Brandon Leonard Staff Writer After months of collecting cereal box tops, the day to send off for my prize was here. My mom gave me an envelope and helped me address it. I quickly crammed my box tops inside as the minutes inched along. I stuck my bare feet hurriedly into my shoes crushing the [...]
Evan Hampton Staff Writer “Welcome to the United States of America” is what the sign said as I re-entered the country after a mission trip this past summer. Lately, it seems those entering our borders aren’t reading a sign at all, but what little writing can be found in the back of the van as [...]
Kayla Bryant Editor-in-Chief Marla Davis tried her hand at becoming a country star when she performed in the Nashville Music Network 2006 Showcase. “I wanted to do this competition because I thought it would be a good opportunity to get my name out there. Nashville is Music City, and what better way to get my [...]
Christina Delgado Staff Writer New opportunities have been laid out for North Greenville’s Mass Communication department. The television studio received new equipment this year, opening up the doors for unlimited opportunities. The TV and video editing studios are now equipped with state-of-the-art industry-standard equipment that works with standard definition and high-definition TV broadcasting. The editing [...]
Keisha Tinsley Staff Writer With the new school year under way, a new organization is also underway. Chi Alpha Kappa (XAK) is an organization that students can interact with North Greenville alumni and “learn from them about the mistakes that those graduating often make,” said Kelly Parkison, Associate Director for Alumni Affairs. Chi Alpha Kappa [...]
Mary Fordham Features Editor The tragic murder of Leslie Mazzara has been turned into a triumphant victory for the abused, neglected and orphaned children of Calvary Home, a place she passionately loved, through the efforts of her close friends and family. On Aug. 24-26 the North Greenville Mass Communication Department participated in the Raising Race, [...]
Kaelyn Pfenning Staff Writer While construction was being completed for the fall semester this summer, something very unexpected happened; the new female resident hall, Vandiver, caught on fire. “What in the world? What’s going on? Where are we going to live?” said Meredith Martinez, sophomore biology, on hearing about the fire in her dorm. The [...]
Skyliner Staff Gregory Bruce brings a teaching philosophy to his classroom that differs from the average. “What I am looking for in a student at this school is growth all the way around. When I was at Georgia Tech, we did this thing called a total person, where we wanted to deal with the student [...]
Zachary Deuerling Staff Writer Fans of shows on UPN and The WB may have to search the airways as their favorites shows moved to the new CW television network, which will premiere on Sept. 18. The merger between the two networks came 11 years after both networks signed on the air in 1995, but neither [...]
Evan J Hampton News Editor Following in the footsteps of family tradition of serving under the stars and stripes, Nathaniel Balough, junior mathematics, signed his contract on Wednesday, Aug. 16 to join the Army ROTC program. Both of Balough’s grandfathers served in the Marine Corps. and fought in Korea, WWII and Grenada. The ROTC program [...]
Mary Fordham Features Editor A tough fight was put on by the men’s soccer team before they were defeated Saturday by Presbyterian College. Gabriel Altmayer, senior International business, scored on an assist by Bruno Contardo, freshman International business, leaving the game tied at half time. Presbyterian passed the Crusaders in the last minute of the [...]
David Sons Guest Writer As the 2006 NFL season approaches, that rumbling you hear is men all over the nation, preparing to once again dedicate Sunday afternoons to their television sets. With the National Football League at the peak of it’s popularity, whether you play fantasy football or just ordered the Sunday NFL Ticket from [...]
Anna Goff Staff Writer School is back in session, but most of the fall athletes have been preparing before classes began. The Crusaders football team has been training since Aug. 7. “The guys have responded well and are working hard. We have already had a lot of improvement,” said Mike Taylor, football head coach. The [...]