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ONLINE Student suggestions bring dining changes Rec center undergoes

New meal plan options
Joining the traditional meal plans that have 10, 15 and 21 weekly meals, Sodexo has added new options including the unlimited options. The unlimited meal plan allows students to exceed the three meal a day limit as long as a student waits two hours between each meal.
Hours: M-Th: 7:30am-11:30pm F: 7:30am-8pm Sun: 6:30-11pm Location: PCSU, Food court Hours: M-Th: 7 am-11:30 pm, F: 7am10pm Sat: 11am-10 pm, Sun: 1211pm Location: SMC, Beach Wing Hours: M-F: 7:15am / 7pm Sat: 9am/6pm, Sun: 8am/6pm Location: Deacon Jones Dining Hall Hours: M-Th: 11am-10pm, F: 11am-5pm Sat: 12-7pm Location: PCSU, Basement
Volume 66, Issue 1
LEE CLARION
A L E E U N I V E R S I T Y S T U D E N T P U B L I C AT I O N
september 8, 2011
makeover
By Zach Southard Sports Editor zach.southard@leeclarion.com
Lee Universitys service program recently gained attention outside of Lee's campus. A June 2011 article by USA Today named Lee University the 13th most committed college to community service in a list of the top 20 colleges most committed to community service in the country.
Lee gains recognition for service
Hours: M-F:11am-10pm Sat/Sun: Closed Location: PCSU, Food court
Hours: M-F: 7:30am-3pm Sat/Sun: Closed Location: Humanities Bldg.

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STG HOURS: SOR - M-F:7:30am-3pm; Squires Library - M-TH:10am-10pm. F:10am-2pm. Sat/Sun 3pm-7pm.
By Nicholas Holmes Staff Writer nicholas.holmes@leeclarion.com
Friday night sports games

The Lee University soccer and volleyball teams will have games Friday, Sept. 9. Check LeeClarion.com on Sunday, Sept. 11 for scores, highlights, game recaps, and previews.
EVENTS
Just Art Alumni Park @ 7 p.m. Phi Mu Alpha's Lawn Party Schimmel's Park @ 6:30 p.m. Concert: Ilya Yakushev Dixon Center @ 7:30 p.m. Summer Sizzle Alumni Park @ 7 p.m. Kickin' It For Soccer Field @ 7 p.m. 9/17 Service Saturday Dixon Center @ 10:30 a.m. 3D @ 5 p.m. 9/22 9/17 9/16 9/13 9/9 9/9
The new year brings forth multiple changes to Lee University, including the construction and replacement of certain eating establishments on campus. In addition to the Deacon Jones Dining Hall, Chick-fil-A, Simply ToGo (STG) in the School of Religion, and Jazzman's Cafe, the campus is now home to a Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Papa Conn's Pizza, a second STG located in the Squires Library, and Einstein Bros. Bagels. The Pizza Hut in the food court of the Paul Conn Student Union was replaced by Papa Conns Pizza, and the Sub Connection was removed. Sodexo, Lees dining service supplier, implemented the changes, but the company was not actually responsible for selecting which restaurants appeared this semester. The dining changes are in response to student feedback through comment cards, Ask the President and focus groups. Kelvin Tarukwasha, Sodexos general manager, said.
Secretary of Residential Life Pam Hindman added, Dunkin Donuts was by far the most popular request in the Ask the President chapel. Besides food, Dunkin Donuts also offers extended dining hours when most places on campus are closed for
Dunkin' Donuts was by far the most popular request in the 'Ask the President' chapel.
Pam Hindman Secretary of Residential Life
the evening. Dunkin Donuts is not the only fullservice restaurant now on campus; a Subway now resides in the basement of the PCSU in place of Jazzmans Cafe. However, Jazzmans Cafe did not disappear; it is now located in the food court of the PCSU, offering the same snacks and beverages as last semester. Among the other changes, the Cen-
ter for Humanities replaced its Simply To-Go station with a branch of the Einstein Bros. Bagel Company. However, Simply To-Go did not disappear either; it is now located in the Squires Library, offering the same snacks and beverages as last semester. Hindman added that meal plans and declining balance can be used at any of the new locations, allowing students more options than the PCSU or dining hall. Students appear to be receptive of the changes. Sophomore Claire Ingalls experienced both the before and after of the Lee dining changes. Students are very fortunate to have these great establishments to pick from, Ingalls said. The staff at Lee and the staff of the establishments work very hard to provide students with everything they need and more. Tarukwasha also said that plans are in place for the Papa Conns Pizza to be removed in January to make way for a full-service Chick-fil-A that adds the breakfast menu and other items not currently offered. Go to page 4 to read about student reactions.
Lee departments receive accreditation

By Candace McNamara Staff Writer candace.mcnamara@leeclarion.com By Jessilyn Justice News Editor jessilyn.justice@leeclarion.com
Lee is recognized as one Education Department receives NCATE accreditation of the top PR schools
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The public relations program in the Department of ComThe Helen DeVos College of Eduction received the Namunication Arts has officially received its Certification in tional Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education this Education for Public Relations. summer. This certification makes Lee the first Christian university The accreditation reaches across campus to include eduto brandish the stamp of approval from cation in both the undergraduate and the largest public relations association in graduate programs in the department the world, the Public Relations Society as well as other education arenas, inLee University is a part of the of America. cluding music and biology, Dean of Southern Association of Colleges We are humbled by the honor, chalthe Helen DeVos College of Educaand Schools, and several of the inlenged by the responsibility and excited tion and professor of education Debdividual schools and departments about the future, Dr. Michael Laney, orah Murray said. chair of the Department of Communi"We consider teaching to be a within Lee are also accredited. cation Arts, said. campus-wide endeavor," Murray Susan Gonders, PRSA Educational said. "Our teachers will be very well Helen DeVos College of Affairs co-chair, said that the program rounded as they go into grad school Education is NCATE was approved for certification at the July or into the field." accredited. meeting of the PRSA Board, and certiAccording to a NCATE press refication will be conferred at the PRSA lease, the accredited schools, "must International Conference Assembly meet rigorous standards set by the The Business Department Luncheon on Oct. 15, 2011, in Orlando profession and members of the pubis ACBSP accredited. Florida. lic." Last February, Lee received a visit "We've always had an excellent The School of Music is from an on-site team that evaluated PR program," Murray said. "We now NASM accredited. curriculum, faculty, resources, students, have national recognition that the assessment, professional affiliations, restudents, as well as faculty members, The Public Relations lationship with the university, diversity deserve." Program received its and global perspectives. Junior special education major CEPR from the PRSA. Steve Iseman, a professor and direcCarly Zehr is passionate about teachtor of the public relations program at ing children and believes this accrediOhio Northern University, was part of tation will give her the edge she needs the on-site team that reviewed Lee's PR program. in following her dreams. I can tell you that you should be very proud to be a pub"Education has so many hoops you have to jump through ... lic relations student at Lee University," Iseman said. "The ap- this accreditation will set me apart from others in my field," Zehr plication submitted by Dr. Silverman and her colleagues was said. exceptionally well put together and presented an excellent The accreditation was a direct result of the entire education deoverview of the Lee University public relations program." partment working together, Bill Estes, chair for the Department of See PR on page 3 See EDUCATION on page 3
In a recent change to Lees campus, the DeVos Recreation Center began a transition into new workout equipment on Monday, Aug. 29, by trading the outdated machines for more updated models. The new machines and equipment include eight pieces of weight training equipment, five cardio pieces, three arc trainers, one treadmill and one bike. Many of the outdated weight room machines were traded for machines from the McKenzie Athletic Center. In addition to the new makeover, the recreation center has also moved its popular game room consisting of pool, ping-pong and billiards to the Mayfield Annex, senior student worker Charlie Cox said. The move was made to shift the focus of the game room to circuit training. This is part of our ongoing efforts to keep our facility modern and our equipment in good condition while meeting the needs of our Lee community, Kevin Hudson, director of campus recreation, said. The additional space allocated for recreation at Mayfield allowed us to make what we feel are some very positive changes. Hudson said that students and faculty with a disability should now notice a vast difference in the ease of working with the new circuit training equipment. The machines are Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, compliant, making the recreation center more accommodating for those who have not been able to go in the past. I think were still behind a lot of newer facilities in this area, but were making strides to catch up, Hudson said. Our upgrades over the past two summers have resulted in over 80 percent of our equipment being upgraded, and almost 90 percent [has been upgraded] within the past five years. Students who have worked with both the old and new equipment are already noticing a difference. They are not just noticing the difference in the added elements of the new equipment; they are also seeing how the changes might begin to affect the recreation centers visitors. Junior sociology major Joshua Ridley is a frequent attendee to the facility since coming to Lee in summer 2010. Ridley likes what he has seen so far, but he hopes the student buzz doesnt fade away fast. I am really looking forward to using the new equipment and seeing my results, Ridley said. The new equipment really enhances the rec center and will get more of a student-body crowd in here hopefully they get in there and actually use the weights and not just see whats going on. Amid all the physical changes going on, the recreation center has also begun a new racquetball payment plan for all students needing a ball to play with. Starting this semester, students will now have to pay $1 if no racquetballs are available for loan.
See REC CENTER on page 9
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Lee University will open its 20th Presidential Concert Series with a concert by IlyaYakushev, internationally acclaimed pianist and winner of the 2005 World Piano Competition. He will perform in the Dixon Center on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m., presenting pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Ravel and Liszt. Lee Universitys Helen DeVos College of Education and Graduate Studies in Education have recently been awarded a highly competitive Diversity in Teaching grant by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). Lee's U-Church will once again offer an eclectic mix of Sunday evening services this fall. Family Force 5 will be at Lee on Sept. 18, Ravi Zacharias will join students and faculty Oct. 9, and Nov. 13 will wrap up the fall semester chapels with An Evening of Worship. Lee Universitys Encore Program, which offers people age 60 and over the opportunity to take university courses, has a new line up of specially-designed mini-courses for the fall. These mini-courses are planned exclusively for Encore-eligible students.
September 8, 2011
Lee University recently received grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) and South Arts (SA) to support String Theory, its collaborative arts project with the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, Tenn. South Arts.
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The Lee Clarion is a student-produced and university-sponsored publication of Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn. MANAGING EDITOR Richard Yeakley NEWS EDITOR Jessilyn Justice LIFE EDITOR Meagan Bateman SPORTS EDITOR Zach Southard COPY EDITOR Kelsie Bowman ONLINE EDITOR Christina Techentin DESIGN EDITOR Lance Buchanan MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Jamie Caulk MANAGING PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Lauren Carroll FACULTY ADVISER Dr. Rebecca Brinkmann 2011 Lee University Student Media All opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lee University or the Church of God. P.O. Box 3450 Cleveland, Tenn. 37320 letters@leeclarion.com www.leeclarion.com
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Art professor seeks to blend work and teaching

By Richard Yeakley Managing Editor richard.yeakley@leeclarion.com
For Mary Mathias-Dickerson, one of the hundreds of new faces on campus this fall, Lee will bring unique and exciting adventures. Mathias-Dickerson came to Lee as an assistant professor of art, and she plans to spend her time growing the new art ma-
volved in overseeing the hiring of all new faculty. She is very pleased with the incoming professors. "We want people who actually like kids ... I think this is a good 'liking-kids' batch," Dirksen said. Although students have no formal authority in the decision process that is involved in hiring new faculty, students do often
We want people who actually like kids ... I think this is a good 'likingkids' batch.
Carolyn Dirksen Vice President of Academic Affairs
Lee Clarion Photo by Richard Yeakley
jor in size and reputation, both on campus and in the world of higher education. "I thought [Lee] would be a really meaningful place to teach art," Mathias-Dickerson said, expressing her love of merging art with service and helping people. Mathias-Dickerson is one of 15 new professors who are expected to teach at Lee before the end of the school year. These new faculty are filling openings across various departments. An excellence and excitement about individual fields of study is what sets the incoming class of faculty apart, MathiasDickerson said. "I am really impressed with the people that are here," Mathias-Dickerson said. "Everyone is excited about continuing in their own field of study." Carolyn Dirksen, vice president of academic affairs, is inBy Rachel Delvaux Staff Writer rachel.delvaux@leeclarion.com
meet with the potential faculty, and their interaction is observed by the decision makers, Dirksen said. Students appreciate the quality of professors that Lee is acquiring. Kacey Mobley, a senior political science and sociology double major, has sat in the classroom of several new Lee University faculty and is currently taking International Conflict and War with Nicole Velasco. "They are very friendly and very relatable ... they have a passion for encouraging learning," Mobley said. For Mathias-Dickerson, Lee and its students have already made her transition a positive one. Mathias-Dickerson added, "The students are very interested in learning, and that's perfect because I am really interested in teaching."
FIVE MONTHS IN THE MAKING: Mary Mathias-Dickerson seen with one of her paintings on display in the Humanities Center
New faculty
Richard Albright, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Christopher Blake, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of TESOL and Linguistics Rebecca Dinning Brinkmann, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communication Mary Mathias Dickerson, M.F.A. Assistant Professor of Art Randy Miedaner, J.D. Assistant Professor of Business Jill Shelton, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Arlie Tagayuna, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Sociology Nicole Velasco, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Political Science David Zoetewey, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Cameron LaBarr, D.M.A. Assistant Professor of Music John Wykoff, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Music Brian Peterson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Old Testament Matthew Fisher, M.F.A. Visiting Lecturer in Telecommunication Robert Bernhardt, M.M. Artist in Residence
power we hold as a generation of intelligible, gifted and simply beautiful beings. The way we see our world does matter. The actions we partake in do make a difference, for good or for evil, because the outcome of those actions determines how we, as a generation, might go about transforming this world. Im not asking for students to rise up and change the world, though, as an idealist, that is certainly a possibility. What I truly long for is for students, by being aware, to take action, in whatever form that may be. Oh what a world that would be.
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As a university, we are lavish. Few of us, students, fret when we have to pitch a toothbrush after it slips onto the hair-infested tiles in our bathrooms. We dont think much of the milk that sits warming in our cereal bowls after our Cinnamon Toast Crunch has disappeared or the gallons of water that are wasted as we stand in the steaming shower for no reason at all. Maybe some students do come from places where leftover milk is precious or where owning a toothbrush
is rare, but most of us have never panicked about whether or not well have sheets to nestle in at night or shampoo to de-grease our hair with. We arent completely oblivious and unaware. Or are we? Maybe we are solely blinded by our abundance, but the sour truth is that being aware simply isnt enough. Though awareness can come about through reading articles such as this, the transformation we long to see in our lives and in the lives of others only happens if we act on that awareness. This is where I come in, and this is where our adventure begins. My name is Rachel Del-
vaux, and I am replacing the former writer of this column on global issues, Alissa Shumaker. My vision for this article is to encourage action and involvement in the global community and to discuss issues that most university students wouldnt have knowledge of. At the end of each article, Ill post ways in which students can further be involved in the crisis or issue brought up. Before we begin this journey together, though, let me explain my passion and my heart for our world. I am an imaginer and an idealist. I fantasize over and groan for our world to be as bright
and glorious as it was once made to be. I desire an end to all wars, an end to human suffering, and ultimately an annihilation of the term lacking. We were made to be full and as radiant as the Tree of Life that once glistened in Eden, even as radiant as our Creator. Our world, much like the world thousands of years ago, continues to be ridden with horrors and injustices. We have become accustomed to hearing of bombs exploding in villages and cities, killings of political leaders, and illnesses sweeping a third of the existing worlds population. But we must never become accustomed to the
Moving forward with new e-learning technology Adobe Connect
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MAKE A CONNECTION: Micheal Sturgeon is using technology to innovate teaching and learning.
By Michaela Pruitt Staff Writer michaela.pruitt@leeclarion.com
In a meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 31, Michael Sturgeon, faculty coordinator for instructional technology, used Adobe Connect, a new web conferencing software, to train eighteen teachers across the country in using programs such as Moodle in their online classes. The teachers will be instructing through the Internet Degree Program. Lee recently
acquired IDP from Patten University, which is located in California. The program allows students from around the world to take online classes through Lee University, such as Message of the Old Testament and Message of the New Testament, by using Adobe Connect software. Adobe Connect software is designed to be highly interactive; it allows teachers to hold live classes with two-way video, chat options and screen sharing. Students can raise their hands virtually, answer questions during class
verbally, and send questions of their own via chat. I chose Adobe Connect for the program because the end user has nothing to figure out, and the price is decent, Sturgeon said. Currently Adobe Connect is used exclusively in the IDP program, but it could be expanded for broader use in the future. Students taking classes with the new program are given a username and password. They can log in to their classes anywhere that internet is available.
No software download is necessary for students, which simplifies the process for teachers and removes the need for students to purchase the programs themselves. We will do a survey at the end of the semester as an indicator of [whether or not this] is a valid product for Lee University, Sturgeon said. Select teachers across campus are taking part in a trial period this semester to experiment using the program in their classes.
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Public library coffee shop to offer Lee student discounts

By Mitchell Capps Staff Writer mitchell.capps@leeclarion.com
NEWS
The Lasater's Coffee & Tea franchise announced that they plan to make berth in the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library by the end of September. At the helm of the project are co-owners Zack Gates and his wife, Heather. While Lasater's isn't technically on Lee's campus, which means flex dollars and meal plans aren't a payment option, Zack Gates confirmed that there will be discounts for any Lee student who can show their Lee student ID. "Besides coffee and tea, we have anything from paninis to smoothies to scones, pastries, muffins and breakfast items of that sort," Zack
Gates said, indicating that this was not typical of many of the coffee shops speckling the area surrounding Lee. Co-owner Heather Gates is a graduate from Lee, and Zack Gates also attended the university, so both are on familiar ground as the coffee shop is on Church Street. Zack Gates has a more personal reason for starting the business. "I am excited about offering this as a public service," Zack Gates said. "I'm really doing it to serve God [and] to worship him." Zack Gates has been a part of the project from the beginning and will continue his very personal style of leadership as a selfemployed worker. Already a family affair because
of the husband and wife duo, Lasater's will also employ Zack Gates' mother, Patti Gates. Both mother and son are hopeful that Lasater's will have very few problems getting business. "The traffic count for the library is nearly 750 people per day," Zack Gates said. "We would love to get a lot of Lee students." To prove it, during the grand opening, which is planned for late September, Lasater's plans to give away free drinks of four to seven different varieties of beverages from their repertoire. Lasater's is hiring; applications are available online now at http:// www.lasaterscoffee.com/. Learn more about Lasater's by visiting their blog at http://blog. lasatercoffee.com.
COFFEE IS COMING: Construction is underway on the cafe.
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Patty Silverman, associate professor of public relations, said that she waited for the right moment to apply. "I had been thinking about it for years," Silverman said. "But I waited to be completely prepared [for what this would involve]." The purpose of the site visit was to verify that the program is as presented and that it was doing what it sets out to do. On both counts Lee University scored very high. "The dedication of the faculty at Lee particularly impressed me," Iseman said. "The folks here are extremely student centered in their approach, [and they] handle heavy teaching and advising loads but still manage to stay active as researchers and with the public relations practice. They do a lot with limited resources, and they do it all with such joy! Also a part of the on-site team, John Brooks is the director of media relations and news at North Park University. "Lee University has managed to accomplish a great deal in its public relations program given the challenges that every small college or university faces," Brooks said. "It was a pleasure to recommend Lee's PR program for certification." The faculty of the Department of Communication Arts are pleased to receive the certification. [It feels] amazing, to be honest. Little Lee is now recognized as one of the best; the Christian world view is shaking the industry in a new way, and that is just profound, Christie Kleinmann, assistant professor of communication, said. Established in 1989, the voluntary program, CEPR, has granted colleges and universities around the world the opportunity to have a team of experts perform an outside evaluation examining schools' curriculums, resources, facilities and university support of its programs.
Education
Health, Exercise Science and Secondary Education, said. "The process necessitated and facilitated substantive and nominative changes in the department," Estes said. Changes include uniforming systems so that certain assessments are made in each class, no matter the teacher. "Leaving here with NCATE opens doors like qualifying for state licenses and going to grad school," Estes said. Murray said that the seal of approval of accreditation even affects potential students. "These days, people are trained to ask if a school is accredited," Murray said. "As consumers, perspective students and parents are given assurance of the quality when we tell them about NCATE." The process for accreditation began with submitting an intent to subject the department to a national review by peers, which resulted in an on-site visit. The visit included the program review, stakeholder interviews and an evaluation of the curriculum, resources and facilities of the department. In order to prepare, Murray said that the department did significant amounts of paperwork, self studies with institutional reports, and links to additional appendices that they displayed in an electronic exhibit room. The department received high marks on its facilities, the qualifications of faculty members, and the quality of service learning. Both students and faculty members consistently participate in service-learning projects such as tutoring, Lee University Developmental Inclusion Classroom, or LUDIC, and Backyard Ministries. One aspect the on-site team reviewed was diversity. They looked at diversity among the students as well as diversity in culture, race, economic standing and gender. "They were especially blown away with the global perspectives trips because it plays so well into diversity," Murray said. The accreditation process pushed the department to branch out from just teaching and encouraged them to do more continuous research. "Education is changing," Murray said. "We have to stay current and responsive. We have to be proactive and do things to help schools and not just follow trends." According to Murray, the accreditation will last for seven years. The reapplication process will be streamlined because of the work that went into the initial process. This is the second accreditation in the education department. The first belongs to HESSE.
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Jassos love for travel and riding is something that will stick with him for many years to come.
Lee business professor has a love for motorcycles and traveling

By Nefeteria Brewster Staff Writer nefeteria.brewster@leeclarion.com
When envisioning a motorcyclist, the image of tattoos and leather may come to mind. However, Hermilo Jasso is far from this image. Jasso, assistant professor of business at Lee University, takes motorcycles seriously. I am very into motorcycles, Jasso said. I enjoy riding my motorcycle more than I do driving my car. Jasso is not the only professor at Lee University who takes an interest in motorcycles. Other professors include Arden Jensen, professor of English; Mark Wickam, professor of health and exercise science; Jeffrey Sargent, chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences and associate professor of psychology; and Michael Fuller, associate professor of biblical studies. Jasso said that he enjoys riding for long periods of time. I love to drive, not for just two or five hours, but for approximately seven to eight hours a day, Jasso said. Jassos map is marked with all the different places he has traveled. Some days I just throw
a dart on the U.S. map, and wherever it lands, we go, Jasso said. Jasso is also a member of Grace Point Riders, a 14-member motorcyclist group. We met at [the Church at Grace Point] and have been together for about three years, Jasso said. On our very first trip, we took secondary roads, enjoying the curves from Knoxville to Nashville, then back through Chattanooga. Other than riding for pleasure, Jasso and the group also raise funds for numerous organizations. On Oct. 15, the Grace Point Riders plan to ride for New Hope Pregnancy Care Center, an agency that supports pregnant women. People have this impression of motorcyclists being rough, but motorcyclists are actually giving people, Jasso said. An average of about 100 motorcyclists typically come to these events. All the proceeds are then given to the specific organization being supported. In addition to riding and raising funds, Jasso enjoys traveling to different states and countries with his family.
His wife joins him on his motorcycle rides on occasion. Motorcycles can be very dangerous, so I only take my wife on motorcycle adventures with me, Jasso said. However, Jasso has taken his children on multiple road trips and travels outside the U.S. Jasso realized his passion for traveling during a trip to Panama. I didnt start traveling until I was 30 [years old]; from then on, I traveled to three or four different places during summer and Christmas breaks, Jasso said. Jasso shares his hobby of traveling with his father. My father and I have a unique bond, Jasso said. We have been to Russia, Israel, and Chile. Other than riding his motorcycle, Jasso enjoys participating in water sports, which includes jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking and white water rafting. Jasso also enjoys watch-
ing motor races. Anything that has to do with speed fascinates me, Jasso said.
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Students talk about recent dining changes

By Michaela Pruitt Staff Writer michaela.pruitt@leeclarion.com
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ee students remember that magical moment in July when they got the email in their inbox that announced Big Changes for Lee U Dining Services! This semester, students can enjoy Einstein Bros. Bagels in the Humanties Building; Dunkin Donuts in the Math and Science Complex; and an impending full-service Chic-fil-A, Subway and Papa Conns Pizza in the Paul Conn Student Union. As the old adage goes, the proof is in the pudding, meaning youve got to taste it to know for sure. So we asked, what do students around campus think of these new cuisine options? Im all about the new Dunkin Donuts blueberry coffee, senior public relations major Jessica Lane said.
Lane is glad that the Dunkin Donuts is located in the Math and Science Complex. Im really happy all the science majors arent starving, Lane said.
Im really happy all the science majors arent starving.

Jessica Lane Senior Public Relations major
Junior mathematics major Michelle Hobbs also said that she enjoys the new Dunkin Donuts. The service was great at the Dunkin Donuts, Hobbs said. When I had a problem with my bagel, they fixed it and were very nice.
While the changes are welcome, some students have found the long lines to be an aggravation. I would really like to try [eating at] the Subway, but the line is so obnoxiously long, and I dont have time to wait; I have classes to go to, Melissa Chase, senior education major, said. Luke Gilzene, senior history major, found a solution to the long lines and crowds. If you are looking for somewhere nice and quiet to meet a friend, dont go to the PCSU, go to the [caf a la carte] in the library, Gilzene said. Its not crowded, and it has a nice view out of the window. Whether students are enticed by the smell of freshly baked bread at Subway, tempted by the donuts at Dunkin Donuts, or unable to resist a slice of pizza from Papa Conns Pizza, the changes offer something for everyone.
Gardner's Market offers more than just a sandwhich

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Nestled in downtown Cleveland, Gardners Market is approaching its second decade of serving great food and interesting products to the community. This family-owned delicatessen is known in the community for its warming atmosphere and fresh ingredients. You are only as good as your last sandwich, Bill Hain, owner of Gardners Market, said. Gardners success is proven to be true by the local residents, as Trip Advisor, a popular traveladvising website, ranked it number 16 out of 47 restaurants in Cleveland, Tenn. Hain said that as a privately owned business, Gardners Market has set itself apart. You have to like and be interested in what you do, and when you are, it shows, Hain said. Hain certainly is interested in food, and in the case of his restaurant, his interest shows through a diverse smorgasbord of sandwiches, soups and salads. Courtney Teachey, a senior public relations major at Lee University, enjoys eating at Gardners. Its my favorite spot
for lunch, Teachey said. I love [Gardner's] turkey subs and blackberry lemonade. According to Teachey and her friends, the fresh squeezed lemonade is a hot item on the menu for the Lee crowd. As far as the sandwiches go, Hain says that the Po Boys are the most popular choice. These sandwiches are made with fresh whole muscle meat. Walking into the store, ones eyes are drawn to the shelved walls, which are completely stocked with specialty gifts and snacks. They have everything from cookies and coffee to greeting cards and gumballs. Hain said that they decide on what goods to sell depending on the demand. If it sells, we carry it; if it doesnt, then we dont, Hain said. The owners of Gardners Market visibly take pride in what they do, which may be the secret to what makes this deli so special. Their success has been based on the communitys enjoyment of the restaurants unique meals. Its definitely somewhere you want to go, Teachey said. Check out Gardners Restaurant weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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Instead of scooping ice cream, working the drive through or stocking the frozen foods section at the local grocery, Michal Bowers, a junior telecommunications major, found herself working a different kind of 9-5 job from most of her friends. Bowers spent the past summer working at a local fish factory. Bowers decided to take the job after hearing about it through her boyfriend, but she had some reservations before walking in on her first day. I was nervous, Bowers said. I had worked at my previous job at a pizza place for four years, and starting a new job was kind of nerveracking, but it was better pay and more hours, so I was willing. With high hopes of extra pocket change, Bowers decided to take the plunge. Though temperatures this summer were hot and humid, Bowers job required her to dress for winter. They kept the main floor at around 35 degrees, so we wore layers, Under Armour and cotton gloves with latex gloves over that, Bowers said. Because of the heavy lifting and moving around, we didn't really feel the cold; we ended up sweating and taking off layers as the day went on.
For Bowers, moral support kept her going. My friends and family were supportive, Bowers said. I had nights and weekends free, and I was making enough to pay bills, so they were happy for me. For some, most pre-job nerves come from anticipating the new working environment. Not only did Bowers have to prepare for possible social blunders, but she also had to prepare for the air. There was a definite fish smell that hit you when you walked in the door, but you got used to it pretty quickly, Bowers said. After work you didn't notice it until you changed out of your work clothes, then you realized that everything smelt like [fish]. Bowers remembers feeling torn because her job took up a large portion of vacation time with friends. I wasn't able to make a couple trips with my friends, but overall it helped my summer as far as being more financially stable and having steady hours, Bowers said. I was able to be more organized and productive. Though the job added more experience to her resume, Bowers would like to look for something else next summer. If I was in the same situation, I would do it again, but from here on out I hope to have jobs [more closely] related to my career goals, she said.
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EDITORIAL BOARD RICHARD YEAKLEY JESSILYN JUSTICE MEAGAN BATEMAN ZACH SOUTHARD KELSIE BOWMAN CHRISTINA TECHENTIN LANCE BUCHANAN JAMIE CAULK
OPINION
Conservative Column
Stimulus in review
By Micah Gibson Conservative Columnist micah.gibson@leeclarion.com
FASHION COLUMN
Fall for Colors
By Megan Gobble Fashion Columnist megan.gobble@leeclarion.com
From the editor:

By Richard Yeakley Managing Editor richard.yeakley@leeclarion.com
New Semester, New Changes

Greetings all! The editors and journalists at the Lee Clarion are ineffably excited for the school year to come, and along with it comes our duty of sharing the important Lee University happenings with you. For those of you who are new to Lee, "Welcome." We are so glad to have you join us here at this institution, and we hope you will look to Lee University Student Media, particularly the Lee Clarion, for all of your information regarding the university. For those students who have seen and interacted with the Lee Clarion before, "Welcome back." Thank you for picking up this year's first issue, and I hope you see the value in what a group of 40 of your peers produce every other week in print and daily at www.leeclarion.com. There are many changes in this year's Lee Clarion that we hope you will appreciate, and it is my joy to point them out while giving you a little bit of the rationale for why the editorial team chose to make them. First, as you can see, we sent a fresh breath of air through our design. After examining numerous collegiate and professional papers, we chose to change some things such as our standard headlines and the banner on the top of the issue, to name a few. We hope this will make the paper more readable and manageable for you. Second, we included a page devoted to entertainment. It is here that you will find movie, game and book reviews. Perhaps more excitingly, it will serve as the constant spot for all the Lee Clarion games and puzzles you have come to love. Third, as much as is possible, we will strive to create a full page spread on a subject of interest to Lee University students. It is often the practice of this and other newspapers to cover a subject in as few words as possible. However, we understand the value of in-depth coverage and hope to share it with you in that capacity. Finally, we will slowly introduce more advertisements and coupons from local vendors to make you aware of the possibilities that the community offers. We hope you look to each new print issue of the Lee Clarion and our online product for information about your university. Lee University is at an exciting time in its history, and we at the Lee Clarion are proud to play our role.
Welcome back fellow Lee students! I hope that every member of the Lee family had a fantastic summer and that this new semester is beginning successfully. Rather than taking this opportunity to sum up the political events of the summer, I will assume, since you are reading this article, that you are interested enough to have kept yourself largely informed. I would like to discuss what are the results of one of President Barack Obamas biggest policy initiatives: the 2009 stimulus package. In February 2009, Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus package into law. The goal was to influence the economy to the tune of 3.5 million jobs. I say influence because the president and Congress believed that the stimulus would create or save that many jobs. However, there is no government agency that actually measures jobs saved. What we can measure is the number of jobs lost in connection to the national unemployment rate which currently stands tall at 9.1 percent. To put that into perspective, the highest unemployment rate that Bill Clinton experienced was a little less than 8 percent, which was right at the beginning of his presidency, and it steadily fell. This tendency continued until fall 2000.
Unemployment would eventually climb to a little over 6 percent in 2003 before falling back to about 4.5 percent in summer 2007. Then, the infamous year of 2008 struck. In that year, economies around the world began to turn for the worse. President George W. Bush then signed a stimulus package of about $100 billion and the unemployment rate continued to rise. Fast forward through Obamas election and the fight for his advocated stimulus bill to February 2009. One finds the unemployment rate over 8 percent. Lets be generous and assume that the population of the United States is 300 million at the time of Obamas stimulus package, though, in reality, it was higher. Let us also assume that it is still at that same level, though, again, it is actually higher. These figures would translate to over 24 million Americans that were actively pursuing employment that could not find work in February 2009. Moving forward to today with an unemployment rate of 9.1 percent means that approximately 27.3 million Americans are actively seeking jobs and cannot find them. That is an increase of 3.3 million jobs lost. Another way of looking at this is to say that the U.S. government made a $787 billion investment into the economy in 2009 with the goal of 3.5 million "created or saved" jobs, which translates to about $225,000 per job. Not only have we not seen those jobs created in the more than two years since 2009, but the stimulus has also clearly failed to save them as well.
Letter to the Editor 9/8

To Whom It May Concern, On July the 5Th I was broadsided by a drunken driver resulting in a broken arm, broken ribs and a punctured lung. I don't remember much after the impact except waking to the kindness of a Lee University student who had situated me where i could breath and comforted me until the paramedics arrived on the scene. The Paramedics later told my ftather that his efforts kept me from going into shock or worse. I don't remember much except his name is Chase and he goes to Lee. Now that i am much improved, I am attempting to thank Chase for his help in talking to me and praying with me in a traumatic situation. And i commend Lee University for such a quality student. I assume that there is a student news publication at Lee similar to ours at UTC, if so, please post or print this so that Chase will know of my improvement and sincere gratitude to him for his effots in a critical situation. Thank you Chase!!! Cindi Mason Ringgold, Georgia
Trolley gives free lifts to worn-out students
Stop 1 - Paul Conn Student Union Stop 2 - Medlin Hall / Science Building Stop 3 - OBannon Hall/ Bowdle Hall Stop 4 - Storms Hall Parking
Stop 5 - DeVos College of Education Stop 6 - Humanities Building / Walker Arena Stop 7 - Livingston Hall/ Keeble Hall
ROUND AND ROUND: The trolley takes students in a circuit around Lee's campus. Just hop on and eventually you will get where you are going.
By Meagan Bateman Life Editor meagan.bateman@leeclarion.com
Lee students need not worry about walking to class in the heat, cold or rain. They can take the trolley instead. Bo Franks, a Campus Safety officer and the driver of the Lee trolley, is ready and waiting to offer students a ride across campus. [Students] will get on the trolley with me a lot of times [because] theyre tired, Franks said. Theyll just ride around with me and relax. Driving large vehicles is something of a speciality of Franks. Before driving the trolley, Franks job was to drive trucks across the country. Now, Franks said that he enjoys driving students across Lees campus. I try to be a friend to [the students], Franks said. I guess its a calling. This calling is something that Franks has been doing for over five years. During this time, Franks said that he has driven over 60,000 miles with the trolley, making constant
circles around Lees campus on his route. Currently, Franks estimated that he picks up close to 130 students per day while driving his route. However, he said that this number is low for him. It depends on the time of day, the weather and the time of the semester when [students] really start getting tired, Franks said. Ill pump 300 a day, easy. Franks said that he loves the amount of interaction he has with the students; it is one of the perks of being a trolley driver. I love [the students] like they are my kids, Franks said. Matt Smith, a graduate student in Lees School of Religion, is a constant passenger on the trolley. I am the most frequent rider, Smith said. Smith first began riding the trolley regularly during the spring semester of 2009. He still remembers the first time he ever rode the trolley. It was one of those days where walking was a trial, Smith said.
Once he started riding, he seemed unable to stop. Franks, himself, considers Smith one of his most frequent riders. Matt is like my travel guide, Franks joked. Smith said that he thinks more students would take advantage of the trolley system, but they assume they have to pay a fee to ride. People dont realize its free; they think they have to pay, Smith said. Smith also said students dont notice the trolley, or they think it is a permanent fixture adjacent to the Paul Conn Student Union. Some people see it there and dont think it moves, or its not there, and they think [that it's a free] parking space, Smith said. Students can be assured that the trolley is not a fixed vehicle. Franks operates the trolley from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. every weekday. While Franks makes several designated stops throughout campus, he said that he will happily stop the trolley for students walking around campus to deliver them to where they need to be taken.
I know the look, Franks said in reference to tired students walking on campus who need a break. I try to pay attention to them. Smith said that once the weather gets bad, students will utilize the trolley system more than when the weather is fair. As soon as the first rain comes [students] freak out and get on [the trolley] to not be wet, Smith said. Though Franks enjoys the nice weather, he loves when students ride on the trolley with him. Students such as Smith are what make his job worthwhile, Franks said. The trolley gets them involved; it gets them mixed with other students, Franks said. Im kind of like a mother hen for them. While Franks is allowing God to dictate his next step in life, he knows that driving the trolley is where God wants him to be right now. God calls all of us to do certain things, Franks said. If I pick up one student a day, its worth it, and Ive done my job.
Alright color lovers, get excited, because as we begin to approach the upcoming fall season, you can let your bold and beautiful colors shine! While bold color has become a go-to for spicing up any ensemble, this seasons favored jewel tones have decorated the runways with saturated sparkle like we have never seen before! These tones are popping up on several pieces this fall, including dresses, jackets, scarves and even pants. Designers are now getting away from the traditional black suit and adventuring to a more colorful spectrum. Some of these trendy tones include sapphire, ruby and emerald. Whether you are a fashion diva or a last minute dresser, colors are always a very important part of every outfit. There are a few ways designers have put together this new trend, including color blocking. You can achieve this look by wearing different colored separates. Designers have shown that some might piece together a fuchsia-colored clutch beneath the arm of a sunflower-yellow jacket, wind a sky-blue scarf on a ruby-colored sweater, or step out in a pair of emerald jeans with electric-blue shoes. Either way, it is important to let the color blocking be the main attraction, so keep accessories to a minimum, and keep all of the other pieces in solid. Color blocking itself has too much going on to bring in a distracting print. Other designers like Alexander Wang, Charlotte Ronson and Ralph Lauren have shown that using moderation and pairing these rich colors with dark neutrals is the best way to make the trend wearable. A dark neutral that is popular this season is espresso. Local fashion expert Pat Fuller, owner of the Orange Blossom Boutique, says the newest trendy color this season is olive. While this color may have a military connotation to it, designers are using it to make a more feminine statement. Stylists have created outfits with girly shapes, ruffles, peplums, tiers and bows while using fabrics like sheer and satin to accommodate styles from fun and flirty to chic and elegant. The newest way to use olive this season is to combine it with saturated or tonal prints, treating olive as the ultimate neutral. Vivid colors like pink and purple pair with this neutral very nicely, taking away from the seriousness of the color. This color is being used in everything from stylish dresses, skirts, rompers and jackets to your everyday shirts, shorts and pants.
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September 8, 2011
Where were you?

By Meagan Bateman Life Editor meagan.bateman@leeclarion.com
New Yorkers remember September 11

By Jessilyn Justice News Editor jessilyn.justice@leeclarion.com
The entire nation watched in shock and trepidation as the horrific events unfolded on Sept. 11. While some were not old enough to truly understand what was happening or what the outcome of this terrible event would be, several students can recall exactly what they were doing when they first heard the news of the attacks that took place on 9/11.
Sept. 11 was a catastrophe that scarred the nation, forging bonds of community and inspiring patriotism. The nation, itself, was under attack, though the epicenter of the violence was in high profile locations like New York City and Washington D.C. In honor of the 10th anniversary of that day, two students from New York City open up about their memories that ruptured their neighborhoods.
Ali Cossa, a sophomore psychology major, shares her memories of Sept. 11.
Tiffany Skinner, a junior with a double major in communications, emphasis in journalism, and telecommunications, clearly remembers when she first heard the news of the attack on our country. I was on vacation with my family in Virginia Beach, Skinner said. Skinner remembers flipping through the television channels with her family and stopping on a Spanishspeaking station because of an image of the Twin Towers being attacked. We first saw it on the Spanish [television] channel, Skinner said. However, Skinner and her family didnt understand what they were seeing due to the language barrier. We thought it was a movie, Skinner said. However, after switching the channel to an Englishspeaking news station, Skinner and her family realized, with horror, that it was not a movie. It was real. I felt overwhelmed, Skinner said. Even though the news was difficult to take in, Skinner and her family decided to finish out their stay in Virginia. We tried to carry on with our vacation, Skinner said. However, certain things were shut down.
Taylor Calderwood, a sophomore biochemistry major, began Sept. 11 in his room playing with Legos. "I was up in my room building and demolishing Lego structures," Calderwood said. After a family friend called, Calderwood and
his home-schooled family gathered in their living room. "I could easily tell this was something massively important," Calderwood said. Calderwood permanently ceased creating and demolishing Lego structures after that day.
A Bronx native, Ali Cossa was sitting in class with her mom, who was also her teacher, when the first tower was hit, igniting chaos among the population. Cossa recalls that every escape from the city was blocked because the bridges were shut down; people were trapped in New York City. "There was absolute panic in the streets," Cossa said. "People were just sitting in the road, crying." After arriving home, Cossa found her father with his head buried in his hands as he wept while watching the replays. Cossa said that the death toll grew each day, and the updated list of the deceased would scroll across the bottom of the news channels. Every few minutes, Cossa's parents would release a sob, mumbling something along the lines of, "Oh my God, not soand-so." Friends of friends were killed. Cossa's neighbor was next door to the towers working on a satellite feed when the plane crashed, and a piece of the airplane spiraled off, flying over his head. A family friend, a fire fighter with a department in New York City, was killed. "The air was dark both physically and emotionally," Cossa recalled. "If a restaurant was open, when you went in, everyone was solemn, and no one would bring it up." The act of terror led to amplified gang activity as members reveled in the sense of lost security. Cossa described the increased presence of police officers in every venue possible from entertainment stages to schools and especially in airports. Ten years later, Cossa said New Yorkers are still dealing with the increased security, but some of it has waned as has the taboo of speaking of the tragedy. "You can talk about it now, but it's still solemn when you walk by [ground zero]," Cossa said, "There's the realization that you are walking on a grave."
Junior Ariana DiLorenzo, an English major with a double emphasis in writing and literature, recalls her 9/11 experience.
Junior telecommunications major Nikki Dayton remembers being in her high school biology class when she and her classmates were informed of the attack. We took the rest of class to watch [the news], Dayton said. It was very unreal. Dayton said the feelings that she had on that day stayed with her over the years.
It has never gone away, Dayton said. You have the mentality that youre safe its unsettling. This unsettling feeling is one that was shared by many during the days and weeks that followed the attack. And just as Dayton said, the feeling may have subsided a little over the years, but the emotions will remain for years to come.
One of the only students left in her school at the end of the day, DiLorenzo was anxious to go home because "some stupid plane had hit some stupid building, and I wasn't allowed to go to the bathroom." Like most children that day, DiLorenzo did not fully understand that the nation was attacked. Though gruesome and horrifying, DiLorenzo said the attack was the one thing that could truly unite all New Yorkers. "Everyone was oddly comforting," DiLorenzo described. "Even strangers suddenly formed a community when we got attacked." DiLorenzo said that watching the news was one thing, but everything changed when her father, grandfather and uncle visited the site. Her father said that no one could fathom the intensity of the damage. As they walked, DiLorenzo said that her family held their shirts over their faces to protect them from the debris. "We knew it was at least gravel," she said. "They didn't realize until later that it was human remains, too." Ten years later, DiLorenzo said that the anniversary truly unites New Yorkers across the country. Every time a victory is made against terrorism, DiLorenzo finds herself in need of a fellow New York City native. When Osama bin Laden was killed, DiLorenzo searched for a fellow native to celebrate with her. "This was justice for us," she said. "[Sept. 11] didn't happen to someone in Oklahoma, it happened to us."
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Staff member recalls 9/11 in Washington D.C.
By Katelyn Justice Staff Writer katelyn.justice@leeclarion.com
For many Americans, Sept. 11, 2001, is a day they will never forget. For some, however, the memory is much stronger because the destruction unfolded directly in front of their eyes. Melanie Willetts, the switchboard operator in the Administration Building, is one such person. Upon arriving to work at Hughes Network Systems, a broadband satellite network provider eight miles from the Pentagon, Willetts received a phone call from a close friend, informing her that the first tower had been hit in New York City.
Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland was in Nashville buying a bagel before a Tuesday morning meeting when his wife called him and asked if he was watching news. "It is a tragedy for any community or any country to forget their heroes," Rowland said. "We shall never forget."
Following the attack on Sept. 11, Rowland was invited, with other mayors, to meetings in Washington D.C. and New York City, which included a tour of ground zero. The tour of the site of the former World Trade Center was "the most sobering event I've ever been to," Rowland said.
All you could see outside was smoke, and all we knew was that the Pentagon had been hit.
Melanie Willetts Switchboard Operator
Immediately, shock shot through her body. Willetts friend then told her that the second tower had also been hit. This was not an accident, Willetts realized. This was an attack. Rumors began circulating fast. Willetts then heard that the Pentagon had been hit. She immediately looked out the window of her eighth floor office to see thick, black smoke curling up from where the Pentagon should have been. All you could see outside was smoke, and all we knew was that the Pentagon had been hit, Willetts said. Willetts was shocked, disbelief pumping through her heart and fear racing through her veins. America had been attacked. As the day wore on, more and more people left work and went home. However, Willets remained at work for most of the day, terrified of going home and being by herself. President George W. Bush sent in F-16 jets to secure the city, and each time Willets heard one buzzing through the air, her heart stopped. Eventually, she went home, immediately locking all the doors and windows and shutting the blinds. Even her house did not seem safe anymore. For weeks after the attacks, her sense of patriotism swelled as she dug out every single American-flag sweater she could find. It was about a sense of unity, Willets said. The whole country carried it proudly. Katie Sartor, a junior anthropology major and English minor, was also confused when she found out during school about the 9/11 attacks. Everyone was talking about it, Sartor said. I didnt understand the significance [right away]. Sartor said that she remembers her classmates in her middle school were frightened at the news. [My classmates] were convinced that the next attack would be on [my] middle school, Sartor said.
The Facts:
Nineteen al-Qaida terrorists Two planes crashed into the
hijacked four passenger planes.
Al-Qaida leader Osama bin
Laden admitted responsibility for the 2001 attacks. He was later killed in May 2011.
Ways to Remember:
Cry Out America will take place in the Conn
Center at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Cry Out America will feature music from the Lee University Symphonic Band and prayer.
Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City; a third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.; and a fourth crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pa.
The Pentagon Memorial was
built adjacent to the repaired Pentagon.
There were 2,996 deaths due to

the attacks: 246 on the four hijacked planes, 2606 in New York City in the towers and on the ground, 125 at the Pentagon, and 19 hijackers.
Because of the attacks, the United States responded by launching the war on terror.
There will be a program to honor first responders at Maple Street Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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September 8, 2011
Photo courtesy of The Dirty Guv'nahs
An interview with The Dirty Guv'nahs

By Bailey Rush Staff Writer bailey.rush@leeclarion.com
fter playing at over 18 venues this summer, The Dirty Guvnahs returned to their home of Knoxville, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 2, to play at The Tennessee Theatre. Musical guests Will Horton of the Black Cadillacs and Scott Miller and the Common Wealth opened Friday nights show.
The Dirty Guvnahs story is a unique one. A friend was throwing a benefit concert and Sister Hazel was the headliner, lead singer James Trimble said, according to the band's website. They needed an opening band that would play for free, so we [the six members of the band] formed a band. The band is a mix of rock 'n' roll with a country feel, but dont be fooled; The Dirty Guvnahs have been known to surprise their audiences with a mix of all types of music.
The band is made up of James Trimble on vocals and guitar; Cozmo Holloway, also on vocals and guitar; Aaron Hoskins on drums and guitar; Michael Jenkins on guitar and piano; Chris Doody on piano, vocals and guitar; and Justin Hoskins on base and guitar. They currently have two albums out; one is self-titled The Dirty Guvnahs, and the other is called Youth is in our Blood." The band is currently working on a third album. Before the Friday concert, I caught up with Aaron Hoskins and asked him to give some insight into The Dirty Guvnahs and their musical adventure thus far.
How would you describe this journey so far? Over the last five years, the path to being a full-time musician is nothing like what we thought it would be. This is mostly due to the fact that we had absolutely no clue about how the music industry operates. Each day we slowly figure this part out a little bit more. If we had known how hard this would be, how much work it would take, and slow the process would be, we probably would have never started. Luckily, we didnt figure that out for a while.
Tell me about the mule. Is there anything you would like to say to your fans? We are extremely humble and grateful for our fans. Without fans, a band is nothing. We always live by this motto. Always. The Mule is our bus; its a lot like an airport shuttle. Justin is the best long distance driver in the band; he will drive for 12 hours and be unfazed. James is the best at driving through chaos though.
What are some of the main musical influences for the band and specifically for you as a drummer? Our biggest influences as a band are The Rolling Stones and The Band. The drummers that have most influenced me are Charlie Watts with The Rolling Stones, Larry Mullen Jr. with U2, and Steve Jordan with the John Mayer Trio.
What is one of the craziest experiences you have had with the band? The craziest experience for us comes from the traveling. We played on a Caribbean cruise with the Zac Brown Band and Michael Franti last summer. Playing a show on a boat and seeing nothing but ocean in every direction really blew my mind. Playing in New York City also gives me this feeling every time.
The Dirty Guvnahs arent just a group of musicians; you are also all well-educated. Were hoping to be the most nerdy band in the world. Five of six went to [the University of Tennessee at Knoxville]. Five of six also have masters degrees. Im the only member without a master's right now, since Im the youngest. One day, Ill get my master's to keep up with the rest of the guys.
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September 8, 2011
Men's soccer team gets new coach and fresh start COACHS
By Gavin Markham Staff Writer gavin.markham@leeclarion.com
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When Henry Moyo resigned as the head coach of the Lee University mens soccer team in February, Paul Furey was one of 300 possible applicants to take over the position. In the following July, Furey was welcomed as the newest coach. Lee is a great place to be; I have enjoyed my time here since arriving in July, Furey said. Weve always heard good things about Lee, and up to this point, everything has been up to what I have expected.
Furey will bring a wealth of 25 years of experience with him. Assisting him this season will be former Lee starter Nathan Brown and former Carson-Newman College (Tenn.) starter Mathew Finlay. I want all of my players to reach their full potential, Brown said. Prior to coming to Lee, Furey coached for 21 years at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Although Furey enjoyed his time there, he said it was time to move on. I enjoyed [my time at Mount Vernon] incredibly, but the time was right for the place and [for] me to move on. What was right was Lee, Furey said. The expectations for this year are high for both the players and coaches. With it being Fureys first year, his expectations are to get settled as he determines what type of talent and chemistry the team has in order to move forward from there. The team returns six seniors this season, all of whom are looking to make their last year a special one. I have better expectations than last year, Mohamed Aden, senior midfielder, said. I think things are looking good right now, and we might
do something that we havent done ... in a while [and go] all the way to the nationals. Junior Luke Cuthbert, defender, says that Furey has brought lots of discipline and organization to the team and is excited about the season. He thinks the team has a lot of talent. We know as we have more time and as Lee provides the resources ... we will bring in not only great players, but great people from the Lee community, Furey said Although this season may be much of a rebuilding year to get the pieces in place for the future, fans and players will have many games and plays to look forward to in watching the revamped mens roster. It is not surprising that one of Fureys main goals is to build the program to the level of the womens. In 5-8 years, we hope we are going to be as competitive as the womens program has been, Furey said. "That is our goal as we want to be in the national spotlight. Even our conference is probably the toughest in the [National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]. We have a great coaching staff that will help us get there, and were really eager to get Lee Soccer on the national map.
CORNER
with Matt Yelton
Coming off of his team's third straight national title, Lady Flames soccer coach Matt Yelton has done it all in coaching. Yelton is entering his tenth year as the women's head coach. He has amassed a 179-36-1 record while having been undefeated since 2002 at home against conference foes.
Q: What has been the best part of winning three straight national titles? A: The most rewarding part of any successful team is the knowledge that comes from the fact that when a team invests in hard work and integrity, goals can be accomplished. Q: What's the most important thing you have come to know or learned about coaching collegiate athletes? A: When a group of individuals come together and set their minds to a common goal, the opportunity for achievement is limitless. Q: If you were granted one coaching wish today, what would it be? A: I don't have to be granted any wishes, I am quite happy with what I have to work with. Q: What do you feel is the most important aspect of coaching? A: To instill in my teams the idea that character, honor, and integrity define who we are much more so than the scoreboard ever will. Q: Now that you have reached a coaching pinnacle three years in a row do you have any extra goals to attain? A: I think as far as career goals go I have been very blessed to have the successful teams that I have had, but I don't think my goals have changed much in that we set out every year to get the most out of our team, both on and off the field. Q: When it comes to coaching, what would you say is the biggest difference has been about the teams from year-toyear? A: The personalities change so much from year to year, and with new names and faces coming on board it is learning to manage those different personalities and mesh them into one entity is the biggest challenge we go through every year.
The volleyball team will play host to the annual Lee Invitational this weekend (Sept. 9-10). The tournament will feature a prime time matchup on Friday afternoon between the NAIA No. 3 ranked Lady Flames and the NAIA No. 4 ranked University of Texas at Brownville Scorpions.
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NEW BEGINNINGS: The Lee University Men's Soccer team has high hopes for its upcoming season under new coach, Paul Furey.
Rec center
If we have used [racquetballs] to loan out, then we loan them out, Hudson said. If there are none available, [new racquetballs] are available for purchase. We used to sell them by the can, but we decided that we could also sell them individually for students that didnt want to purchase the entire can. Students wishing to purchase the racquetball for a low cost will also be able to keep it when they leave the facility. The new workout equipment has already created a larger number of visits to the facility. According to Hudson, some of the existing equipment will be moved around as the facility reconfigures, but it shouldnt affect the normal hours of operation. Students and faculty can expect more minor changes to continue throughout September. Check LeeClarion.com for video coverage.
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Paul Furey's addition as head coach has already made great improvements with the men's soccer offense. In just his third game at the helm Furey posted a 7-1 victory against Mountain State (W.V.). The Flames haven't achieved a goal total that high in one game in almost fours years.
Expectations are high for the Lee volleyball team this season after making it to the final four in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national tournament for the past two seasons. The Lady Flames are ranked No. 3 in the nation with seven returning players. Head Coach Andrea Hudson said that the past two years were unexpected runs to the final four. When it first happened in 2009, the girls were labeled the "Cinderella team" because they beat some great teams. Last season, the girls took the No. 1 overall seed into the national tournament, but one of their best players, Arlene Ferreira, was injured. This year, the players and coaches are looking to go all the way. Hudson said that one of the goals is to have fun during the season. In order to be ready by the time the national tournament approaches, the team scheduled some big-time opponents in hopes to make the team better by November. She would like the team, as well as the coaching staff, to just focus and learn lessons from those games. We have benchmarks throughout the year, great teams that were going to play, so we are going to try and look at those games and really shoot for those matches, Hudson said. Hopefully, by the end, it will all come together with our freshman mixing in with our upper classman. NAIA All American Arlene Ferreira should be get-
ting back into action very soon after tearing her ACL last season. In fact, several Lady Flames are coming off of injuries from last season. A much needed off season of rest might have been just what the girls needed heading into the year. This summer the team took a tour trip to the middle east, visiting both Palestine and Israel. While on the trip, the girls visited biblically historical sites while learning life lessons that bonded them together Israel was the experience of a lifetime, and I cant put it into words how meaningful the trip was, Christa Hutchison, senior right side hitter, said. There are two main goals that Hudson will try to instill in the girls this year. The first one is to win the conference, and the second is to make a national win. Hudsons expectations are very high this season after their successes in the past two years. Our team chemistry ... seems so great this year. We have a few new players ... that I truly believe will add a new spark on the court, Kelsey Leffew, senior setter, said. We hope to do better than last season, and I cant wait to see what this season has [in store]. The girls are currently 2-0 on the year, and the team heads into the weekend against tough competition at the Lee Invitational. They receive their first big test in the early season when they will square off against NAIA No.4, the University of Texas at Brownsville, at Walker Arena on Friday, Sept. 9 at 4:30 p.m.
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When men's basketball starts the season, they will find themselves nine victories short of a major accomplishment for their leader. Head coach Tommy Brown is currently nine wins short of a career 300 wins. When Brown reaches the mark this upcoming season he will join some of the elite coaches in the NAIA to reach that mark.
Former baseball standout Jose Cuevas was recently awarded the Arizona League Player of the Year. The Rookie League's top player batted .337 this season with nine home runs and 46 RBI to lead the AZL Giants. Cuevas was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 29th round of the 2010 MLB draft.
The Chattanooga Lookouts recently won the second half of the Southern League and edged their way into the 2011 playoffs. The Lookouts are currently facing the Southern League first half champion Tennessee Smokies and will return to AT&T Field in Chattanooga on Saturday, Sept. 10 for game three of the playoff series.
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Double Take: Men's Soccer

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The Lee University Athletic Program welcomes back one of its most important and influential staff members to the Flames fold after he spent a year training professional prospects. All athletes know that in order to be successful, you must maintain a work ethic and continue to grow both physically and mentally. In order to do that, the help of a professional is often required. Clint Spencer is that professional on campus. He is the speed and strength training coach who works with the Flames baseball team and the Lady Flames softball and basketball teams. He has also resumed a regimen with the womens soccer team. Spencer spent many years at Lee before taking an opportunity to coach in Florida last year. I did various things, Spencer said. I actually worked with Tyson Gay, [Olympic track runner and gold medalist]. I went to Florida specifically to work with [National Football League] and [Canadian Football League] football players, but I ended up working with everybody from Major League Baseball to Major League Soccer. Spencer has trained for years to do the work he is involved in today. After playing linebacker at Tennessee Tech University and graduating with an exercise science degree, he started out working as an assistant with Tech's Golden Eagles before working with the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and the Oklahoma Sooners. He also became involved as a pro scout and trainer for NFL and CFL players through his connections with Atlanta Falcons' current head
coach Mike Smith, who was Spencer's defensive coordinator in college. Before I left Lee, all my pro guys used to come here, too. I had guys that played for the [Atlanta] Falcons or the [Tennessee] Titans and a whole host from the CFL, Spencer said. Upon his return to Cleveland, Spencer continued to successfully advise athletes, both by traveling all over the country to scout and by pushing current Flames players. Coach Matt Yelton spoke about Spencers relationship to his soccer team. I think Clint is a firstclass strength coach, Yelton said. We have worked with Clint in the past, and hes done a very good job with our girls. [As we didn't have him] around last year, were starting to see some signs of [the effects of his absence because we didn't work] out with him in the spring. The big thing that he gives us is that speed and strength factor that some of our new players are lacking a little bit of. Spencers philosophy in training top-class athletes begins with the five components of athleticism: speed, strength, coordination, balance and flexibility. Purpose, passion, persistence is Spencer's motto. People ask me how I get results really quick," Spencer said. "You find them on a level where you connect with [the athletes]. I dont holler at them, I motivate. A regular coach is on them about their fundamentals of their game; Im on them about being a better athlete. Every rep is your best rep. Most days Spencer can be found in the McKenzie Athletic Building. As his presence continues to be active around Lee athletics, the teams working with him can expect better results than they did during his year-long absence.
SSAC Standings
Mens Soccer Standings
SSAC: Overall: 7 Southern Polytechnic 1-0 4-0 Shorter 0-0 3-0 Spring Hill 0-0 3-0 22 William Carey 0-0 3-0 9 Belhaven 0-0 2-0 2 Mobile 0-0 2-0 Brewton Parker 0-0 3-1 Lee 0-0 2-1 Auburn-Montgomery 0-0 2-2-1 Faulkner 0-0 0-0-1 Southern Wesleyan 0-0 0-1 Truett-McConnell 0-0 0-2 Emmanuel 0-1 2-2
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SSAC: Overall:
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Volleyball Standings
Faulkner
1-0 1-0-1 Emmanuel 0-0 3-0 11 William Carey 0-0 1-0 Spring Hill 0-0 3-1 1 Lee 0-0 2-1 25 Auburn-Montgmery 0-0 1-1 Belhaven 0-0 1-1 Southern Wesleyan 0-0 1-1 Brewton-Parker 0-0 1-2 13 Mobile 0-0 0-1-1 Truett-McConnell 0-0 0-2-1 Shorter 0-0 0-3 Brenau 0-1 0-2-1
SSAC: Overall: Southern Wesleyan 0-0 8-0 Emmanuel 0-0 Shorter 0-0 Brenau 0-0 Brewton-Parker 0-0 3 Lee 0-0 7-0 5-0 4-0 1-0 1-0
GAME SCHEDULE
9/10/11 Volleyball vs. Bethel College 12:15 p.m. 9/9/11 Volleyball vs. Texas at Brownsville 4:30 p.m. 9/9/11 Men's Soccer vs. Tenn. Temple 7 p.m. 9/10/11 Volleyball vs. Bryan College 2:30 p.m. 9/15/11 Women's Soccer vs. Embry-Riddle 7: 30 p.m.
9/16/11 Men's Soccer vs. Pfeiffer Univ. 7 p.m. 9/17/11 Women's Soccer vs. Lindsey Wilson 7:30 p.m. 9/24/11 Volleyball vs. Southern Wesleyan Univ. 1 p.m. 9/29/11 Volleyball vs. Shorter Univ. 7 p.m.
SSAC West: Faulkner SSAC: Overall: 8-0 6-0 3-0 2-1 4-3
0-0 Spring Hill 0-0 Belhaven 0-0 Loyola 0-0 Mobile 0-0

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