Oct. 2nd, 2013

IndexNews........................2Opinion..................3Lifestyle..................4&5Sports....................6&7The Bitter End..............8

Issue 3, Vol. 119

Wednesday

In order to succeed, students agonize over which college is perfect for them, persevere through four years of seemingly endless papers and tests, stress over job interviews once they graduate and then work to pay off 10 years of loans.

But it does not have to be that way.

North Greenville University students tend to graduate without very much debt. Because of NGU’s great financial aid office, many scholarship opportunities and the university’s commitment to provide its students with a strong education and not a lot of debt, students are able to find jobs after graduation and put their money toward living, and not educational, expenses.

According to College Scorecard, the average federal loans NGU students and families borrow in a four-year undergraduate study is $14,200. To pay that off in 10 years, the average amount per month would be $163.41.

Compare that to a Clemson U n i v e r s i t y s t u d e n t ’ s average federal loans, which is $21,260. The average amount per month for ten years is $244.66.

S t u d e n t s and families at Anderson University borrow an average of $17,722, paying $203.95 per month.

Students and families at the University of South Carolina in

Columbia have an average debt of $19,861 and pay $228.66 on average per month.

NGU has the lowest average debt among major universities in South Carolina. Its students and families borrow 22 percent less than all colleges and universities in the state.

“NGU is aware that family and student loans are the only way some kids are able to go to college,” said Andy Ray, NGU’s Director of Admissions. “Only 47 percent of students here are utilizing some type of federal loan this year.”

How is NGU able to keep its students away from loads of debt when they graduate? According to Ray, the university is committed to helping students whenever possible.

“Our cost is low,” he said, “and our Financial Aid Office works very hard to inform students about scholarship opportunities outside the university.”

When choosing a college, some students forget to think about the amount of loans they will eventually have to pay. At NGU, they do not have to stress out about borrowing as much

debt as they p r o b a b l y would if they received t h e i r educat ions somewhere else.

“Students here can get the best of both

worlds,” said Ray. “They receive a good education in a strong Christian environment and do not graduate with a bunch of debt.”

College education, please forgive us our debt Alex KernLifestyle Editor

North Greenville explains campus with three-year construction planFaith AuslundStaff Writer

Our Financial Aid Office works very hard to inform students about scholarship oppertunities outside the university.

The future looks bright for North Greenville University, and exciting new building projects are paving the way for the school’s growth and success.

Plans are in motion for more than nine new campus developments, including two men’s residence halls, a new tennis complex and softball field, a Lacrosse field, a track and a Chapel/Arena.

The Chapel/Arena will seat 5,000 students total, and two basketball courts will be available. The arena will be constructed on campus where the tennis courts and intramural field are currently located. Also, the softball field

will be moved to make room for a parking lot that will provide almost 400 new spaces.

When asked how soon students can expect the new venue to open, the Rev. Joe Hayes, executive director for development, said the chapel/arena is going to be a celebration of the 125 anniversary of the school and NGU President Jimmy Epting’s 25th anniversary of working at the school. Hayes added that the goal is to have the new building ready to dedicate in the fall of 2015 or more likely the spring of 2016.

So far, a surveyor has done all of the surveying, and a civil engineer has been employed to begin working on details such as sewer, electrical, water and runoff.

In addition to housing basketball and men and women’s volleyball facilities, the chapel/arena will have two large lobbies in which students can socialize.

Hayes said, “We realize there’s a need for an area for students to study and date, all that kind of thing.”

Several specifics remain to be determined, mainly the routing of traffic. The arena will block the road running behind Neves, and plans are being made to reroute the traffic in a more efficient way. A new school entrance by Vandiver women’s residence hall is being considered.

Another project in the university’s three-year building

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page 2Changes are coming to students’ schedules

in spring 2014.

Page 3What does the Bible have to say about

being tolerant?

Page 4Theatre to present I Never Saw Another Butterfly Oct. 3-5.

Page 6Crusader football continues winning

streak.

Psalm 37:44 Take delight in the Lord, and He will give

you the desires of your heart.

News2 October 2nd, 2013

News Briefs

Campus

NatioNal

iNterNatioNal

Mall plundered by unknowns Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya was attacked on September 21 and days later, stores are still

surrounded the mall, only allowing security and government personnel to pass through. Cash registers throughout the mall have been broken into and emptied long after the original attackers were gone. Laptops, phones, designer handbags and expensive jewelry were also reported stolen.

sure who the culprits are, but they are searching.

Metroplex Movie Night ReturnsMetroplex Movie Night is back Friday October

4 at North Greenville University. The event will be held in the Administration Building at 8 p.m. Students can visit Jamie Daughtry in Student Services to reserve a room to watch a movie with friends or watch the movie shown by Student Services. There will be free popcorn for attendees.

Scientists Create lightsaberScientists from MIT and Harvard accidently

stumbled upon the technology that will enable them to create one of pop culture’s most coveted gadgets: the Lightsaber. That’s right. The scientists found a way to harden photon particles to enable them to

like they do in the saber battles in a galaxy far, far away. Apparently, a use for this new technology hasn’t been found yet. Hopefully someone will sit them down for a Star Wars marathon soon.

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Public use of NGU chapel invokes lawsuitFaith Auslund

Staff Writer

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NGU class schedule to change in 2014Allie Outhouse

Managing editor

Beginning next semester,

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Helmet Cam Brings Controversy

to use a helmet camera while they work. These miniature cameras record emergencies and are allegedly useful for evaluating performances. They have already proven useful in an investigation at

are concerned, however, that the use of cameras during ememrgency situations violates individuals’ right to privacy.

Chelsea Fergusoneditor- in-chief

Allie Outhousemanaging editor

Paddy O’Conornews & opinions editor

AlEx Kernl i festy le editor

Jeremy wethertonspor ts editor

Artyom Chekmazovphoto editor

Nandu Sudarsonadver t is ing manager

Josh Mulvaneyassis tant editor

Karyn Campbelladviser

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University, Tigerville, S.C.

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Faith AuslundDanielle Bates

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Savanna SmithKatie Tudor

Graphic ArtistsJennifer MeltonMelissa NorrisLinnea Stevens

Opposing tolerance biblically Allie OuthouseManaging editor

The biblical accuracy of t o l e r a n c e d e p e n d s on which definition of the word one is utilizing.

There are two definitions of tolerance: classical and emerging, according to Lisa Van Riper, director of North Greenville University honors program and instructor of political science.

Classical tolerance is when one individual is willing to stand up for the right of another person to hold a differing opinion. This definition supports having

people debate their point of view, concluding with the age-old adage, “Let’s agree to disagree.”

Van Riper said “Classical tolerance is a way to live in civil society.”

The emerging definition of tolerance is that individuals must accept another’s view as correct and affirm it. Both views, no matter how different, are both considered to be equal and without fault.

“If they [the views] are considerably different they can’t both be true by an outside standard,” said Van Riper.

For example, Hitler and Mother Teresa can not be considered equally moral based on a defined standard of behavior.

“The idea that ‘your truth is just as good as my truth’ is the easy way out and it is not biblical,”

said Van Riper. Such beliefs leave society as a whole in moral chaos, she said, citing Romans 1 for her argument, emphasizing verse 32.

“There is a truth as opposed to non-truth and Jesus is it,” said Van Riper.

In John 14:6, Jesus said “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except by Me.”

This is a very straightforward statement: Jesus is the standard of truth, life and knowing God. As the second half of the verse indicates there is only one truth. Since truth is absolute and has a standard, it is objective rather than relative.

“Biblical truth is absolute, transcendent truth that can not be bound by space or time and it comes from God,” said Van Riper. “As Christians, we

discern truth. We don’t construct truth, we stand under it.”

Thus objective truth obliteratethe idea behind the emerging definition of tolerance, which is entirely subjective, proving it false by biblical standards.

Van Riper said, “Supporting the emerging definition of tolerance is inconsistent with — and goes against — the very statement of Jesus: ‘I am the way, the truth and the life,’ one way, one truth.”

She added, “Christians need to contend for a God-present-view [in society], which includes the concept of absolute truth. While we may uphold the right of someone to hold a wrong opinion, we can not agree everything is equally true and lines up with God’s word.”

The time-tested taboo: how should Christians approach sin in the media?Josh Mulvaney Assistant Editor

C h r i s t i a n media doesn’t apply to culture, not because the Bible doesn’t apply, but because the fundamentalist

morality of Christian media is unable to reach the vastly different moral compass seen in today’s culture.

For too long, Christian media have overlooked the opportunity to influence the changing culture in favor of seeking shelter beneath unbridled legalism.

A Christian is meant, in some capacity, to be a storyteller. It is the consequence of being transformed by a story. At some point in their lives, Christians must convey to nonbelievers what initiated that transformation. They must be able to communicate the story that changed their lives and realigned their purposes.

As storytellers, Christians have been given the opportunity to teach, and teachers cover all the relevant material. What if,

while teaching basic math, an elementary teacher neglected to explain the multiplication tables? The students would be unprepared for future mathematics and would be unable to function in higher-level education.

Christian media have neglected to address sexuality to a large degree. This is dangerous because it leaves youth unprepared and unarmed for a life in a culture replete with sexual themes.

If Christians have such a problem with Hollywood morality, why are they hiding from it? What use is it to retreat to the fallout shelter as the wave of modern thinking passes over? Do we actually expect the culture to simply change? Is ignoring the problem going to influence anyone?

No. Sexual temptation is part of human biology, meaning that taking shelter isn’t going to remove the problem.

Dismissal of such objectionable content in our media usage reflects Christian’s inadequate ability to accept this truth. They are unable to relinquish their hold on century-old perspectives that have limited understanding of the present culture.

An equally significant problem

with Christian media is in its title: it is mostly marketable to Christians. By not dealing with sensitive issues like sex, Christian media both hinders its influence and limits its audience. Christian media have presented the world with a false reality: a reality that Christians don’t struggle with the things the world struggles with; a reality that once converted, a Christian is suddenly blessed with a happy ending.

This is not real life.Adam Renkovish, former

NGU broadcast media student and writer at CultureMass.com, explains his view of the issue.

“I don’t like the term ‘Christian film,’ said Renkovish. “Movies are made for anybody for any

walk of life. If you are making films explicitly for Christians, you’ve already failed. You are singling out an audience. That’s not what Christ did. All you have then is Christian propaganda.”

Ironically, the best piece of evidence to support this point is our own religious text: the Bible.

What happens in 2 Samuel 11 or 2 Samuel 13?

Neither of these stories end well. Both are explicitly sexual occurrences that eventually led to permanent consequences in the house of King David. Even a king as reputable as David was not without sexual sin, and things did not end well for him in that story.

Christians are no different than anyone else. They are equally as sinful and subject to life’s consequences as anyone else. The difference is that they have a story about a light at the end of that darkness.

Christian media should reflect this. As storytellers, they should approach life and its problems with boldness. As teachers, they should cover every piece of ground left untouched by centuries of legalism. As humans, they must accept their fallen natures and point towards hope.

“As artists it is our duty to depict life,” Renkovish said, “and if life involves sexuality, then we have to deal with it. If that’s how life works then don’t tell me it all goes away when there’s a conversion. Conflict doesn’t just disappear.”

“If Christians have such a problem with Hollywood morality, why are they hiding from it? “

Features4 October 2nd, 2013

Attendees of the play I Never Saw Another Butterfly need to bring their tissues for this event.

For her senior project, Anna Kellett is directing the play, which open on Oct. 3 and runs through Oct. 5 in the Billingsley Theatre. Each performance will begin at 7 p.m. The play is 45 minutes long, and at the end Paul Thompson, department chair of history and political science, will give a historical account of the holocaust.

The play, written by Celeste Raspanti, focuses on the children at Terezin, a concentration camp also known as Theresienstadt. Of

the 150,000 Jewish inmates at the camp, 15,000 of them were children. Only 100 children were still alive by the end of the war.

The play is about the children, told by a person named Raja who taught and cared for the children and lived through Terezin. She gave them optimism and a sense of defiance, which is what the butterflies symbolize. Inside the camp, the children defied the guards by playing, hoping and living, just as the butterflies flew and played outside the fence of Terezin.

Kellett cast the play with two adults and six children. The adults are NGU students Katy Hiott, junior, and Mary Beth

Handley, senior. They had to audition for their parts. The children, however, did not. They range from ages 8 to 12.

“I wanted to work with children for my project,” said Kellett. “Working with them was the hardest part, but I learned what it takes to instruct kids in a play. It really stretched me.”

Kellett wants it to be all about the children and the obstacles they faced in the holocaust. When she read the full play, she pictured the children. They are who stood out to her, and she wants the audience to mourn for them the way she did.

“I want the audience to get an appreciation for the kids because

most of them did die,” Kellett said.

To get the audience’s focus more on the characters and the tragic situation, the set will be minimalistic. Only a few props will be set up, mainly two benches and a chair.

The set will be small for several reasons.

First, Kellett wants the audience to understand the Jews did not have much. They were packed together in a camp with death all around them. They did not have much food, and one of the leading causes of death was malnutrition.

Second, the play has a lot of dialogue. “The dialogue is very

rich, and it is a lot more important than what the set looks like,” said Kellett.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly will be one act followed by Thompson’s account.

Students will not want to miss it. Not only will the play break their hearts for the children and show them what concentration camp life was like during World War II, it will also be counted as a cultural event.

For more information on times and tickets, visit the cultural events page on NGU’s website, www.ngu.edu.

Students will never look at butterflies the sameAlex KernLifestyle Editor

Get published in college by The Mountain Laurel

“The whole concept of art is that it’s crafted, it’s intentional,” said Deborah DeCiantis, Associate Professor of English at North Greenville University.

DeCiantis has been The Mountain Laurel faculty advisor since 2007. The Mountain Laurel is a student-run art and literature publication that releases a new volume in the spring of every academic year.

When explaining its goals, DeCiantis said, “The purpose is to publish student art and literature of high quality in a well-designed publication that meets standards of excellence among similar publications. We want literature and art and the design of the publication to honor and glorify God.”

The publication also hosts many events throughout the school year. “The Mountain Laurel hosts three student workshops to give students information and feedback on art and literature they already have, or on concepts they have for producing art and literature,” DeCiantis said.

Two of these workshops are student and staff only, featuring an informal, drop-in setting. The second workshop of the semester will be held on Oct. 24 in the Runion building at 6:30 p.m. with

feature speakers from art, poetry, fiction and literary nonfiction areas.

This semester, The Mountain Laurel will be combining with the art department for a night of poetry in the Billingsly Theatre.

The staff also hosts five Moe’s Night events to raise funds.

Apart from hosting events, choosing pieces for The Mountain Laurel can be complicated. “We try to do blind judging as much as possible,” DeCiantis said. She explains that students must submit a cover sheet without a name on their projects so that trained student staff e v a l u a t o r s can look at the piece and focus on the quality of the work without associating it with a particular student.

The main works present in the publication include poetry, short fiction, literary nonfiction such as memoirs and lyric essays, academic essays of high quality related to the arts, short dramas, skits and one-act plays, as well as visual art. DeCiantis said they are open to a variety of genres, having even featured children’s fiction in the past.

Some content, however, is not allowed. Profanity, excessively vulgar or graphic material, inappropriate images or issues that could be considered too controversial are avoided within the publication.

“[The Mountain Laurel] wants to publish material that is current and hard-hitting sometimes, but also realizing that people’s sensitivities aren’t always ready for it,” DeCiantis said.

Questions of content for art must be addressed to Biljana

Kroll, the art advisor, and literature concerns

go to Cheryl Collier, the

head of the E n g l i s h department, or Catherine Sepko, the

d e a n o f humanities. The staff

gathers to decide what pieces will go into

The Mountain Laurel, and at least three staff members read every piece. The pieces are scored independently and the editors will then look at the results. High scores will almost guarantee the piece a place in The Mountain Laurel.

The Mountain Laurel includes 65-70 works in each volume.

When asked what advice

she would give to an aspiring submitter, DeCiantis gave several tips.

“Look at other writing or other art that is being published in literary and art journals. Get a feel for what is considered art; what the standards for art and literature are in those publications,” she said.

This year, The Mountain Laurel is running mini-theme contests on the Friends of the Mountain Laurel Facebook page. For students wishing to submit works, these contests will supply ideas for creating art and literature on topics that will somehow be related to the theme.

“[My favorite part is] getting to oversee students going through the whole process of starting with nothing and emerging with a product that is a real-world, permanent accomplishment,” said DeCiantis. “And watching the creativity that happens and the whole learning curve.”

Editor-in-Chief Hannah Smith, junior, said, “My favorite thing is probably getting to meet and work with other people who enjoy writing and art as much as I do.”

Every year The Mountain Laurel runs an outside contest. The staff asks professional judges and writers to evaluate the submissions in that year’s book. Each area receives a first, second

and third place winner.The Mountain Laurel is also

a member of two national organizations, the Associated Collegiate Press and Colombia Scholastic Press Association, both of which run their own competitions in which The Mountain Laurel enters yearly. Since 2009, the publication has won something every year from the Colombia Scholastic Press Association.

Many revisions and much proofreading are needed before The Mountain Laurel can be printed. From the first step of recruiting new staff, to the final distribution of the hard copy volume, the publication takes all year to be produced. The hard work and perseverance of the student staff and faculty adviser make this wonderful art and literary journal possible.

If students are interested in submitting a literary work or piece of art to The Mountain Laurel, the Friends of the Mountain Laurel Facebook page contains submission information. These documents can also be picked up at DeCiantis’ office in White Hall 212.

To submit electronically, students can simply go to ngumountainlaurel.wordpress.com.

Faith AuslundStaff Writer

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North Greenville University has been blessed this year with some new professors.

One of them is Hyunju Kim, a new math professor. He is very excited to be teaching at NGU.

Kim grew up in South Korea, where he was also educated. He came to the United States in 2007 to obtain his Ph.D. in applied mathematics and computational mechanics, which he received from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte earlier this year.

Kim currently lives in Greenville with his wife and three children. He decided to become a teacher because he believes that it is a fulfilling and worthwhile occupation. He said he

came to NGU because it is an excellent Christ-centered school.

Kim’s teaching philosophy is based on his belief in having a relationship with the students. He believes a teacher should be a friend to students, creating a light atmosphere in the classroom. He wants to avoid the dullness of the usual classroom and provide the students with a good

learning experience. Kim has many hobbies; he

enjoys playing

racquetball, hiking, repairing cars and programming and designing websites. He said he enjoys working and living in the Carolinas.

Along with making the decision to teach, he decided that when he graduated he wanted to be a professor at a Christian school because he

D.J. LeveretteStaff Writer

believes it is where he can make the most impact.

The number one thing he loves about this school is the small-family feel. He is amazed at how welcoming the school is, particularly President Jimmy Epting.

Kim said he loves the students and the NGU staff and looks forward to a long and prosperous career.

Photos by D.J. Leverette.Above: Hyunju Kim enjoys his new job at NGU.

Right: Kim builds relationships with his students.

Anna King

Anna King is a junior broadcast media major who helps out with chapels, bonus chapels, Baptist Student Union, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and cultural events.

Not only does she work 20-30 hours a week as a Media Ministry assistant, but she is also a full-time student.

King said that loves the work. Everything she does is behind the scenes. She makes sure that the band’s sound is working, the stage is set, the lights are properly lit, the video is ready to air and the lyrics are projected correctly.

King takes care of anything students see and hear during many of the events she helps to coordinate. Subtlety is the name of her game. If she does her job right, no one should notice anything going wrong. The second something slips up, all eyes are on her. The pressure clearly does not faze her, as she has been a Media Ministry assistant for two years.

King makes a difference at North Greenville University through her extensive work with the Media Ministry team. She lights up the school with the necessary subtleties that go along with her position.

Overall, King displays an immense pride and intense passion for the many things that she does around campus.

New math professor lightens up the classroom at NGU

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

-Romans 8:26

sports6 October 2nd, 2013

Crusaders continue undefeated startJeremy WethertonSports Editor

Crusader football has launched into the 2013 season with one of the hottest starts in school history, opening with four straight wins, including two wins in dominating fashion.

After opening the season with a home win against Albany State University, the team hit the road to play Virginia Military Institute. The Crusaders dominated the game from kickoff, and at one point held a 30-10 lead, eventually winning the game with a final score of 37-24. Quarterback Nelson Hughes threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns in the win, and also ran for 39 yards and a score.

Wide Reciever Freddie Martino had a stellar game for the Crusaders, totalling 182 recieving yards on 12 receptions, and caught a touchdown.

The Crusader defense held the Keydets to 22 total rushing yards, headlined by senior linebacker Braelen Meredith’s six tackles

and two sacks.North Greenville returned

home for Family Weekend to play Tusculum College. After a rain-soaked day made for wet conditions, NGU came away with its third win in as many games with a final score of 39-36.

Hughes had a big game once again, throwing for 259 yards and three scores on the afternoon. Martino finished the day with 94 recieving yards on 10 receptions, breaking the school record for most receptions in a career at North Greenville.

The Crusaders recovered a fumble by the Tusculum punter in the endzone for a touchdown, and the defense forced a key safety to seal the game for NGU. Sophomore Antonio Barron led the team with 14 tackles on the night as the defense rallied to stop the Tusculum attack.

The Crusaders hit the road last week as they headed to North Carolina to take on the Brevard Tornadoes. NGU dominated from kickoff for the second time of the season, and held a 38-7

lead at one point in the game, ultimately taking the win by a final score of 41-28.

Brevard scored first in the ball game, but wouldn’t score again until the 4:27 mark in the third quarter as the North Greenville defense played exceptionally well. Hughes set a school record against the Tornadoes, throwing for 385 yards and four touchdowns in the contest, three of which went to Martino throughout the game.

The Crusaders head to North Charleston on Saturday to take on the Charleston Southern Caveliers, the second Division I team NGU will face this season.

After facing CSU, the Crusaders return home for a game against Lenoir Rhyne. NGU still has to play Mars Hill and Carson-Newman as well, in two of the tougher games for the team.

These Crusader football players are on the verge of a historical season under first-year head coach Jeff Farrington and seem to have their sights set on one goal: the playoffs.

Redshirt freshman Lindsay Tuten was recently named the Conference Carolinas player of the week Tuten led the team to a pair of wins over Mars Hill University and conference opponent Mount Olive College. Tuten had a goal in the win over Mars Hill, and also had two goals and an assist in a 3-2 overtime win over Mount Olive. Tuten has scored five goals this season and has one assist, leading the team in shots and shots on goal.

Photos by Cory Guinn

Junior Tucker MacDonald was named the Conference Carolinas golfer of the month for September. MacDonald won the Anderson University Invitational recently by firing a bogey-free 69 in his first round and a 73 in his second round to win by one stroke. He led the team to a fourth-place finish in the event. The Crusaders head to Myrtle Beach for their next tournament this weekend.

Crusader Volleyball develops young players for conference playMosely explained how the team needs to become proficient in everything.

“It’s all m e n t a l . There is no sense in doing things of a higher nature if we can’t control ourselves,” said Mosely. “It is r e w a rd i n g to see their success and g r o w t h . This group wants it and I never have to challenge t h e i r motivation.”

This has become an i m p o r t a n t aspect of this season, as the team has struggled at the start of the season, but has seen improvement

The Crusaders have endured a brutal non-conference schedule to

start the season, taking on some of the top teams in Division II. The

loss of several key contributors from last year’s team has made it a tough transition into the new year, but the team has begun to mesh well. It couldn’t have happened at a better time as the team has entered into the early part of the Conference C a r o l i n a s season, and has steadily improved each game.

Vo l l e y b a l l is unique in that everyone has to be in

synch. As adversity defines and refines character, each player will become a difference maker for the team in their own way.

“In volleyball, everyone is

completely dependent on one another. In other words, you have to have a great pass for a great set for a smoking attack,” said Mosely.

Even though players are working as a team and depending on their teammates, they are also learning a new type of competitiveness. Their aggression is to a ball and not a person. “When you succeed in yourself, that’s when the joy of the game comes,” said Mosely.

There is always room for improvement. In each given situation, Mosely and Graduate Assistant Haleigh Gilbert, will continue putting players in the right places, allowing them to grow.

“They have to be confident in what they believe they can do because it’ll do nothing but help them in the process,” said Mosely. “The game is a miniature picture of life. I believe any sport is good preparation for life if approached the right way.”

The volleyball program at NGU has truly made a turnaround since 2010. In the past two

years the team has attended the conference tournament while advancing to the semi-finals last season, adding on two academic all-conference players and three all-conference selections in the Conference Carolinas in 2012.

The 2013 season has just begun as the team opened the season at the King College Tournament. The had a come from behind win to open the tournament and junior Elizabeth James was named to the all-tournament team. James is second on the team in digs and blocks this season, and is also third on the team in kills, showing the versatility to lead this team in any way possible. James has proven to be the team’s MVP early in this season.

“EJ has stepped up to lead this team. I am very proud of her. She is having a really good year,” said Mosely.

James’ leadership, along with the leadership of lone senior Madison Allen, is key to building a foundation for this season’s young team, and establish a winning culture for the coming years.

Savanna SmithStaff Writer

The 2013 volleyball team is recognized for its youth and talent under four-year head coach, Greg Mosely.

While growing on the court, it takes a connected group of women to grow together to get good results on the court. The benefit of having such a young team is that they are able to gain experience.

According to Mosely, every girl on the team has the ability and the heart to grow spiritually and physically in this program.

While at North Greenville University as head coach for the women’s volleyball team, Mosely told his team to not let anyone deprive them of their joy.

“Even after a loss, they come together like a team should,” said Mosely. Some players may beat themselves up about a missed pass or a hit out; however, they will have to move on and execute perfectly the things they can control. After an upset loss to Barton College on September 21,

Photo by Hannah Braun

Freshman Rachel Burts spikes the ball over Limestone blockers. Burts is one of 11 underclassmen on this year’s young team.

Crusaders shine in September

The Bitter End8 February 6th, 2013

If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do?

“Knock on someone’s door and when they open it, pull it closed again... at least twice.”

“Constantly open and close Dr. Epting’s door all day.”

AlbanyDavis,Junior,Elementary Education

ChrisMaulding,Sophomore,Intercultural Studies

To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

“Tickle people’s faces and watch them react.”

“I would pick up small people and give them the joy of flight.”

CourtneyJerman,Freshman,English Education

JoshGarrett,Junior,Youth Ministry

Where to submit entriesAll contest entries must be submitted

to Karyn Campbell’s inbox in the student publications office at 118 Mass communication by 1 p.m. on Fridays following each issue.How to claim prizes

One Sudoku and one Crossword winner will be drawn from all correct answers submitted on time and winners announced on The Skyliner’s Facebook page. Crossword puzzle answers will also be uploaded to The Skyliner’s Facebook page after the puzzle appears. To claim your prize, come to Kayrn Campbell’s office during posted office hours.Who is eligible

Contests are open only to current North Greenville University s2tudents.

Faculty, staff and The Skyliner staff are not eligible to win any contests. Students may only win one contest per week and no more than two per semester.Sept. 25 winner: Zeb Blackwell

Check out The Skyliner contest rules and regulations

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