Molly Price Staff Writer North Greenville University is spreading its branches of education with the development of its very own graduate degree program. “The T. Walter Brashier Graduate School at North Greenville University is the culmination of a compelling vision,” says ngu.edu. The program was proposed in 2004 by Vice President and Dean for Graduate [...]
Anthony Reese Staff Writer North Greenville students covered the globe as mission and outreach teams headed out this summer. More than 20 different countries and five continents were reached by the people here on the campus. More than 100 students and faculty members traveled across the country and abroad with numerous organizations. From living in [...]
Currie Dickerson Staff Writer A new year. A new start. A new chapter. Whether entering North Greenville this fall as an incoming freshman or a returning senior, every student has a chance to make a difference on campus. Rekindle your relationships with familiar faces and break out of your comfort zone to meet new individuals. [...]
Rachel Ham Staff Writer The Faith, Race and Culture Committee is one of North Greenville University’s newest organizations. The committee started with the goal of giving students a way to express and discuss ideas about different cultures. The committee also hopes to inform students about the various cultures, races and beliefs of people around them. [...]
Jamey Williams Staff Writer On Tuesday, April 6, the second annual Red Carpet Film Festival was held in the Hayes Ministry Center. Myra Ruiz, reporter for WYFF Channel 4, hosted the event. Awards were bestowed for four categories of films including public service announcements/commercials as well as 5-, 10- and 30- minute films. The top [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Christine Parks Staff Writer Vancouver not only hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics but also the 2010 Winter Paralympics. Paralympics allows athletes with physical or visual impairments to compete in their sports. The 2010 Winter Paralympics hosted five sports: alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, wheelchair curling and sledge hockey. From March 12-21, men and women [...]
Taylor Edwards Staff Writer In March of 2011, the North Greenville University orchestra will travel overseas to Israel. This is the first time that the NGU orchestra has done anything of this nature, and excitement for the trip is building quickly. The orchestra has participated in small church tours and frequently plays at local churches [...]
Rachel Ham Staff Writer Fans of the NFL who have been waiting patiently for the 2010 season to begin were recently given something new to talk about around the water cooler. Amidst all the madness of March basketball, the NFL made headlines of its own. On Tuesday, March 23, NFL owners voted to make a [...]
Rachel Ham Staff Writer North Greenville University has been involved with the Travelers Rest chapter of Relay for Life for several years but recently decided to begin the Relay for Life pageants on campus. The pageants are a great way to raise money for cancer awareness. This semester NGU held both Mr. and Miss Relay [...]
Kyra Alexander Staff Writer After nearly a year of debate, Congress approved what is potentially the most expensive legislation ever passed. At this point, there is much that is not known by the general public about the details of this 2,700 page bill. The vote was taken on Sunday evening, March 22, after last-minute pleas [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer Unlike past Christian Worldview weeks at North Greenville University where political figures spoke about current events from a Christian perspective, last week was a much-needed revival led by one evangelist whose story reflected how his worldview changed. Students’ eyes were opened and hearts were renewed through the messages of Ken Freeman. [...]
Kyra Alexander Staff Writer “The first thing I was told when I came to North Greenville is that we were going to get a new theatre building,” Karla Neves, senior theatre major, said, “I was so excited, and now during my senior year it’s finally here. I’ve enjoyed this building so far, and I wish [...]
James Moore Staff Writer “Please stand for the black national anthem.” The words rang, loud and clear, throughout chapel on Feb. 24. The request was met with mixed emotions inside the place of worship. Some felt pride and some felt discomfort. For others, the request brought with it offense. As the Faith, Race and Culture [...]
Hannah Reynolds Staff Writer “We want them to be impressed with the talents of the professors and the beauty of the campus. We just hope to make a good impression,” Sarah Sain, campus visit and event coordinator, explained the basic goal of North Greenville’s Encounter Days. Encounter Days take place several Saturdays a semester. On [...]
Rachel Ham Staff Writer Women of all ages, including several students and faculty from North Greenville University, attended the Just Give Me Jesus revival meetings held at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville on March 19-20. About 20 students from NGU attended and volunteered at the meetings during the weekend. Just Give Me Jesus is hosted [...]
Angela Sims Staff Writer Written by John Bunyan, Pilgrim’s Progress tells the story of a man called Pilgrim who seeks salvation and relief from his burden while on a journey to heaven. The play was presented Wednesday, Feb. 24, Friday, Feb. 26 and Saturday, Feb. 27 at North Greenville University’s Turner Chapel. The NGU theatre [...]
Rachel Ham Staff Writer Students and faculty from North Greenville University’s Mass Communication Department recently attended the annual National Religious Broadcasters Conference in Nashville, Tenn. from Feb. 27 to March 3. Twenty students from NGU attended the conference as volunteers or media challenge team members. With speakers such as Chuck Colson, Mike Huckabee and Kay [...]