James Chip Moore Staff Writer On April 10, a chilly Saturday morning, I awoke when half of me would have rather remained under the covers. Sitting behind my frost-covered windows, I thought about how long it had been since I was last up this early on a Saturday. The reason for my early arrival into [...]
Kyra Alexander Staff Writer Thursday, April 8, Poetry Night once again opened its mike to dozens of artists. Poets and performers took the stage in Hayes Ministry Center to present their creations. Many students read their poetry, and all were moving to the audience in different ways. Some singers and songwriters were also present and [...]
Jamey Williams Staff Writer Lately, North Greenville University students and faculty have been working hard to raise money through the Relay for Life organization with a pageant, a walk/run, a talent show and more. But where exactly is the money going? Christine Haltiwanger, instructor of health promotion and wellness, said that thus far, NGU has [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer The North Greenville baseball team continued its impressive season by acquiring wins over Emmanuel College, Limestone College and Mars Hill College last week. “This was a big week for us,” said head coach Travis Henson. “We are proud of our guys. There is still a long way to go, but we [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor On April 10, the North Greenville softball team looked to honor its seniors on Senior Day with two victories over Truett McConnell College in a weekend double header. The seniors took over on the field and lead the Lady Crusaders to a sweep of the Lady Bears, winning game one 1-0 [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer North Greenville senior football players Johnell Bell, defensive line, Joe Novotasky, linebacker, and Justin Jones, kicker/punter, wrapped up their careers on the gridiron by competing in the All-American Bowl on March 27 in Charleston, W. Va. “The experience was great,” said Bell. “We had an opportunity to meet and network with [...]
Jordan Ecarma Copy Editor Date Night follows two ordinary people as they experience one madcap adventure. Steve Carell and Tina Fey team up to deliver comedy, action and a little romance with style. Phil (Carell) and Claire (Fey) Foster are a married couple whose typical lives include the house in the suburbs, 9-to-5 jobs and [...]
Taylor Edwards Staff Writer If anyone can be called a veteran member of a band, it is Aaron Gillespie, former drummer and clean vocalist of Christian metalcore group Underoath. Gillespie has been in the band for 13 years and released eight CDs with the band during that time. He first started playing for Underoath in [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor Before I let you all in on my final mock draft, which will be in next week’s issue, I have decided to take an in-depth look at a position in the 2010 NFL Draft that has been overlooked by many fans and experts. I am talking about the position of running [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer Having played under three different coaches during their four years at North Greenville, the seven senior members of the softball team have undoubtedly experienced some dramatic changes. The senior Lady Crusaders Hope Brewer, Krysta Laird, Tia LaFreniere, Jessica Turner, Kasey Templeton, Shealy Broome and Allison Bailey have had the task of [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor After a sub-par performance in the Georgia College Invitational, the North Greenville University golf team returned to Tigerville to host the Cherokee Valley Invitational on its home course on April 5-6. Competing against North Greenville were Mars Hill College, Limestone College, King College and Brevard College. The Crusaders used the advantage [...]
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 [...]