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Erin Chandler Staff Writer North Greenville University welcomes Joe Mack as the new director of public policy in the Worldview Department.  Mack brings with him years of government experience and a heart set on doing the Lord’s work. Tony Beam, vice president for Student Services and Christian Worldview, explained that in this position, Mack will [...]

Jordan Ecarma Opinions Editor The Oscars seem to have settled well into the new practice of nominating 10 films for Best Picture. Last year’s Academy Awards was the first time in 60 years that 10 slots were available, and the change sparked new life into an old movie tradition. This year’s mix of films shows [...]

Emily Bain Visual Arts Editor Creative minds gathered for new insight on the craft of writing and spiritual encouragement in Hayes ministry center on Feb.18-19 for the second annual Write2Ignite! conference for Christian writers of children’s literature to be held at North Greenville University. Mary Beth Whalen, an international speaker for Proverbs 31 ministries and [...]

Billy Watson Staff Writer The North Greenville University baseball team looked to add on to a good first week of play as they played five games last week. The Crusader offense went cold and finished with just one win in five games. The Crusaders began the week on Feb. 15 as they played host to [...]

Lawrence Fowler Staff Writer The North Greenville University chaplain ministry helps students grow in their walk with Christ even in stressful times. Students deal with stress as well as family and personal issues during the school year. Many students on campus are in need of spiritual encouragement. The chaplain ministry exists to provide comfort and [...]

Kayla Rease Staff Writer Winnie the Pooh and his friends had quite an adventure at North Greenville University’s Billingsley Theatre on Feb. 16 -19. The NGU theatre department brought life to Christopher Robin, Pooh, Piglet and others with the production of Winnie the Pooh. Morning performances were held for children from area schools to attend [...]

Billy Watson Staff Writer The North Greenville University women’s basketball team had a successful week in preparation for the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association South Regional this week. The Lady Crusaders snapped their two-game losing streak and began what is now a two-game winning streak. After playing two games in the friendly confines of Hayes [...]

Candace Day Staff Writer Last spring, the state cut $200-$250 from tuition grants and left many South Carolina resident students having to pay a little more out of pocket for tuition. Although there has been talk about further cuts in federal aid, North Greenville University students are doing their part by writing thank-you cards to [...]

Cory Guinn Sports Editor With three more victories over the past week, the North Greenville University men’s basketball team extended its current winning  streak to 10 games and ended the regular season with a school record 20 wins. The Crusaders began their week with a 98-85 victory over Morris College on Feb. 15 in Hayes [...]

Paul Conner Contributing Writer Andre Bernardi has another chance to play football. One of the most decorated football players from North Greenville has been signed to play for the Cleveland Gladiators in the Arena Football League. The Gladiators’ training camp is scheduled to begin on Saturday, and Bernardi plans to leave Tigerville tomorrow. Bernardi, who [...]

Elizabeth Pirkle Staff Writer Based on the novel The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff, The Eagle is a compelling story that is almost overshadowed by unnecessary violence. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, The Eagle tells the story of Marcus Aquila (Channing Tatum, Dear John), a Roman soldier driven by the search for restoration and [...]

Abby Gregory Staff Writer North Greenville University celebrated Valentine’s Day by hosting a special coordinated resident hall event where guys and girls could hang out in the female resident halls from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14. Courtney Clark said, “It’s a good stress reliever because it’s a fun time when you [...]

Cory Guinn Sports Editor The Lady Crusader softball team was denied its first victory of the season after dropping a doubleheader to Erskine College 6-5 and 5-0 on Feb. 15 in Due West, S.C. In game one North Greenville led 5-2, until a four-run sixth inning by the Lady Flying Fleet gave the Lady Crusaders [...]