Julie Cobb Staff Writer The soundtrack to the hit film Where the Wild Things Are combines childlike innocence with mysterious undertones to create a captivating sound. The soundtrack features artists Karen O and the Kids and composer Carter Burwell, who also wrote the score for Twilight. It does not fall into a particular genre, but [...]
Jordan Ecarma Staff Writer There is something really magical in watching two people find happiness together. And the minor fact that those two people are on a scripted TV show does not make it any less real. Fans of The Office were overjoyed to learn that their favorite two people in the workplace, Pam Beesly [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer For the fit, unfit, misfit and out of shape, the North Greenville Intramural Sports department is a great way for students to get active. Donald Lilly, director of intramurals, has been working with the department for three years, shaping it into a program that is capable of involving all students. “In [...]
Cory Guinn Copy Editor The North Greenville golf team returned to action on Oct. 19 to play in the last tournament of the fall at the Lincoln Memorial Fall Invitational in New Tazewell, Tenn. The Crusaders were hoping to build on a fifth place finish at the NCCAA national golf tournament. The Crusaders played consistently [...]
Paul Conner Sports Editor Juan Carlos Aguilera netted two goals and Jonathan Restrepo added another as the men’s soccer team defeated Brevard 3-0 on a sun-soaked Saturday afternoon at Pepsi Stadium. North Greenville (6-6-1) rebounded from a sloppy first half and outshot the Tornados 18-9 overall. “I was a little disappointed with the way we [...]
Darius L. Brown Staff Writer The North Greenville volleyball team traveled to Erskine to compete in the Aramark Classic Volleyball Tournament Saturday. The Lady Crusaders fell to Brenau in three straight sets 25-19, 25-19, 25-18, but bounced back to defeat Piedmont 25-15, 25-13, 25-17. North Greenville fell to Erskine in three sets before defeating Converse. [...]
Samantha Mayo Staff Writer This October Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s story Where the Wild Things Are was brought to the big screen by screenwriter and director Spike Jonze. Where the Wild Things Are tells the story of Max, an imaginative but out-of-control boy who runs away from home to the land “where the wild things [...]
Kyra Alexander Staff Writer Right before fall break began, the school of Theater building had its groundbreaking ceremony to introduce the new building. This structure actually used to be the Tigerville Elementary School building. The building was donated to North Greenville University about four years ago. It ended up having to be moved and it [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer If you have been to a North Greenville football game, chances are good you’ve noticed number 93 Andre Bernardi. That’s because he’s a nightmare for offenses all over the Southeast and has been nothing short of sensational in his senior season as a Crusader. “Everyone knows how great of a player [...]
Cory Guinn Copy Editor For NBA fans, the wait is finally over. The 2009-10 season started last night and gets into full swing with an array of games today. With so much talent coming from the draft and many teams making crucial trades and free agent signings, a multitude of questions surround this season. Will [...]
Rachel Ham Staff Writer With this year’s record enrollment of students at North Greenville University, the need for additional housing for resident students has also grown. Recently NGU celebrated the opening of two new buildings that are a part of men’s housing. In the summer of 2008, Joe Hayes Jr., executive director of development, received [...]
Candice Paschall Staff Writer How does a brand new 17 inch Apple MacBook Pro sound? What if that MacBook also had Final Cut Studio pre-installed on it? What if it was free? Contestants in the College Access Challenge have the chance of winning one with the submission of a video shorter than three minutes. It [...]
Rachel Ham Staff Writer From painting to pottery, a new campus club gives students a way to unleash their creative sides. Students are encourage to join clubs on campus to expand their horizons. As with the other clubs on campus, the Art Club offers a chance to learn new skills and practice acquired ones. Any [...]
Rachel Ham Staff Writer The city of Greenville is rich with opportunities to experience all types of live music, plays and musicals. The Greenville Little Theatre is just one example of an inexpensive way to see a compelling story performed on stage. The history of the Greenville Little Theatre can be traced all the way [...]
Kyra Alexander Staff Writer There is a new improvisational comedy team on campus called Start Wearing Purple. When the main members of the old improv team, Work in Progress (W.I.P.) graduated, there was a eed for a new group to be started. The improv team leader, Karla Neves, senior theatre, had a lot to say [...]
Paul Conner Sports Editor Chandler Patterson, sophomore media ministry, powered the men’s soccer team to a 5-0 victory over Chowan Saturday night at soggy Pepsi Stadium. Max Duarte, senior marketing, assisted two of the goals, and Seth Snyder, senior business, added a goal and an assist. “We finished well and attacked well tonight,” Crusader coach [...]
Samantha Mayo Staff Writer Americana artist Angela Easterling tells her story and taps into her South Carolina roots in her sophomore album BlackTop Road. Easterling began her journey toward her musical career in Greenville, S.C. where she studied theatre at the Fine Arts Institute. She left the Greenville area to continue her studies at Emerson [...]
Leasy Sandal Staff Writter During the last election, President Obama recited well-rehearsed speeches to the Jewish community and pro-Israel Americans to ensure their votes and support. Lately though, it seems that the President is looking for a reason to terminate the United States’ relationship with Israel. “Part of being a good friend is being honest. [...]
Leasy Sandal Staff Writer When asked about the origins of sex trafficking, the average American responds by mentioning China, Thailand or the Philippines. Americans rarely realize that sex trafficking hits close to home. Just ask Thomas McAuliff, junior elementary education. McAuliff is passionate about Love 146, an organization formed to end sex trafficking. “One of [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer The students handed the faculty a 56-51 loss in overtime at the faculty/student basketball game, which was held on Tuesday night, Oct. 6. After the second period, the game went into a three minute overtime with the score tied at 49. Jody Jennings put the faculty in the lead with a [...]