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 [...]
Jordan Ecarma News & Features Editor Thirty-three days. It’s all the time we have. That is, until midterm elections come around on Nov. 2. Thirty-seven Senate members, 37 gubernatorial and all 435 House seats are up for election. I want to remind all of you not only to vote in the Nov. 2 elections, but [...]
James Chip Moore Staff Writer September 11, 2001 will be forever engrained into Americans’ memories. On that day, terrorists attacked the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Damage from the collision sent debris for blocks around the site. One of the buildings affected by the collision was a Burlington Coat Factory two blocks away. [...]
Joseph Huntley Editor in Chief “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11). These words have guided me through my life and have helped me understand that, no matter what, God has [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer The stresses of life seem overwhelming at times, especially to young college students reaching the end of the spring semester. When the burdens of balancing studying, working and socializing become too much, it is amazing to think about how awesome God is. In Numbers 11, the Israelite people complain about the [...]
Julie Cobb Staff Writer When I wake up every morning, I look into the mirror and see imperfection. I have a dozen new freckles, and I can already tell I am going to have a bad hair day. But along with my physical imperfections, I see my spiritual imperfections. I am a selfish, lazy, pathetic excuse for [...]
Christine Parks Staff Writer Worship is offering oneself as a living sacrifice to God. Paul says in Romans 12:1, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is true worship”. The connection a believer has with [...]
Julie Cobb Staff Writer In a society full of technological advances like the Internet, iPhone and BlackBerry, one would think that its citizens would be more aware of what is going on in the world. Instead, Americans seem to know next to nothing about the ins and outs of government legislation, economics and world events. [...]
Jordan Ecarma Copy Editor “Remember no man is a failure who has friends.” This line concludes the Capra-directed classic film It’s a Wonderful Life and is a principle that can be brought to our own lives. We all tend to measure our success by how we touch the lives of our friends and vice versa. [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer Bunnies, baskets and candy-shaped eggs—since when did Easter become another holiday about sweets and treats? The meaning of a hard-boiled egg decorated in spring colors goes far back in history. At the Passover, hard-boiled eggs dipped in salt water symbolized the Passover sacrifice. The ancient Persians painted eggs for Nowrooz, which [...]
Christine Parks Staff Writer From tiny thumbnails to wedding photographs, all pictures hinge on the camera. There are many choices in the camera world to confuse the consumer, but with solid information a knowledgeable choice can be made. A helpful tip to use before purchasing a camera is to decide the budget, the purpose and [...]