Jed Stevens Contributing Writer The most annoying part of higher education for many college students is the exorbitant cost of textbooks. The average cost of textbooks can be several hundred dollars per semester. Despite the fact that college students are the most tech-savvy segment of society, the textbook industry has resisted making e-books widely available [...]
Jordan Ecarma Editor-in-Chief Let’s face it—most people hate politics. Politics are messy. Politics are dramatic. And often, they’re just plain confusing. It doesn’t matter if the choices made by legislators impact us. We’re too busy to keep up. A lack of interest in politics is especially a problem in the youth (18-29) demographic. The Center [...]
Jed Stevens Contributing Writer As Internet connected devices become more popular, the concept of continuous computing is becoming a reality. Continuous computing is the idea that a person can have a seamless experience between all devices. In other words, a person could open a file on a laptop, pick up a smartphone and see the [...]
Jessicah Peters Contributing Writer College football is not just about who wins the championship anymore; it has everything to do with “swag.” When it comes to uniforms, college football took it to another level this fall. Although the season is halfway through, uniforms are still the hottest topic. ESPN correspondent, Erin Andrews recently appeared on [...]
Laurel Vaughn Contributing Writer There aren’t too many politicians I would say have courage, heart, integrity, authenticity or the gumption former U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate Rick Santorum exudes. Charm and the ability to speak are great attributes in politicians, but there also needs to be meat and substance to their ideas. Santorum is a [...]
Kristen Pierce Contributing Writer Looking up into the night sky, it seems as if there are far too many stars to count, doesn’t it? Actually, you can only see a few thousand with the naked eye. An incredible fact is that the actual number of stars in our own Milky Way has been estimated to [...]
Emily Bain Visual Arts Editor Writing novels has always been a passion of mine. I love creating worlds and characters, and weaving plots together into a story that may someday reach the one person who needs an escape from reality. Noveling can be a daunting task, so here are a few tips to get you [...]
Kayla Rease Assistant Editor Rick Perry is bringing on the heat in next year’s Presidential election by his bold statements and challenges against President Obama. His campaign slogan, “It’s time to get America working again,” may seem petty at first, but it is actually true. With America facing some of her toughest times right now, [...]
Jordan Ecarma Editor-in-Chief The field of potentials for the Republican presidential candidate is widely varied but far from rich. No candidate stands out as the next great hope for America. One, however, could be our best bet. U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) is distinct in a diverse field of potential GOP Presidential candidates for more [...]
Julie Cobb Contributing Writer Texas Governor Rick Perry is the man to beat in the 2012 Presidential election. Even before announcing his candidacy in August, Perry was already gaining name recognition and support among Republicans around the country. In the most recent Quinnipiac University poll on August 31, Perry held the top spot in the [...]
Jordan Ecarma Editor-in-Chief I had the great opportunity this summer of interning with the National Journalism Center program, located in Washington, D.C. The NJC stems from the Young America’s Foundation and trains future conservative journalists. I learned many things over the three months I spent in the D.C. area, both in journalism and in life. [...]
Samantha Mayo Editor in Chief After five semesters working with The Skyliner, the time has come to say goodbye. It has been an incredible experience, and I have learned more than I ever anticipated when I joined The Skyliner as a freshman. I have worked with some fantastic people during the past five semesters, and [...]
Julie Cobb Opinions Editor Humans have been given a unique ability to think and to reason. This extraordinary phenomenon allows humans to make logical choices freely throughout life. No one forces us to eat cereal in the morning or say our prayers before we go to bed. But just how far does this free will [...]
Jordan Ecarma News & Features Editor The question of predestination is a thought-provoking one that is too frequently set aside by Christians as unimportant. “People who pass it off without thought are doing themselves a disservice,” said Lisa Van Riper, political science instructor. Van Riper is Presbyterian, but she views the Calvinism versus Arminianism discussion [...]
Jordan Ecarma News and Features Editor One chilly morning in October 1960, Audrey Hepburn wore a little black dress and slowly walked down Fifth Avenue. Her turn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s established her forever as a film icon. Fifth Avenue, 5 a.m. by Sam Wasson details the story behind the film, giving [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer Prayer is a powerful thing. Many times when Christians talk about prayer, it shows the wonderful ways God has worked in their lives. For this week, North Greenville University is holding a 24/7 week of praying. It is being held at Tigerville Baptist Church and is open all day for students, [...]
Kyra Alexander Staff Writer From director Randall Wallace, screenwriter for Braveheart and Pearl Harbor, Disney brings to life an inspiring true story of the first horse to win the Triple Crown in 25 years. The movie is anchored by performances from Diane Lane (Nights in Rodanthe and Must Love Dogs) as the horse’s owner and [...]
Deborah S. DeCiantis Associate Professor of English To: The Editor of The Skyliner Thirst: an appetite often mentioned in the Bible, has three applications: thirst for God, (Old and New Testaments refer to “living water,” the Spirit of God empowering/indwelling believer); thirst for knowledge and wisdom, references to God , the One from whom true [...]
Jordan Ecarma News & Features Editor Conservatism is back on the rise. A recent Gallup poll revealed that twice as many Americans call themselves conservative compared to those who call themselves liberal. If this level is maintained for the year, it will be a record high. But the movement can be found in more than [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer “I’ll give respect to those who give me respect” is an old quote used by many people. The newest generations often lack respect because of the motto “you have to earn my respect.” Since when did respect have to be something you receive first? Respect is defined as a feeling or [...]