Archive for April, 2010

When stress comes, find help and comfort in God and His Word

Jessicah Peters Staff Writer The stresses of life seem overwhelming at times, especially to young college students reaching the end of the spring semester. When the burdens of balancing studying, working and socializing become too much, it is amazing to think about how awesome God is. In Numbers 11, the Israelite people complain about the [...]

Stamp prices are on the rise

Kari Weaver Staff Photographer The time when the price of stamps will go up again is unknown, but it will be in the near future. To some, the rising stamp price is a nuisance; others realize that it is a necessity. According to usps.com, the United States Post Office is an independent federal agency. The [...]

Wanted: student evaluations

Jamey Williams Staff Writer The time of the semester for papers, cramming and exams has made its way back around at North Greenville University, which also means students will have the opportunity to evaluate their professors through the Student Evaluation of Instruction surveys. After several months of hard work by both faculty and students, the [...]

Theatre season ends with an Earnest show in Turner Chapel

James Chip Moore Staff Writer As the spring semester comes to a close, the theatre department is preparing to perform one final play before the summer break. Besides being the last play of the semester, there is another ending that comes with the North Greenville University production of The Importance of Being Earnest. It will [...]

Softball hits 20-win plateau

Cory Guinn Sports Editor On April 10, the North Greenville softball team looked to honor its seniors on Senior Day with two victories over Truett McConnell College in a weekend double header. The seniors took over on the field and lead the Lady Crusaders to a sweep of the Lady Bears, winning game one 1-0 [...]

Baseball continues spectacular year, sets school record for wins

Billy Cannada Staff Writer The North Greenville baseball team continued its impressive season by acquiring wins over Emmanuel College, Limestone College and Mars Hill College last week. “This was a big week for us,” said head coach Travis Henson. “We are proud of our guys. There is still a long way to go, but we [...]

Where do the funds go from North Greenville’s Relay for Life?

Jamey Williams Staff Writer Lately, North Greenville University students and faculty have been working hard to raise money through the Relay for Life organization with a pageant, a walk/run, a talent show and more. But where exactly is the money going? Christine Haltiwanger, instructor of health promotion and wellness, said that thus far, NGU has [...]

Poetry Night allows students to share poetry, art and music

Kyra Alexander Staff Writer Thursday, April 8, Poetry Night once again opened its mike to dozens of artists. Poets and performers took the stage in Hayes Ministry Center to present their creations. Many students read their poetry, and all were moving to the audience in different ways. Some singers and songwriters were also present and [...]

First annual 5K run/walk continues NGU’s 10,000 pound challenge

James Chip Moore Staff Writer On April 10, a chilly Saturday morning, I awoke when half of me would have rather remained under the covers. Sitting behind my frost-covered windows, I thought about how long it had been since I was last up this early on a Saturday. The reason for my early arrival into [...]

Seniors showcase talent in bowl game

Billy Cannada Staff Writer North Greenville senior football players Johnell Bell, defensive line, Joe Novotasky, linebacker, and Justin Jones, kicker/punter, wrapped up their careers on the gridiron by competing in the All-American Bowl on March 27 in Charleston, W. Va. “The experience was great,” said Bell. “We had an opportunity to meet and network with [...]

Tina Fey and Steve Carell have a date night they will remember

Jordan Ecarma Copy Editor Date Night follows two ordinary people as they experience one madcap adventure. Steve Carell and Tina Fey team up to deliver comedy, action and a little romance with style. Phil (Carell) and Claire (Fey) Foster are a married couple whose typical lives include the house in the suburbs, 9-to-5 jobs and [...]

Hardcore band Underoath loses its last original bandmate

Taylor Edwards Staff Writer If anyone can be called a veteran member of a band, it is Aaron Gillespie, former drummer and clean vocalist of Christian metalcore group Underoath. Gillespie has been in the band for 13 years and released eight CDs with the band during that time. He first started playing for Underoath in [...]