff Writer Michael Cera is the epitome of a sweet, sensitive, average guy. We loved him in Superbad and adored him in Juno. Enter Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist. Cera continues playing the same role in Nick and Norah. Nick, an average high school senior, is struggling to get over his ex-girlfriend, Tris, [...]

Volleyball continues rebuilding amidst busy road schedule, splits two with Chowan

Andrea Brazell Visual Arts Editor This past weekend the Crusaders volleyball team traveled to Jefferson City, Tenn., for the Carson Newman October tournament. The Crusaders dropped three matches in the tournament, but showed improvement against some very tough competition. “We played some of the top teams in the southeast,”  head coach Lauren Axson said. “Teams [...]

Student Marketing Association: Giving students hands-on experience

Tommy Lee Staff Writer The past few weeks have become a troubling time for the southeastern states such as Georgia and North and South Carolina. The gasoline shortage has affected everyone. However, some areas have felt the impact more than others. In Charlotte, N.C., people camped out at gas stations hoping to get a chance [...]

Cross country gassed at Furman

Cody Fields Sports Editor NGU’s cross country traveled up the street Oct. 11 to run in the Furman Invitational. The men’s team finished 15th out of 17 teams, and the women’s team took 16th out of 18 teams. Furman University’s Megan Lordi won the women’s 6K with a time of 18:10 and was followed by [...]

Death is only the beginning

Monique Quarles Staff Writer There are many mysteries in life and to life. However, there is one mystery that every living human being has yet to experience. This mystery is what many fear, what many do not understand and what many of the nonliving have already experienced; the experience of death. The other day as [...]

Fireproof’s message withstands life’s flames

Rachel Ham Staff Writer Sherwood Pictures has done it again. As with its first two films, Facing the Giants and Flywheel, the production company based out of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga. has tackled a tough, real-life issue. But they still convey a positive message for moviegoers. Sherwood’s latest project, Fireproof, deals with the [...]