Vice-President elect Joe Biden predicted that Barack Obama would be tested with an international crisis within the first six months of his presidency; it appears he may have been absolutely right. But as it turns out, all of six months may not be needed for this crisis to generate. Just a few hours after Obama [...]
Greek club Alpha Gamma Chi hopes to rekindle their “eternal flame” by unveiling a new fountain and flame by fall 2009. Dr. Jimmy Harper, campus pastor and sponsor of Chi, said the original Chi fountain and flame was located by the entrance to the Paul Dana Walker Arena but was torn down during the renovation [...]
The lights are dim; the silence is deafening. A colorful butterfly and the words “We Are Becoming” appear. Is this some spacey jazz concert? No, it’s the new “We Are Becoming” campaign in Conn Center chapel. Over the summer, Chris Hadsell, Jennifer Mitchell, Eric Brown and Taylor Jones spoke with Campus Pastor Jimmy Harper about [...]
The Lady Flames soccer team (20-1-0) advanced to the second round of the NAIA National Tournament Saturday night with a dominating 3-0 victory over visiting Ohio Dominican (13-4-2). Though the final score may have suggested an easy win, the road to victory was anything but facile for the first 64 minutes. In the first half, [...]
Though many students enjoy runs around campus, they don’t necessarily think they’ll be the next recruit for the cross country team. But earlier this semester, this is exactly what happened to sophomore Maggie Opelt. “I was just running on the street one day and coach just pulled on over and asked me if I’d like [...]
Saturday, Nov. 15 proved to be another historic day for Lee University athletics, as the men’s soccer team, women’s soccer team and volleyball team won their respective SSAC tournaments. The men’s soccer team traveled to Berry College, having never won on Viking soil; however, by game’s end, the Flames emerged victorious, stunning Berry 1-0 to [...]
This article was co-written by Ben Jones and Kristen Bruce. Guys, if you tend to get nervous around this time of year thinking about buying that perfect Christmas present for that perfect lady in your life, then pay close attention to the next few paragraphs. No, I won’t spoon feed you and describe that item [...]
Avoid all non-Christmas holidays like the plague. These include your third cousin’s Hannukah party, your African American neighbor’s Kwanzaa celebration, and your dad’s crazy new year’s fiesta. At all of these events, the calorie-laced food options will be vast, and whether it’s the fried latkas or the Kwanzaa cake, you’re bound to put on a [...]
Music is a deep-rooted part of life at Lee University. While many students enjoy listening to music on campus, some students also work diligently to create it. Students of Lee’s choirs and ensembles find themselves in the unique role of having to balance classes and other typical aspects of college life while also being part [...]
Another eventful semester of athletics has come and gone at Lee University. In the midst of a busy sports schedule, we pause to highlight the top moments and accomplishments of the fall season. 10. Pitcher Pablo Lopez and outfielder Julian Alvarez were both selected as preseason All-Americans after All-American seasons this past spring. In addition, [...]
This article was co-written by Michelle Bollman: News Editor. Picture yourself as a student in a public speaking class. You are giving a speech that you have been preparing for several days. You take your place at the podium as your teacher takes his seat and you begin. You are surprised to see the professor [...]
I believe Santa Claus does exist. Call me childish, call me nostalgic, call me whatever you want. This is my third year at Lee University and the longer I’m here the more I believe. Maybe I’m going a little crazy, but I occasionally spot him on campus. I guess I could blame that on the [...]
Thanksgiving is an often overlooked holiday. Even at the infamous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a jolly looking Santa Claus ends the show as if to say, “That’s what Thanksgiving is really all about – the month of Christmas is finally here!” But Thanksgiving, a holiday that became official in 1863 after Abraham Lincoln thought it [...]
As soon as custodian Jose Carrasquillo entered Bowdle Hall at 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, he knew something didn’t smell quite right. “When I [first] opened the door it smelled bad,” he said. “It doesn’t smell too bad now.” A student’s microwave which once sat on a shelf in the first floor kitchen of the residence [...]
The next few months represent a unique challenge for the Republican Party. The media calls it soul-searching, but the point is clear that the Republicans need a winning coalition – something they are lacking. Besides the basic historical pressures that caused a Democratic landslide the last two election cycles, we have to look at other important areas [...]
