This article was co-written by Katie Blaylock. The early Christian community was defined by their progressive stance on the cultural issues of the time, especially with regard to women’s rights. At a time when it was “better to burn the Torah than to teach it to a woman,” Christianity emerged with its liberating message that [...]
Formerly, I was an outspoken critic of what I felt was the over-rated HSM series. The first two made up for quality content with the Zanessa factor. Yes, I do keep up with the gossip columns. My biggest angst with the HSM series was that, in the past, HSM survived by having a weak storyline [...]
Life decides to hurl a string of nasty curve balls at the most inopportune moments. Your previously balanced lifestyle now finds itself challenged. And all the while you recognize God is necessary in both involvement and intervention. However, you have three meetings sandwiched between five classes, followed by choir practice, a Greek social event and [...]
Plans are currently being implemented to launch a new major. This new major, health care administration, is developed almost exclusively from existing courses and will allow students interested in health care a more narrow field of study. Health care administration is primarily designed for students who are seeking future employment in long-term health care. This [...]
Michelle Bollman, news editor, also contributed to this story. After 40 years of worship, Evangelistic Singers’ mission remains the same, to glorify God through song and find a heart of worship. The celebration that EVS plans to hold is no different than the purpose of Homecoming altogether, to share memories between alumni and current members. [...]
During Lee University’s 2008 Homecoming celebration, students, alumni and guests can enjoy a whole host of events. Beginning today and continuing into the weekend, events will commemorate the history of Lee. The Office of Alumni Relations said that this weekend promises to be an exciting gathering. Reunions Graduating classes of 1968, ’78, ’88 and ’98 [...]
I’ll never forget my first day as a transfer student to Lee in the fall of 2005. After having moved hundreds of miles away from home and registering late, that first night on campus was horrible to boot. All night long I was jarred awake by train whistles that felt like they were in my [...]
Though the time has yet to be decided, the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the School of Religion Building will take place during Homecoming weekend on Friday, Nov. 7. According to Cole Strong, administrative assistant to the president, all the details have not been worked out, except for the date and approximate time. Dr. Rolando Cuellar, assistant [...]
The Lee University Drama Department is set to perform the Greek tragedy “Trojan Women” Nov. 6-8 and 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. There will be matinees at 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 16. All shows will be in the Dixon Center Auditorium. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time. “Trojan Women” tells the [...]
To join the College Republicans a student needs nothing more than an interest in politics. The club invites all students, even those that may not be Republican. “Attending our meetings is the first step to getting involved in College Republicans. We seek to allow all students at our meeting: Republican, Libertarian, Democrat or Independent,” said [...]
To commemorate 10 years of service, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) will be holding an anniversary event in the Mayfield Commons. The event will be held on Nov. 7 after the Homecoming events beginning at 7 p.m. SLC Chairwoman Melissa Franklin expects to see up to a hundred alumni at the celebration. “It will be [...]
“What we want is open discussion and an environment that fosters that,” Amber Mear, president of the University Democrats, said. Anyone wanting to participate in debates and discussions and get involved with politics in the Cleveland Community is invited to drop by a meeting. The club simply wants students to get involved. “Honestly, not everyone [...]
Taking on the characteristics of nominees for president and vice president, four Lee students transformed current campaign issues into information relative for Lee students. “It was nerve racking, but we were here to represent the candidates and answer the questions to the best of our ability,” said Dustin Aschenbeck, representing the University Democrats in the [...]
10. Flames Alumni Baseball Game: There’s nothing like a good baseball game in the middle of November. Support the previous generations of Lee Flames baseball players on Friday at 2 p.m. on Olympic Field. 9. Student Organizations Exhibit: For the alumni or for the students? A little of both. Student clubs and organizations will be [...]
Studying eight hours a day does not fit into most students summer vacation schedule. However, senior accounting and business administration major, Sarah Wright’s summer agenda sounded just like this. Wright is the first from the Lee University Department of Business Accounting to pass the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in it’s entirety prior to graduation. [...]
