April 3rd, 2013

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

Issue 8, Vol. 117

Wednesday

verse of the week

If you could have had the starring role in one film already made, which movie

would you pick? page 8

The bible miniseries: brilliant or bust?

Was the number one show on cable worth the time and effort? Read staff writer Joshua

Mulvaney’s review on page 5

Exploring greerLooking for a place to get off campus but bored with downtown Greenville? Discover another nearby alternative on

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13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Gal. 5:13-14

In light of the tragedies that have shaken college campuses over the past two decades, safety is a top concern for many. But, how does one know if a college campus is truly safe?

The Clery Act requires most colleges to release the statistics of crimes that occur both on and near their campuses to the public. This law was named after a student at Lehigh University, Jeanne Clery, who was brutally raped and murdered in her dorm in 1986. This occurrence prompted the public to wonder why so many on-campus crimes were not reported, which led to the implementation of the Clery Act in 1990.

Now, college campuses across the country are required to report their crime statistics in an annual public report.

At North Greenville University, campus security diligently works to ensure the report is completely accurate and

accessible to the public. In fact, Chief Rick Morris ad Captain Gary Morningstar went to a seminar earlier this month to see how they could improve different aspects of their Clery reporting.

While there, Morris learned

that his team needed to make the report more accessible on the NGU website. “[We’re working to make it] no more than a two click process to get to it and [want to] make it as user friendly

as possible,” he said. Morris also stressed the importance of the Clery report to prospective students and their parents.

“[It] gives parents and students a barometer to look at to see what type of atmosphere they’re going

to be going into when they’re looking for a place to attend college,” he said.

So, how does NGU stack up? According to the 2011 Clery report, NGU is one of the safest

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The Clery report is broken down into five different categories: criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests, disciplinary actions, and fires. From there, the statistics are

further categorized by occurrences on campus, off campus (within a three mile radius, according to Morris) and on public property.

In the past year, NGU boasts zero hate crimes or fires on campus, few referrals for disciplinary action, and just one arrest.

In comparison, neighboring school Furman University had 326 referrals for disciplinary action and 12 arrests on campus last year.

The other schools surveyed were USC Upstate and the main campus of Greenville Technical College, which both had higher numbers of arrests than NGU but fewer referrals

for disciplinary action than Furman.

To access any of these reports, go to ope.ed.gov/security/ and fo l low the d i rec t ions on the screen.

NGU: one of area’s safest campusesCandice PaschallSenior Writer

The 2011 Clery reports show how NGU stacks up compared to other campuses in the Greenville area. Referrals remain solely under a school’s jurisdiction.

Marriage: Can you can have it your way?Allie OuthouseManaging Editor

The fate of marriage as we know it will be defined by the Supreme Court’s ruling on two cases: Hollingsworth v. Perry and U.S. v. Windsor.

Hollingsworth v. Perry, which deals with California’s Proposition Eight, was heard on March 26. In 2008, the people of California voted to amend their state constitution with Proposition Eight, defining

marriage as between one man and one woman. At that time, California’s civil union had state benefits equivalent to marriage, so Proposition Eight was simply solidifying the textbook definition of marriage.On August 4 2010, Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker overruled the amendment calling it “not rationally related to legitimate state interest.” In late February of 2011, Walker retired; in early April he declared himself gay and as having been so for 10 years. When Walker’s ruling was

contested in 2012 by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, it held, as did his legitimacy to preside over the case.

While the Supreme Court ruling on Proposition Eight could be limited to California in its decision, the judges could also reject it and invalidate similar amendments in 30 other states, including South Carolina.

NGU’s Vice President of Christian Worldview Tony Beam said, “People who observed the hearing say that from the way

the Supreme Court was asking questions that it doesn’t want to rule broadly.”

Lisa Van Riper, director of the honors program and political science at North Greenville University, stated that although the judges’ questions seemed to support traditional marriage, their questions will not necessarily predict what they will rule.

Beam explained the possibility that the Supreme Court may

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News2 April 3rd, 2013

News Briefs

Campus

NatioNal

Interdisciplinary concentration adds options for students in music ministry

Record participation expected at North Greenville film festival

A new major will soon be available to North Greenville University students. The interdisciplinary studies department has announced it will be adding Contemporary Worship Arts and Leadership (CWAL) to its list of concentrations available to students.

According to Gregory Bruce, chairman of interdisciplinary studies, some concentrations within the department use the couplings model in which two majors are combined. Another type of concentration is a specialized program in which numerous components from an assortment of majors are combined into one major. The CWAL concentration is the department’s most recent specialized program.

Because a contemporary worship arts leader must wear many hats, an array of courses will be required of CWAL majors. From mass communication to poetry writing classes, students will get in touch with their artistic sides.

CWAL majors will also be required to take leadership courses, Christian studies courses and psychology and sociology classes to form a strong, biblical core.

Students majoring in CWAL will also have to take music courses and other classes that will be new to NGU’s course offerings, specifically designed for the CWAL program. Mark Eshenbaugh, an NGU graduate with a degree in music, will be teaching some of these new offerings.

Many students are already displaying an interest in the CWAL program. For example, Bruce says he recently met with a potential

NGU student from Pennsylvania who is interested in the new concentration. Some current

NGU students are contemplating the option of switching to the CWAL program. Megan Scruggs, sophomore music major, is considering the CWAL option. As someone involved with music, who has sung for worship assemblies in the past, Scruggs sees the CWAL program as an opportunity.

The interdisciplinary studies department is excited about the CWAL major and the doors it will open for students. Bruce says it is not going to be a program competing with the music department, but complimenting it, giving music majors a somewhat different option. Bruce says the program will make students more marketable because it exposes them to so many outlets and concentrations.

Audrey CapellAssistant Editor

Kyle GaillardStaff Writer

Students at North Greenville University have limitless talent for filmmaking, and such talent should not go unseen.

Their films would be best viewed on a big screen, which is the exact reasoning driving the annual Red Carpet Film Festival. The Festival is hosted by the NGU Film Club, and has become its biggest annual event.

The Red Carpet Film Festival is an award show that provides an opportunity for students to have their films showcased. The event gives currently enrolled students the opportunity to submit films to be viewed and judged in the festival. The films will be shown to a live audience and judged by outside film and

industry professionals. Prizes and recognition will then be awarded to the top three winners.

Former NGU student, Jamie Costa will host this year’s festival.

Chelsea Bailey, junior broadcast media, has been with the NGU Film Club for three years, and this is her first year serving as president.

“Our goal as a Film Club is to unite those with this

passion for storytelling and create a way for

others to

see what we make,” said Bailey.Caleb Furrow, senior broadcast

media, Jonathan Derbyshire,

senior broadcast media, Josh Weir, senior broadcast media, Anna King, junior broadcast media, and Natalie Roush, senior broadcast media and theatre, are among the NGU Film Club’s hard-working members.

The 2012 Red Carpet Film Festival saw its largest crowd since its inception in 2009. The film club is expecting another large turnout this year.

Last year’s event included a total of 12 film entries. The number of entries in this year’s

event is expected to match, if not better last year’s number.

The 2013 Red Carpet Film Festival will be held on April 5, with doors opening at 7 p.m., and the festival starting at 7:30 p.m.

The dress code will be formal attire. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets will be distributed Monday, Tuesday and Friday in the Todd Dining Hall and the Tingle

Student Center. Tickets are not required for entry, but will reserve your seat until 7:25 p.m.

FaCulty member HoNored iN Hall oF Fame

Reggie Ecarma, professor of Mass Communication, was recently chosen to be a Hall of Fame recipient at his former high school in Louisville, Ky. He was chosen for his undefeated seasons in tennis, for being the University of Louisville standout scholar athlete with the best record, being on the Dean’s List and then earning a Ph.D. He is to be inducted on April 27, 2013.

last two moe’s NigHts

The Mountain Laurel is hosting two more fundraising nights before the semester ends: April 3 and 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Moe’s Southwest Grill on Wade Hampton Blvd. in Greer. Moe’s offers a special deal for students during fundraisers—$5 for a burrito, chips, queso and a drink. Proceeds from the night’s sales will go to help offset the cost of producing The Mountain Laurel.

massive pile up Kills 3

Some 95 cars were involved in 17 different wrecks on Sunday afternoon, within a mile of Fancy Gap Mountains, along Interstate-77 near the Virginia-North Carolina border. A fog bank limited driver’s visibility and backed up the interstate for nearly 8 miles. Portions of the road were closed from 6 a.m. Sunday until midnight on Monday to allow rescue workers direct access to the accidents. Twenty-five people were injured, and three people died as a result of the pile-up.

iNterNatioNal

Cardboard Cops get tHe job doNe

In Bangalore, India police may have found a solution to the need for more police and the city’s lack of money: cardboard officers. The city of 8 million has 3,000 traffic cops and is in need of at least twice that many. In response, officials set up cardboard officers at traffic intersections, hoping drivers would see them and slow down to avoid a ticket. So far, using the fake cops has proved successful and popular, especially with thieves.

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Know the facts before making a fussPaddy O’ConorNews & Opinions Editor

“Tastes like hate.” Graffiti such as this plagued Chick-fil-A after Dan Cathy, the company’s president, stated that he believes marriage is between a man and a woman in July of 2012.

This statement was taken and distorted by the media to make it look as if the Chick-fil-A franchise hates homosexuals. Protestors lined the streets and boycotts of the chain arose.

The entire debacle was deplorable by the groups that perpetuated the lie, and it quickly spiraled out of control. Recently, the situation was reversed as Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz was asked about his stance on gay marriage, which he supports.

Examiner.com reported the issue as such: “After saying Starbucks wants to ‘embrace diversity of all kinds,’ he told a shareholder who supports traditional marriage that he should sell his shares and invest

if supporting gay marriage was good business. That’s it. Schultz replied, “If you feel, respectfully, that you can get a higher return than the 38 percent you got last year, it’s a free country. You can sell your shares of Starbucks and buy shares in another company.”

Nowhere in that quote did he say anything about not wanting the business of traditional-marriage supporters. Essentially, all he said was that if you think you aren’t getting enough money, go somewhere else. That has nothing to do with values.

This seems to be a problem in today’s society. People take the views of one member of a company and apply it to the entire company.

“That’s [Schultz’s] own political belief,” said Mark Roeder, associate professor of political science at North Greenville University. “There is a difference between the view of the company and the view of the owner.”

This entire issue points to

in some other company.”Even the Washington

Times, a highly-respected newspaper, claimed that Schultz demanded “that Christian shareholders sell their stock in the ubiquitous coffee chain.”

Naturally, this has infuriated many, leading to a boycott of Starbucks by numerous family

associations. However, the real quote is much less offensive and makes a lot of sense.

Instead of, as Examiner.com and other sources portrayed it, an angry stockholder who felt like Starbucks was pushing its beliefs on him, the truth is that it was about money.

The shareholder asked Schultz

a larger problem: as a society, people tend to look to one source of information for their views. Very rarely do people stop and think, “Hey, I wonder what he actually said?”

The moral: question everything. When someone says something questionable, look it up. Look it up twice. Learn the truth before acting rashly.

A second moral is also quite clear: don’t boycott simply because the owner supports something. If the company itself supports something you disagree with, please, feel free to boycott it. But boycotting a company because of the opinion of one member is, frankly, stupid.

And, hey, if you still want to boycott companies whose owners support gay marriage, here’s a short list: Target, JC Penny, Amazon.com, Facebook, Google and Electronic Arts. If you can survive without all of that, well, both Apple and Microsoft support gay marriage as well, so enjoy your boycott.

Survival of the cutest: are pandas costing the world too much money?

Pandas: These cute, fluffy, cuddly bears receive more conservation funding than any other species, but some are saying this isn’t fair.

Many biologists are becoming increasingly concerned that humans are giving pandas an unfair advantage over other endangered species. Even though pandas are not the most endangered species in the world, experts speculate that they’re the most highly-funded species in the world.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, there are thousands of species of animals more endangered than the giant panda.

The Giant Panda is classified only as “endangered,” a mild ranking, while countless species are listed as “critically endangered,” not to mention the species that are “extinct in the wild,” an

even worse level of threatened. In short, there are more

needy species than the panda, yet the panda gets the most conservation funding. Why? Because the panda is adorable.

But some say that saving the cutest animal might not be a level-headed decision. In an NBC report, wildlife expert Chris Packham argued that the public should not be showing pandas such favoritism. “We can’t allow our heart to rule our conservation head,” he said. “If we channel this much into just one species, then many other [species], which could be far better helped….could be better protected at the expense of one fluffy, cuddly bear.”

In an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian, Packham told reporters that society has allowed various species to die simply because they weren’t aesthetically pleasing enough.

Packham claims that to be wise in conservation, instead of funding the cute animals, society needs to fund the animal that will be most

worth the money. Pandas require a very specific habitat, have an incredibly limited diet and take years to reproduce, making them an incredibly expensive species.

Packham says that the Panda’s feeble genetic make up is reason enough to let it die out, for the sake of smart budgeting. Packham also claims that basing funding on one’s own personal taste, rather than on need is unethical.

But is there really a smart budget and can there really be ethical decisions when it comes to saving animals? Of course not. There are no ethics in the wild, where animals kill one another to survive, and parent animals turn on their offspring.

If animals can’t fend for themselves in the wild, humans would be perfectly justified to just let them die, since these animals are destined to die out eventually anyway. If society does decide to save a certain species, then it should be considered a bonus. There is no responsibility to save endangered species, so there is no responsibility

to save them in a certain order. Giving money, time and effort

to save wildlife is a voluntary thing. So if you decide that an adorable little panda is worth your hard-earned money, then who are scientists to tell you, you shouldn’t?

According to the IUCN, almost a quarter of the world’s animal population is endangered. Ranking among the most endangered species are invertebrates. Meaning, that if society were to base its financial giving on level of extinction, we would be putting our millions into species like the Wyoming Toad or the Antigua Ground Lizard. One can speculate that if the public were forced to donate to the animal most in need, it would likely find a better use for its money. Amphibians just don’t have the same appeal as pandas. If society is willing to give its money, then society should be allowed to chose which species to let live without question. After all, who can resist the adorable pleading face of a panda?

Rae ToadvineLifestyle Editor

Features4 April 3rd, 2013

“There’s nothing to do around here” is a common complaint on out-of-the-way campuses like North Greenville. While Tigerville, S.C. may not be considered a bustling metropolis, a short drive to a nearby town can cure weekend boredom in no time.

In search of such a town, I traveled to downtown Greer, S.C. After heading down to Wade Hampton Boulevard for a few miles, I turned onto N. Main St. in Greer.

I parked near City Park, the first stop on my boredom-curing journey. City Park boasts a spacious amphitheater and a massive network of fountains. Swings and benches are placed every few feet, an ideal spot for hanging out with friends when the weather is warm.

The walkways are lined with flowers, trees, and bushes. While not a large area, City Park offers

relaxation from the busyness of everyday life.

Once I left City Park, I turned back up the street in search of something that piques the interest of nearly every college student, coffee. On Trade St., I found a small shop known as the Stomping Grounds.

The small shop has a cozy, laid-back atmosphere without feeling too crowded. The menu is standard coffee shop fare: lattes, frozen drinks, brewed coffee, and espresso. I ordered a (delicious) white chocolate mocha and chatted with the friendly barista while I waited. Stomping Grounds offers free Wi-Fi and is only closed on Sundays, so I plan to utilize it as a study spot in the near future.

Coffee in hand, I headed down Trade St. Shops, specialty stores, restaurants and historic buildings line the short streets of Greer. I browsed an adorable jewelry store that sells TOMS and an upscale thrift store full of hats

and accessories for the frugal-minded. I read restaurant and café menus as well as plaques explaining the rich history of Greer’s downtown buildings. I found so many things to do in Greer I plan to come back another day to explore all the city has to offer.

As I walked back to my car, I strolled through City Park again and sipped my coffee. Greer is not far away from NGU, but it allowed me to feel I had escaped my hectic school schedule to enjoy a few hours of fun. In less than 30 minutes, you, too, can find rest (and a tasty latte) in downtown Greer, S.C.

Downtown Greer offers adventure for studentsChelsea FergusonAssistant Editor

It was hot, dry and miserable. The Mexican sun beat down upon their backs as the family of five moved into their newly-purchased shack in the middle of the desert.

The move had been difficult; in the span of only a month, God had pulled Greg and Jan Milsaps from their close to comfortable lifestyles in Nicaragua and into an impoverished one in El Carmen, Mexico, which is near Monterrey.

Their son Zack is a freshman business administration major at North Greenville University. He has a YouTube channel, The Saplings, which you can follow if you’re looking for a quick laugh. Another son, Max, freshman undecided, is also an NGU student.

When Zack and Max’s parents sold everything to make the move from Nicaragua easier, they agreed that Christ was well worth it. Greg had gotten a job teaching English at a church private school.

The job did not pay well, but he did not mind, considering he was allowed to freely teach the gospel to his students.

For several years life went by without too much incident; the church was growing, and God was doing m i r a c u l o u s things through the Milsaps and the ministry in which they took part. Every day, Jan would teach her two oldest boys, Zack and Max, while their youngest, Jackson, went to the church private school where Greg taught. Although life was difficult, the family was reaping the blessings of God.

One day Jackson was playing by a pool and accidentally fell in. He was unable to swim

and began to drown. A local policeman passed by and saw the boy flailing in the water. Without any hesitation, the cop dove in and pulled Jackson out, saving his life. The family rejoiced that their youngest son was saved by this stranger and praised God for his providential hand.

Greg took the policeman out to dinner a couple days later to

thank him and was surprised to find out his son’s savior was being threatened by a local drug cartel to join his force. If the policeman did not comply, the cartel was going to kill his family. He asked for prayer, knowing that Greg was a man of God, and before long

a friendship had developed between them.

Unfortunately, the cop eventually became a part of the cartel’s army and even became the leader of that drug ring; however, because of his friendship, the new cartel commanded that his men not harm missionaries because they harmed no one and instead only showed love.

Around this time, Zack and Max entered high school and

became involved in ministries themselves. Zack worked with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and went around the country preaching the good news to youth groups and churches. He preached, played music and was even part of a hip-hop dance crew called King’s Kids.

Max decided to take up guitar and became a respected guitar player among many of the churches in the immediate area of Monterrey. He was part of several bands and attended a music school in the city for two years.

As they neared the end of high school, neither of them wanted to go to college and instead wanted to go straight into ministry. After much prayer, however, they decided to attend NGU.

Greg and Jan still reside in Mexico, recently having started a school. For any who might be interested, they are looking for people to teach English. It is clear that God is working wonders through this family.

Once upon a time in El Carmen, Mexico...Dante WilcoxStaff Writer

Photo courtesy of the Millsaps familyThe Millsaps family pauses for a photo. Left to right: mother Jan, Zack, Jackson, Max, and father Gregg.

Photos by CHelsea FergusonClockwise from top: the entryway to the Greer City Park; the clock tower in downtown Greer catches the sun; shops on Greer’s Main Street.

Entertainment 5April 3rd 2013

The Bible has flaws. Lots of them.

The new television show, which recently premiered on the History Channel, has drawn the attention of many viewers, both hopeful and skeptical. While any airtime granted to such a topic is sure to pique people’s interest, this potentially powerful miniseries does little but disappoint.

To begin with, the aesthetics are poor, especially for a big-budget production. Everything is of mediocre effort and lackluster directing, from the substandard makeup and costume design to the sappy, unprofessional acting.

These cinematic calamities are devastating, especially to an audience that is tired of seeing many lame, low-budget scraps from the Christian film industry.

To be fair, the only aspects of the show that remain visually

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impressive are the special effects and computer graphics. The flood, burning bush and Red Sea scenes evoked some awe. Regardless, the overall impression I got was a failed attempt at producing a big-budget show with a meager budget. This is hard to justify considering that money and resources are not foreign to these producers. Mark Brunett, for example, has produced Survivor, Celebrity Apprentice and Shark Tank.

Beneath the surface are several subliminal errors. While the chronology of the Bible story is difficult to mess up, inaccuracies in the miniseries abound. Abram is called by his second name too early, the script writers grant characters much license for extra dialogue and, apparently, after Lucifer hit the high road to hell, God hired extras from The Last Samurai as angels, which Lot discovers as he and his family flee Sodom.

Apart from these gaping

holes in the narrative, the most significant error that The Bible commits debases it from indifferently acceptable to disgracefully unforgivable.

It misses the entire theme.In a pathetic effort to tell a

classic tale without offending viewership, this compromising production successfully overlooks the purpose of the book it has thrown money away to put on screen.

What is the theme of The Bible, then? Redemption.

While the book gives a beautifully-detailed story of redemption, the miniseries focuses on the separate narratives of certain biblical characters without weaving them together through a common message.

Take what moral lessons you can from each tale, but you will not discover the redemptive aspects of the entire biblical account. Among many, one glaring problem in particular

arises without a theme: the stories don’t point to Jesus; Jesus just becomes another story.

The Rev. Steve Wood, a Bishop of the Diocese of the Carolinas, explains that whether due to ignorance or simply ignoring blaring biblical truth, this is a grave mistake.

“It’s as though Tolkien were to tell The Lord of the Rings without mentioning the ring,” explains Wood, “It reduces Jesus from who He is and makes Him look like just another man.”

So, are there any positive effects of The Bible? Tony Beam, Vice-President of Worldview at North Greenville University, argues that although the aesthetics are “C” level at best, the very fact that The Bible is receiving so much media attention can only be a good thing.

“It’s turned out to be a very popular show,” said Beam. “It’s been the number one cable channel for a while. I mean, the

History Channel. [It’s] unusual for them because they have kind of a niche audience. But…I think Hollywood, the producers and most of the people in Hollywood have been surprised by the fact that there’s been so much interest in this by the public. But people are curious about the Bible.”

One inevitably comes to a split in the road. Is it worth making a poor quality show even if people are talking about the Bible, or should the producers have tried harder to bring something better to the table?

“You like to see things done well,” said Beam, “but in terms of getting people interested in the story, interested in the Bible, I think it’s been a good thing.”

For centuries, scholars have debated the validity of the Bible, but as for the miniseries, the problems are clear enough. The show is a let-down and not worth the two hours it airs on Sunday evenings.

The Bible mini-series disappointsJoshua MulvaneyStaff Writer

If you frequent the North Greenville University bookstore, then you probably know Mrs. Kim. You may not know her by name, but you know her by her smiling face and friendly greetings.

Kimberly Johnson works in the campus bookstore. She was very grateful when she was employed by NGU five years ago, and ever since, she has made a long-lasting impression on the students she has helped throughout the years.

She mostly works with textbooks, making sure the correct books are ordered for classes and that they are organized. She also assists with many other things around the store. From the busy start of the semester to its equally as busy end, and throughout the summer as well, Mrs. Kim works year-long in the campus bookstore.

Mrs. Kim, a mother or two, is personable, easy to talk to and connect with. She seems to always be in a good mood with a smile on her face. There is no doubt that is because she finds encouragement from her favorite Bible verse, Philippians 4:13.

Her coworkers find her to be a delight to work with and students find her to be a great help. NGU student Brandon Misamore says that “She goes beyond her job to make sure that students feel welcomed. She’s friendly and is always happy to help with anything you need.”

Difference Maker of the

Week:Kim Johnson

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Phillipians 4:13

sports6 April 3rd, 2012

Four years of hard work on the football field has paid off for senior sports management major AJ Jones.

Jones, a standout college football player, was invited to cap off his four-year career as a Crusader by playing in the South Carolina Collegiate All Star Bowl, hosted in Younts Stadium on the campus of North Greenville University, March, 23.

Jones took full advantage of his opportunity, recording 13 total tackles, 6½ for a loss, and one sack, and won the Defensive MVP award in his final game as a collegiate athlete.

North Greenville was picked to host the event, which was an opportunity for Jones and the three Crusader teammates also invited to play in the game to finish their collegiate careers on their home field. Brian Dawkins,

a mentor at the game, said of his performance, according to greenvilleonline.com, “For a hometown guy right here, a home-school guy, that’s a blessing to be able to do that.”

While Jones may have been a breakout star and surprised some people at the game, his performance is no surprise to the people at North Greenville.

During Jones’ senior year as a Crusader, he recorded a total of 67 tackles, including 33 solo tackles in just 11 games, averaging just over six tackles a game.

Jones also recorded eight tackles for loss and had one interception, returning it for 27 yards.

Jones was the second leading tackler on the team, behind sophomore linebacker Nick Rodgers, sport management.

Jones has been a staple of this defense for four years at NGU, playing in every game possible in his Crusader career, and he was a defensive force, recording 168.5

tackles over four years, according to ngcrusaders.com.

The game featured players from schools such as Clemson University, the University of South Carolina and Furman University, with many of the players looking to impress pro scouts at the game.

Along with current South Carolina stars, former stars returned to coach the teams, most notably Dawkins, a former NFL Safety who is eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame in 2017.

Danny Ford, a former coach at Arkansas and Clemson, where he won the 1981 National Championship, coached the Upstate team, while Willie Jeffries, former South Carolina State University coach who was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010, coached the Low Country team.

The Upstate team took the 10-7 lead at the half on a two-yard touchdown throw. Both teams would score once more in

the second half to put the score at 17-10 late in the fourth q u a r t e r . H o w e v e r U p s t a t e would seal the deal with an interception returned for a touchdown by Furman’s Ricky Lang to put the team up 13 points after the failed extra point attempt with 2:39 left in the game.

U p s t a t e would hold the 23-10 lead and get the victory on the cold afternoon in Younts, according to thestate.com.

Upstate’s win gives them the bragging rights in the state and the pride of being the first-ever victors in the game.

Jones’ breakout performance wins defensive MVP awardJeremy Weatherton

Staff Writer

Photo by Cory GuinnAJ Jones recorded 168.5 tackles during his time as a Crusader make him one of the Crusader greats.

reject the Proposition Eight case altogether. Only the governor and attorney general can bring cases before the Supreme Court, but they both refused to do so. Thus, the citizens circumvented the law to hold the hearing. Beam said if the court took this action it would kick Proposition Eight back down to the next lowest court. “It would not be passed, but it would only apply to California.”

Van Riper said, “Should the Supreme Court rule against Proposition Eight, I believe it will be federal overreach into the democratic process of the states.”

U.S. v. Windsor, which deals with the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), was brought before the Supreme Court on March 27.

DOMA was passed overwhelmingly by both parties in Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996. DOMA is a way to protect a state’s right to define marriage as it chooses, without being forced to recognize marriage as defined elsewhere in the nation.

Marriage is not mentioned within the U.S. Constitution or the Bill of Rights – free copies of which are available at the Hester

Memorial Library’s front desk. The definition of marriage has traditionally been the prerogative of states, although there is a federal definition for federal purposes, including taxation.

DOMA was called into question when lesbian Edith Windsor, who was married to her partner in 2007, was required to pay certain taxes heterosexual widows are exempt from. At the time, New York did not recognize gay marriages performed prior to 2009. Windsor argued that because she was married to her partner, the taxes should not apply.

If she should win the Supreme Court case, Windsor will be reimbursed for the taxes she paid, likely with interest. A side effect of a victory for Windsor would be the same as a broad ruling on Proposition Eight ruling: 30 states will be forced to recognize gay marriages, despite their own state constitutions.

Van Riper pointed out that DOMA protects both Massachusetts, which allows gay marriage, and South Carolina, which supports marriage’s current definition. Beam suggested the Supreme Court may reject the case because the Windsor marriage was performed

in Canada. In the hearings both for and

against homosexual marriage, the issue of children and the purpose of marriage were brought up.

Beam said, “Studies show there are benefits galore for raising children in a heterosexual society whereas the same sex community has not been around long enough to really glean any research from it.” He explained moral standards and characteristics of men and women are learned in the home, within the family.

Van Riper concurred. “Studies show that the most secure place for children is in a home with a daddy and a mama in a stable marriage environment,” She said adding, “There won’t be children if there is not a heterosexual coupling of some kind.”

Beam said, “If you change marriage. Then you have no restraint on the idea that a man can marry six women or a six-year-old if consent is given by the involved parties. It undermines the morality of so many things.” He added, “When you redefine marriage you take away that part of the relationship that keeps society responsible.”

Likewise, Van Riper said, “Once we redefine marriage to just ‘two people,’ what makes the

number two so special? At least we have biological, complimentary reasons for marriage as it is.” She added, “If the Supreme Court redefines marriage, I’m afraid our society won’t be able to define

the difference between shows like the Duggars, the New Normal and Modern Family.”

Beam said, “It’s not going to affect us [Christians] immediately, but in the long run the issue is religious.”

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7April 3rd, 2013sports

Last week was a special week for NGU’s golf program. Both the men’s and women’s golf teams took first place in the Cherokee Valley Invitational.

Cherokee Valley, home of NGU’s men’s and women’s golf programs, was the host of the Cherokee Valley Invitational.

According to NGU’s athletic website, the challenging and championship-level golf course was designed by world renowned golf course architect P.B Dye.

The women’s team took first place in front of a strong and competitive field featuring fellow Conference Carolinas members Belmont Abbey College, Queens University, Erskine College and Limestone College.

Reigning champs and fellow NCAA Division II regional opponents Brevard College, who won with a score of (298-300), last year, competed.

Mars Hill College, Young Harris College and NAIA power Trevecca Nazarene University also competed.

The NGU women’s golf team battled the wind and cold weather to claim its first title in school history.

Using the momentum taken from their top five finish in the UWG Invitational, the Crusaders shot a combined score of 346-348-684 to record a six-stroke victory over second place Queens University (347-343-690).

According to NGU’s athletic website, fellow Conference Carolinas member Erskine College (353-354-707) finished third overall, while Limestone College (358-353-711) and Trevecca Nazarene University (360-351-711) tied for fourth place to round out the top five in the team standings.

Trevecca Nazarene’s Mikayla

Dodson took home the individual title after a two-round score of 80-78-158, eight strokes ahead of runner up Rebecca Mirovich (85-81-166) of Belmont Abbey College.

NGU split the bronze as AnnaLeis Dibert, sophomore sport management, (83-84-167) and Ashley Carrell, freshman undecided, (86-81-167) shot an identical 167 for the two rounds to lead the Crusaders.

Teammate Callie Taylor, freshman business, rounded out the leaderboard for the Crusaders.

Taylor earned a top-10 finish

after shooting 87-85-172 to tie for ninth place.

The Lady Crusaders will take to the road on April 8 as they travel to Greeneville, Tenn. to compete in the Agnes McAmis Memorial, hosted by Tusculum College.

The men’s team took the 2013 Cherokee Valley Invitational in front of a competitive field featuring Conference Carolinas member Limestone College.

The Peach Belt Conference was represented by Young Harris College. The South Atlantic Conference was represented by

Brevard College and Mars Hill College.

NJCAA members Tri-County Technical College and Spartanburg Methodist College, and one of the top NAIA programs, Faulkner University, also competed.

After taking fourth place in the Richard Rendlemen Invitational and Barton Intercollegiate, the Crusaders men’s team was riding high and used that momentum to take the Cherokee Valley Invitational in less than ideal conditions.

Battling strong winds and

cold temperatures all tournament, the Crusaders shot a combined score of 314-298-612 to record a 23-stroke victory over second place Limestone College (324-311-635).

Tri-Count Tech College (316-323-639) finished third overall, while Brevard College (320-323-653) and Mars Hill College (324-325-649) finished fourth and fifth overall in the team standings.

The Crusaders took first and second individually as Danny Dippel, senior sport management, outshot Josh O’Neal, junior Christian studies, in a playoff to take first place for the tournament and grab his first win of the 2013 season.

The teammates shot identical two-day scores Dippel shooting (72-74-146) and O’Neal shooting (74-72-146).

North Greenville’s Tucker MacDonald, sophomore business, recorded his second straight top five finish, shooting a two-round score of 82-75-157 to tie for fifth overall.

Competing as individuals, North Greenville’s Jacob Harris, sophomore accounting, earned a tie for tenth place with a score of 78-82-160 and Joshua Hopwood, sophomore business, shot 87-77-164 to tie for 25th.

Chase Hawkins, senior sport management (83-84-167), and Ognjen Radovic, sophomore international business (87-80-167), tied for 29th place, while Austin Green, junior marketing (87-83-170), and Lucas Polin, freshman business (86-84-170), tied for 37th overall.

The Crusaders will have a month to prepare before competing in the Conference Carolinas Championship on April 22 in Winston-Salem, N.C.

NGU golf dominates Cherokee Valley InvitationalJonathan Coelho

Sports Editor

Photo by Cory Guinn

NGU’s men’s golf team celebrates its first place win, (top) as well as the top five finishes of Danny Dippel, Josh O’Neal and Tucker MacDonald. NGU women’s team celebrates its first first-place finish in team history (bottom).

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“Spy Kids. I think the gadgets are cool.”

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