In early 2006, Chris Hennessey joined the Lee University family as a student-athlete. Less than a decade later, he was the one leading student athletes as head coach of the Lady Flames soccer team.
Unity Dance Troupe to present ‘Scrooge’ adaption
Unity Dance Troupe has annually performed “Scrooge” based on Charles Dickens’ novel “A Christmas Carol” for three years but tweaked the show this year, creating a unique experience for attendees. Unity has adapted “Scrooge” into a Broadway-style production featuring original musical compositions, live instrumentals, dance and acting.
Lady Flames soccer team wins GSC championship, hosts South Regional Championship
The Lady Flames won the GSC Champion title on Nov. 7 (19-0), qualifying them for the NCAA Division II South Regional Championship. The team upheld an undefeated season until Nov. 21, when they hosted the semi-finals of the South Regional Championship. They lost to Georgia Tech in overtime 3–2, due to a penalty kick.
Museum Center at 5ive Points honors Native American Heritage Month
This November was the 29th Native American Heritage Month since 1992 when President George H. W. Bush designated the month as the first “National American Indian Heritage Month.” This year, the Museum Center at 5ive Points, located in downtown Cleveland, hosted a variety of exhibits to honor the rich culture of the Ocoee region.
Three things for November 30
Barbados becomes a republic, Composer Stephen Sondheim dead at 91 and Bill Cosby’s prosecutors ask Supreme Court to review case — Here are your three things for today.
Lee’s Classic Christmas returns for 32nd year
After last year’s virtual program, Lee University plans to return to a live, in-person Classic Christmas event on Dec. 5, featuring music ensembles from campus.
Winter graduation returns to traditional ceremony
Lee University is gearing up for Winter 2021 graduation, which begins on Dec. 10. This will be Lee’s first graduation without COVID-19 protocols since the global pandemic began.
More than an athlete: Jason Landman
When he’s not posting up on his opponents to score a point or rebounding the basketball, business administration master’s student and fifth-year senior Jason Landman often socializes with friends, works with the intramural program at Lee University or cheers on all of Lee’s athletic teams. Landman plays center for Lee’s basketball team and has been on the team since his freshman year.
Lee student raises awareness for cerebral palsy on campus
On Oct. 28, Lee students wore shades of green in advocacy for cerebral palsy. Hope Feil, a freshman youth ministry major at Lee who is a part of the cerebral palsy community and passionate about giving cerebral palsy students a voice, started this student-led initiative.
Three things for November 29
Omicron variant reaches North America, Ghislaine Maxwell trial set to begin and Catholic nuns speak out about abuse in convents — Here are your three things for today.
Department teamwork leads to Christmas on campus
While Lee University students and faculty prepare for final exams, Director of Event Planning Marbi DiPastena begins spreading the Christmas spirit on campus. This is DiPastena’s first year leading the planning and operations behind transforming Lee’s buildings into festive displays.
Three things for November 23
US to release 50 million barrels of oil, Kamala Harris temporarily acts as president for 85 minutes and Car drives through a parade in Wisconsin — Here are your three things for today.
Three things for November 22
Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges, El Salvador to build cryptocurrency-fueled city and Cardi B hosts the 2021 American Music Awards — Here are your three things for today.
Three things for November 19
Florida Gov. signs bill blocking vaccine mandate, Cleveland State students petition for Joker’s Law and Crab migration shuts down roads in Australia — here are your three things for today.
Three things for November 18
Lawyers request mistrial in Rittenhouse trial, Rapper Young Dolph killed in Memphis and Staples Arena undergoes name change — Here are your three things for today.
The basic college food diet — and how it can easily and affordably be improved
Figuring out how to balance healthy eating with cost-effective food can be a challenge for many college students.
Photo Essay: Christmas at Lee
As Christmas approaches, Lee’s campus is being decorated with bows, wreaths and lights. Director of Event Planning Marbi DiPastena leads the festive display with the help of Physical Plant, Nooga Lights and Delta Zeta Tau volunteers.
Three things for November 17
Prosecutors rest Ahmaud Arbery’s case, Adele attracts 10 million television views and Hundreds go missing in Burkina Faso amid extremist violence — here are your three things for today.
Three things for November 16
Lady Flames win GSC Championship, Biden administration approves $1 trillion US bipartisan infrastructure bill and SpaceX sends 53 Starlink satellites into orbit — Here are your three things for today!
Three things for November 15
First measurable snow of the season forecasted for the Northeast, three arrested after Liverpool car explosion, pilot rescued from sinking plane on Florida’s coast — here are your three things for today.