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Assistant professor awarded literary honors

Chad Schrock, assistant professor of English at Lee University, was honored by participating in the National Humanities Center Summer Institute on T.S. Eliot. He was also awarded the Lindsay Young Fellowship.

Volume 66, Issue 6

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Why your refund check takes time to find your mailbox

By Candace McNamara News Editor jessilyn.justice@leeclarion.com

Wind Ensemble hosts performer

The Lee University Wind Ensemble held its mid-season concert on Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the Conn Center. Conductor and professor of music David Holsinger led the wind ensemble through the concert, which featured musical selections from different time periods ranging from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The program highlighted trumpet soloist Allen Vizzutti, who performed a series of three pieces using three different trumpets.

Destination filming brings alumni back to college home

By Jessilyn Justice News Editor jessilyn.justice@leeclarion.com

Womens soccer is looking to stake claim at a fourth straight NAIA National Championship. The volleyball girls are hoping to reach the Final Four for the second time in two seasons. Both teams took high seedings.

Womens NAIA tournaments

EVENTS
11/18 Operation Christmas Child Box Collection PCSU @ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lee 11/19

University Honor Band Concert Conn Center @ 2 p.m. Ask The 11/29

tion! Myles Matsuno, class of 2009, returned to Chattanooga late last month to shoot his short film, Ella, with the help of current students and other recent graduates. Matsuno said that Ella follows composer Alexander Taylor who loses what he loved most in the world, his fianc and their unborn child. In the film, hes trying to say goodbye and re-tell their love story through the best way he knows how: his music. Senior Beecher Reuning was a production assistant on set at the Tivoli Theatre; this was the first movie to be filmed at the theater. The experience of getting to work on an actual film made by a talented film maker that works in the industry was awesome, Reuning said. The Tivoli Theatre, and Chattanooga in general, felt like the ideal place to film, Matsuno said. I came back to Chattanooga, Tenn., to film because I feel like thats where I was supposed to shoot the film, Matsuno said. I felt like God was leading me and opening doors through the state of Tennessee, Lee and others to hold production out there. Looking back [on the] week and a half spent there, it was a perfect location for the story of Ella to be told. Matsuno used his Lee connections to pull in some

he catch phrase of a recent alumnus? Ac-

of the universitys best and brightest from the telecommunications discipline. Lee University helped me by providing some equipment for my crew, blasting out emails to the student body about the film, and providing some helpful PAs, Matsuno said. Two that come to mind are Beecher Reuning and Amber Sersen; they were a tremendous help, and Im very grateful for them. Also, Jeff Salyer, who was one of my producers, was also a great help with locations, equipment and coordinating certain events. Reuning and Sersen werent the only students working on the set. Senior Erin Ownbey was cast as the female lead, the fianc of Taylor. Taylor is played by another alumnus, Jermaine Purifory, class of 2010. A Lee education provided Matsuno with his path in life, but he said that it is up to a student to make certain choices. The biggest thing Ive learned with making films and where you go to school is that you make do with what youre given, Matsuno said. It doesnt matter if you have state of the art equipment if you dont know how to use it and dont have a natural talent for it. Of course, a much larger school that focuses on film will have a better success rate and students who are truly gifted, but that doesnt mean a small school like Lee doesnt have talented students. Its about your passion, dedication and ones own ability to portray a story in a unique way.

Photos courtesy of Jonathan Smith

President Chapel Conn Center @ 10:40 a.m. Christmas 11/29

Tree Lighting Humanities Center @ 7 p.m. 12/2 Diversity Council Movie Night Mayfield Annex @ 7-10 p.m. 12/4 A Classic Christmas Concert Conn Center @ 3 p.m.

Student tours old-school equipment with documentary

By Mitchell Capps Staff Writer mitchell.capps@leeclarion.com

Old-school seems to be a trend in more than just clothing. Just ask seniors John Cotton and Brady Effler. They recently completed Reel Old School, a documentary about the transition from analog to digital recording in the music industry. Cotton was inspired to investigate the history of analog recording while he was undergoing recordings of his own. I was in a band, making recordings on computers, and was curious about how music was recorded before and why people dont make recordings that way today, Cotton said. The documentary has been in the works for about a year with final production costs nearing $5000.

Cotton spoke to both musicians and producers in order to further his understanding of analog devises. He began by interviewing those who still record on analog tape, including Steve Albini, who engineered albums for the Pixies and Nirvana; Bill VornDick, who engineered albums for Bob Dylan, Marty Robins, Alison Krause and Bela Fleck; Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie; International Bluegrass Music Association female vocalist of the year Claire Lynch; Babbie Mason; Derek Webb and many more current and relevant artists. We got to interview the guitarist from [Death Cab for Cutie], Cotton said. Brady and I took a road trip to Minneapolis and hung out with him all day and got free tickets to their show. As Cotton dug deeper into the proj-

ect, he realized that there is very little material that discusses the transition from analog to digital recording. Upon investigation, Cotton found that the essential reason for the transition was due to digital recordings being faster, easier and cheaper than its analog ancestors. [The change between analog and digital] happened pretty recently, Cotton said. Its not something that happened 50 years ago; its something that happened 10-15 years ago. Cotton took advantage of the Lee audience and gave a test showing of the rough cut of the documentary in late October. It was well received, Cotton said. People understood the subject matter, and a conversation sparked about See DOCUMENTARY on page 2

Frustration appears imminent when students are waiting for their financial aid refunds to hit their mailboxes each semester. Once the credit has been posted online, the time that elapses between then and when the student actually receives a check is usually three to four weeks. Students may check their eligibility for refunds by perusing their Portico account statement online. When students discover that a refund is in order, they must fill out a refund authorization form located in both the Business Office in the Higginbotham Administration Building and on the Lee University website. Once requested, checks are disbursed within one to two weeks for off-campus students and three to seven days for those who live on campus. Student Financial Services Bursar Kristy Harner said that the refund process can be a time-consuming matter. It is not as easy as it seems," Harner said. "We cannot just cut a refund check immediately; the funds must first be processed through the Financial Aid Office, then [the checks] disburse. I cannot stress enough that each account is extremely student specific; therefore, every case is different. Without a credit, we can't issue a refund. Harner said that the Business Office is not the only office that holds the proverbial purse strings. The Financial Aid Department is the driving force behind our process," Harner said. "If there is no aid posted, there is no money to be refunded. Waiting on money from the state can be a process. One of the department's greatest challenges is the time span in which the office becomes inundated with phone calls, emails and walkins that overload the department and suspend production on the process. Our biggest challenge is the busy season, the first and second weeks of the semester," Harner said. "With over 4,000 students, we would love to look into the option of direct deposit in the future. Another challenge is students failing to check their Portico accounts. Business Office Cashier Chrystal Dake said that if students maintained a constant presence on Portico, it would aid the office. "It would be mutually beneficial if students would monitor their web-advisor account summary by term to see if they had a credit before calling, emailing and walking in," Dake said. "It would save us time, and [it would save] the student a trip to the office. The need for students to be proactive in the refund process prompted the development of a how-to guide in viewing one's account statement. The guide is available upon request to any student seeking guidance in the process.

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Audrey Jackson was crowned Lee Universitys 2011 Homecoming Queen as a part of the Homecoming festivities. Jackson is an English major from Mt. Juliet, Tenn. She is currently a resident chaplain and teaching assistant. She was escorted by Beecher Reuning. On Monday, Nov. 14, the School of Religion sponsored a lecture by Jerald Daffe titled Crosses, Communion, Coffee and Couches. Offered in the Jones Lecture Hall, the lecture provided a survey of the variety of ministries within the emerging churches. Lee University honored its newest alumni of the year at the recent Homecoming festivities. This years distinguished alumna is Darlia Conn. She is currently an adjunct member of the piano faculty at Lee, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in piano performance in 1977.

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Lee University plans to host the 11th annual Honor Band on Nov. 17-20, bringing together 84 high school students from across seven states to Lees campus. David Holsinger, conductor of the Lee University Wind Ensemble, will direct Honor Band rehearsals and the final concert.

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President Paul Conn named Allan Lockerman as this years Honorary Alumnus as part of the Homecoming festivities. Lockerman is co-pastor of First Baptist Church of Cleveland, Tenn., and he is also a studentbody favorite for his chapel appearances and pastoral care to the Lee family.

To Occupy or Not? An Overview of the Movement

By Caleb Bell Staff Writer caleb.bell@leeclarion.com

It started in New York City almost two months ago. Since then, it has spread to cities across the nation and all around the world. Some see it as an epidemic. Others would label it as action that is long overdue. Still, others see it as a source of hope. The Occupy Wall Street movement and its sister crusades call themselves the 99 percent. What does that mean? Who is the other 1 percent, and why all the hype? According to the movements website, the 99 percent are the lower-grossing individuals that comprise the majority of the American society. They possess an amount of this nations wealth that is disproportionate to their size. The remaining 1 percent are the highest-grossing members of the economy and include CEOs, doctors, lawyers, celebrities, etc. This 1 percent controls a large amount of Americas wealth. Charts and graphs from multiple organizations show an imbalance in Americas wealth distribution. The rich are getting richer, but the poor are getting poorer. The CIA World Factbook lists the U.S. as number 40 out of 140 nations for the largest gap in the distribution of family income. Enter the Occupy Wall Street movement. This movement was birthed out of frustration with Americas current economic conditions. ized, Cotton, with the help of Effler, submitted the film to several festivals including South by Southwest in Texas, Atlanta Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival and Carolina Film Festival. Once the documentary has run its course in the festival market, Cotton and Effler will host another Lee showing of the final edit of Reel Old School.

It began in Liberty Square on Sept. 17, 2011, and has been going strong since. During a visit to the mother of the movement in New York, I was able to speak with some of the protestors, such as Joshua Galendel, 32. Galendel has been unemployed for the past three years. Im part of this because Ive had it pretty rough with the economy the past few years, Galendel said. I have to be a part of this movement; I have to fight with these people. He continued to say that while conditions are becoming harsh for protesters due to winters onset, the movement is not without its rewards. Its been really inspiring, because seeing all these people from all walks of life you have just everybody all in one spot that are protesting and fighting for the same cause, Galendel said. Ive never seen anything like this before; I feel like were making American history. The movements across the world have generally been peaceful protests and marches, yet several have created contention in their communities, with some resulting in violence. The Occupy Wall Street movement has thus far failed to produce any legitimate proposals for creating change. Rather, it simply demands that change must happen. With America facing such economic uncertainty, lets hope someone can come up with a solution.

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CAMPED OUT: Protestors have formed camp communities and can be seen in most major urban areas.

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how the topic of recording correlates with other important things in culture. Are we keeping things that are important to us, like music, photographs, etc., in formats that we can assume will last beyond our lifetime? With production final-

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Lee student releases album and looks forward to concert

By Megan Gobble Staff Writer megan.gobble@leeclarion.com

Students enliven souls of old in Fort Hills Cemetery Tour

By Nicholas Holmes Staff Writer nicholas.holmes@leeclarion. com Lee University history department faculty and The Bradley County Historical and Genealogical Society hosted the annual Fort Hill Cemetery Tour on Nov. 6. Each year, the tour finds historically significant families and influential people that are buried in the depths of the cemetery. Typically, those highlighted were involved in Cleveland and Bradley County affairs during the Civil War era. Individuals discussed during the tour are brought back to life by students from Lee and Cleveland State Community College. In order to bring life to their characters, students stand by the graves and recount the biographical information while dressed in period-style clothing. Chair of the History and Political Science Department Randy Wood was heavily involved in the planning and execution of the tour. The tour guides and many of the actors and actresses are senior history majors at Lee University who have volunteered to make possible almost every aspect of this public history outreach, Wood said. Located in the southwestern part of Cleveland, Fort Hills Cemetery is the final resting place to hundreds of citizens and Civil War soldiers. Claire Ingalls, sophomore health science major, has

Lee Clarion photo by Nicholas Holmes

After I challenged myself, it became more than just a project. [It was] a change in my life.
Johathan Etienne

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Students have brought the Fort Hill Cemetery to life again this year with their annual cemetery tour.

taken the tour more than once. It was great to come out and experience the tour again, Ingalls said. It was nice to see and learn about

different graves and not just the same ones as last year. The tour is something I look forward to every year ... the view of the city from the graveyard is beautiful.

With the success of the tour and its support on both the collegiate and community level, the tour is planned to continue annually.

Freedom Song is amazing, Philippi said. He really broke through some walls on this album; its so different than [music] you hear today. His musicianship is, of course, ridiculously beautiful, but his message is equal to that. Etienne took just under five months to complete the album, which also serves as his senior project. It wasnt easy, Etienne said. At one point I was going to change my major, switch schools, go back home and work, but people really pushed me to share what God has given me, and I am very thankful for their encouragement. Etienne has been involved in Campus Choir and jazz band, and he played the keyboard for the chapel band. During his years at Lee, Etienne began a spiritual journey that led him to create the contents of Freedom

Song, is dedicated to Etiennes younger brother who dealt with honesty issues at the same time that Etienne did. Each song on the album is dedicated to those who inspired Etienne during his spiritual journey. Specific dedications are listed on the projects webpage. The message is [about] honesty through worship, living, how we treat people and how we react with things that happen, Etienne said. The Freedom Song concert will be performed by individuals from Lee Singers, Campus Choir, Evangelistic Singers and the chapel band. The concert will be open to the public and was created to appeal to all ages. Etienne plans to sell his album for $10 at the concert. For more information, visit Etiennes website http:// www.jonathanernstlyetienne.com/.

Jonathan Etienne, a senior music business major, plans to perform a live concert on Nov. 29 to promote his debut album, Freedom Song. The album contains 15 songs that include lyrics, vocals and instrumentals that were all produced by Etienne. All the songs I began writing here at Lee were becoming micro examinationtype prayers, and I just put them to music, Etienne said. Lee alumnus Kyle Philippi helped Etienne produce the album.

Song, originally titled The Honesty Project. Before I came to Lee, I had a problem with honesty, Etinne said. Normally, it was over things that I did not need to lie about. Etienne challenged himself to live truthfully, and The Honesty Project was born. Terming the album Freedom Song was a decision that was made after Etienne found the definition of honesty: freedom form deceit or fraud. After I challenged myself, it became more than just a project, Etienne said. [It was] a change in my life. The title song, Freedom

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Are you bored? You can geocache!

By Nefeteria Brewster Staff Writer nefeteria.brewster@leeclarion.com

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 takes place all over the world, even in Cleveland, Tenn. There is a geocache on Lees campus, called Connd, according to the geocache website. By becoming a member on

geocaching.com, anyone can view the coordinates of the Connd geocache and hunt it down on campus. In order to become a true geocacher, individuals can follow these easy steps. First, become a registered member in order to view the location of geocaches. For private geocaches, a premium membership is preferred. Second, find a geocache to hunt on the website. Clues about a geocache can be searched either within a current region or abroad. Third, a GPS is necessary in order to interpret the coordinates that are given on the specific geocache. Fourth, find the geocache.

After finding where the geocache is hidden, there is a logbook inside the geocache that shows who has previously found that specific geocache. If a geocache is taken instead of being left where it was found, another item of similar or greater significance can be replaced in its spot for others to find. Once a geocache has been found, members can log on to geocaching.com and share stories and adventures with others on the site. Anyone can become a geocache member. All that is required is a GPS, an open mind and a curiosity for adventure. For more information, visit the online website at www.geocaching.com.

Lee Clarion photo by Amber Swords

Students speak on how Grandparent adoption is now an option community service requirement affected them
By Jordan Davis Staff Writer jordan.davis@leeclarion.com By Emily Day Staff Writer emily.day@leeclarion.com

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 of Cleveland and beyond. Deke Day affected me because I saw first-hand how spending only a few hours at a place that needs a lot of help can make a difference, Micah Morgan, junior public relations major, said. If Deke Day is just a glimpse of how I can make an impact on this world, I am excited for more opportunities where I will be able to help out in our community. Although service is required at Lee, some students have been surprised by the life-changing experiences they have had while serving. Lee freshman Michelle Kurras enjoys witnessing the reaction of the people she has touched by her service. I love seeing the appreciation in the eyes of the people I have helped, Kurras said. Doing small things and simple things show these people that they deserve to be cared for. Many organizations around campus help to point students in the right direction in their search for how they can help. One of the organizations that Lee promotes is Big Pal/Little Pal. Adrian Reid, freshman music major, said that

she has enjoyed her time serving the community through this organization. I love my little pal, Reid said. It has been such a neat experience of being able to show this little girl that she is worthy of attention and love. Reid explained how she felt each day after going to the Big Pal/Little Pal center. I feel so happy after hanging out with my little pal, Reid said. I feel that even though I dont contribute more than a couple hours a week, I am still having a positive impact on her life. Freshman Joel Thomas has also been positively affected by the community service requirement at Lee. I think that the community service requirement is a really awesome aspect of this school; we are lucky to be going to a university that values service, Thomas said. I have been impacted by the service that I have done this semester, and I look forward to the opportunities to serve over my next couple of years here. When thinking about how time spent serving the community could impact future endeavors, some students believe that the community service done now will prepare them to make commitments to serve when they graduate. I hope that my time here will inspire me to continue serving the community and that I would one day influence my family to do the same, Thomas said. As Christians, we are called to serve, and I like that Lee helps show us where the needs are in this town.

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 assistedliving community for senior citizens. The student members in Lees Healthcare Administration Club came up with the idea for Adopt A Grandparent this semester through the volunteer work that they did for a class. It is a unique program in that one-on-one relationships are formed, and each person gains for the experience, Courtney Harmon, senior public relations major, said. Although the student gives time to

the grandparent, they gain a new outlook on life. This new program works by pairing each participating student with a grandparent that they are most compatible with. There is one student per resident, making the interaction more personal and meaningful. Harmon said that she first became interested in the program because of her love for the elderly. Ive grown up around them, so Ive grown to respect them, and I want to pour back into their lives, Harmon said. I feel like our generation lacks respect for the elderly because of preconceived notions they have toward them. The students that participate in the program visit and spend quality time with their adopted grandparents on a weekly basis, and they participate in activities such as bil-

liards, watching TV, eating dinner or anything else that the residents are interested in doing. When they arent spending time together participating in activities such as these, they spend time just talking and getting to know their grandparents. Ive found it very interesting, Norma Murphy, resident at the Garden Plaza and participant in the program, said. It has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience so far. The Adopt a Grandparent program has taken place throughout the current semester, and because of its success, Harmon said it will become an annual event. Many of the residents become lonely, and [the program] makes them feel special and loved, Harmon said. Showing someone you care in the littlest way can change someones life.

Lee Clarion photo by Lauren Carroll

How a new addition came to the Hooven family

By Emily Day Staff Writer emily.day@leeclarion.com

Photo courtesy of Marissa Hooven

LITTLE SISTER: An adoption from Guangzhou, China has changed the lives of 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. I remember [my parents] sitting my brother and me down and just asking what we thought about having a little sister, and, of course, we were both on board with the idea, Hooven said. This desire to adopt was something that Hoovens parents had possessed for several years. They both had the desire to adopt a little girl from an Asian country way before they were even married, Hooven said. Steven Curtis Chapman, a Christian music artist, had

a part in making the adoption process possible for the Hoovens. He was definitely one of the biggest influences on my familys choice to adopt, Hooven said. The Chapmans have an organization called Show Hope that raises awareness about adoption and [financially] helps families who are in the process ... the organization gave my family a scholarship that helped us tremendously with the adoption fees. Though the family first began the adoption process when Hooven was 11, the trip to China to pick up Hannah did not occur until Hooven was 13. The adoption process was no quick and easy task, Hooven said. Once the plane touched down in China, the Hoovens navigated the streets to find where they would meet their long-awaited new addition to the family for the first time. I was so excited because I had prayed for a little sister ever since I was 3 years old; on the other hand, I

was really nervous because I didnt know what to expect, Hooven said. I remember Gotcha Day just like it was yesterday. Though the family did not see the actual orphanage where Hannah had been waiting, Hooven recalls seeing pictures that showed glimpses of the poor living environment. It was very devastating to think that my sister had to live in such a cold, dark place, Hooven said. They had two babies per crib, and the crib was made out of metal bars and a slab of wood; [it had] no mattress. With Hannah safe in the care of the family that had been praying for her for years, it was time to take her home. The 24-hour trek back home with an 11-month-old baby was no easy task, but when we finally got home, it was kind of like our family was now complete, Hooven said. My sister is now 6 years old and full of life and sass. She is really funny, smart and strong willed.

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Vanessa Hammond speaks about adopting from China

By Nefeteria Brewster Staff Writer nefeteria.brewster@leeclarion.com

The adoption was not out of noble desire. It was, in some ways, [out of] selfish desire, but we are the ones who are blessed.
Vanessa Hammond

We celebrate Chinese New Year and keep books around the house that honor and celebrate [their Chinese culture], Vanessa Hammond said. Vanessa Hammond is a part of an organization called Families with Children from China in Chattanooga. She said that being involved in this organization gives her girls

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STUDENT
By Emily Day Columnist emily.day@leeclarion.com

DIARY of a

ear Lee, This will be my last published letter to you as the semester is quickly drawing to a close. I cannot believe how fast time has flown. I feel so blessed to have encountered so many amazing people, places and opportunities while going to Lee University this fall. It has been such a wonderful first semester, and I am already looking forward to coming back in the spring to see what else God has in store for me here. As I considered what I wanted to write about in this weeks column, I realized that if this was going to be the last one, I should make sure to thank the people who helped me to fill it each week. By that, I mean all the people who have laughed with me over my embarrassing moments, encouraged me when I was feeling deflated, and lived life with me as I navigated my way through college as a transfer student thousands of miles away from home. My roommate this semester was Christina Haddad, the best roommate I could ever have hoped for. God has blessed me incredibly by placing her in my life. No other roommate but her would put up with all the crazy things I do in my sleep. One night this semester, I sat up in bed and had Christina convinced that I was demonically possessed. Another night, I actually fell from the top bunk to the floor, only waking up while I was in mid air. Obviously, I am an unpredictable sleeper. Kaleigh Carlson was one of my first friends on this campus. She entertained me with her spontaneous visits to our dorm to do laundry and eat our food. I must apologize to Kaleigh for the time that I snapped at her for trying to eat one of my four donuts from Dunkin Donuts. It was not her fault that she was unaware of my addiction.

She knows better now. Another one of my great friends this semester was Keith Foster, who kept me laughing from the first day that I met him. I will always remember the day that we saw a worm wiggling on the ground in such a frantic manner that it made Keith look down at the worm and declare, Now that worm is definitely Pentecostal! Keiths friendly nature and infectious laugh and humor have made my Lee experience all the more enjoyable. While Im not sure that I have him completely figured out, Joel Thomas is still also a great friend to me. When I think back on our friendship, I always picture him with a creepy grin on his face when something awkward happens. Because of all of the time he has spent in the Simmons Hall lobby waiting for us girls to get ready, he has learned how to amuse himself. One way he entertained himself was to welcome each girl into the Simmons lounge by announcing their arrival. His sense of humor and genuine kindness are qualities unique to him that help make him a part of the famiLee. I cant forget to thank the entirety of my Simmons third-floor hall. It is because of them that I have had such a wonderful experience at Lee. I appreciate them understanding my sense of humor and laughing with me as well as laughing at me. I am so glad to have built such incredible relationships with all of the girls on this floor. The times that we would go to Chattanooga together to sing karaoke and go dancing in the park are some of my favorite memories at Lee so far. I will never forget how we dominated the stage by singing Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus. The crowd loved us! Thank you Lee University for giving me the opportunity to see so clearly just how much God has blessed my life so far. Have a safe and cherished Christmas break. See you next semester, Lee. To read all of my updates this semester and to check out my photo album, visit www.emzupdates. blogspot.com Thanks for reading. Sincerely, Emily Day

At a Glance: Parade of Favorites

POF QUEEN: A yearly tradition, Amber Lashae Kienlen representing the IMAGE step team, was given the highest honor and chosen as the winner of this years POF.

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 the ones who are blessed. Vanessa Hammond and husband Jerome Hammond, vice president for university relations and assistant professor of human development at Lee, have four children: twin boys Will and Graham, age 13; Ella, age 7; and Lia, age 4. Both Ella and Lia were adopted from China when they were 1 year old. Vanessa Hammond said that both adoption processes took about a year. I kept coming back to China, she said.

I wanted only girls, and [Chinas adoption] process was very structured. In order to keep the girls in touch with their cultural background, Vanessa Hammond said that she and her family celebrate Chinese holidays and keep cultural books around the house.

an opportunity to interact with others in the community who were also adopted. Vanessa Hammond also said that she feels it is important to discuss with Ella and Lia how both were adopted from China. I always talk to them of how wonderful adoption is, she said. From the beginning, I have been very open about it. Vanessa Hammond said that one of the biggest adjustments that her family has faced with adoption occurred after Lia was adopted. The hardest adjustment was for Ella [as she was] moving from [being] the only and youngest to the middle child, she said. While Vanessa Hammond is a firm believer in adoption, she said that those who want to pursue an adoption should proceed with prayer. Make the choice prayerfully; read and understand what the issues are, and dont be afraid of the cost, she said. There is so much that people [gain through] adoption.

Lee Clarion photo by Lauren Carroll

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From the editor: Be Careful Little Eyes

By Richard Yeakley Managing Editor richard.yeakley@leeclarion.com

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Take a moment, and think about the media that you have watched in the last day. The last week. The last year. What was it like? Was it edifying, uplifting and encouraging? Before you stop reading, dont worry. I dont intend to get too preachy, but, instead, I wish to focus on one issue I have seen that is incredibly prevalent. The issue that I am referring to is the trivialization of violence. I was watching television with my suitemates a few nights ago and was overwhelmed by the amount of violence that occurred. In three 30-minute episodes, I witnessed two shootings, a bisection and several other violent images. Granted, I was not choosing to watch network

news, but there was such a large number of violent moments, it drew me back to other things that I have been watching. It seems to me that there is a large amount of violence in the media today. Whats worse, it appears to me that this trivialization of violence, namely the portrayal of violence in humorous ways, has led to an acceptance of violence as a part of society. At a friends apartment, swords are wielded and threats are made. Even a slight inconvenience or frustration leads to people voicing or miming self harm. It seems that violence, to others and to oneself, has become a centerpiece of American culture. So clean it up. Watch what you watch, and, furthermore, be aware of the effects of what you see. Dont utter threats of violence to others or to yourself, and make our campus a more peaceful place. be a better choice. A medium heel height of around two inches flatters almost everyone. The most feminine type of heel is slim. A trendy heel style this season is the chunky heel design, providing many women with a more comfortable and confident option. Also, last seasons wedge trend has transferred over to this season but with more modest and elegant designs. While these different heels are trendy this season, the ever-stylish stilettos are still among the most popular with many designers. If you are petite, wearing heels that are too high can make you look off balance. Also, by matching the tone of your tights to your shoes, you can elongate your legs. For women with thick ankles or heavy calves, wear the highest heels you are comfortable in. However, do not wear the thinnest. The best options for you are the stacked heels or wedges. Tall boots are also a smart choice, because mid-calf boots draw attention to the thickest part of the calves. Also, avoid wearing square-toe styles, because they create a boxier look. The vamp, or top part of the shoe, is the most slimming if cut low toward the toe in a U or V shape. Pairing a skirt with a shoe that has a high vamp and is closed-throat will create the appearance of shorter legs. The tapered toe provides the slimmest look, but if you find pointy shoes too uncomfortable, go for the oval shapes. When shopping for your perfect pair of shoes, be sure to plan ahead. If you wear inserts or love thick socks, bring them along. Also, keep in mind that not all size sevens are the same, even within the same brand, so always try them on. When you try on your shoe, make sure it not only feels like it fits but that it looks like it fits as well. Toes dangling off the front of an open-toed shoe or heels sliding off backless shoes are deal breakers. Finally be sure to sit down, stand up, walk around, wiggle your toes and flex your ankles. If any part feels tight or rubs, blisters are inevitable. Keeping these things in mind will help you in picking your perfect pair of shoes for the season.

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November 18, 2011

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Rating:
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Herbert Ross

Director:

Craig Brewer

Starring:

Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormack Lori Singer as Ariel Moore John Lithgow as Rev. Shaw Moore

Starring:

Kenny Wormald as Ren MacCormack Julianne Hough as Ariel Moore Dennis Quaid as Rev. Shaw Moore

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By Paige Patterson Staff Writer paige.patterson@leeclarion.com

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 films soundtrack produced a total of six hit singles and stayed at the top of the Billboard album chart for more than two months. The remake stars the relatively fresh faces of Julianne Hough and Kenny Wormald, who have yet to be thrust into stardom like their predecessors, and most of the soundtrack is made up of remakes of the original hits.

However, the remake includes a much more diverse cast than the original. It also delivers a far more Southern take on the story by including country versions of many of the original songs on the soundtrack. While the remake maintains the same plot, themes and characters as the original film, a few changes were made in these areas. In a town where dancing has been outlawed, a young man from Boston named Ren McCormack comes to the town, ready to make a change. The town reverend, Shaw Moore, leads the crusade against dancing. Moore is against dancing because his son was one of five teens killed in an accident after leaving a party that involved dancing and alcohol. The accident fuels the towns laws against dancing. McCormack challenges this new law, backed up by Ariel, Moores daugh-

ter, who falls for McCormack. While the original film does not make Moores motives clear until roughly halfway through the movie, the remake takes a different approach. The new version opens with the dance party, showing the accident responsible for the towns laws that regulate dancing. This change makes Moore appear to be less harsh; the audience is aware of his ordeal and sees him as less of a fanatic preacher and more of a concerned, if overprotective, father. In the 1984 version, McCormack and his mother move to Bomont, Ga., to live with his aunt and uncle. In the new film, however, McCormacks mother has passed away of leukemia, and he moves to Bomont alone. The experience of losing his mother is referenced frequently, serving as a motive of sorts for his fight to dance. Also, while McCormacks un-

cle resists his nephews endeavors in the original film, his uncle is completely supportive of McCormack and even fights on his behalf in the new version. While the original Footloose was a slam-dunk with audiences, critics were less impressed with the 1980s sensation. Movie rating site Rotten Tomatoes gave the original film a 57 percent rating. In contrast, the remake, while seemingly less popular with audiences, was better received by critics; Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 73 percent rating. While many view the 1984 Footloose as a classic, the remake seems to hold its own among the growing number of Hollywoods recycled plots.

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JOCK Volleyball team loses key player TALK

By Aaron Oatts Staff Writer aaron.oatts@leeclarion.com

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Lees volleyball team is coming off of their fourth straight conference tournament championship and has been rampant on opponents this season, only losing one game in conference. The team has really been working hard to get back to the top, but it may be without a key player for the rest of the season. Senior Sarah Smith, who is soon to graduate, tore her anterior cruciate ligament, more commonly known as ACL, on Oct. 29 in a game against Emory in Atlanta. In the game, she turned too quickly in retrieving the ball, which resulted in the injury. She is expected to eventually undergo surgery. Smith plays the position libero for the team and was recently awarded the Southern States Athletic Conference libero of the year. It is still uncertain if Smith will be able to play in the upcoming tournaments; she might be able to put a brace on it for the time being. I want to handle this situation delicately, Smith

said. I dont want to take a chance and injure myself permanently, and it will be by Gods grace if Im able to return. Smith believes she was having one of her best seasons of her career, but she is just hoping that the team can figure something out that will work if she doesnt return. A disappointed Andrea Hudson, head coach, made a swift move in replacing Smith with an experienced sophomore backup. As of right now, we have filled her spot with her backup player, Libby Peigen, Hudson said. Obviously, as a senior, we would love to see [Smith] keep playing, so we are waiting for the doctor to clear her to play if she thinks she is ready. Since filling in for Smith, Peigen has been a secure fit in the four games post injury, contributing one assist and 13 serves with no service errors. Smiths support on the side lines for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Tournament opener will be a must if doctors do not clear her to play.

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Junior womens soccer goal keeper, Leah Wilson, has been a vital part in two of the three straight national titles. She sits down to talk about her personal life, playing career and more.
Q: How do you feel you have progressed so far under Coach Matthew Yelton as compared to before you came to Lee? A: He has helped me so much. He knows the game of soccer very well, and he pushes us to excel at every practice. I feel like I have been able to understand the game so much better because of Coach Yelton. Q: What is your ultimate goal, not just while at Lee, but overall? A: Not to be remembered by physical things but eternal things, that I played for the Lord. Q: If you could play with anyone in the world, who would it be and why? A: I honestly dont have a favorite athlete; I just play. Q: What do you think the capabilities of this team are as opposed to teams of the past? A: The talent of this team is very deep, not just in starters, but everyone is very capable of playing well. Q: Is there anything in your soccer career that has taken you by surprise? A: I broke my jaw last year and had to miss a lot of the year, and I never thought I would be a part of winning three national championships. Q: Whats one thing everyone should know about the team that they wouldnt see unless they were behind the scenes with the team? A: Before games, we sing, dance and play loud music in the locker room. Q: What athlete or role model did you admire growing up? A: Womens professional soccer player Michelle Akers. Q: What has been your favorite class or professor at Lee so far? A: Modern Western Culture with Professor Mary McCampbell.

QUESTIONABLE FUTURE: With the end of the season in sight, it is unknown if Smith, seen in foreground will be playing with her team.

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Lee sponsors taekwondo class tournament

By Aaron Oatts Staff Writer aaron.oatts@leeclarion.com

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For the first time in its five-year history, Lee University sponsored the students in the taekwondo class. Twenty-nine students participated in the tournament on Nov. 12, which is the highest amount of students to ever go. The class is taught by Mark Pope, who instructs it part time. Pope also runs the Clevelands International Taekwondo Association Academy, which some Lee students attend. Pope, a seventh degree senior master black belt, has practiced taekwondo for 30 years and has owned the academy for 20 years. Normally, the recent tournament would cost students $60 dollars in order to participate, which may be a stretch for some students budgets, but since the university footed the bill, Pope had no trouble getting his students to come out. They work hard, and they are highly enthusiastic, Pope said. Coming back from a tournament with this much success makes them train harder and strengthens the program for future semesters.

The event consisted of competition with Taekwondo forms, free design, freestyle forms, board breaking and sparring. Sparring seems to be a popular choice among contestants because they can put their moves to the test by fighting with pads and safety gear. Scoring is based on a points system in which points can be earned depending on where you hit your opponent. Different areas of the body are worth different points. For example, a kick to the head is worth more than a punch to the stomach. This event is about competition, but the most important thing is to have fun while being competitive, participant Matt Smith said. It is said that if you come from Popes academy, you will be well prepared for the tournament. Popes students have the most percentage of medals taken home from the tournaments as compared to other studios. His teaching style is unique, and he helps his students to defend themselves in the real world. The event was the second one held in Chattanooga, and it took place in the Chattanooga Trade Convention Center.

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The Lee mens golf team was ranked No. 5 in the NAIA Coaches Preseason Top 25 Poll on Friday, Nov. 11. This ranking ties as the highest mark ever achieved in the teams history. National champion of 2010-2011 Oklahoma Christian came in at No. 1 with 14 of 17 first place votes. Lee did not receive any first place votes.

Lee womens golf checked in at No. 2 in the NAIA Coaches Preseason Top 25 Poll. The Lady Flames did not receive any first place votes, but they have their highest national ranking ever to start the season. Their previous high was as No. 12. Oklahoma City University came in at No. 1 in the polls, sweeping all 14 first place votes.

The womens soccer team captured their 10th straight Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament championship. The NAIA No. 2 ranked Lady Flames did not give up a single goal in the entire tournament, while scoring 14. Freshman defender Laura Thacker was named the tournaments Most Valuable Player.

The volleyball team secured their fourth straight Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament championship on Sunday, Nov. 13. The team was nearly flawless during the tournament, winning six out of the seven sets they played. The Lady Flames avenged one of two regular season losses by beating Spring Hill 3-1 for the championship.

Lee womens basketball team swept the Jack Souther Classic that was held in Walker Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12. Host Lady Flames (3-0) dismantled visiting Morris College and rival Tennessee Temple by 40 points each in both games. Lee has yet to allow 50 points in a game this season.

Cleveland Speedway set to finish its season on Saturday

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One of Clevelands many hidden gems is a 25-year-old racetrack that puts on a show every Saturday night from March to November. Cleveland Speedway is located off of South Lee Highway and is a little over five minutes away from Lees campus. The speedway is a one-third dirt oval track and has a pretty decent elevation of banking around the corners. The track is the premier dirt track in the south and is equipped with state-of-the-art computers that help make Cleveland Speed-

way a destination where drivers want to race. At Cleveland Speedway, multiple classes of cars race at the track for events. The most anticipated of all the classes is the Super Late Model Division, which contains the fastest cars that compete with eight-cylinder engines and can almost compare to NASCARs cars. The other classes include Limited Late Models, the Hobby Division, the B Hobby division, and the Front Wheel Drive Compact Division. The compact cars division is made up of domestic cars that are stripped of their insides and equipped with a roll cage and racing seat. The compact series is the most basic class since it contains domestic cars.

Most of the drivers and families have been racing all of their lives. Some of Cleveland Speedways drivers are as young as 15 years old. Dirt tracks and other small local ovals around the U.S. are where drivers get their start in motor sports. Top NASCAR drivers, such as Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, got their start in racing at these types of race tracks. I have a dream and aspirations to be a driver in some higher level form of motor sports, Chad Milton, a young driver at the speedway, said. Racing is also a family sport; to race cars, you have to have a team to work

on the car, and a lot of teams work with their families. Even though its up to the driver to win, a driver is as good as his team. The cost to see the five different classes race two heats is $12; kids under 11 years old get in free. There are currently no discounts for Lee students, but if more Lee students came out, I could see if I could get a discount going, William Ross, track owner, said. Racing season at the track starts in early March and finishes in November. The last event for the 2011 season will be on Saturday, Nov. 19.

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SSAC East:

Mens Basketball Standings

SSAC Standings
SSAC East:
SSAC: 15 Lee

Womens Basketball Standings

Overall: 3-0 3-0 4-1 4-1 3-1 1-1 1-1 0-4

SSAC East: 4 Lee Shorter

Volleyball Standings
SSAC: 13-1 Overall: 26-2 26-7 22-10 12-16 17-14 10-15

HOME GAME SCHEDULE

11/18/11 Womens Basketball vs. AUM 5:30 p.m. 11/18/11 Mens Basketball vs. AUM 7:30 p.m. 11/19/11 Womens Basketball vs. Faulkner 4:00 p.m. 11/19/11 Mens Basketball vs. Faulkner 6:00 p.m. 11/22/11 Mens Basketball vs. Bryan College 7:00 p.m 12/6/11 Mens Basketball vs. Carver Bible College 7:30 p.m 1/3/11 Womens Basketball vs. Trevecca Nazarene 6:00 p.m

SSAC: Overall: 12 Shorter 0-0 3-1 Southern Wesleyan 0-0 3-0 Lee 0-0 1-0 Emmaunel 0-0 3-1 20 Southern Polytechnic 0-0 1-1 Truett-McConnell 0-0 1-1 Brewton-Parker 0-0 2-3
SSAC West: Faulkner Loyola Mobile Belhaven 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-8 2-0 2-0 2-2 1-1

0-0 21 Shorter 0-0 Brewton-Parker 0-0 Emmanuel 0-0 Brenau 0-0 Southern Wesleyan 0-0 Truett-McConnell 0-0 Souhern Polytechnic 0-0 SSAC West:

11-4 Southern Wesleyan 7-7 Brenau 3-10 Emmanuel 2-12 Brewton-Parker 1-11 SSAC West: SSAC: 19 Spring Hill 12-0 Loyola 9-4 Mobile 7-5 Belhaven 5-7 Faulkner 2-11

Overall: 34-0 20-10 23-11 22-11 18-17

0-0 Spring Hill 0-0

25 Belhaven 0-0 4-0 Faulkner 0-0 4-0 Loyola 0-0 3-0 Auburn-Montgomery 0-0 3-1 Brewton-Parker 0-0 1-17