Nov. 6th, 2013

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

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North Greenville University’s new online degree program will be available in fall of 2014, if all goes as planned, and will educate students.

The program, led by Vice President of Academic Affaris Randall Pannell, is geared for adult learners and will be age sensitive. This does not mean, however, resident and commuting students cannot take NGU classes online. They will just not be able to obtain an undergraduate degree from the program. A maximum number of credit hours online will be restricted to on-campus students.

“Online degree programs usually consist of adults who want to go back to school or change careers,” said Pannell.

For now, the university wants the program to allow opportunities for people who did not or could not receive a college education to finally obtain that goal, change their lives and further their careers. It will give people the chance to receive an education from NGU they could

not obtain otherwise, whether it be because they live in other countries and getting VISAs are too costly or because they are on the mission field.

Pannell is excited that the program will be on-the-job training. Online students will not have to put a hold on their lives to accomplish a degree. “It increases accessibility for people who can’t leave their lives and come here,” he said.

Pannell, however, warned that online schooling is not effortless. “The biggest fallacy of online education is that it’s light,” he said. Just because students are not present in a classroom does not mean the workload is easier. Online students usually have more responsibilities than only school, so they have to find time to do their homework around carpool, cooking dinner and working nights or weekends. Online professors also have to make up for time not spent in class by creating other means of class work or homework.

“[This program] will require more motivation and experience,” said Pannell. “Online programs require more discipline because

it’s done in the middle of lives.” The goal for the program next

fall is to offer majors in criminal justice and legal studies, business administration, secondary and early childhood education, Christian studies and psychology. All general education classes will also be offered.

Pannell hopes for the classes to be a total

of six weeks each. A starting time will be designated every month, so online students will have 12 opportunities to start different classes. They will even have the option of completing a class and taking a break before beginning the next.

For those who want to come

back and get a degree, an entrance test will help them figure about where they are in terms of education.

The online program has benefits. Students will be able to access content in many different ways. The classes will include reading, podcasts, audio and

a lot of writing. Professors can also teach through

a s y n c h r o n o u s discussion boards

and synchronous v i r t u a l c l a s s r o o m s ,

which are similar to Skype. The virtual classrooms, however, present a dilemma because of potential

varying time zones. That is a quandary professors will have to take into account.

Another benefit of online education is constant access to the professors. Questions will not be limited to the classroom but rather can be answered any time, usually by email.

NGU will be using professors on campus who want to teach online as well as employing new online faculty.

“We want our faculty to develop our curriculum,” said

Pannell. He believes it is crucial the professors on campus be involved in the new program, especially since incorporating Christianity and community online is difficult. He wants to expand not only the reach of NGU’s education, but also its mission.

Online students will be under the same rules as the Enlightener and will be held just as accountable as resident and commuting students. The biggest difference is that they are allowed to go to class in their pajamas.

Pannell said the cost of the online education will be close to what is paid for on-campus education. Instead of paying per semester, however, students online will pay per course.

Pannell expects a tremendous growth for NGU because of the program. “We are hoping to grow to as many as 10,000 online students,” he said.

The marketing for the online program will also bring more students to campus and provide an additional stream of income. “It will help us stay as affordable as we are now,” Pannell said.

Alex Kern Lifestyle Editor

Online degrees bring new matrix

Page 2Social media is being used to evangelize Muslims.

Page 3Are millenials really

just narcissitic and lazy?

Page 4Utilize the app store

to become a better student.

Page 7Women’s soccer season ends with game against

Barton College.

John 8:12I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have

the light of life.

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News2 November 6th, 2013

News BriefsCampus

FBI agent highlights importance of faith at workAllie OuthouseManaging Editor

Strategist suggests Facebook to reach MuslimsAdam PolkContributing Writer

Facebook and Twitter can be used for not only catching up with people you went to high school with, but for international missions, as well.

The International Mission Board’s representative Ty Grisham, a Social Media Specialist in the Middle East, spoke to NGU students on the importance of social media in not only the business world, but the Christian mission field as well.

The Southern Baptist Convention’s organization, IMB, focuses on missions outside of the United States and Canada.

Most companies use Twitter

more than their own websites to relay important information and news to their consumers, Grisham said. The ministry world, however, is approximately five years behind the rest of the world in trends, he said.

Grisham stated that Christians could use Facebook as a ministry opportunity. “Fifty-two percent of Arabs have English as their default language on Facebook,” said Grisham. Finding friends on Facebook can be done easily, by simply typing “University,” “(Name of Country)” and “English” in the search bar.

Many people who add friends for these purposes will create an anonymous account. They create

a separate account from their own, because people of other religions may get offended if they are posting Christian or biblical things on their profiles, which can lead to them being reported. If a profile is reported a certain amount of times, it will be shut down. If this happens to an anonymous account, the person can simply create a new account.

For those going on a short-term trip to a foreign country, Grisham said they should search for friends on Facebook months in advance, to form a good relationship. If a relationship is formed through social media the short-term missionary can partner with missionaries that live in the country full-time for follow-

up and continual discipleship. For more information on

reaching unreached people groups through social media, Grisham recommends visiting www.facetofb.com.

Scan this QR code to get there.

“It is offensive to me when people think there is a contradiction between serving as law enforcement and being a Christian,” said Special Agent Byron Thompson of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Thompson presented his topic “The Criminal Justice System, Christianity and Faith” on Friday, October 25 in the Craft-Hemphill building.

Angelina Turner, program director of criminal justice, said Thompson was not assigned his topic. Rather, it slowly formed over time when he and Turner began discussing the event less than a year ago.

Thompson has done a little bit of everything, from participating in undercover operations on computer hackers to training agents internationally to serving as a witness in various courts, including the Supreme Court. Recently, though, Thompson primarily focuses on investigation.

“It seemed a perfect fit for me,” said Thompson. “You can sit behind a desk, you can be very physical, or you can do it,” he said, describing his days as “long periods of routine tasks, punctuated by brief moments of sheer exhilaration.”

Thompson explained that he might be on his phone and be told to go to get in the car. On the way he would be briefed, preparing for the situation –

perhaps donning gear and equipment - while en route.

He said the legal system blends very well with Christian beliefs.

The FBI’s motto is “fidelity, bravery, integrity.” Thompson said these three ideas can be summed up in one word — “Christianity.”

The FBI looks for loyalty, standing up for what is right a m o n g

y o u r p e e r s , and structural strength in its recruits – traits that can only describe Jesus, according to Thompson. To demonstrate, he read Philippians 3: 7-16 aloud, expounding on verse 9. “As believers we should all have a good idea of mercy, justice and grace,” said Thompson.

“The legal system needs young people with integrity,” Thompson said. He said that the U.S. has the best judicial system in the world because it is based on the constitution, but there are still imperfections in it.

He added unlike man’s law, God’s law is perfect. His

l a w s are always just, fair and right. It

f o c u s e s on the

i n t e n t o r motive of

our heart. “For men it’s

possible to comply with the law and not follow the intent of the law. True obedience is doing what you’re told when you’re supposed to with the right attitude,” Thompson said.

Thompson summarized Romans 13:8-10 saying, “Love

does no wrong to a neighbor and if we really believed that, we would never break the law. In fact, if society would live by that, man would have no need for law.”

John Merckle, a Criminal Justice major and an officer in the club, who intends to pursue a federal law enforcement career, asked if FBI agents are restricted from sharing their faith while on the job. Thompson replied, “I can share my faith when God gives me the opportunity to one-on-one.”

Attendee Kristin Zirkelbach, junior, said the most powerful thing she learned from Thompson’s presentation was the necessity to integrate one’s Christian faith into the criminal justice system. “Our faith is supposed to pour into all segments of our lives. Faith is not simply for church, but the home, the workplace, as well as society.” she said.

Grant Schricker, junior, pointed out the fact that professions are not sinful, people are. “Each day you have to decide what kind of person you are going to be,” said Schricker.

Thompson gave an illustration of an agent with integrity: his father. Holding up his father’s credentials and badge, Thompson said, “Because I valued him, I watch my conduct so I don’t tarnish his integrity.” Lifting up his Bible, he said, “This is my Father’s Word, and I don’t want to tarnish its integrity. It constantly reminds me how to live.”

A malware virus called CryptoLocker Ransomware has been found to affect PC users, specifically Microsoft Windows computers. The virus hides in email attachments and, once installed, it encrypts your files and demands payment to get them back. The best way to avoid CryptoLocker is to delete any emails from senders you don’t recognize and keep your antivirus software up to date. If your computer does become infected, contact the IT department at 977-7272.

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NatioNal

Paul Ciancia shot a TSA agent in the LAX airport on November 1, making the agent the first to die in the line of duty since 2001. Officers from the LAPD shot Ciancia to wound him. As of November 4, he was in the hospital, unable to speak to officers. According to Ciancia’s roommates, he demanded a ride to the airport, allegedly to visit a sick relative. The roommate obliged, but knew nothing of Ciancia’s intended violence. If convicted, Ciancia could face life in prison without parole or the death penalty.

iNterNatioNal

A group of five teenagers in France stole a circus llama named Serge on November 1 and took him on a tram through the city of Bordeaux. The group originally wanted to take a zebra, but the beast proved too stubborn. Serge the llama was much more amicable and allegedly followed them like a dog. A local police inspector spotted the group and returned the llama to the circus before any harm could come to the animal.

teens abduct llama

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

Opinion 3November 6th,, 2013

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God created art in man, that he may do the sameDante WilcoxAssociate Writer

With the creation of the world, God created s o m e t h i n g that embodies everything that humanity tries to

replicate through its own art forms. He made colors to paint, words to be written and spoken and the human story to be acted and told.

By combining every element that people now use to create, He made the ultimate art. And God tells His children constantly to imitate Him, to follow His will for their lives and to be holy. What better way to fulfill this command than to create, to be artists ourselves, constantly striving to replicate this high art which God so lovingly created?

Is it any surprise that the very first command that Adam receives in the garden

is to name every animal? Though perhaps not so tangible

as other forms, God tasks the first person with a creative venture; this is quickly followed by the command to work and keep the garden, yet another artistic task. However, sin quickly disrupted this artistic mindset, and for the rest of time God has been trying to get his people to create again.

With a look at art history, it can be observed that through the ages, people have created sublime works that point toward God while depicting the reality of their present times accurately. Recently, there seems to be a lack of that artistic zeal in the church.

Perhaps music still lingers as the last remnant of high art within the church, but musicality is low and many words become cliché. As believers trying to preach the Gospel, the church ought to be promoting the arts at all costs, considering how effective art is at

relaying the story of sin and grace. Churches seem to be afraid

and continue to produce, for the most part, surface-level art that bears little resemblance to the reality of either sin or the Gospel.

As Melissa Kircher says in an article for Relevant Magazine, “Christian churches seem to censor so much, but forget that historical Christian art displayed naked people, bloody scenes, and crosses.”

It is time for the church to take a look within and question the true motives behind its current art. If the goal is not to preach the Gospel, then change must happen.

Eric Spivey, junior, says that if Christians are to accurately present the Gospel, then art is necessary. “We break down our walls within our hearts and pour our whole being into our art,” he says.

With that in mind, what better way to relate to both God and people than by relinquishing our

egos to allow Him to be the artist?Now being an artist does

not mean someone needs to get painting or start chiseling stone. Though those things can be extremely beneficial and some people should pursue those forms, even refinishing furniture, sculpting a bush, trying a new recipe, or working passionately at science or math, Kircher explains, can be artistic. Christians need not confine their view of art to only what can be done by art students, but need to be focused on one thing: creating.

If the church continues the way it is going in its approach to art, then there will never be artistic revival, and it will be stuck.

Creating is something that mankind was made to do. Glorify God and preach the gospel by being an artist so the world can see what makes Christianity the one true way.

Get off my lawn, you lazy hooligansPaddy O’ConorNews & Opinions Editor

“It was harder times and longer days, 12 miles to school—uphi l l both ways. We were cane-switch raised

and dirt-floor poor. ‘Course, that was back before the war.”

The lyrics to this Montgomery Gentry song sum up the view of the millennial generation rather well. Previous generations were hard-working, patriotic and unspoiled while we just laze around online and mooch off of our parents, right?

According to Kelli Trujillo of Relevant Magazine, a Christian publication, this might not be the case. “Despite some of the bad news trends frequently cited in articles bemoaning millennials’ perceived generational flaws, the truth is that ... the Millennial generation also continues to be distinguished by others-focused qualities that are anything but narcissistic,” Trujillo wrote.

One of the biggest criticisms of our generation is that we spend far too much time online while posting selfies and

complaining about our parents. But the truth is that while our

generation does spend copious amounts of time online, most of the sites used are social networks. Through networks like Twitter and Tumblr, millennials create almost a family that spans the globe.

And family is a big issue for

millennials, according to Trujdillo. “Unlike the angst-ridden conflict characterizing many Gen-X and parent relationships or the clashing generation gap between young-adult Boomers and their parents during the ’60s and ’70s, Millennials tend to place a high value on fostering an ongoing, close connection with their parents and

family of origin,” Trujillo wrote.To the millennial denizens

of Tumblr, their followers are their family, a large section having embraced a quote from award-winning television show Supernatural. This quote, “family don’t end in blood,” has become a de facto motto for the site.

Through this network, people make friends that last for a lifetime. Some even met their spouses through Tumblr. Fans even contacted Supernatural actor Osric Chau when a fan named Hannah was severely depressed. The fan tweeted Chau, sending him a link to the her Tumblr. Chau then left a message, letting the fan know

that the Supernatural family was there for her. He then tweeted her, saying “Hey Hannah, family doesn’t end in blood. And even if you don’t reach out, we will reach in. Everyone is here for you.”

This online community of lazy, narcissistic millennials is famous for accomplishing goals. When

someone needs to escape a bad home situation, he or she needs only to post it to Tumblr and tag it. Within hours, posts such as that will have been shared thousands of times, and quite often the original poster will have the support he or she needs.

This sense of community is almost a trademark of our generation, as it has not been possible before. The time spent online can be misconstrued as laziness, but the truth is that something wonderful is happening. And if you ever feel too self-absorbed, just remember

that when Julius Caesar was in his 20’s, he was kidnapped by pirates and held for a ransom of 20 talents. Caesar thought he was worth more, and demanded they increase the ransom to 50 talents. How narcissistic is that? We should totally just stab Caesar.

Features4 November 6th, 2013

Zombies, Mario and baby lobsters, oh my!

Joshua MulvaneyStaff Writer

Efficiency and time management are key components of a successful college experience. Part of maximizing such components is finding ways to organize, prioritize and simplify the reservoir of information students acquire daily.

Sound like a hard task? Don’t worry, there’s an app for that.

Hundreds of apps are specifically marketed to those with busy schedules. Even the most simple task can become tedious, especially in regards to technology, so apps can be a huge help in opening up space by eliminating time wasted. Here are some apps you may find very useful:

This cloud-based app is essential for non-hard drive file sharing. It can be used to upload,

view, share and document files from anywhere. It can help keep files safe and organized for registered users to use at their leisure.

North Greenville students, you can get all of your Blackboard information right from your phone. Your coursework is available and easily accessible wherever you are.

A guaranteed stress reliever, Quizlet allows you to create lengthy lists of vocabulary for any subject, go over flash cards and quiz yourself on your compiled lists. For audio learners, Quizlet also reads definitions back to you. This app is extremely helpful for drilling exhaustive terminology

into your memory.

These and a few other similar apps were created to enable people to take photos of documents and convert them to PDF files. This is very useful if someone needs a copy of a document and does not have a file drive (or Dropbox) on hand.

Whether you care about the world or not, news apps are very helpful for keeping up to date, or up to the minute, on global events. Most apps will send breaking news notifications of national or international incidents. Other helpful apps include BBC, The Huffington Post and Yahoo! News. For Apple users, use the Newsstand to access

online periodicals such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and many others. Most of these also provide notifications. Especially on a campus removed from city life, it is important to have reminders of the world around us.

These apps, specifically created for Apple products, are similar to Microsoft Word and Excel but are very simple to use and find their calling in mobile devices. Pages creates documents that can be converted to use on PCs, while Numbers creates spreadsheets as Excel files. Both are capable of creating .PDF files. These apps are useful for students who use a lot of Apple products for school. If you don’t want to use these apps, the Apple store sells Microsoft Office with Mac compatibility.

Keeping up with assignments and due dates is the bane of the college student, yet it is an inevitable obstacle that must be overcome. Therefore, some kind app developers have created a helpful app to organize school assignments. MyHomework integrates smart phone calendars to create reminders for upcoming due dates.

There are hundreds of apps that are not mentioned here, but these are some of the best out there that provide general assistance for college students. Depending on your specific interests, whether it be photography, blogging, technology, social life or travel, the amount of helpful apps continues to increase.

Apps for students create a more convenient world

Photos courtesy of Artyom Chekmasov.Clockwise from top left:Ashley Blue, sophomore, Brandy Maynor, junior, Caitlin Blackie and Marie Cole, junior, dress up as characters from Batman.Chef Jacob Kutt, senior, carries his baby lobster.Matthew Williamson, senior, dresses up as Shaggy and hands out Scooby Snacks.Artyom Chekmasov, sophomore, scares peers with zombie make-up and costume.Rachel Massingill, freshman, spends Halloween as Mario.

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Carl Dukes

Carl Dukes, who is better known as Dukes, looks not only to fulfill his duties as a graduate assistant football coach, but also to be a godly mentor to his team.

He recently graduated from North Greenville University with an interdisciplinary degree in Early Childhood Education and Communication and is now pursuing his Masters of Education degree at NGU’s graduate school.

Dukes said football has always been a major part of his life and he not only learned how to play the game, but he also learned self-discipline. He developed a work ethic that stayed with him.

As a mentor to his players, he leads by the “I am third” example, which means “Lord first, family and friends second, self last.” He believes that football can be used as a tool to teach, no matter the circumstances, one should never give up.

While an undergraduate student at NGU, he enjoyed the benefits of a smaller university and felt encouraged by the family-like atmosphere.

It is with that same devotion he looks to guide his players, not just in the game, but also in life. His goal is to mentor his players. Dukes feels he has a certain responsibility to his players and sees his role as being like a big brother to them as they keep him accountable. He said he has to make sure that he is doing his best to be there for them.

Dukes believes football is not just about a game. He said, “It is learning about life, being able to push through difficult and unexpected situations as they come, and in doing so being able to show God’s love.”

Melissa NorrisStaff Writer

From his 35 years of teaching experience, James Overstreet, marketing professor, has many stories and wisdom that extend beyond the classroom.

Born in a coal mining camp in Jewelridge, W.Va., Overstreet had a father who was a coal miner until his family moved to Boston, Mass., and then Florida.

After college, Overstreet pursued missions with National American Mission Board (NAMB). He served in Miami, Fla., and Savannah, Ga., for three years before he decided to travel Europe. While in Europe, Overstreet found his relatives in Italy.

Next he traveled to Northern Africa and stayed in Morocco.

“That is where I ran out of money,” he said. “It took a bit to wire to the states for money, so I stayed in Morocco for a while.”

While in Morocco, Overstreet remembers learning about what it means to live on little.

“The American spirit is the more you have the more it takes to make you happy, but the less you have the less it takes to make you happy,” he said. “Sometimes, happiness was taking a shower,”

he said with a laugh.

When he came back from his traveling, Overstreet went to his 10-year high school reunion. That is where he touched base with a girl from high school. T h ey we re married within a year.

Over s t ree t h a s n e a r l y

20 years of experience teaching business classes and 15 in academia. He was retired for 10

years before deciding to go back to teaching and coming t o N o r t h G r e e n v i l l e University.

C i e r a G r i f f i t h , s o p h o m o r e , shared her perspective of Over s t ree t ’s teaching, “He explains things by using real life examples, w h i c h i s great.”

Overstreet encourages students not to underestimate the power of the knowledge they have been given. “If students realize the concepts they have been taught and what they now know,” Overstreet said, “They can use what they know to be a

very successful person in that field.”

Stories and jokes exude from new marketing professor

Fun FactsHis favorite foods include steak, potatoes and eggs.

He loves to go to the beach.

His favorite football team is the Florida Gators.

If he could pick another full-time job again, he would go back to being a fulltime missionary.

His favorite aspect of teaching is helping develop young people.

Photo courtesy of Melissa Norris.

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for

his friends.” -John 15:13

sports6 November 6th, 2013

Men’s soccer wraps up tough season

Jeremy WethertonSports Editor

The North Greenville men’s soccer team has faced its fair share of difficulties this season and, while it hasn’t qualified for the conference tournament, the team has never backed down from a challenge.

The Crusaders opened the season with a 9-2 win over Toccoa Falls College and followed it with a 7-0 win over Chowan University.

The schedule got tougher after those two games, however, as the team faced some of the best teams on the schedule. Not only some of the best in Conference Carolinas, but they also had the ability to compete with some of the best teams in the nation, including nationally-ranked Queens University and 12th-ranked Limestone College.

The Crusaders dropped three straight games before taking a 2-1 victory over Conference Carolinas opponent Mount Olive College in the first conference game of the year. This was the only conference win the team would get as it faced a tough stretch on the schedule.

The Crusaders never backed

down and never gave up in these games, as many times the Crusaders either led at some point or played it tightly all game, never dropping a game by more than three goals and losing many of the games by only one or two goals.

The loss to Belmont Abbey in the most recent game cemented the fact that the Crusaders would not be attending the conference tournament so the team is forced to begin preparing for next season.

Head coach Chad Gfeller loses 10 seniors from this year’s squad, including much of the defense, but will also bring back much experience as he had many underclassmen contribute to this season.

The Crusaders will also lose the top two shot-takers on the team and the number one and number three scorers on the team in seniors Will Johnston and Ben Montry. The team will also lose much leadership in both of these players, along with a Conference Player of the Week in Johnston.

Next season, the Crusaders will bring back fifth leading scorer and leading assist man Thales Wieczorek, along with second leading scorer Adam Turner, both of whom will be juniors .

The Crusaders will also bring

back all three goalkeepers who saw action this season, including sophomore Andrew Duncan who did not allow a goal in his time in the net this season and freshman DJ Baker, who spent the most time in the net.

After a season of ups and downs for the Crusaders, the offseason will give them time to recuperate and prepare to take on the top of Conference Carolinas next season.

Under the guidance of coach Gfeller and the leadership and scoring ability of Turner and Wieczorek, the Crusaders have a chance at being a contender next season, but only time and effort can get this team to the places it wants to go.

Photo Courtesy of NGU AthleticsSenior Ben Montry looks for an open teamate to pass to in order to get a better shot at a goal.

Last week in North Greenville SportsMen’s Golf3rd place finish at the Rock Barn Invitational

Individual 1st place by Sam Goodnight at the Rock Barn Invitational

Women’s Golf10th place finish at the Rock Barn Invitational

Women’s VolleyballW at Lees McRae College 3-1

W at Pfieffer University 3-2

L at Belmont Abbey College 0-3

L at Francis Marion University 0-3

Men’s SoccerL vs. Erskine College 1-2

L vs. Belmont Abbey College 2-4

Women’s SoccerW vs. Erskine College 3-1

L vs. Belmont Abbey College 0-3

Women’s BasketballL at #21 University of South Carolina 96-35(Exhibition)

Men’s BasketballL at Furman University 85-61 (Exhibition)

FootballW at Wingate University 38-34

Check out the Crusader Soccer team’s news, info and statistics here.

7November 6th ,2013sports

This week in NGU Sports

(Week of November 3rd- 9th)

Women’s SoccerMonday at Lander University (7 p.m.)

Thursday at Belmont Abbey College (2 p.m., if necessary)

Women’s VolleyballWednesday vs. Erskine College, Military Appreciation/Senior Day (7 p.m.)

Friday at Erskine College

Men’s Cross CountrySaturday at University of Virginia at Panorama Farms (NCAA Southeast Regionals)

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Unity leads Lady Crusaders into postseason play

Savanna SmithStaff Writer

North Greenville University women’s soccer has had an overall redemptive season compared to last.

With 12 returners and 12 newcomers, the program has grown dramatically, passing the record mark for the largest roster in school history.

“These are a great group of girls with good character,” said head coach Rachel Baer. After only winning one game last year, the team’s harmony has caused a turnaround. “The team is unified and it shows,” said Baer.

The leaders for this NGU

women’s soccer team held a strong bond between junior Erin McLure, graduate student Cara Woolford and junior Katie Tate. “These girls have brought lots of leadership and competitiveness” said Baer. “They are very smart players. I can count on them.”

Amongst the leaders, freshmen Lindsay Tuten and Courtney Etheridge have contributed greatly to the team as talented goal scorers. Juniors Hope Martin and Ansley Dobbs are known for their relentless work as well. “They give all that they have,” said Baer.

Being known to match up against almost anyone, the women’s soccer team’s toughest competition this year has

been Belmont Abby College and Lees McRae College.

What is the biggest challenge that this team faces on a day in day out basis? Baer answered “We’re too nice. We are still learning to be tough and competitive and holding each other accountable.”

The Lady Crusaders won the Conference Sportsmanship Award in 2012. “We had two girls that were placed on all conferences second and third teams last year,” said Baer.

Baer has had both a college and professional career in soccer. “It really is a great privilege to be a college athlete,” said Baer. “This sport teaches the girls to be individually

creative while in a team setting.” Soccer is considered a players

sport, not a coach’s. There are no time-outs or set plays. It is not about responding perfectly, but learning.

“Soccer gives you a chance to invite Jesus into what you’re doing,” said Baer, “He is just as impeccable in sports as in anything else.”

The Crusaders have seen a massive turnaround this season compared to last season, which saw the team only earn one win. This season, the team won four of its first six games and has earned a berth in the conference tournament. The excitement of the team was palpable after the final regular season game and the team headed to Lander University on Monday. The team had won the only meeting between the two schools this season, a 1-0 win in Pepsi Stadium.

The Crusaders faced Barton in the first round of the conference tournament on Monday November 1, falling in heartbreaking fashion. , a 2-1 defeat in overtime. Junior Franki Jumper scored in the 88th minute to tie the game at one a piece and scored the game -winning goal just two minutes into overtime

NGU women’s soccer team plans to consistently strive to be excellent Coach Baer and assistant coach Leah Frazier will continue recruiting solidly and build a successful program while creating a Christian environment. “Sports don’t build character, they reflect character,” said Baer.

Photo Courtesy of NGU AthleticsThe Lady Crusaders huddle around each other to get prepared to play in an upcoming game.

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