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Volume LXVI, No. 5 A student newspaper since 1946 November 4, 2011

Homecoming 2011

New Chapel to open during Homecoming week

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Anticipation across Lees campus can finally cease. The much discussed and recently completed chapel will be dedicated at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, as a featured event of Homecoming week. We have never felt as strongly about any building project on this campus as we feel about this one, President Paul Conn said during a video interview. I believe we are building a chapel that will enhance the spiritual environment. Paul Conns wife and adjunct professor in the School of Music, Darlia Conn, described the purpose of the new chapel. Its going to be a small place for small events, Darlia Conn said. [Also], if groups want to have formal induction ... or worship services or when some of the

groups or Greek clubs get together and have a bible study or prayer meeting, [the chapel can be used]. The chapel, which has been under construction since this time in 2010, is located on the corner of Ocoee Street and 11th Street. The chapel is unique in that it is made of a gray stone as opposed to the traditional red brick seen on most of Lees buildings. It is constructed with gothic-style architecture. We want this building to have an entirely different look from the rest of campus because it has such a unique, one-of-akind purpose, a house of God, which has a look that sets it apart, Paul Conn said in an interview conducted by the Lee Clarion in 2010. The building has a basement and an upstairs level. The upstairs is designed like a traditional sanctuary.

Itll seat about two hundred [people]. The overflow areas will accomodate about a hundred more, and the choir holds up to about fifty, Campus Pastor Jimmy Harper said during a video interview. It will also be available for students to use for prayer and meditation throughout the day and into the evening. In addition, the New Chapel will be open to reservations for private events such as weddings. It will be a spectacular venue for music, too, because it [has] the big lofted ceiling, Darlia Conn said. Organist Burkard Schliessmann will test out the versatility of the chapel when he breaks in the new organ on Jan. 26, 2012, as a part of the Presidential Concert Series. Students will be given open-house tours of the chapel on Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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News 1 Charles Paul Conn is celebrating his 25th year of presidency. To honor him, the university played host to a chapel celebration and luncheon for students. The faculty and staff were invited to a formal dinner affair with live music and gifts for the Conn family.

Life

Coffee shops in Cleveland are a popular place for students to relax, catch up with friends and study. Places such as Starbucks and Lasaters offer a great location for all of these activities. With couches, tables and chairs and a plethora of drinks and snacks, Lasaters and Starbucks are a good alternative to on-campus hangouts.

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Major field test changes to benefit students

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By Caleb Bell Staff Writer

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Lee athletics will induct three new members into the Hall of Fame this weekend. Bill Hall will be the recipient of the Meritorious Award for service, while Brandan Cofer and Jessica Pike will take the athletic honors.

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Biology is doing it. So is Communications. In fact, several departments at Lee are changing their major field tests in order to improve their forms of senior assessment. Julie Tilley, the coordinator for assessment at Lee, is in charge of aiding the various departments in selecting and refining major field tests. There are many types of national testing instruments available, and they are always evolving, Tilley said. We are continually reviewing new tests, different tests and evaluating what those tests have to offer Lee; I provide department leaders with new information about tests for their review. Tilley said that the psychology, health science, Christian ministry and history disciplines are changing their major field tests as well.

Many departments use some form of senior assessment that is created by Lees faculty, and several will retain that system with added changes. Biology students, however, will be making the switch to take a totally different test that originates from an outside company. Robert West, professor of biology, explained the benefits of the switch. Our test was internal, West said. All we could do was compare ourselves with ourselves. This test can not only compare with ourselves but can compare with any other institution using [the test] as well. West described the facultydesigned test as a nightmare for logistics. The biology discipline will now be using the Area Concentration Achievement Test, which is designed by PACAT Inc. of Clarksville, Tenn.

The biology discipline plans to test incoming majors as well as graduating seniors to capture an improved picture of students progress. We want to see how well our students are doing [and] how they retain major concepts because thats important for the next step in training, West said. We want to be sure that our students have those foundational concepts to help them achieve at the next level. The Communication Arts Department by comparison, is abandoning its faculty-made major field test and changing the method of assessment. Joel Kailing, professor of communication, explained why the assessment method needed improvement. We created a test based on the courses [a student] takes, and we realized that it really doesnt get at the goals we want to get at, Kailing said. Multiple choice tests, they

only go so far. Instead, the department is looking at a more comprehensive form of senior assessment. They are aiming for a project that will provide a more indepth view of students work. Were exploring the possibility of portfolio assessment, Kailing said. You do a portfolio for the various classes you take. You come out with projects youve done, papers youve written and articles youve published. Were looking at doing a kind of review on that work. With all these changes going on, students may be wondering how, if at all, this will affect them. [Assessment] has an indirect effect on students, Kailing said. Accreditation makes your degree worth more. Having a school that does its assessment well and improves its programs makes your degree more valuable.

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to communicate with the others, I realized that this was no longer a dream but a vision coming to fruition. Alpha consists of nine charter members, and inductions were held in midOctober. We want to help enrich womens lives through building a community and foundation of acceptance of one another as women, Bloodworth said. We plan to create and establish a sisterhood through our motto of Love, Strength and Honor. Bloodworth said that the greatest strength of the club is its unique community. In our club, many of the women have been hurt by other women in the past, Bloodworth said. We feel our club is a forum to comfort these women through the healing process, while guiding them to the future as our sisters. We have a variety of personalities, and we still all mesh together very well, charter member Angela Tyson said. Alpha, though rumored to be the sister club of Tau Kappa Omega, is not affiliated with the male greek club. We are really not sure as to how people may have got the idea, Bloodworth said. At the present time, we are not part of any alliance or brother club. Other Greek clubs are stepping up to the plate to give Alpha advice. Some of the greatest advice that I can give to the girls is to take every bit of the gossip as an extraordinarily tiny grain of salt, Pi Kappa Pi member Patrick Wright said. Remain focused on the heart of your mission; stay true to your foundation, and you will receive that moral victory. The key to success is to be super involved in the community, Omega Alpha

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Newest club adds to the greek community

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By Candice McNamara Staff Writer

Established in summer 2011, Alpha Delta Tau, Alpha for short, is Lee Universitys newest female Greek club. Alpha President and Chaplain Elly Bloodworth said that the group was established after she and a few acquaintances discovered that they had all been praying separately over the same vision. A woman in church began to pray over me and stated that God told her that I was going to be in a sorority; at the time, I wanted to tell her, Lady, that is not God speaking, Bloodworth said. As I began

Phi member Amber Sersen said. Support other clubs, including non-Greek clubs, such as Student Leadership Council and after-school programs. Get as involved as possible. Tyson and Bloodworth are taking the advice of their peers. They said that they have brainstormed about different organizations that the club could partner with, and some of their options include the Ark of Cleveland, Inc., the Salvation Army and missing children organizations. Though Alpha is not planning to host any more rush parties this semester, the ladies said that they are more than happy to set interviews for girls who may be interested. For more information on Alpha Delta Tau, contact Alan McClung at amcclung@leeuniversity.edu or Vice President Courtney Segovia at cdento00@ leeu.edu.

New art display celebrates Ray Conn

By Nicholas Holmes Staff Writer
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Homecoming weekend brings an unveiling of the latest that campus has to offer, including an art display in the Medlin Wing of the Science and Math Complex. The display is to honor Ray Conn, President Paul Conns brother, for all of the visions and talents that he has brought to Lee University over the years. Jerome Hammond, vice president of student relations and assistant professor of human development, has been overseeing the project. The display will have multiple images highlighting various design elements from around campus; [it will also have] large images of the [Humanities Center, the Science and Math Complex] and the chapel, Hammond said. It will also include a narrative that explains the campus development timeline and the partnership between the Conn brothers. Hammond further described the role that Ray Conn has played in the expansion of Lees campus.

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Ray Conn has overseen the design and construction of 22 buildings, major renovations and numerous outdoor features, Hammond said. The gallery will also highlight the unique partnership with his brother, President Paul Conn, in creating a campus renaissance that began in the 1980s. Similar to the unveiling of the mural that is located in the Humanities Center, there are no plans for ceremonies or dedications. The display will stand simply as a piece to honor Ray Conn. The gallery was commissioned by the Lee Universitys board of directors to acknowledge the talent and vision of Ray Conn as a builder and designer. Since it was commissioned by the board of directors, the project will be paid for by the university, Hammond said. For more information about Ray Conn and his involvement in Lee affairs, read the Lee University Torch Winter 2010 edition at Leeuniversity.edu. For more information on the art display, email Hammond at jhammond@leeuniversity. edu.

A professors legacy lives on

By Jordan Davis Staff Writer jordan.davis@leeclarion.com the years that she spent receiving lectures instead of giving them, she attended New York University, Texas Womens University, the University of Georgia and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Beach also studied overseas at Sorlovne in Paris, France. I had a wonderful time achieving each of my degrees, Beach said. Beach completed a variety of different degrees, earning a bachelors degree, a masters degree and an honorary doctorate degree, all of which are in the field of chemistry. In college, I took as many chemistry classes as I could take, Beach said. Beach began teaching at Lee in 1947 in what was then the more popular area of home economics. Finding that her skill, education and passion may be more suitable in a different field, Beach slowly transitioned into teaching chemistry courses. In the mid 1950s, Beach became the chairman of the science department at Lee. Along with being a professor, Beach is also a wife and a mother. Lois married Charles Beach in 1947 after they met at Lee University. Charles was a professor and the head of the English department at that time. They have one daughter, Sharlinda, who is currently working in the medical field. Amid studying, teaching and retirement, Beach and her husband enjoy traveling. Fluent in Latin and French, Beach said that she has been around the world, visiting countries such as Mexico, Canada, Spain, France and England. Beach currently resides in Cleveland and is very involved in her retirement community. I am very active now in my community with all of the functions that we have and the exercise, Beach said. I enjoy it all. She said that she enjoys connecting with friends through many activities such as coffee socials and bingo, while making time to regularly visit with some of her former students in the community and abroad.

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WE ARE THE 99 PERCENT: Occupy Wall Street, a protest movement against the wealth held by the top one percent of citizens, has been seen in many cities across the nation. Staff writer Caleb Bell visited the New York City Occupy Wall Street.

Lois Underwood Beach had been a professor at Lee University for over 53 years when she retired in 2000. Because of her work, she left a legacy and an impact that can be seen in the students that she taught. My greatest reward from teaching was to watch my students go on and succeed, Beach said. Many students who studied under Beach went on to participate in a variety of areas in the healthcare industry. Impacted by the effects of Beachs love and kindness as well as by her informative and detailed lectures, several of her former students occasionally return to give her an update on their life, Beach said. She is honored to hear from each and any of her students. Beach is one of the longest working professors in Lees history, and her duty to excellence was recognized by the General Board of Education of the Church of God International Offices when she was chosen to receive the Distinguished Educator Faculty Award. This was one of the many prestigious honors awarded to Beach by both Lee and the surrounding community. I really appreciate all of the awards Lee has honored me with, Beach said. Of course, Beach was a student before she ever became a professor. In

CSO returns to Lee for Presidential Concert Series

By Knar Abrahamyan Staff Writer knar.abrahamyan@leeclarion.com The second installment of this years Presidential Concert Series featured Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and pianist Ning An on Oct. 24. The concert, held in the Conn Center, is the first that the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra performed at Lee since the 2009 Presidential Concert Series. Darlia Conn, adjunct professor in the School of Music, said that the orchestra used to be featured more prominently. For many years, I was a member and officer of the Cleveland Symphony Guild, which brought the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra to Conn Center three times a year for evening concerts, Conn said. As the funding became more and more difficult and audiences diminished, the series was discontinued ... you can understand why it is such a thrill for me, personally, to be able to bring the CSO back to Conn Center for a performance. The most recent performance was directed by the new maestra, Kayoko Dan. The new music director of the CSO, Kayoko Dan, is in her first season, Conn said. She is young, energetic and appeared to enjoy the enthusiastic response of the university [and] community audience to [the orchestras] fine performance. The orchestra performed Beethovens Overture to Fidelio, Brahms Symphony No. 1 and Griegs Piano Concerto in A-minor with artist in residence Ning An as the soloist. Maestra Dans conducting style is full of efficiency and elegance, An said. An, who is a Lee professor of music in addition to being an artist in residence, is a world-renown pianist. According to his Lee biography, An won numerous prestigious international prizes, including first prize in the 2003 William Kapell Piano Competition, first prize in the 2000 National Chopin Piano Competition and third prize in the 1999 Queen Elizabeth Competition. Since Ans first debut with the Cleveland Orchestra in 1993, An has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic, the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Belgian National Symphony Orchestra. Dan, a native of Japan, became the music director of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera in April 2011. According to the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra website, Dan began her musical studies at the age of three in Japan and continued her education in the United States where she received her bachelors degree in Music Education at the University of Texas and her doctorate of musical arts in conducting and masters in Music Education from Arizona State University. Dans dedication and passion for music education were recognized by the Graduate Teaching Excellence Award of Arizona State University. The 2009 performance was held under the baton of Music Director Emeritus Robert Bernhardt, who is the new artist in residence in Lee Universitys School of Music and the conductor of the Lee University Symphony Orchestra.

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Campus Safety transitions from warnings to tickets
Earlier this semester, Campus Safety made the transition from issuing warnings to actual ticket citations. The tickets range in price from $10-$60. Director of Campus Safety Ashely Mew said that these changes occurred due to the overflow of cars and the dangerous congestion of intersections on campus.

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Lee University Health Clinic administers flu shots daily

By Candice McNamara Staff Writer candice.mcnamara@leeclarion.com

Lees new sewing club

Students who love to sew can now be a part of Lee Universitys new sewing club, Sew It Seams. The club is open to both advanced sewers and beginners. Because some students may not be familiar with sewing, club creator Victoria Chapman said that the clubs members are happy to teach newcomers sewing techniques during the meetings.

Womens soccer titles

The womens soccer team won their ninth consecutive conference title on Tuesday, but could experience a significant loss. Senior Jamie Achten went down with an injury in the 7-0 victory.

Lee theatre prepares to present Tartuffe

By Jordan Davis Staff Writer jordan.davis@leeclarion.com

EVENTS
11/5 Music Festival Conn Center @ 7 p.m. 11/7 Presidential Concert: Allen Vizutti, trumpet Dixon Center @ 7:30 p.m. 11/8 Wind Ensemble Concert Conn Center @ 7:30 p.m. 11/11 Harvest Hoedown Alumni Park @ 7 p.m. 11/11 Night @ The Commons Mayfield Annex @ 8:30 p.m. 11/15 Phi Mu Alpha Benefit Concert Church Street Annex @ 7:30 p.m.

Lee Universitys production of Tartuffe is expected be performed in November. Christine Williams, assistant professor of theatre at Lee, will be directing this upcoming play, and she said that she is excited about the production. Working with the students in Tartuffe has been a lot of fun and very exciting, Williams said. It has also been challenging because of the specific style [of] the play being in the 17th century. Tartuffe, a comedy written by Molire, is one of his best-known plays. It was first performed at the ftes, a french word meaning festivals, held in Versailles in 1664, and it takes place in 17th century France, according to theatrehistory.com. The play is about an impostor, Tartuffe, who pretends to be a religious man in high society in order to con peo-

ple out of their money. Orgon, a native of the town, trusts Tartuffe and casts his entire family aside, including his beloved daughter, in order to support Tartuffe. Orgons family knows the truth about Tartuffe and tries to reveal him as the impostor he is to both Orgon and the entire town. Williams said that she is glad to have the chance to perfom Tartuffe because of all it offers to the world of theatre. Theatre is an opportunity to come together to be challenged and be excited about our world, Williams said. Williams has directed over 24 plays and has been involved in theatre since she was in high school. She has her bachelors degree as well as her masters degree in theatre. She has directed other plays at Lee and also teaches theatre classes in the communications department. The production will be held in the Dixon Center on Nov. 4-5 and 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and on Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. For ticket information, contact the Box Office at 423-614-8343.

The health clinic is ready to aid those who wish to avoid sickness by offering a flu vaccine for $15. Director of Health Services and Registered Nurse Mickey Moore made the vaccine available to all students, staff, faculty, and employee spouses via appointment or walk-in. Why is it so important to receive the flu shot? The shot gives your body the time it needs to develop immunity against the virus, Moore said. In addition, Moore said that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that last years flu shot was 75 percent effective overall against last years strains of the flu, and cases reported after intake were mild or already present before shots were administered. Though other locations may offer additional forms of flu vaccine, the clinic only offers the shot. The clinic does not administer the nasal spray injections, health clinic RN Ann Minter said. Anybody considered high risk category, such as the elderly or asthmatic, should avoid the nasal spray format due to the variances of the spray containing a live virus, in comparison to a shot that carries a dead virus. Some on Lees campus, however, are not interested in receiving a vaccine at all. I will not be receiving the flu shot, sophomore Marty Sullivan said. I dont feel it necessary to pump my body with medications, and I think its better to let my body fight off the infection naturally. Moore said that one of the most common misconceptions of the flu shot is that a recipient could contract the illness from the vaccine. Effects of the flu shot are, at best, that it may cause a mild fever, but the shot is not a live virus; [it is] a dead virus, Moore said. However, individuals allergic to eggs and mercury are advised to avoid the shot because the virus is grown in eggs, and the antibiotic may come in contact with traces of mercury.
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Recapping Paul Conns silver celebration

By Megan Gobble Staff Writer megan.gobble@leeclarion.com

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Charles Paul Conn as the president of Lee University. Students and faculty had the opportunity to participate in the celebration of this milestone. It was really cool to be a part of a celebration for a president being at a school for 25 years, Bethany Vance, junior psychology major and Student Leadership Council chair, said. For me, I know it is something I will always remember. The celebration kicked off in chapel on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Senior Daniel Diffenderfer and junior Olivia Looney performed skits to show appreciation and poke fun at the Conn family. The ongoing joke was Conns famous mustache.

In honor of Conns favorite music, several Johnny Cash songs were led by Caleb Dick who impersonated the late country music icon. Seniors Stephen Van Gorp and Jamie Achten were able to express their gratitude and appreciation for what Conn has done during a speech in chapel. I felt very humbled and honored to be given the privilege to speak during the chapel, Van Gorp said. It truly is an amazing accomplishment, and I could not have been happier to represent the gratitude of the student body, both past and present, for Dr. Conns vision, direction and leadership. The last song performed during the chapel celebration, God and God Alone, was originally sung at Conns inauguration. Performing the song gave students who were present an idea of what it was like the day that Conn became president.

The Conns were presented by students with a gift basket that contained T-shirts, a picture of club representatives standing in the shape of the number 25, several letters of appreciation from students, and a donation for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Students were then invited to attend a luncheon on the lawn of the Science and Math Complex where they could meet Conn and take pictures with the man himself or one of the three cardboard cutouts. Every student was given a celebration T-shirt, and classes were postponed until noon. The chapel service was genuine, heartfelt and hilarious all in one, Atchen said. The whole day seemed to inspire everyone to live lives that impact others as greatly as the Conns have impacted all of us at Lee. I love the Conns, and I felt the day honored them in the special way they deserved.

The days events were planned by faculty, SLC and the office of Residential Life and Housing. Later that errk, faculty and staff attended a dinner to celebrate Conns milestone. Faculty and staff spoke and reflected on Conns presidency and expressed their appreciation with gifts. It was an honor to help lead this and celebrate [the Conns] anniversary, Mike Hayes, vice president for student development, said. Its always a pleasure to work with the students in helping celebrated occasions like this. The celebration is expected to continue on Saturday, Nov. 5, with the new chapel dedication at 6 p.m. The dedication will be followed by the music festival. There will be special recognition for Conns 25th anniversary at both events.

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As a part of the Lee University Homecoming activities, the School of Music plans to present its annual Music Festival on Saturday. The program will highlight many of the universitys fine ensembles, including Campus Choir, Chamber Strings, Choral Union, Lee Singers, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band and the Voices of Lee. Lee University continues its 20th season of the Presidential Concert Series by hosting acclaimed trumpeter Allen Vizzutti for his second appearance on Monday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Center. Andy Harnsberger, director of percussion studies and artist in residence at Lee University, was recently recognized for his composition, Coming Undone. The piece was selected for the Percussive Arts Society International Conventions New Percussion Literature session.

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Lee Universitys Hermilo Jasso, professor of business, presented research at the World Business and Social Science Research Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. on Oct. 27.

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The 2011 Homecoming weekend will host a certified 5K. The annual race occurs Saturday, Nov. 5, with registration starting at 7 a.m. The run begins at 8 a.m. in front of the Paul Conn Student Union. The Homecoming 5K has become popular among our local alumni and friends, Director of Community Relations Merica Stum said.

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Dee Lavender Missions Week reaches its 20th year

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This year marks the twentieth since the death of intercultural studies major Dee Lavender. According to Campus Ministries resources, Dee Lavender was a former Lee student who died in the summer of 1991 due to a diabetes-related complication. In 1992, her name was added to the schools annual Missions Week to memorialize Dee Lavenders excitement for serving. In a special luncheon hosted on Oct. 25, Dee Lavenders brother spoke about remembering her. Thank you for allowing Dees legacy to continue to flow [through missions week], Lane Lavender said. La-Jaun Stout, director of academic support programs, was a close friend of Dee Lavender. Stout joined Dee Lavender in her missions effort, both on campus and in Mexico. Dees heart bled missions, Stout said. She was a very gentle and honest soul. I am pleased that we

celebrate Dee as we celebrate missions. I am so proud that we celebrate Missions Week, and it is so fitting that it is named after her. Lane Lavender continued that idea. He described the Kingdom of God as a tree with each leaf representing a person. A thousand lives were changed by Dee, Lane Lavender said. She lived for the tree. She knew that some things were worth dying for. Stout appreciates the effort that the school has made to remember Dee Lavender. I dont want the memory of her to fade, Stout said. As long as I am here, my students will know about her. I want people to know the importance of her and people like her. Dee Lavender loved Hispanic culture, especially the children of the culture. Lavender spent her time at Lee University heavily involved in a club that revolved around missions. Lavender used this chance to participate in projects such as visiting nursing homes, feeding the homeless in Chattanooga, visiting

with retired missionaries in Cleveland and sponsoring Missions Week. Today, Dee Lavender Missions Week is designed to promote different missions projects across the globe. This year, Lee is raising money to rebuild a Haitian church in Port-au-Prince that was devastated in the earthquake of 2010. Over a year has passed since the earthquake shook Haiti, but the area is still in desperate need of aid. Lee hopes to raise over $30,000 to rebuild walls around the structure for the church and school that were previously there so that they can begin to safely rebuild. Each donation toward the project will be matched dollar for dollar by the Lazarus Foundation. For more information on Dee Lavender Missions Week, visit www.leeuniversity.edu/campus-ministries/ missions-week/history.aspx or www.leeuniversity.edu/ campus-ministries/missions-week/current.aspx.

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We have a voice
By Rachel Delvaux Contributing Writer rachel.delvaux@leeclarion.com

On Monday evening, I headed to the lecture hall in the Science and Math Complex to hear some Invisible Children roadies speak and show a documentary about the Lords Resistance Army, also

known as the LRA, and its current stance in Africa. The main theme that kept coming up while we watched the documentary is that the war is still going on. Even after 23 years of fighting, of resistance, of struggle, ache and frustration, the LRA and Joseph Kony, the LRAs leader, are still fighting. They continue to resist peace, and this resistance has caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Africans. The LRA is known for kidnapping children, who afterward are known as invisible, and these children are forced to fight and kill for Kony. At the meeting of Council of Revolutionary Endeavors held on Tuesday night, Kyle Carrasco, the president of Lees chapter of Invisible Children, spoke about President Barack Obamas recent decision to send 100 U.S. troops into Africa, which at last fulfilled the promise that he made a little over a year ago to address the LRA crisis. Obama actually announced his decision to send the troops on Oct. 14, 2011, which has been a long-awaited day for thousands of advocates who want to see the LRA ended. Though armed, these troops arent there to attack the LRA but simply to empower and support those Africans who have been attempting to drag this army down for years. The troops have also been told to only use their weapons for self-defense purposes, which adds an interesting and unpredictable dynamic to the situation. A challenge that these troops are currently facing is how to disarm the LRAs child soldiers. These kids have been trained and brainwashed to kill and do whatever else Kony asks of them. Our troops must be extremely cautious in their strategy to get these child soldiers out of the LRA camps and into rehabilitation centers. For many of these children, the hope is to unite them with their families again.

Its also important to not think of these children as the enemy; they are only victims of abuse. All in all, the troops have been sent to rescue these precious children, and though Obamas decision seems like a trivial step compared to the actual crisis at hand, its at least a step in the right direction. However, Obama didnt sign the bill solely because of his desire to help these desperate children, though he, as president, does care about the worlds needs. Obama first promised to get involved with the LRA crisis about a year ago because of the millions of American advocates who were and still are crying out for these children, their families as well as for the beautiful continent of Africa. Because the number of advocates continued to grow, Obama had no other choice but to take action. Something everyone can learn from this scenario is that we have a voice. We, the students of Lee University, have a voice, and, together, our voices have the power to make our president listen and act on our words. This is truly an encouragement because students often feel like their $5 doesnt help and that the petitions that they sign mean nothing. But every little bit helps. Currently, Invisible Children has begun a campaign, called Frontline, where theyre asking anyone and everyone to pull together and raise as much money as possible. This money will go toward the defection of the LRA and the protection of local families and communities against the LRAs violence. The group or individual who raises the most money wins an all-expense paid trip to Africa with the Invisible Children team. This is such an opportunity for us as students, living in our little Lee community, to transform the lives of those around the world. How crazy is that? That we even have that power is crazy and beautiful itself.

Freshman student promises bright future

By Nefeteria Brewster Staff Writer nefeteria.brewster@leeclarion.com

Jonathan Swindle has proven himself as an ambitious freshman at Lee. As a theatre and English double major, Swindle landed the lead role in Lees production of Tartuffe. My high school [theater] program was not so developed, Swindle said. I originally wasnt going to set the stakes high. It makes me more confident now that I know I can compete at a college level. Swindle developed a passion for acting in the sixth grade. That was the year that he received his first role in a school play. During tryouts, I was a little nervous, but it all happened naturally, and, after a while, I was very comfortable, Swindle said. Swindle performed in several musicals and plays throughout his high school years, including Harvey, which is one of Swindles favorites, and You Cant Take It With You. I really enjoyed being in Harvey; all my friends were in it, and it was a really great play, Swindle said. Swindle said that he doesnt have many idols; instead, he receives motivation from his family, including his

father Steve Swindle, associate professor of political science at Lee University. I get a lot of motivation from my parents, Swindle said. They encourage me and keep up by asking me how things are going. Although Swindle enjoys acting, he also has a passion for reading and writing. Swindle said that one of his favorite novels is A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. It was the first real book I read with an intricately formulated plot, Swindle said. Swindle has also written many plays, a few of which have been performed at his high school. In my ideal world, I would like to write plays; I [will] try my best to make that a reality, Swindle said. I always plan on writing plays; I will definitely not stop. Swindle said that he is looking forward to acting in many more productions at Lee. I am really enjoying working with my cast members and the director, [Christine Williams, assistant professor of theatre], is amazing, Swindle said. Swindle will be playing the lead role as Tartuffe in the comedy by Molire on Nov. 4-5 at 7:30 p.m.

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Homecoming Queens of the Past

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Before Jermone Hammond was Lees vice president for university relations and an assistant professor of human development, he was a student at Lee. Hammond continued a legacy by attending Lee; both of his parents as well as his sister graduated from the university. Because of all of the good things he heard from his family about the school, Hammond decided that it was also a perfect match for him, and he graduated from Lee in 1991. While at Lee, Hammond enjoyed various extra-curricular activities, including intramural sports and membership in Upsilon Xi. Hammond also had a passion for playing the drums, and he attempted to play for Lee Singers. They asked him to audition for the back-up drummer position, but this meant that he had to sing. When I tried out, it was clear from my singing that I was not a great [fit], Hammond said. During his time at Lee, Hammond met Vanessa Conn, Lee President Paul Conns daughter, and she would become Hammonds wife. They were married in July 1994.

Vanessa was attractive, and she was attracted to me, and her dad just happened to be the college president, Hammond explained. What could I say? Hammond said that his wife is a very active individual. She is a marathoner, a voracious reader of fiction and possibly superhuman, Hammond said. Though Hammond may not have made the cut, his wife was actually involved in Lee Singers while she was at Lee. Im not bitter, Hammond said. Vanessa Hammond now works at Lee as the director of grants. Hammond and his wife have four children: twin boys, age 13, and two daughters, ages 7 and 4. After graduation, Hammond returned to Lee and taught part time in the School of Religion while he worked on obtaining his doctorate from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He also worked on the construction crew that built the Deacon Jones Dining Hall. It was weird because I was pushing a broom around the construction site on a Friday, and, two weeks later, I was a college teacher. Hammond said. Hammond began teaching full time in 1997 in the Department of Behav-

ioral and Social Sciences. Currently, Hammond oversees relationships between the university and outside constituencies, including donors, alumni, businesses, media and church politicians. When Lee deals with the world outside of the academics, that is my responsibility, Hammond said. Although his job as vice president for university relations keeps him busy, Hammond still finds time to teach introductory classes in psychology. Hammond also stays busy with his four children. The boys, Graham and Will, play soccer, tennis, piano and trumpet. Ella, 7, has started playing piano and Lia, 4, plays soccer. I think we have the loudest home in this region, and of my children, Lia is the loudest, Hammond said. Lees Homecoming is on the rise, and Hammond said that he and his family look forward to this event all year. We start planning for this weekend in May, trying to think of ways our alumni can have a good time ... Im eager to see all the planning brought to life, so to speak, Hammond said. I guess it doesnt hurt to mention that there will be food everywhere; so, hug an alum, and get some pizza in the bargain.

Pam Elliston, health clinic administrative staff member, said that she encourages those on campus to receive the vaccine. Getting the flu shot can not only protect you, but [it can protect] the ones who surround you [as well], Elliston said. When living in a dorm, germs spread rapidly. If just one person gets sick, the campus gets sick. Just touching a door knob can expose one to the virus, Earon Miller, health clinic administrative assis-

tant, added. To stay posted on the patterns of viruses that are spread this year, the clinic is updated regularly through a weekly report that is administered by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices. For more information, contact the Lee University Health Clinic at 423-6148430, health@leeuniversity. edu or simply walk in at 1700 Parker Street, which is located next to the Leonard Center.

Fathers be good to your daughters

By Caroline Eaton Staff Writer caroline.eaton@leeclarion.com

What does Homecoming mean for students?

By Emily Day Staff Writer emily.day@leeclarion.com

Students on Lees campus are abuzz with the excitement of Homecoming. Whether students have witnessed a Lee Homecoming before or not, Homecoming is an event that is anticipated by students across Lees campus. Nicole Zelesky, a sophomore public relations major, is one such student who looks forward to the celebration of Homecoming. Homecoming is a time when [Lee] University gets together to celebrate and appreciate older individuals that return for a fun celebration, Zelesky said. Julia Jernigan, a freshman telecommunications major, also

thinks of Homecoming as an exciting event. I do enjoy the excitement it brings with new faces and new threads, Jernigan said. Not only are students such as Zelesky and Jernigan excited to be a part of Lees Homecoming, other students also appreciate what it means for alumni. Matt Ellis, a junior computer information systems major, appreciates that alumni can come back to Lee and see the changes that have been made. [Alumni can] experience how the school is after years have gone by, Ellis said. With Lee changing every year, there is certainly a considerable amount of new things for alumni to enjoy during Homecoming week. Though some people associate Homecoming with football, Lees absence of a football team simply gives Lees faculty, staff and students the chance to fill the week with other exciting events. For students who have never witnessed Homecoming before, the week ahead may be anticipated even more. Freshman Christina Ciotola said that she is looking forward to the eventful week because she has yet to have a homecoming experience of any kind. My high school never had homecoming, so [Lees Homecoming] will be my first one, Ciotola said. I am really excited to see what goes on. Lindzie Strickland, a freshman biology education major, is also optimistic about her first Homecoming experience as she, like Ciotola, has never experienced a homecoming event before. Its going to be really awesome and exciting because I was home-schooled and never experienced what [homecoming is] like, Strickland said. Whether students are experiencing it for the first time or they have fond memories of past experiences, Homecoming week is an event to be enjoyed by all.
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With the numerous Homecoming festivities livening up the campus, some professors are reminded that they get to keep a piece of their literal home here at Lee as several of them have children who are currently Lee students. Associate Professor of History Jason Wards daughter, freshman psychology major Genny Ward, is one such example. Jason Ward said that even though his daughter is living on campus, he sees her more now than he did last year when she was in high school. It certainly feels like I see her more frequently, Jason Ward said. We have lunch once a week, and she often comes home on Sundays. Genny Ward agrees that she sees her father more often now that they are both on the Lee campus. During high school, I was so busy with band and work that we hardly ever saw each other, Genny Ward said. While the prospect of a free education did make a difference, Jason Ward said that his position at Lee was not the deciding factor that brought Genny Ward to Lee University. Her academic success in high school and her marching band accomplishments gave her plenty of options, and she made the choice to attend Lee, Jason Ward said. She considered going elsewhere, but [she] ultimately decided that doing her undergraduate degree at Lee would cost less than anywhere else, would be close to home and, yet, could offer her a full university experience and a quality education. While seeing her father more often is definitely a benefit, Genny Ward says that having her dad on campus can also be an added pressure. I always sort of feel like ... I have to make a good grade

in [this class]; the professor knows my dad, Genny Ward said. Despite the extra pressure, Jason Ward has high hopes for his daughters college experience at Lee. I expect that she will get an excellent liberal arts education in an environment where Christ is central to everything we do and that she will, therefore, be well-prepared for any future, Jason Ward said. While Jason Ward is still getting used to seeing his daughter on campus, Bob Bayles, director of graduate studies in Christian ministries and professor of discipleship and formation at Lee, is preparing to see his daughter, senior theology major Lauren Bayles, graduate from Lee. [Lauren Bayles] began as a dual-enrolled student at age 15 in my Message of the New Testament class, Bob Bayles said. She is now a senior Bible [and] theology major at age 18. Despite Bob Bayles position on campus, Lauren Bayles was not obligated by her family to come to Lee. It obviously made it easier for her to go to college [here] as she was always around the campus [while] growing up, Bob Bayles said. [However], we always gave her the option of attending another university, and she chose Lee. Unlike Jason Ward, Bob Bayles does not see his daughter as often as he did when she was in high school. We wanted her to have a normal college dorm experience, Bob Bayles said. I see her briefly every day in the [School of Religion], but her mom only sees her about twice a week. Bob Bayles said that his daughters study of scripture at Lee has helped to refine and define her theology, while it has solidified her beliefs. Many residents of campus might refer to their Lee community as family, but Genny Ward and Lauren Bayles can do so, literally.

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By Emily Day Columnist emily.day@leeclarion.com

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Frazier takes a new path on a familiar trail

By Meagan Bateman Life Editor meagan.bateman@leeclarion.com

Recently, Lee students were able to take some time off for fall break. Because California isnt exactly a car ride away, I spent the weekend in Athens, Ala., with my roommate, Christina Haddad, and our friend Marissa Hooven and her awesome family. We left Wednesday night when there was just enough light in the sky to see the beautiful colors of the trees lining the highways. Marissas family was gracious enough to open their home to a few out-ofstaters because we werent able to go home ourselves. We had a great time walking around her town, and we ate wonderfully delicious Southern food. I saw my first mullet and heard some great Southern accents, and I learned special Alabama phrases, including what you are supposed to yell when Sweet Home Alabama gets to the chorus. I really enjoyed seeing a town so different than the one Im used to at home in California. Ironically, it was homecoming week in Athens as well, and we attended Marissas old high schools homecoming parade at the town square, the likes of which I had never experienced before. I actually found it to be charming. I loved that the whole town seemed to come out to celebrate. Old and young people, school alumni and preschoolers were all there, and they were enjoying the ice cream, popcorn, laughter, chatter as well as the parade of students. It was so much fun, and it definitely got me thinking about Homecoming here at Lee. I cant wait to join in on all the festivities. I have heard that Lees Homecoming week is such an exciting time. People who formerly attended Lee get a chance to come back and see how the campus and its students have changed, while current students get to enjoy all the activities that Homecoming includes. However, before I made it to Homecoming, I had to first get through the previous, crazy week. I believe I got my first stress headache of the semester during that week. I was looking over my schedule and realized that I would have quite the workload. As if I needed a reminder that I am here for more than just socializing and road trips, it would appear that my teachers got together and decided to fill the week with exams, papers, power point presentations and excessive reading. Stress is such an odd ordeal. Its not the most helpful of emotions to have when work starts to pile up. I have come to notice that the only cure for my stress is sleep. The best decision I made that week was to go to sleep at a normal time. Instead of a 3 a.m. bedtime, I chose to climb under the covers at 11 p.m. Luckily, I woke up the next morning feeling well rested and completely free of any headache. With the grace of God, encouraging words from mom and the sympathy of my roommate, I survived the week. Afterward, the weekend truly offered the break that I know my mind needed. I know that no matter how this stressful a week ends, the people that I surround myself with will make all the difference. Luckily, I am surrounded by so many awesome people at Lee. Have a successful week and an awesome weekend! I hope to see you at Homecoming! Sincerely, Emily Day

ear Lee,

Calah Frazier followed in her familys footsteps when she stepped onto Lees campus. Frazier, a senior public relations major, grew up hearing stories about Lee; she is far from the first in her family to attend the university. Ive been wandering around this campus since I was 9 [years old], Frazier said. The list of Fraziers family members who have come to Lee is quite extensive; it includes her grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, great aunts and uncles, and cousins. With so many family members preceding her, Frazier said it is sometimes hard to establish her own identity at Lee. I cant make a move on this campus without someone telling my mom or someone [in my family], Frazier said. It can be frustrating at times, but its usually really funny. When Frazier first came to Lee, she thought that she wanted to follow in her familys footsteps into the ministry as well, so she decided to be a ministry major. When I first came to Lee, I was super conservative and was all set on being a missionary, Frazier said. However, after a bad experience at

lege with me, Frazier said. Even though Frazier knows that she is continuing a legacy by attending Lee, she is thankful for her experiences at Lee as well as the family that God has placed her in. I just love Lee, Frazier said. Its really cool to be a part of a good family.

a church, Frazier began to question her chosen field. I started attending a house church here at Lee, [Brushfire Nation], and I just kind of became a hippie, finding myself, Frazier said. It played a huge part in helping me find my identity as an individual in college and also a person of faith. After Frazier started attending Brushfire Nation, she began to expand her own desires and aspirations. I like that Lee was safe enough to do that, Frazier said. Its a place where youre able to ask questions, but at the end of the day, its a very safe environment, which I like. Frazier eventually decided that she did not want to follow in her familys footsteps into ministry; she decided to pursue a career in public relations instead. When it came down to it, I didnt want to graduate from college with

a ministry degree because I felt that as much as I was learning from my classes, it was limiting me to one field, and it wasnt preparing me as much as I wanted to be prepared, Frazier said. After making the switch, Frazier realized how much she loved public relations and how well the field suited her. Ive loved every stinking minute of it, Frazier said. Even though Frazier has made her own individual mark at Lee through her public relations major, she sometimes still feels like she is standing in her familys shadow. It was harder for me to find my own identity at Lee, Frazier said. Because Fraziers mother works as the secretary for Lees Department of Business, Frazier said that her mom is a constant in her Lee life. I feel like I took my mom to col-

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Lee legacy continues the family tradition

By Jordan Davis Staff Writer jordan.davis@leeclarion.com

Ivey Lawrence, a second-generation student at Lee University, is taking every opportunity that Lee has to offer. Lawrence, a public relations major, said that her decision to come to Lee was made after attending the Summer Honors program. Lawrence said that she attended Summer Honors to gain a head start in college as well as to gain experience at the university. I loved the campus and made a lot of friends during the Lee program, Summer Honors, Lawrence said.

Originally from Charlotte, N.C., Lawrence said that she grew up knowing about Lee because both of her parents as well as her brother attended Lee. Lawrences mother graduated from Lee with a bachelors degree in elementary education and was a member of Sigma Nu Sigma. Lawrences father graduated with a bachelors degree in communications and was a member of Alpha Gamma Chi. Lawrences brother graduated with a public relations major. Lawrence works several on-campus jobs at Lee. She is a student worker for Alan McClung, and she works in the admissions office. Lawrence is also a chapel usher. Lawrence said

that she became involved in these jobs because of her passion to contribute to the campus as a whole. Along with working three jobs, Lawrence is also a member of Omega Alpha Phi, a little sister for Pi Kappa Pi, a member on the Bateman team, and actively involved in the Public Relations Student Society of America. I really enjoy attending Lee; it makes me feel good to be so involved in the activities on campus, Lawrence said. I feel like I am doing something meaningful. While Lawrence has many responsibilities at Lee, she said that she enjoys creative writing during her free time. In her freshman year at Lee, Lawrence received an outstanding

honors award in English, which motivated her to become more involved in creative writing. Along with her writing, Lawrence said that she has developed a passion for China. She visited China on three separate occasions during her college career, teaching English as well as participating in other volunteer work while there. I love Asians, and I love absolutely everything about China, Lawrence said. Upon graduating from Lee, Lawrence is interested in working for Derryberry Public Relations, a company in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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The possibilities abound with the local Starbucks

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THE EXPERIMENT: Lasaters has done well in its first month.

THE FALLBACK: Everyone knows and loves Starbucks. No surprises are found at this quality joint.

By Emily Day Staff Writer emily.day@leeclarion.com

With midterms around the corner and late-night study sessions looming darkly above, Lee students can be comforted by a hot cup of coffee at Lasaters Coffee & Tea, which is located inside the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library. The establishment has been open for Lee students and community members alike for about a month. Lasaters employees and Cleveland natives Joel Wright and Tyler Fox have worked the counters since the coffee shops opening, and they said that they are impressed with the business success so far. Considering we just opened, business has been fantastic, Wright said. Originating from a franchise out of Clarksville, Tenn., Lasaters Coffee & Tea established its fifth plant here in Cleveland. Keisha Parks, the librarian for the childrens section of the public library, said that she often enjoys coming to

the coffee shop on her breaks for her favorite beverage, the wild berry smoothie. Its a party in your mouth, Parks said. Fox was confident in the quality of food and drink items being sold, and he said that Lasaters Coffee & Tea could even beat out Jazzmans Caf at Lee University. I wouldnt go out of my way to say [that business has been going that well] if it wasnt true, Fox said. Wright said that he serves breakfast, lunch and dinner items to Lee students and the Cleveland community. Our top-selling item would have to be the turkey and Swiss panini, Wright said. Lee freshman Michelle Kurras plans to spend some quality time studying at Lasaters. I am looking forward to the change in atmosphere while Im studying, Kurras said. The numerous booths and tables provide a great spot for students to settle with their books while they satisfy their taste buds.

By Jordan Davis Staff Writer jordan.davis@leeclarion.com

For some Lee students, the feeling of welcome and warmth hits as soon as they open the door to Starbucks in Cleveland, Tenn. We strive to provide a home-like atmosphere that is also multifunctional for things like business meetings, Aaron Quinn, Starbucks shift supervisor, said. We offer specialized coffee and a diverse set of products that are from different parts of the world. According to the Starbucks website, the coffee shop carries coffee from 28 different countries. This makes their products more unique than the typical off-brand brewed coffee from other businesses, Quinn said. The shop is filled with the scent of bold coffee and decorated with inviting, warm earth tones. There is various seating within Starbucks that offers multiple options for customers; the walls are lined with a variety of leather couches, wooden tables and chairs. The shop ranges in possibility from a homework spot with a leather chair to a business meeting with a long table and an entire set of chairs. With Starbucks being a nationally recognized brand, it seems to attract a diverse crowd that ranges from businessmen and women to college stu-

dents. Quinn said that a considerable amount of Starbucks business comes from Lee students. Lee students are a large part of the crowd that frequents the Cleveland location, Quinn said. I think the name recognition and the caffeine are what attracts Lee students to Starbucks. The wide variety of coffee that is available seems to attract customers as well. The pumpkin spice latte is our most popular item by far, Quinn said. This is a seasonal fall beverage, which is on the menu at our Cleveland location. Lee University sophomore communications major Elisa Fente said that she enjoys going to Starbucks because she knows she can trust the coffee shop. Probably just the brand name attracts me to Starbucks, Fente said. Starbucks is a coffee shop that is not only appealing to many different types of people but to large groups of people as well. Throughout the day, the parking lot and drive-through are typically full at the Cleveland location, Quinn said. Whether a customer is studying or conducting a business meeting, Starbucks is a popular place to meet many of these needs while also allowing people to simply get together and relax over a cup of coffee, tea or whatever else they may choose to sip.

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Jamie Caulks death shocks the Lee community

SPECIAL

Jamie had a vision for his life and was not willing to allow his ability to make an impact in the present be deterred by promises of the future.

Jamie went home to Jesus today, and we will miss him until we see him again in the Kingdom. We love you Jamie, and you will live in our hearts forever.

Steven Van Gorp President of Theta

Christa Stewart Jamies Sister

LETTERS
From the Lee Clarion
With the passing of our coworker and friend, Jamie Caulk, we at the Lee Clarion want to express our sorrow for this loss. While Jamie brought different things to each of our lives, we all agree that his passion for life was evident. Through working with Jamie on a professional level, as well as getting to know him on a personal level, we all had the chance to see Jamies passion firsthand. Jamies presence in the student media lab is irreplaceable. His unique talent, work ethic and sense of humor affected each of us in a very real and direct way. The connection he made with each of us and the impact he left behind will not be forgotten. Our hearts go out to the Caulk family during this time of mourning. However, we rejoice with them because of the time that Jamie spent on earth with us, and we celebrate with them that Jamie is now resting in the arms of Jesus. We thank God for the privilege of knowing Jamie. We miss him tremendously, but we have hope that we will some day be with him again in the presence of our Creator. See you soon, Jamie.

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By Jessilyn Justice News Editor jessilyn.justice@leeclarion.com

From Steven Van Gorp President of Theta

Do you believe that God takes lives, or that He allows the enemy to take lives? This was one of the last conversations and questions Jamie Caulk asked me before his accident. Deep, soul-provoking and intentional questions like this were not an uncommon thing to expect from Jamie. He was the type of guy who was so passionate about the depth of life, purpose, and Gods plan that it naturally overflowed into every aspect of who he was and could be realized through questions and interactions like these. The incredible thing about Jamie and this conversation was that when he asked this question he legitimately wanted to know the answer for himself as well as see me figure it out and grow through the struggle of discovering my own answer. He was the type of guy who always wanted to challenge himself and everyone around him to grow into a greater understanding of their purpose and to further it in their life. He was fun loving, multitalented, and influential, and used every opportunity provided him to make a substantial impact for his and others development by not settling into the complacency that so many of us struggle with. Jamie had a vision for his life and was not willing to allow his ability to make an impact in the present be deterred by promises of the future. He made every moment count whether it was having fun and joking around or delving into and attempting to solve the struggles, frustrations, and problems of life. It was because of this life that this campus has been so drastically impacted in the past two weeks. Jamie was, and still is, an amazing example of the passion, faith, and devotion that we all should have in our journey of life, in order to find our purpose and to glorify God in and through it. It is now our responsibility to see this and start to live lives that matter in the present so that we can impact the world as Jamie has this campus. So, to answer the question that Jamie asked me before his passing I now must answer with a question that I believe Jamie would now ask each of us if he were able, Do you believe that you are currently living a life that matters and you are willing to have taken regardless of whos taking it? If not, will you start now?

e was driving south of Nashville, Tenn. at 4 a.m. on Oct. 14, when he was clipped by a pick-up truck, according to Nashvilles News Channel 9. Their short story ends with the transportation of Lee senior telecommunications major Jamie Caulk to Vanderbilt Medical Center where he spent the last week of his life until he died on Oct. 20 from injuries sustained in the wreck. Vice President of Student Development Mike Hayes was at the top of the information chain and kept in contact with Jamies mother, Missy Caulk, for details of Jamies condition. We know that when he arrived at Vandy, he had verbal communication, Hayes said. Thats how we found out he didnt have any sensation in his legs. Hayes said that the damage sustained in Jamies cervical area of the spine caused the paralysis. Jamies communication ceased when he suffered a complication, assumed to be a stroke in the lower part of his brain. He remained unresponsive as doctors removed forms of sedation in attempts to gain a response. They later placed him on life support. Jamies sister, Christa Stewart, said that the doctors conducted various tests to measure the blood flow to and from the brain. While preliminary tests revealed

blood flow, they soon discovered that it was not to the brainstem, which controls the basic functions of life. Stewart posted test results to Jamies Facebook wall, and the Caulk family pleaded with the student body to pray via JustReLeesed emails. The doctors have said he is going to need a miracle to survive, so we ask you to keep praying, Stewart posted. Please know that every message, text, prayer and call means the world to all of us, and your comforting words, combined with our faith in God, will be what gets us, as a family, through this. Jamie never recovered from the stoke, and the family decided to remove him from life support. Jamie died at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20. We are so blessed to have had our son and brother for 27 years, Stewart said in a Facebook post. Jamie went home to Jesus today, and we will miss him until we see him again in the Kingdom. We love you Jamie, and you will live in our hearts forever. Thank you, friends and family. Your prayers have comforted us more than you [know]. Though his funeral was in Michigan on Oct. 25, a memorial service has been arranged for Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m in Squires Recital Hall. Hayes said that Missy Caulk and her husband Mike will journey to Cleveland for the memorial to join the Lee family in remembering and celebrating the life of Jamie Caulk.

MEMORIES
From Tyler Price Telecom Department coworker
There is not one specific memory of Jamie that I can classify as my fondest memory. However, there is one memory that sticks out beyond all the rest. Alexandra Powell and I were talking in front of the Dixon Center when Jamie stuck a megaphone out the window of the studio and began to sing! I cannot recall the exact words to his song, but I do remember him saying our names in different tones and inflections. It was hilarious! Jamie and I have had many moments together in which we have shared difficult times in our lives and our views on spirituality. It was because of those moments that Jamie will forever hold a place in my heart. Jamie, man, you will always be missed.

From Joseph Campbell Greek brother

You never know what to expect when it comes to life. Life always seems to throw you curve balls. In my case, one curve ball came in the form of Jamie Caulk. There are plenty of memories of Jamie that I hold dear to my heart, such as our conversations where his passion was so clear. I will always be grateful for the way he would challenge me to strive for greatness and the way he knew the right words to say when I needed to hear them, whether I wanted to hear them or not. The greatest memory I have is one of grace. He was serving my family at OCharleys, but on this day, we had my grandparents in town. Anybody who has ever met my grandmother can agree that she is not the easiest to get along with, and, as usual, she declared that her food was not to her satisfaction. Jamie came to her rescue and began to try to make amends for her lackluster bowl of soup. I immediately felt horrible for this. As the party began leaving after dinner, I apologized for her rudeness and for having him run all over the place just to please her. What I shouldve expected was his response. He smiled genuinely and simply said, Shes a sweetheart. This is a glimpse of Jamie Caulk. Anyone who knew him would most likely not be surprised with this story. All I can say is that God not only blessed me with a wonderful brother, but he blessed me with an amazing friend as well. I love you, Jamie, and thank you for truly being who God intended you to be.

From JJ Williamson Greek brother

I met Jamie during induction weekend. We were tap brothers, so we basically went through an incredible weekend together. Im so glad that we got into Theta together. Over this short span of time, we became brothers. Jamie was athletic, musically talented, smart and kind-hearted, but above all, he loved God. He saw through the front that I put up concerning the severe insecurity that I deal with on a daily basis. He always reassured me that I was as God sees me. Even when I was going through hard times, he always kindly reassured me that I am as God sees me. He was always there praying with and for me. Jamies death has brought Theta, the greek community and the entire Lee campus closer together. The best thing about it is that were coming together in prayer. Even though this situation is rough, I cant help but see the beauty in what God has done and what hes continuing to do through Jamies life. I only wish that when I die, I can make half as much of an impact as Jamie did in so many lives. Ill truly miss him, but hes where God wants him to be now.

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The Skinny on Style

By Megan Gobble Columnist megan.gobble@leeclarion.com

Are you ready to shed pounds in just a few minutes without all of the dieting and hard work? Did you know that you can do it while getting dressed in the morning? First, you need to know what to put in your closet. Prints are not as slimming as solid colors, but if you play up their camouflaging features, they can work for you. When it comes to dressing in patterns, it is important to be aware of what they do to your body. Generally, larger patterns create a larger look, while smaller patterns create a smaller look. Be especially cautious with striped patterns. Horizontal stripes are the enemies of a thicker woman. They create a wider, less-attractive look. However, the smaller the stripes, the skinnier the appearance. Garments with stripes that run vertical, on the other hand, create length. A must-have in every closet, despite the trendy colors of the season, is black. Black is a very slimming color and works with any body shape. V-necks are also important pieces to keep in your closet. Wearing a V-neck is a quick and easy way to create a taller, thinner look. If you are a fan of round necks, which generally create a rounder look, dont worry. Placing long necklaces with a round-necked top can change that round appearance because the jewelry is the piece that catches the eye first. Some other clothing items that generally look slimming on everyone are pencil skirts, straight-leg jeans, which slim the hips and thighs, wrap dresses, and tapered, hiplength jackets. Proportions are another important element in this designer diet. If your ensemble consists of full, round shapes on top and bottom, you will naturally look full and round. This is why it is important to understand proportions. Accentuate the smallest part of your body by pairing your more generously cut pieces with a more fitted mate. For example, balance a miniskirt with a larger top or wide leg pants with a tailored shirt. The final key to this fashionable weight-loss plan is placement. Where your top meets your pants is something important to pay attention to. Anything that cuts off at the waist can seemingly add pounds. You can create a slimmer look by wearing tops and bottoms that meet just below the waist. Considering our hips are generally the widest part of our bodies, it wouldnt make sense to make them appear wider. This is why three-quarter-length sleeves are so popular. It is common for people to hang their arms by their sides, and when they do, it creates a wider look. By wearing threequarter-length sleeves or simply rolling sleeves up to create the same effect, you can take pounds off in seconds! The placement of the hemline can do the same thing. Everyone has a different body type, but by putting on a skirt or dress, looking in the mirror and playing with the hemline, you can discover, by moving it slightly higher or lower, what a hemline can do to your body. Make sure that the place that your hemline falls works for your benefit. Knowing where to place your accessories to accent your best features can do wonders. If you have a smaller waist, accentuate it. Wider belts instead of skinny ones will make you look smaller. Finally, scarves are an accessory to invest in because they draw attention to your beautiful face.

From the editor: Everyones an Expert

By Richard Yeakley Managing Editor richard.yeakley@leeclarion.com

First, I need to clear up the headline of this editorial, not everyone is an expert. This headline is quite tongue-in-cheek as it has been made clear to me in recent days that almost everyone truly thinks that they are an expert. I am a journalist for many reasons, but the first and primary reason is to give true, provable facts for people to discuss. Most recently, during Jamie Caulks last days, rumors and conversation were flying. It took all this news publications energy to clear up those rumors. Everyone thinks they are an expert, and everyone wants to be the one giving the facts. This obsession to be in the know, the broker of information, is peculiar to me, as not everyone wants to perform surgery. Not everyone wants to make the decisions, and not everyone wants to be doing the actions that make the news. However, when there is news to be told, there is some deep desire in the soul of man to be the informer. This is my job, the vocation I have chosen for myself, and it is not a task that I take lightly. Consequently, I view it as my job to address three points about this expert mentality that I think the every-day student should consider before broadcasting what they know or think they know. First, nothing is relevant unless it is confirmed. If someone does not cite a reputable source for the information they are spouting, that information, even if it is true, loses all credibility. This is important as you are hearing and re-conveying information. In the same manner that no professor would accept a paper that has not been properly cited, people should critically analyze where the information they are hearing comes from. The second suggestion I

have for would-be reporters is to be careful where information is disseminated. This means two things. First, be careful to whom you tell the information. As the proverbial saying goes, Loose lips sink ships. The second meaning of this suggestion addresses the publicness of the forum into which you are releasing your information. Just recently, I had a conversation with a young woman who requested that I not release information that was flying across Facebook via the Lee Clarion. We should wait to go public with this, and by public, I mean beyond Facebook, the young woman said. I hope that people see the error in this line of thinking. Sharing information with a friend will almost undoubtedly lead to the information spreading, but a single post on Facebook can be seen by thousands of people in less than one hour. The third and final piece of advise I have for wouldbe reporters is a lesson that my editor in Washington D.C. passed on to me. It is better to get it right than to get it first, he said. Words have power. What we say in this world will last. And what we say cannot be taken back. It immediately changes the environment into which it was released. Therefore, it is vital that an informer only releases true information: not opinions, not hopes, but those things which are known to be true. So, confirming information with a reliable source before it is passed on, being careful as to where information is disseminated, and being willing to be patient and convey only known, true facts will aid anyone who feels the need to pass information along in a responsible manner. However, for some of us, factual information is our job, and we hope you look to us whenever you need solid and true information.

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FLIPPED: 8th Street has been the site of many on campus collisions.

By Jessilyn Justice News Editor jessilyn.justice@leeclarion.com

I hate driving on campus, especially on 8th Street. I am terrified that someone will run a stop sign and find themselves implanted in the side of my vehicle. This is a reasonable fear being that there have been four wrecks on 8th Street, alone, in the past few months. The Lee Clarion set out to cover each wreck, but only two of them merited a written story. When something becomes a regular occurrence, it loses news value. When did collisions lose their news value of oddity? The first wreck on campus, occurring on Sept. 27, garnered six comments on the Lee Clarion website. Subsequent collision posts didnt get a single comment. The math is simple. A recurring recordbreaking enrollment leads to more incidents on campus, including wrecks. While some incidents are out of our hands, we can contribute to some control over the

wrecks that occur on campus. First, follow the posted speed limit. Though it might be a blast and a half to speed through campus on our way to classes, its an easy way to find ourselves in a compromising situation with our vehicles. Second, stop signs are your friends. They are there to prevent collisions. Take the time to let your car roll back; that four seconds could be the difference between your car remaining intact or your shattered windshield winding up across the road. Third, take a lesson from preschool, and look before you go. Youre an intelligent college student. You know that, sometimes, people dont exactly follow the letter of the law. As you approach the intersections on 8th Street, or anyplace else for that matter, check out what the other traffic is doing. If it looks like someone else doesnt like the idea of the stop sign, slow down. I know you want to take advantage of your right of way, but isnt it better for you to stay safe? Moral of the story? Be careful when you drive. Wrecks should not be a common occurrence.

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Lady Flames gear up for annual Volley for the Cure

The womens volleyball team will host Volley for the Cure on Friday, Nov. 4, to raise money for the Mary Ellen Locher Foundation for breast cancer. This will be the fourth year that the Lady flames have committed to putting on this event. Locher was the founder of the organization previously known as the Children of Breast Cancer Foundation until her death in 2005. This long-time anchor for Chattanooga Channel 9 News received the news in 1985 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her wish was to raise enough money for her 5-year-old son to someday go to college. The foundation gives money to student athletes whose mothers have been diagnosed with or died from breast cancer. Senior setter Gretchen Higdon was one of the first recipients of the award when the event first began in 2007. She originally wasnt committed to Lee but has been able to receive money all four years. We just read their stories and see what family is in need at the time, Andrea Hudson, volleyball head coach, said. Although the majority of the scholarships have gone to Lee players, the foundation supports the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as well. Three Lady Flames have been the recipients as well as two UTC players. Hudson states that due to more money being raised in recent years, the foundation has been able to provide past winners with multiyear scholarships instead of scholarships on a yearto-year basis. In the last two years, the event raised $19,000. We are obviously trying to raise the most money we can so we can help the most children, Hudson said. Our big thing is to sell as many pink shirts as we can so that we can have the whole gym filled with pink. In the past, the motto for the game has been to pack the stands in pink. The Lady Flames will not only be selling the pink Tshirts for $5 in the Lee community, but they will also be selling them throughout Bradley County in hopes that they can fill the Walker Arena seats with pink-clad fans. Volley for the Cure is always a special time for our team because we have two girls on the team receiving the scholarship from the foundation we support, Kelsey Leffew, senior setter, said. This year, the theme is dream big. Another activity that goes along with Volley for the Cure, other than the game, is a silent auction held in the gym lobby. Restaurant certificates and signed professional athlete memorabilia are several of the items to be auctioned this year. All of the money raised during the two days will go to the Mary Ellen Locher Foundation. On Friday, at 6 p.m. in the Walker Arena lobby, a pink party, which includes everything from pink cupcakes to face painting and hair dying, will take place. This will also be the final home game for the Lady Flames as they strive to go into the postseason on a 21game winning streak. Its always fun playing for such a big crowd, especially knowing all the work and effort that has gone into helping someone out, senior outside hitter Christa Hutchison said. The Lady Flames will host Brenau University (Ga.) at 7 p.m. to close out all festivities for the event.

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Jamie Achten is one goal from breaking the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics assist record of 84. The senior forward tied the record on Oct. 29 with a two goal and three assist performance. It took nearly 40 game minutes, but Achten set up Leah Fortune with a goal to hold a share of the record.

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The Flames Fall World Series kicked off on Wednesday, Oct. 26 with a Maroon victory in game 1. The Flames version of the World Series will be played as a seven game series, like Major League Baseballs version. Lees baseball roster was carefully selected by coach Mark Brew, who will coach the Navy squad.

Womens basketball opened up their season with a scrimmage against the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Tuesday evening. The Lady Flames kept the preseason game close, only losing by a final score of 55-40. Chattanooga senior Whitney Hood led all scorers with 20 points in the game.

Womens soccer picked up two first place votes in the latest NAIA Coaches Top 25 Poll. The Lady Flames are currently at No. 2 in the polls behind Lindsey Wilson; their only loss this season. Womens volleyball also enter the latest poll in top position. They are ranked No. 4 in the current poll.

Womens soccer won their ninth straight conference title on Tuesday. The Lady Flames continued their regular season romp of conference opponents by defeating Southern Wesleyan 7-0. Leah Fortune led Lee scorers with three goals. They open up the conference tournament at home on Saturday against Spring Hill College.

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to give more opportunities to the children. Through her hard work, Plimpton has been able to follow her dream. I have to think about things that most college students dont think about, [such as] if my kids dont have enough money to start school, then it is my responsibility to find it, Plimpton said. Currently, Plimpton is implementing a new sponsorship program. A $12 monthly fee provides a child with food, clothing and books. A portion of the fee is also designated for building projects. Working with Simone on these programs has been great so far, Courtney League, intern for Simones Kids, said. What she is doing is absolutely fantastic, especially at her age. I think she gives hope to young adults who want to start their own business [or] organization. Plimpton is excited to live her dream and expand her ideas. After her graduation this winter, Plimpton says she hopes to turn her work with Simones Kids into a full-time job.

Haiti. The summer before her senior year of high school, Plimpton took a life-changing tour of Eastern Africa with an organization called God Loves Kids. I went over there to see how the administrative side worked, and I really fell in love with the children, Plimpton said. During Plimptons sophomore year of college, she received an e-mail from Kayiire Godfrey, a man that she had met on her trip to Africa. The message stated that he would be By Megan Gobble forced to close his school if he failed to Staff Writer raise $500 for rent. megan.gobble@leeclarion.com After she read the message, Plimpton knew that she had to create an organizas she sat in a room surrounded tion to help the school. by her classmates, she began to Aided by her partear up. After hearing ents, Plimpton created a story, this 11-yearSimones Kids, and old girl could not bear What she is doing with the help of Lees the thought of an orchapter of Invisible phaned Indian boy be- is absolutely fantastic, Children, Alpha Gaming nursed by a dog. especially at her age. ma Chi and a benShe knew she had to I think she gives hope efit dinner, Plimpton help. raised enough money The little girl ven- to young adults who to save the school. tured into her dads want to start their own Plimpton then travoffice, searching for business [or] organiza- eled back to Africa to a map and tacks. She get her business trader tion. was pinning different license, open a bank areas when her father account and sign ownCourtney League walked in and asked ership papers for the Intern for Simones Kids what she was doing. school. These are places Today, Simones Kids is a registered where I am going to build orphanages, business in Uganda. she replied. Through continuous fundraising, she Senior Simone Plimpton was born went back in summer 2011 and purwith a purpose. chased two land parcels that she plans to If you asked me what I wanted to be eventually construct into her dream orin middle school, I would have told you phanage and a farm that can provide food I wanted to start my own nonprofit orga- for the school. nization and build orphanages, Plimpton When Simones Kids raises enough said. funds, Plimpton plans to build four dorAt age 10, she took her first missions mitories on the land that will house 120 trip to Jamaica. After that, Plimpton and children. She said that she hopes the her sister traveled to Mexico and later to

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campus will also boast 11 classrooms, a cafeteria, a small library, a small clinic and a chapel hall. I see [this as] one of the most prestigious private schools for orphans in the world, accepting any orphan without requirements, Plimpton said. I plan to create college funds for the children who make it through high school and one day bring my star students to America for a six-week tour. Plimpton said that she plans to build the second football academy in Uganda

LEFT: Plimpton seen singing with children. RIGHT: A brief walk with a little girl is just one of the many ministries Plimpton does in Uganda.

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Flag football numbers declining

By Drew Echols Staff Writer drew.echols@leeclarion.com

Over the last 10 years, Lees flag football leagues have lost luster due to the downsizing in Greek clubs and the strict policies on student athletes and their involvmenent in intramurals. This season, there were only two teams signed up to play A-league flag football. This, in turn, is causing Lee to combine A- and Bleagues, creating one competitive league for flag football. On rare occasions we have had an A-league sport with three teams, but our general rule of thumb is to combine leagues if there are fewer than four teams, Eric Eledge, assistant director of campus recreation, said. In 2001 and 2002, enough players signed up to have 10 A-league teams, but over the last ten years, the average number of participating A-league teams has been about 6.3. So, why has the number of A-league players dropped from a total of 10 teams to two in the last decade? The general downsizing of Greek clubs has perhaps affected the amount of teams more than anything else. Clubs have gotten significantly smaller over the past decade, and the clubs are where most intramural participation comes from. Fewer Greek teams have led to fewer skilled Greek players to participate in the A-league. There was a time when Alpha

Gamma Chi, Pi Kappa Pi, Theta Delta Kappa and Upsilon Xi all had A-league teams and one, if not two, B-league teams. The problem, now, is that the few teams that are accustomed to playing Aleague are playing the less-competitive B-league teams, and its becoming very unbalanced. We played a B-league team last night and won 55-0, Chris Buchanan, a senior member of Chi, said. Chris has played on an A-league team for the past three years. Varsity athletes at Lee have also seen much stricter policies against playing intramural sports than what we saw 10 years ago. Its a given that all of these athletes would play in the A-leagues of a lot of different intramural sports. The idea of dorms and clusters putting together teams wanes when the students become upperclassmen. Its hard to achieve longevity with teams that were started as freshman so that they continue to play throughout their years at Lee. Dorms dont generally play A-league, but its in the community-style dorms where they form large group relationships, which translate into A-league independent teams down the road, Eledge said. Even though A- and B-leagues are combining for the regular season, the winners of the six divisions will be automatically moved up to A-league for the playoffs.

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time at Lee with the record of 28. He is also tied for the most career games started with 49, most career shutouts with five, and shutouts in a season with three. Parker was the elite pitcher during her four-year career, from 20022005, with the Lady Flames softball program. Six years after graduating, she still holds the team record for career strikeouts with 533. More than her on-field performance, Parker was a standout student athlete. She earned the merit of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Scholar-Athlete two times during her career when very few athletes were taking the award. I loved every moment playing for the Lady Flames, Parker said. I feel like [other players and I] had a bond unlike most other teams. Hale was the driver for the Vanhool buses that took the Flames and Lady Flames to their destinations at away games for 15 years. His induction does not come on athletic achievement; it comes because of his service to the university. This years hall of fame class will officially and publicly be ushered in during Saturdays Homecoming game festivities. In addition to the induction, the Athletics Hall of Fame will be also be expanding. Since there is limited space where the inductee plaques currently reside, there are plans to expand the area for Homecoming 2012. The expansion is still in the planning process, George Starr, sports information director, said. If everything goes through as planned, work should be started in the immediate future.
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Hall of Fame to induct three Tommy Brown

In annual Homecoming fashion, Lee University Athletics will induct three more individuals into the Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, Nov. 4. This years hall of fame additions will include former standouts Brandan Cofer and Jessica Pike. The final addition will be the Meritorious Award to team bus driver Bill Hale. Brandan Cofer spent four years, from 2001-2004, pitching for the Flames under coach David Altopp. Cofer was a huge reason that the Flames kept a steady pace over top TranSouth Athletic Conference opponents. To this day, he still holds several baseball records. Cofer remains the all-time wins leader in his

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By Gavin Markham Staff Writer gavin.markham@leeclarion.com Entering this season, Lee University mens basketball coach Tommy Brown is just nine wins shy of his 300th career win in just 14 seasons. If all things go as planned Brown could pick up the historic mark as early as December, making him one of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) premiere coaches. A much younger roster than usual might stretch the win into 2012, however. All of Browns victories have not come in the Flames forum. Before coming to Lee, Brown got his first coaching job when he was 26 years of age at Bluefield College (VA) from 19982005. A head coaching position that young is typically a rare feat among any level of athletics. That doesnt happen very often, Brown said. I guess I was one of the youngest head coaches at the time, Brown said. Brown took over an underachieving Lee program in 2005 and has taken the team to a record 6 straight national tournament appearances entering the 2011-2012 season. Since taking over he has compiled a 156-47 record in seven Lee seasons and a 291-148 overall record. Brown may have one of the hardest jobs to keep up with at the university, due to the success of the many other programs. He has yet to prove any doubt he can take the program to new heights, as he has already taken his team to the Elite Eight in one of the toughest national tournaments on any level of play. There is certainly a tremendous amount of presser coaching at Lee with all the athletic programs being so good, Brown said. Members of the coaching staff attribute Browns attitude and thought process of the game of basketball as a defining reason for the success in his career. He has a great drive for success, He definitely knows how to get the most out of his players and hes a coach every player loves to play for, Ryan Ross, mens graduate assistant said. Hes a great guy to work under, and Im truly grateful just to get a opportunity to learn from him. Fast paced offense and defense have made his teams one of the hardest to defend in the NAIA, as well as his ability to pull in NCAA Division I transfers over a five year stretch [2007-2011]. The best part of coaching for me, as I get older, is watching guys I coached start to raise families, and have kids, and have become high school coaches, Brown said. That is the most gratifying part of the job. You can watch coach Brown inch closer to his 300th win when the mens basketball team opens up the season against rival Tennessee Temple on Nov. 5th at 2:15 pm.

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HOMECOMING 2011 CALENDAR

Thursday, November 3rd
11:30am Volley for a Cure Luncheon DeVos Recreation Center

Friday, November 4th

8:00am-4:00pm 12:00-2:00pm 12:00-6:00pm 12:00-6:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00-9:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 9:00pm 9:00pm Frontline Preview Day Check-In Buffet Homecoming Check-In Lee University Chapel Open House Flames Alumni Baseball Game Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Omega Alpha Phi Alumni Cookout Hughes Hall Affinity Reunion Legacy Reunion Featuring Class of 61 Alumni Grand Reunion Featuring Classes of 71, 81, 91, 01 Volley for a Cure Theatre Production - Tartuffe by Moliere Flames & Lady Flames Reunion Basketball & Cheerleaders Campus Choir Alumni Association Humanities Center Science & Math Complex Great Room Science & Math Complex Great Room Chapel Olympic Field Centenary Room Schimmels Park New Hughes Hall DeVos Recreation Center Paul Conn Student Union Walker Arena Dixon Center
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Centenary Room

Saturday, November 5th

8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:30am 12:00-4:00pm 12:00-5:00pm 12:00-2:00pm 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:15pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 9:00pm Homecoming 5K Fun Run (Registration at 7am) Evangelistic Singers Alumni Breakfast Epsilon Lambda Phi Alumni Breakfast Alpha Gamma Chi Alumni Breakfast Omega Alpha Phi 15th Anniversary Sigma Nu Sigma 45th Anniversary Delta Zeta Tau Alumni Breakfast Homecoming Check-In Zeta Chi Lambda Alumni Breakfast Campus Tours Student Organization Exhibits Presidents Circle Luncheon Theta Delta Kappa Alumni Luncheon Lee University Chapel Open House Tailgate Party Lady Flames Basketball Game vs. TWC Flames Walk Flames Basketball vs. Tennessee Temple DZT Alumni Harvest Hoedown 3D: Celebrating the 3rd Decade (Dinner) Lady Flames Soccer Playoff Game Chapel Dedication Music Festival Theatre Production - Tartuffe by Moliere Alumni & Friends Dessert Mixer Paul Conn Student Union School of Music College of Education Leonard Center Centenary Room Church St. Annex Commons Mayfield Annex Gym Science & Math Complex Great Room School of Religion Walker Arena Parking Lot Walker Arena Parking Lot DeVos Recreation Center Leonard Center Chapel Walker Arena Parking Lot Walker Arena Walker Arena Parking Lot Walker Arena Mayfield Annex Gym Soccer Field Chapel Site Conn Center Dixon Center Chapel Courtyard

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Sunday, November 6th

2:30pm Theatre Production - Tartuffe by Moliere Dixon Center

wishes all returning alumni a wonderful Homecoming!