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April 9, 2014

Don’t be entitled; develop an attitude of gratitude

Maintaining an attitude of gratitude can be a difficult task in a generation of entitlement, but by focusing on Christ, being thankful is possible.

In his article, The Entitlement Cure, Craig Groeschel describes entitlement as “that little voice that takes ‘I want it’ and turns it into ‘I deserve it.’” Instead of being thankful for the little things in life, some people have adopted the mindset that they deserve what they have.

Opinion 0 2 min read
Track teams springboard into outdoor season
April 9, 2014

Track teams springboard into outdoor season

Shattered.  This single word tells what the North Greenville University track and field team is doing to school records this season.

The teams have exceeded the expectations of all conference foes this season as they have asserted themselves as some of the best in Conference Carolinas.

The men’s team was picked to finish fourth in the indoor track season, and exceeded expectations, nearly winning the conference championship.

Sports 0 2 min read
April 9, 2014

Tuition, financial aid are rising

According to National Public Radio, the past three decades have seen college tuition increase at a faster rate than both inflation and income.

“In Arizona, for example, parents have seen a 77 percent increase in costs. In Georgia, it’s 75 percent, and in Washington state, 70 percent [in the last five years],” according to NPR.

According to collegedata.com, the average budget for a student during the 2012-2013 academic school year. was $22,826.

News 0 1 min read
April 9, 2014

Difference Maker of the week: Megan Lindler

Lights, glitz and glam may seem like the only things needed to be Miss North Greenville University; however, this coveted title also requires a great amount of tenacity, chutzpah and heart.

The winner of Miss NGU 2013, Megan Lindler, junior, said, “Being Miss NGU is more than just winning a competition, as some of my many responsibilities include presenting awards and making appearances at any event which may benefit the school and promote my position.”

News 0 1 min read
Sketchnoting: Learn how to enjoy note-taking
April 9, 2014

Sketchnoting: Learn how to enjoy note-taking

There’s a way to stop being bored in class, remember more of your professor’s lesson and even make the time pass faster. It’s called sketchnoting.

Sketchnoting, also known as visual note-taking, is the act of capturing an oral presentation by using both textual information and visual content. Often this includes the use of stylized fonts, design elements, colors, doodles and drawings.

Lifestyle 0 5 min read
April 9, 2014

Crusader golfers build momentum towards championship

With the Masters just a week away, the sport of golf is once again beginning to take the national spotlight in sports.

But nothing has changed for North Greenville University’s golf teams as they have been hard at work all season long.

The men’s team has finished in the top 10 of every event this spring season, highlighted by a victory at the Cliffs Intercollegiate hosted at the Cliffs at Mountain Park.

Sports 0 2 min read
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