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Missions Alive hosts night of worship

On Thursday, January 25,  Missions Alive hosted A Night of Worship at the North Cleveland Church of God Youth Center, their first event of the semester. The night featured a worship service led by Far Flung Tin Can, a group of Lee University students and alumni who partner with and serve as missionaries, as well [...]

Conn exceeds expectations in this season’s Ask The President chapel

Lee students sat with eager anticipation on Tuesday, January 24, as President Paul Conn answered questions gathered from the student body during Ask The President chapel. During an Ask The President chapel, Conn lets loose his more comical side and answers questions that have been written and turned in by members of the student body. [...]

The Civil Wars provide a new spin on an old sound

Combining minimalistic sounds and Tennessee-Alabama folk music seems to come naturally to The Civil Wars, an up-and-coming band composed of artists Joy Williams and John Paul White. The duo, who released their debut album in February of 2011, has captured audience attention with their unique style and harmony. Those who have kept up with Christian [...]

Lee faculty eager to save on shopping

Lee University faculty shop at locations such as Bi-Lo, Cooke’s, Walmart, and Aldi for their grocery needs.

David Scoggins: World Traveler

David Scoggins, campus safety officer, talks about his days as a campus safety officer and his love of travel.

Breaking Dawn – Part 1 continues the Twilight Saga

As the twilight saga continues, “Breaking Dawn Part 1” sets a new tone for the movie series. This fourth installment in the Twilight Saga surprises as it showcases the acting skills of the performers, as well as offers an accurate portrayal of the original book by Stephenie Meyer. The actors also seem to have become [...]

Amber Lashae Kienlen crowned 2011 Parade of Favorites winner

On Saturday, Nov. 12, Amber Lashae was chosen as the winner of the 2011 Parade of Favorites.

Contestants compete for the Parade of Favorites crown in the categories of talent, formal wear, group dances and answering an interview question. They also undergo multiple rehearsals and interviews with the judges in advance.

DZT hosts annual Harvest Hoedown

On Friday, November 11th, the ladies of Delta Zeta Tau decked out Alumni park with paper lanterns, bales of hay, stringed lights and a tractor when they hosted their annual Harvest Hoedown.

Opera Theatre presents Musical Revue

The Lee University School of Music’s Opera Theatre program presented their Musical Revue on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Squires Recital Hall. The show, directed by Assistant Professor of Music James Frost, was a collection of musical numbers from four musicals from the 1940s: “Kiss Me, Kate,” “Brigadoon,” “South Pacific” and “Annie Get Your Gun.” [...]

“Footloose” gets a new look in the recent release

A remake of classic 1984 film “Footloose” was released for a new generation on Oct. 14. The remake featured the same plot and themes as the original, while adding a few modern-day twists. A major box office hit, the original “Footloose” launched its stars Kevin Bacon and Lori Singer into the spotlight. The film’s soundtrack [...]

Vanessa Hammond speaks about adopting from China

Vanessa Hammond, director of grants and instructor in English at Lee, knows firsthand how difficult and rewarding adoption is. She said that she perceives the adoption of her two youngest children as a blessing. “The adoption was not out of noble desire,” she said. “It was, in some ways, [out of] selfish desire, but we are [...]

Students can geocache on campus

For Lee students looking for something fun and free to do on a slow day, geocaching is just the thing. “Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game,” according to geochaching.com. “Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, [by] using GPS-enabled devices, and then [they] share their experiences online.” Geocaching is an activity that [...]

Students get the chance to adopt a grandparent

Adopting a grandparent has never been easier. Students at Lee University can now participate in Adopt a Grandparent, which is a new program that joins Lee and Garden Plaza at Cleveland, an independent and assisted-living community for senior citizens. The student members in Lee’s Healthcare Administration Club came up with the idea for Adopt A [...]

Students speak on how community service requirement affected them

Lee University is unique in its mission to serve through student involvement in the surrounding community. Through donating hours of time to work around the community, students enrich the lives of many who are in need. Events such as Deke Day have provided opportunities for students to begin their process of serving for the benefit [...]

How a new addition came to the Hooven family

How a new addition came to the Hooven family

Marissa Hooven, a freshman education major at Lee University, has a unique story to tell regarding her little sister, Hannah. In 2005, Hooven and her family adopted a beautiful baby girl from Guangzhou, China. Hooven said that she looks back on the process of adopting her little sister with memories of excitement and nervous anticipation. [...]