Check out these strange news stories happening on an international, national and local level.
The reading wars: the next chapter
The �reading wars� are making their rounds again currently due to staggering reading test scores. According to the New York Times, �National test scores last year showed that only a third of American students were proficient in reading, with widening gaps between good readers and bad ones.�
The Turnip: weird and wacky news stories
News these days can be so depressing. Brighten up your day by reading this collection of weird and wacky news from around the globe. Some of these stories are so strange, you won�t believe they are true!
NRB 2020: Christian communicators convention
Kayleigh Harrill, Staff Photographer The last week of February, three film teams, an audio team and a news team from North Greenville University headed to Nashville, T.N. for the annual […]
Neves Hall is getting a face lift: what you need to know
Renovations begun on Neves Hall to produce a space that will allow students access to the Office of Student Services, NGU Central, the Registrar, Financial Aid and Student Accounts all under the same roof.
The Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump
The President of the United States, Donald Trump faced something that not many presidents have gone through in their terms. The highly controversial businessman faced impeachment after the House of Representatives approved articles of impeachment on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. These are very serious charges, and not to be taken lightly. Donald Trump was acquitted on these two counts on February 5, 2020. With the whole case behind us now, I spoke to North Greenville senior Joshua Jordan about his personal thoughts on the entire trial.
A royal transition
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their change in roles within the Royal Family. This decision was months in the making, as the couple has been desiring for a life in which they can control their own privacy and reputations on their own terms.
In Memory of Kobe Bryant
In memory of Kobe Bryant August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020. The accomplishments listed were throughout his whole career in the NBA. Kobe Bryant was a legend on and off the court of basketball.
Kobe Bryant’s legacy lives on
On Sunday, January 26th, 2019 the world of sports was brought to a halt when one of the world�s most iconic athletes of all-time was tragically killed.
