John Lamb Staff Writer The suspense has been killer in Tigerville as the Crusader fan nation has been anticipating the first win of the 2007 season. The Crusaders had played three close games with nothing to show for it. North Greenville still leads in many stat categories but a zero represented the one that matters [...]
Monique Quarles Staff Writer Author Carrie Bebris has brought a new spin-off series of novels, entitled theMr. and Mrs. Darcy Series. The series includes: Pride and Prescience, Suspense and Sensibility, andNorth by Northanger, all inspired from Jane Austen’s books Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Northanger Abbey. Bebris’ first novel, Pride and Prescience, uses characters from Austen’s Pride and [...]
Cody Fields Staff Writer At least three times a week, I get an e-mail from the American Family Association or a similar group about a major company that committed an amoral act. The e-mail goes on to explain why we should all boycott said company, TV station, restaurant, etc. My question is, do morality-based boycotts [...]
Jon Vick Staff Writer In 1933, C.S. Lewis’ third book The Pilgrim’s Regress was published. This book was the first that Lewis wrote after his conversion to Christianity. The story is allegorical and presents many of the popular philosophical views of Lewis’ day, some of which are still relevant. Divided into ten books, the novel follows [...]
Carrie Parker Staff Writer To some, tattooing is a form of intricate artwork. Others see tattoos as wild acts of rebellion. But some Christians have begun to use tattoos as witnessing tools for Christ. Whether you view a tattoo as degrading or intriguing, rebellious or cool, tattoos have an influence in our culture today. When [...]
Andrea Brazell Visual Arts Editor North Greenville surpasses other institutions of higher learning in its ability to keep students from year to year. North Greenville University kept 87 percent of students from last year, a recent study says. The study, conducted by the university’s administration last spring, found the total number of students eligible to [...]
Valerie Miller Staff Writer As the last audience members were being seated, they were instantly drawn into the act as drama erupted from actors who were scattered among them. Jeffery flirted with the waitress Kim. Roberto flirted with Ms. Richmond. Milton could not find his glasses, and waitress Blanche was haunted by the death of [...]
Christy Putnam Staff Writer You rush off to college ready to conquer the world. Your parents tell you to study hard and get good grades. But what happens when you have a full day and no time for yourself? You have to balance a job and college; or a job, a fiancé and college; and [...]
Chris Brank Staff Writer If you are looking for an excuse to go to downtown Greenville this weekend, look no further than the new Go Fish Clothing and Jewelry store. Conveniently located next to Spill the Beans and right across from Falls Park, Go Fish, a Christian retail store, sells jewelry, clothing, hand-made sculptures, sandals [...]
Casey Hord Staff Writer Intramurals is the name; competition is the game. A new year brings more games to college students across the country. Intramurals are a fun and exciting way to fuel the competitive fire that consumes many. “I play because I love sports and it’s a way to be competitive. I love the [...]
Austin Hafer Staff Writer Every Thursday night a group meets at North Greenville University for food, fun and fellowship. If this seems similar to a good ole Baptist luncheon, that is because the Baptist Student Union organizes the gathering. Fusion, a weekly worship service that starts at 7 p.m. in Turner Chapel, has made the [...]
NATION Bush announces nomination for next attorney general. President Bush nominated former federal judge Michael Mukasey for attorney general on Monday, Sept. 17. Mukasey’s nomination came as a surprise to many who considered Theodore B. Olson, solicitor general under President Bush from 2001 to 2004, to be the most likely candidate. Despite Senate Majority Leader [...]
Casey Hord Staff Writer What’s with the upsets? Sports such as football stay popular because of their unpredictability, but today’s experts try to tell you which team will win. Picking winners has even made it onto Facebook, where fans can make their own predictions. The new football season has already presented fans with reasons why [...]
Theron Willis Staff Writer The Lady Crusaders had a busy week with two home games and a tournament in Anderson. The team lost its first match of the week on Tuesday, Sept. 18, against Southern Wesleyan University. The Warriors defeated NGU 3-1 (13-30, 30-25, 16-30, 23-30). Amanda Bouchillon, junior Christian studies, led the Crusaders in [...]
Kellan Mayfield Staff Writer If you’re like me, you enjoy a little bit of family time every now and then. Well, North Greenville University’s Parent’s Weekend is fast approaching, and whether you invite your whole family or only your folks, there are plenty of activities. Parent’s Weekend starts with a registration in the Tingle Student [...]
Paul Conner Staff Writer The women’s soccer team played to a 0-0 tie against Warren Wilson College on Friday night in a game that would have gone into overtime if not for nightfall. The men’s team lost at Montreat 2-1 in their only game of the week. Defense dominated the women’s game on Friday night, [...]
Theron Willis Staff Writer The Lady Crusaders had a busy week with two home games and a tournament in Anderson. The team lost its first match of the week on Tuesday, Sept. 18, against Southern Wesleyan University. The Warriors defeated NGU 3-1 (13-30, 30-25, 16-30, 23-30). Amanda Bouchillon, junior Christian studies, led the Crusaders in [...]