Written by Jonathan Barker | Media by Thomas Hajny & Jonathan Barker The COR program has become one of Greenville College’s staples. Since its introduction in 2004, COR 401 has particularly prompted students to form an opinion on the required course. Many students are able to see the course’s positive intentions as a lesson in responsibility within groups.  Some others view the class as a redunda ...

Written by Paige Farnworth | Media by Thomas Hajny After reflecting on my Thanksgiving break , I have been deeply thinking about what I’m thankful for. I am not just thinking about the big things like family, friends, job, etc. , but the little things as well. In our listing of all the things that we have been blessed with this year, why is it that no one thinks to put potatoes on the list? How could we not ...

Written by Jonathan Barker | Media by Thomas Hajny Some say, “high school is the best four years of your life.” Shortly after I arrived at Greenville College, I strongly disagreed with this statement. I decided to compare high school to college based on my own experiences and that of my peers.   One of the biggest differences between high school and college is the structure of classes. In high school, ...

Written by Jonathan Barker | Media by Thomas Hajny It’s Thomas and Jonathan back with anther episode of GC Speaks! Today we decided to get the inside scoop of Greenville’s pizza rivalry between Mario’s and Joe’s by asking Greenville College students which joint they preferred to spend their “dough” at. It looks like Joe’s took the “pie” on this one. See for yourself and tell us what you think below in the c ...

Written by Jonathan Barker | Media by Thomas Hajny There is less than two weeks until Thanksgiving. This means several different things, but most importantly it means that Black Friday is almost here! We’ve prepared just the thing for all the anxious Black Friday shoppers. Follow these instructions and you will easily crush your competition. Here is the official 2014 Black Friday workout plan. SUNDAY To pre ...

Written by Paige Farnworth | Media by Thomas Hajny On November 1st, I went shopping with my little sister in a Kohl’s department store. We were shopping, chatting, and bonding, when all of a sudden, I stopped dead in my tracks. An unpleasant noise attacked my ears: Christmas music. Mind you, it was the day after Halloween. Jack-o’-lanterns still out on front porches and kids still on candy sugar highs from ...

Written by Paige Farnworth | Media by Thomas Hajny At the beginning of the semester, Greenville College students gathered with their residence halls for informational All Hall Meetings. It was near the end of these meetings that CREs of the halls showed a sexual harassment and assault video to raise awareness about these issues. While the purpose of this video and discussion was to comfort the students in r ...

Written by Jonathan Barker | Media by Thomas Hajny We’re finally at the age when we can proudly live on our own without our parents hounding us for staying out too late. Yes, we’ve become responsible enough to live with our peers away from home. This is a monumental event for all parties involved as new chapters begin in our lives. However, it seems that often times my floor-mates have forgotten that since  ...

Written by Jonathan Barker | Media by Thomas Hajny As college students, it’s safe to assume that all of us have a very stressful schedule. I know I do. My workload includes papers, projects, presentations, tests, reading assignments, night classes, labs, and not to mention, my part-time job. Our futures depend on what decisions we make as students. No pressure. How are we expected to handle this? Comic reli ...

Written by Thomas Hajny | Media by Jonathan Barker & Thomas Hajny Hey guys, it's time for another GC Speaks! This time, Jonathan and I went around campus and asked you, Greenville students, who your favorite cartoon character is. It doesn't have to end here. Let us know in the comments if you have a favorite cartoon character and tell us who it is.   ...