Archive for Vol. 109 – Issue 2

Making a difference begins with you

Leasy Sandal
Staff Writer
North Greenville University: “Where Christ makes the difference.” Every student within this campus is familiar with the University’s slogan. It is constantly printed and sported on T-shirts, notebooks and even sweatpants.
My original intention with this article was to lecture the student body about the difference Christ can make on a Christian campus, if [...]

Café @ Williams Hardware a fresh addition to Travelers Rest

Jenny Farnham
Staff Writer
A hearty welcome, a homemade meal and high quality conversation are hard to come by these days, but Café @ Williams Hardware mixes these ingredients to make a memorable dining experience.
When a North Greenville student thinks about Travelers Rest, the first thought is “Walmart,” the next is “that town you drive through [...]

Blackboard expands North Greenville University’s horizons

Jennilyn Howell
Copy Editor
In an effort to expand the school’s academic and professional reach, North Greenville University has recently implemented Blackboard, an Internet-based course management system that is more reliable, user friendly and flexible than other systems the school has used in the past.
Why switch to Blackboard?
The university has previously used an open source [...]

Skillet brings fans back to life with release of new album

Candice Paschall
Staff Writer
After a three-year Comatose state, Skillet “awakens” with its new album, appropriately titled Awake. Released on Aug. 25, 2009, Awake is a follow up to the 2006 release Comatose, which effectively launched the members of the band into mass popularity inside the Christian music sector and out. Awake has been a highly-anticipated [...]

President Barack Obama pushes his health care plan to Congress

Leasy Sandal
Staff Writer
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, in an address to Congress, President Barack Obama clarified his plan for national health care. He has been working to pass widespread health coverage to those who already have existing health insurance and to those who do not. Obama’s goal is to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare for all citizens.
Many [...]

Cross country teams open seasons, place ninth at Wingate Invitational

Billy Cannada
Staff Writer
A new season is often cause for optimism, with a clean slate and new opportunities for improvement. The North Greenville men’s and women’s cross country teams enter the 2009 season believing they have reason for excitement.
“This team is much stronger than last year’s team,” Crusader coach Micah Sepko said. “We are much [...]

Cap, Gown, Job? Post Grad

Kyra Alexander
Staff Writer
A college graduate’s worst nightmare: losing your dream job, no income, no car, no special someone and moving back in with your parents.
This movie is for college students everywhere. Post Grad shows the struggle of trying to figure out life after college graduation.
Ryden Malby, played by Alexis Bledel, graduates from college and [...]

Women’s Soccer tops Brevard, falls to Mount Olive; men’s soccer wins

Paul Conner
Sports Editor
The women’s soccer team outshot Mount Olive 10-6, but the Trojans scored two second-half goals to secure a 2-0 victory last Saturday in North Carolina. Former Crusader Rebecca Hecke scored the winning goal in the 58th minute against her former school. Hecke transferred to Mount Olive (1-3-1) last year and was instrumental in [...]

“Love is on the Move” for Leeland

Rachel Ham
Staff Writer
Love is on the Move is the latest album from the Texas-based band Leeland, which gets its name from the lead singer, Leeland Mooring.
Since releasing its first album in 2006, the Grammy-nominated band quickly became a fan favorite with its unconventional style of music and inspiring lyrics.
Leeland keeps its original sound from [...]

A message etched in ink

Amy Skaggs
Staff Writer
Ever since I turned 18, I have been interested in getting a tattoo. I knew that I wanted it to represent my love for Jesus, so I did some research. This led me to multiple Web sites that provided some seemingly sound explanations as to why Christians should not get tattoos. Why [...]

At home and abroad: summer mission teams minister across the globe

Samantha Mayo
Staff Writer
This summer North Greenville University sent out two L.I.G.H.T. teams. One team spent almost the entire summer ministering at Lakewood campground in Myrtle Beach.
Some of the Lakewood team’s responsibilities were to lead worship services and to help with children’s ministry. The main purpose of the team, however, was to look for opportunities [...]

How does your appearance reflect Christ?

Jordan Ecarma
Staff Writer
The more someone tells me not to do something, the more I want to do it.
This attitude can describe many students, including me. It’s just human nature, something found in our inherent sinful makeup. Rules are something we try to ignore or get around if we can.
But this view towards rules that [...]

A fun-filled, on campus adventure that is open to all students

Jessicah Peters
Staff Writer
Students may have a hard time finding things to do around Tigerville that are inexpensive yet fun. The challenge course and climbing wall are located off of Foster Circle here on campus. There is a sign located down the hill below the President’s log cabin that points the way.
Trey Fouché, chair of [...]

Volleyball struggles at Brevard tourney, drops two matches

Darius L. Brown
Staff Writer
The Lady Crusaders traveled to Brevard College this past weekend to take on the Brevard Tornados and the Converse Valkyries. North Greenville dropped both matches at the weekend tournament.
The Lady Crusaders lost in three consecutive sets, 10-25, 22-25 and 24-26 to Converse. In the second match, the Lady Crusaders went up [...]

Omar Mirabal accepted into North Greenville University’s family

Samantha Mayo
Staff Writer
This past year North Greenville University welcomed Professor Omar Mirabal to the Spanish department faculty.
North Greenville University came to Mirabal’s attention almost by chance shortly after he moved to Simpsonville. He had been searching for a teaching position at a Christ-centered, Bible-based institution when he came across an advertisement for an opening [...]

Offensive struggles continue as Crusaders drop two straight games

Cory Guinn
Copy Editor
For the second straight game the North Greenville Crusaders were unable to finish drives and turned the ball over four times leading to a 33-14 defeat at the hands of the Wingate Bulldogs on Sept. 5. Two of the turnovers, an interception and a fumble, were returned for touchdowns by the Bulldogs.
“Our young [...]