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Author Archive for Harrison Keely

iPad revolutionizes the Internet

Rumors of an Apple tablet crescendoed to unrivaled levels in recent months, yet when the secretive company finally debuted the iPad on Jan. 27, about 70 million people already had the same technology in their pockets… they just called it the iPhone. While the iPad mimics the design and operating system of its smaller cousin, [...]

AT&T threatens Apple’s long-time control over products

One of the long-time advantages Apple has held over rival computer manufacturers is the perfect union of hardware and software. Apple prides itself in being able to control the full user experience by designing its own products and creating operating systems that seamlessly integrate with them. Computers purchased from Dell, for example, run an OS [...]

Pi was framed in car vandalism incident, victims say

Over a dozen vehicles were vandalized in the O’Bannon-Bowdle parking lot early Friday morning between 2-4 a.m. according to freshmen residents. Car chalk was used on the windows of the vehicles to paint images of male genitalia, obscene words and the symbols of Lee University Greek club Pi Kappa Pi on a number of cars. [...]

Two years later: Has Greek society changed?

It’s been more than two years since President Paul Conn dramatically revamped Lee University’s Greek club induction process to remove the heavy emphasis on physicality. While some Greeks have argued that inductions have ceased to be effective and challenging as a result, others in Lee’s Greek community say that the changes have actually helped clubs [...]

Lee senior running for state representative

Lee University senior James Gann Jr. announced his bid to become state representative of the 8th District of Tennessee to a small gathering of friends at the Curtsinger Music Building on January 30.         The 8th District includes the town of Gatlinburg and Gann’s hometown (Walland) and is divided between Blount and Sevier counties. “I’m a [...]

New look launches Web 2.0 era for university Web site

A major redesign to Lee University’s Web site went live Monday evening, January 26. Functionality for the site that allows users to easily create personalized accounts, as well as other new features, will be rolled out a piece at a time throughout the semester, Craig Gray, director of Information Services & Technology said.

Probe into pranks continues

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 [...]

Lee alumnus soars with Obama campaign

As one of 35 reporters allowed on Senator Barack Obama’s exclusive jet, Lee alum Todd Starnes said delivering fair coverage is a key part of his role as a Christian journalist. “I believe I have the coolest job in America,” Starnes said. “My job is to write a first draft of history and this is [...]

Conn: Lee cautious about economic downturn

The economic roller coaster that rocked Wall Street earlier this month has shaken many colleges and universities, President Paul Conn said, noting that he believes Lee is well-prepared to survive the downturn. Last weekend Conn met with financial leaders in New York City and fellow college presidents in Boston to discuss the impact of the [...]

Lee Web site to undergo major revision

A major redesign is on the docket for Lee University’s Web site, bringing the aging site into the Web 2.0 era before the beginning of the spring semester. In addition to a brand new look, personalized user accounts and a system for departments to update their own pages will make the site easier to use [...]

Critically thinking about the Lee Clarion

Lee University might as well have New York Times writers in the education department. An article review rubric used this semester for Intermediate Grade Methods (ELE 412) rates student writing on a scale using newspapers as definitions of quality. The New York Times ranks highest on the scale (3), followed by the Tennessean, the Cleveland [...]

Sophomore in critical condition following electric shock

This story was co-written by Harrison Keely and Daniel Diffenderfer. Lee University sophomore Caleb Baber remains in critical condition after receiving an electric shock while hiking along the Ocoee river Saturday afternoon. Baber had climbed a Tennessee Valley Authority high voltage transmission pole for a better view of the river, Detective Kevin Cole of the [...]

Golf cart thought stolen found

A Lee University golf cart was found Monday morning after its driver left it parked behind the Paul Conn Student Union for more than two hours Sunday night. “It’s just too strange,” said Olumide Shogbaike, the Jazzman’s Cafe employee who last drove the cart before its disappearance. “I just hope [it's found].” The cart was [...]

Footsteps of a Freshman

• WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 3:17 p.m. Phil Lofton arrives at the Lee University campus from Indianapolis, Ind., after a nine-hour drive with his parents, and catches up with friends he made during Summer Honors. “I slept most of the trip,” he said. 3:30 p.m. Phil, a biology major, enters registration for the Student Leadership Development [...]

Making it all Clarion clear

This just in: News that reaches you faster is good news. The Lee Clarion has traditionally printed approximately six issues every semester, but in a hectic and rampant school year, covering the news as fast as possible makes it all the more worthwhile. Student media is about connecting students not just through print, but with [...]