Kellan Mayfield Staff Writer A new semester at North Greenville brings many exciting changes and opportunities to campus: getting new classes, seeing old friends and attending the new lineup of Baptist Student Union’s “Fusion” worship services on Thursday nights, designed specifically for college students. Meg Kiel, senior marketing major, has served with BSU for [...]
Rachel Ham Staff Writer Now that warmer weather seems to be on its way to the Upstate, what is there to do to beat what is left of the winter blues? Most of us have been cooped up inside for the past couple of months without even a proper snow day. But the temperatures have [...]
Jon Harris Staff Writer In 2001, Shur Gopal, a communications specialist in India, stumbled across North Greenville College during a Google search. Now, eight years later, he is taking a group of students on a media missions trip to his home country. About 90 days prior to the beginning of the fall 2001 semester, Gopal [...]
Jennifer Rogers Guest Writer Everyone has heard about the roles of exercise and proper nutrition in improving health. However, personal relationships can affect our physical health as well. With the passing of Valentine’s Day, it is a good time to reflect on our personal relationships. Good relationships are essential to our happiness and well-being. [...]
Press Release ngcrusaders.com William Lindsay, nicknamed “Pot,” who played quarterback and was captain of the first ever North Greenville College football team in 1950, has gone to be with the Lord. Lindsay passed away on Feb. 11. He played three sports at NGU back when the institution was a junior college. He played every game of [...]
Leasy Sandal Staff Writer Last week, Feb. 5 to 11, 26 North Greenville students traveled to Nashville, Tenn. to attend the National Religious Broadcasters convention. The convention provided students with workshops and education on various media techniques and suggestions. The speakers at the convention shared practical experience and guidance to the college students preparing for [...]
Cody Fields Sports Editor “We need something more than a vehicle and parks to go to,” Henrietta Hughes said at a town hall meeting President Barack Obama held last week. “We need our own kitchen and our bathroom. Please help.” “We’re going to do everything we can to help you,” Obama replied. “But [...]
Cory Guinn Staff Writer The Lady Crusaders came out firing on all cylinders on Feb. 9 in Hayes Gymnasium against King College. North Greenville hit 54 percent from the floor, including six three-pointers, en route to a 81-77 victory over the Tornados. “We have been working on moving the ball and looking for the best [...]
Paul Conner Staff Writer No. 11-ranked Lander defeated the men’s tennis team 9-0 overall, 0-6 in singles and 0-3 in doubles on a breezy Valentine’s Day at the Greer Tennis Center. The women’s team fell 1-8 overall against the Bearcats, 0-6 in singles and 1-2 in doubles. “It was a tough day, but we are [...]
Matt Huff Staff Writer Yesterday, I saw someone trip on the front lawn. Of course, when it happened I kept my face forward to help maintain the illusion that no one saw it, but I certainly did. I was walking toward my eight o’clock class, and I happened to look over by the bell tower [...]
Kaelyn Pfenning Copy Editor Four mission teams from North Greenville University plan to leave the country over spring break. “I think [the mission trips are] going to give us some amazing opportunities to share the gospel,” Dr. Allen McWhite, director for global missions, said. The media mission trip to India fulfills a class requirement. The [...]
Kyra Alexander Staff Writer Ever wonder how shopaholics came to be? Well the new movie, that came out Friday Feb. 13, Confessions of a Shopaholic, explains it all and more. Be ready for lots of laughs. There are some slow parts in this movie but it all ends up like in a fairy tale, a [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer Ever been trying to study or do homework then be distracted by the curiosity of who is on Facebook? Facebook is growing more popular everyday in the lives of college students not only around the United States but also around the world. So what is it that makes Facebook so captivating, [...]
Jennilyn Dempsey News & Features Editor The first Jam Session was held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Prayer Garden. Several students gathered to fellowship through music. The gathering was hosted by English professor Tim Hendrix, who plays fourteen instruments. “Ever since I began teaching here, I’ve wanted to get the students [...]
Samantha Mayo Staff Writer With the weather improving fast, spring fever is spreading over campus like an epidemic. Sitting in class for hours and focusing on studies becomes much more difficult when the sun is shining. Many students struggle to keep attending classes and doing all their work. So what do you do to keep [...]