Lawrence Fowler Staff Writer North Greenville University offers chaplain ministry, spiritual mentorship, life transformation groups, Big Sister/Little Sister program and several on-campus Bible studies for students’ personal growth. Students sometimes deal with both academic stress and family and personal issues during the school year. Many students on campus are in need of spiritual encouragement. NGU’s [...]
Meaghan Wilkie Copy Editor Wade Hampton Lanes The Hampton Lanes Bowling Alley has 32 lanes, a food service area and an arcade complete with air hockey and basketball games. Wade Hampton Lanes offers a special deal on week nights. After 9 p.m., pay only $8.99 a person for shoes and games. During the day., the [...]
Anthony Reese News and Features Editor Whether you grew up in the mountains or not, Greenville’s mountain ranges and scenery are beautiful. Here are five great weekend getaways to ease the stress of the semester that show Greenville’s sightseeing at its best. Table Rock State Park Table Rock State Park is located at the edge [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor The first question most students ask when they get to North Greenville University is “What is there to do?” To be honest, there is not much to do in Tigerville. However, in the surrounding areas, most notably Greenville, the opportunities to have fun are endless. Here are the top five recreation [...]
Candace Day Staff Writer IT Services If you experience computer trouble or problems with your NGU e-mail, IT Services is available to help. A team of computer savvy students and faculty is located in room 210 of the Donnan Administration Building Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They do their best to [...]
Elizabeth Pirkle Staff Writer North Greenville University is more than just a place to get an education; it’s a place to grow spiritually as well. On-campus organizations provide many opportunities for students to strengthen and share their faith. The Baptist Student Union is one such group. BSU holds weekly meetings every Thursday at 7 p.m. [...]
Allie Outhouse Staff Writer With a flamboyant and bubbly personality, Wesley Moultrop is seen as the face of Einstein’s, according to many of the North Greenville University customers that visit Einstein Bros Bagels. With a smile that sticks, Moultrop has been influencing students and faculty alike with her sincerity, service and humor for nearly six [...]
Samantha Mayo Editor-in-Chief When exams hit, students need their caffeine. Thankfully, Greenville has some great coffee spots for students to enjoy. Moose & Mug The Moose & Mug shares its downtown location with Grille 33, a tasty burger joint, and the Channel, a small music venue. All three are owned the McAbee’s, a Christian couple [...]
Erin Chandler Staff Writer Little Hailey Wood came into this world seven weeks early, and even before she left her mother’s womb, she was fighting against the odds. Ultrasounds picked up an intestinal blockage, and her mother was sent to a high-risk doctor. At six months, her mother was advised that Hailey might arrive prematurely. [...]
Kayla Rease Staff Writer North Greenville University’s music ensemble Joyful Sound has been an NGU ministry for 34 years. “[It’s] not an act or a performance group. It’s a group of us as God’s children worshiping our Creator,” said Emily Gillespie, senior elementary education and Joyful Sound member. Joyful Sound consists of three 10-member vocal [...]
Elizabeth Pirkle Staff Writer North Greenville University will offer an exciting and unique opportunity for students to learn Hindi, the language of India, beginning in the fall semester. Hindi-1, taught by Professor Shurajit Gopal, is a three-credit course that will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and can be counted as [...]
Candace Day Staff Writer Named by Outside Magazine as one of the top ten game changers in adventure since 1900, world-renowned adventurer Doug Ammons made an appearance on North Greenville University’s campus Friday night. The Department of Outdoor Leadership, Foothills Paddling Club, Crusader Outdoor Adventure Club, and Green River Adventures hosted the evening with the [...]
James Chip Moore Staff Writer Job 1:21 says, “[T]he Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away.” For Zack Bishop, Job was an inspiration for how to view circumstances. The story of Job showed how God is involved in every aspect of life. Events in life made Bishop grateful for everything he was given. “He [...]
Candace Day Staff Writer On March 11, the world was emotionally shaken as a 9.0-magnitude earthquake physically shook residents in Japan. The earthquake occurred off the country’s northeast coast and triggered a tsunami that took the lives and homes of many Japanese citizens. Currently, more than 6,900 people are confirmed dead, more than 10,000 are [...]
Jordan Ecarma Opinions Editor It was storming inside and outside when Chris Sligh and other acts performed at the Channel Benefit Concert Monday, Feb. 28. Tornado warnings in the Greenville area and pouring rain couldn’t diminish the spirits of the people involved or the dedication of the performers. Channel volunteer and North Greenville University dual-credit [...]
James Chip Moore Staff Writer North Greenville University’s Admissions, Campus Ministries and Baptist Student Union need students’ help with the Name the Band contest. The three departments are working to develop a praise and worship band that will represent the Lord and NGU on and off campus during the upcoming school year. Name the Band [...]
Elizabeth Pirkle Staff Writer North Greenville University mass communication students and faculty spent Feb. 24 to March 2 in Nashville, Tenn., at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention. The convention is held annually at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and attracts hundreds of media organizations and professionals each year from across the globe. NGU students were able [...]
Candace Day Staff Writer James Cogdill, a 2004 North Greenville University graduate and former Skyliner staff member, has two novels under his belt. The latest of those two novels is the first in his new action/adventure series, The Blazer Saga. His new release, entitled Project 19, is the story of Jordan Blankenship. Jordan, also known [...]
James Chip Moore Staff Writer Have you ever looked at the pictures in a school brochure and thought they looked staged? Have you ever said to yourself, “The actions in the photos are nothing close to what student life is about”? Well, now you have a chance to do something about it. The admissions office [...]
Erin Chandler Staff Writer Summer is approaching quickly, which means it is time to sign up for the summer sessions at North Greenville University. The school will be offering Introduction to Human Genetics for the first time in the summer during the second session. Before students balk at the idea of a general education science [...]