Over the past decade, studies have correlated increased media consumption with rising mental health concerns for teenagers.
Presidential candidates respond to COVID-19
COVID-19 has infected over 160,000 people in the U.S., becoming a primary issue in the race for the presidency. With just over seven months remaining until Election Day, the three main candidates for the presidency have varied in their responses to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Three things for April 7
Lee’s spring commencement officially postponed, John Krasinski unites the cast of ‘Hamilton’ on ‘Some Good News’ and ‘Super Pink Moon’ to appear this week — here are your three things for today.
Three things for April 6
Oprah Winfrey donates $10 million to COVID-19 relief, Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for COVID-19 and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized — here are your three things for today.
Lee Places Seven on GSC Winter All-Academic Teams
The Gulf South Conference announced its Winter Sports All-Academic Teams last Wednesday afternoon, and seven Lee athletes earned spots for their combined success in competition and the classroom.
Lady Flames reflect on abrupt end of historic season
The Lady Flames anxiously awaited their chance to take the court and host the NCAA DII South Regional tournament. There was a mix of excitement and nervousness as the team prepared to play, followed by confusion and disappointment when the news came down from the NCAA: the tournament had been cancelled.
Lee enacts emergency grading policy
In a Friday afternoon email, Dr. Paul Conn announced Lee is enacting an emergency grading policy for the spring semester. Students will be given the option of selecting “pass or fail” grades upon receiving their final letter grades.
Three things for April 3
Governor Bill Lee issues statewide stay-at-home order for Tennessee, J.K. Rowling launches ‘Harry Potter at Home’ and Arnold Schwarzenegger donates $1 million in medical supplies to combat COVID-19 — here are your three things for today.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle transition from senior royals
On Jan. 8, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shocked the world when they announced that they would step down from their senior royal duties.
Three things for April 2
Georgia governor orders statewide shelter-in-place, British man runs marathon in his backyard and Power Ranger hands out toilet paper and cash at Georgia Walmart — here are your three things for today.
Students observe Lent at Lee through fasting and reflection
Many Lee students and professors are observing Lent through fasting and reflection in the 40 days leading up to Easter.
Three things for April 1
White House predicts over 100,000 US COVID-19 deaths, Elton John raises $8 million during iHeartRadio ‘Living Room Concert’ and Dolly Parton to read bedtime stories — here are your three things for today.
April Fools: Lee Clarion rebrands as French-inspired Le Clariòn
On April 1, the Lee Clarion proudly unveiled its long-awaited rebrand. According to its Editor in Chief, the student-run publication will now be known exclusively by the French name, “Le Clariòn.”
Three things for March 31
Companies design logos to promote social distancing, Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum and John Krasinski launches YouTube channel to spread good news — here are your three things for today.
Q&A with Lee alumnus in China during COVID-19 outbreak
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the international community has carefully watched China’s response. Scott Rust, who graduated from Lee in 2018, has seen the impact firsthand while living in Wuxi, China.
Three things for March 30
CDC issues domestic travel advisory for three states, Tornado hits Arkansas City and UK orders 10,000 Dyson ventilators — here are your three things for today.
Brief: Montgomery Lands on NABC First Team All-District
Lee senior Ryan Montgomery was named First Team South All-District by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, the organization announced last week.
Student workers, once the backbone of campus, now face new challenges
From fast food to office work, student workers have been a crucial part of Lee’s campus and economic system. Following Dr. Paul Conn’s March 26 announcement of online classes for the remainder of the semester, student workers are facing new challenges during the COVID-19 crisis.
Opinion: An open letter to educators
“We see how dedicated you are to equipping us well. We see you and appreciate you. Having said that, there’s something that I will ask of you. Give us time to mourn.”
Three things for March 27
MLB teams, fans celebrate Opening Day at home, America leads the world in most confirmed coronavirus cases and National Cathedral finds 5,000 masks stashed away in crypt — here are your three things for today.