Features Section

A weekend of fun at NGU

James Moore
Staff Writer
As the large stage was set in Miami for the top two teams in the NFL, Student Services set up a night of entertainment in the Dining Hall. For the benefit of students, an area was designated for viewers of America’s most-watched television program. There was ample room to set up a spot [...]

NGU theatre department prepares to perform Pilgrim’s Progress

Hannah Reynolds
Staff Writer
Director David Schneider hopes that Pilgrim’s Progress will “remind the audience of the dangers, joys and the awesome things they can experience on the Christian journey.”
Tom Key’s adaptation of John Bunyan’s original 17th-century play is “more lighthearted” than the original work, according to Schneider.
The North Greenville University cast will perform Pilgrim’s Progress in [...]

Resolutions for every day

Jamey Williams
Staff Writer
Making New Year’s resolutions is a long-standing tradition. Losing weight, becoming more financially disciplined, and abandoning bad habits are all classic examples of resolutions people make in hopes of having a more successful year than the one before. What about the students and staff of North Greenville University? Do they practice the ritual of promising [...]

Students spend Christmas overseas

Kyra Alexander
Staff Writer
Over Christmas break, most of us went home to spend the holidays with our families.
A group of students from North Greenville University sacrificed time at home with their friends and families to spend their break proclaiming Jesus Christ in other parts of our world.
One of these groups went to China.  They were [...]

Five easy steps to pass exams

Julie Cobb
Staff Writer
With exams coming up just around the corner, it is important to do everything possible to be prepared. Here are five easy steps to get you on your way to exam success.
The first step may seem like common sense, but it is very important nonetheless: study. Studying is the best thing [...]

Students reminded to be courteous to the wishes of Furman University library

Samantha Mayo
Staff Writer
“Be respectful and courteous and remember you are a guest,” reads the handout on rules for using Furman’s library.
Due to frequent violations of library guest policies, Furman University requested that North Greenville University’s library issue a reminder of Furman library rules for NGU students.
Students should ask for permission before using library services [...]

Threads of Hope at NGU

Samantha Mayo
Staff Writer
Christen Sasscer, senior outdoor leadership, found a way to show the love of Christ and do her part to alleviate poverty by selling bracelets for Threads of Hope.
Threads of Hope is a nonprofit organization founded by Christians in the Philippines in response to widespread poverty and prostitution. Threads of Hope provides at-risk [...]

Helpful tips to help save money during the semester

Rachel Ham
Staff Writer
With the end of the semester coming up quickly, many students are already thinking about ways to make money over Christmas. But there are also several ways students can be saving money now.
Changing just a few of your daily habits can make a big difference. Cutting back on things that are unnecessary can [...]

A little taste of Christmas: A Sanders Family Christmas

Kyra Alexander
Staff Writer
Every family has its own traditions, but for the Sanders family, we get to experience it.
A Sanders Family Christmas was held Nov. 20-21 and Dec. 1 at North Greenville University.
Sitting in the audience, people become a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. The entire play is about the Sanders family’s last Christmas [...]

Daisy Mae’s offers the upstate home cooking and catering

Elizabeth Wood
Staff Writer
A small restaurant in Greer, S.C., Daisy Mae’s Home Cooking & Catering, satisfies all who choose to eat there. You can find this restaurant at 803 West Poinsett Street in downtown Greer.
The restaurant, named after owner Mrs. Daisy Mae Ellis herself, attracts local customers who want to eat a delicious home-cooked meal [...]

If you are always tired, here are some natural ways to energize yourself

Laurel Vaughn
Staff Writer
Is your energy running out by the time 2 p.m. rolls around? Is it all you can do to make it through your day until you crash into your bed exhausted? If this sounds like you, read on for natural ways to boost your energy levels.
Most important on the list is a [...]

A start on moving on in the world

Kyra Alexander
Staff Writer
Lights, Camera, Action!
Nathan Willis, graduate of North Greenville University with a BA in Broadcast Media, co-directed and was the director of photography of a short film called All the Missing Pieces.
Willis, co-owner of A Beautiful Friendship Productions, is an award-winning director and cinematographer for the short film After Noon. Willis has worked on [...]

Insomnia despair? A few helpful tips to get you a better night’s sleep

Laurel Vaughn
Staff Writer
We will all on occasion suffer from a night of tossing and turning, with sleep being the goal and restlessness being the victor. This article is not for those who normally have no trouble venturing into dreamland. It is for those who struggle on a long-term basis to fall or stay asleep [...]

A few helpful tips for stress relief

Samantha Mayo
Staff Writer
With classes wrapping up and finals just around the corner, most students’ blood pressure is as high as their stack of unfinished papers and assignments. When each day seems to add another paper, reading assignment, project or presentation to the never-ending list, the stress can become overwhelming. While end-of-the semester stress can’t be [...]

A Sanders Family Christmas to bring laughter and Christmas cheer

Samantha Mayo
Staff Writer
The North Greenville University theatre department will be helping students get into the Christmas spirit through an evening of fun, laughter, entertainment and music. At 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20, 21 and Dec. 1, the NGU theatre department will be presenting the musical comedy A Sanders Family Christmas.

A Sanders Family Christmas is [...]

A special healing hand: Dr. John Strange

Jessicah Peters
Staff Writer
From medical rooms to classrooms, Dr. John Strange, on-campus physician, has done a lot to impact lives. Not only does he help patients, but he also helps students understand the amazing biology that God has designed.
He was in a general surgery practice where he did general and peripheral vascular surgery until 2001. [...]

Landrith comes to NGU to serve students

Rachel Ham
Staff Writer
Tonya Landrith is one of the newest faces on campus at North Greenville University. She can be found working hard in her office on the Campus Ministries hall in the Tingle Student Center.
Landrith was born in Anderson, S.C., but her family moved all over the Southeast while her father was in the [...]

Helpful tips from Jessicah: how to pass your room inspections

Jessicah Peters
Staff Writer
Honestly, no student is ever excited to see Tuesday come around. When it comes to the cleanliness of a college student, many struggle. Being unorganized and procrastinating are two talents of any college-aged person.|
When it comes to the annoying room checks every Tuesday, there are many ways of avoiding a fine from [...]

Intramural sports continues to be popular among many students

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 2007, I heard [...]

Art Club brings new opportunity for students

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 student from biology [...]