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Outreachers Experience Equine Therapy
During the recent Urban Outreach on Jan. 27-28, a group of Lee students served at Clevelands own Tri-State Reinbow Riders horse farm. The farm features therapeutic horseback riding for children over the age of two that have emotional, physical or mental disabilities.

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A L E E U N I V E R S I T Y S T U D E N T P U B L I C AT I O N

February 10, 2012

Eleemosynary play coming to Edna Minor Conn theater

By Lauren Gross Staff Writer lauren.gross@leeclarion.com

Lees Newest Building Project

Board approves the new communication building
By Brannon Roberts Staff Writer brannon.roberts@leeclarion.com

Lee students favorite television shows

Between homework, classes and work, Lee University students still find time to unwind with TV shows. Lee Clarion Online conducted a survey to see what shows are most prevalent on campus. Check out the full article for the surprising results.

Softball starts season Saturday

The softball team will begin its season on Saturday, Feb. 11 against rival Chattanoogan school Tennessee Temple. It will be part of a double header event. The first pitch is set to be thrown at 12 p.m.

EVENTS
2/10 The Hook Up PCSU @ 7 p.m. 2/11 Honor Choir Concert CCR @ 3 p.m.

resident Paul Conn informed the Lee community at the recent Ask the President chapel that there will be a building designated for the Communication and the Arts department constructed in the near future. Its a definite go for a new building for Dept. of Communication, with all the bells & whistles. Probably 2013 or 14, President Paul Conn tweeted on Jan. 27. The statement was made but not elaborated on, and communication students were left with many questions. The new building plans are still being tossed around, but the current plan is to discuss ideas for the future building with an architect, who will then finalize the design over a six-month process. The administration is hoping to begin the construction by late fall 2012. The building should take approximately a year to complete to be occupied by late Dec. 2013. The location is also yet to be determined. Two ideas include constructing the building near the School of Religion or on the opposite side of campus between the Mayfield Annex and Brinsfield Row. It will be about the same size as the School of Music building or the School of Religion building, meaning it could be between 30,000-35,000 square feet, according to the Department of Public Information. Dr. Matthew Melton, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of communication, expressed his enthusiasm and high hopes for the future building. Were all excited about the goahead on new facilities for communication and theatre; we all have big dreams about what wed like to see in there, including studio space, expanded publication facilities [and] a black box theatre, Melton said. I expect the real planning will get started shortly, and then well get to deal with the best way to

convert those dreams into reality. Lees Director of Public Information Brian Conn provided insight to how the plans all started. Dr. Conn appointed a feasibility study group a year ago, Brian Conn said. It was chaired by Dr. Matthew Melton, and [it] prepared a preliminary planning document, which is what Dr. Conn took to the board for action on Jan. 20. A building planning committee will determine exactly what goes in the building, which is intended to house all aspects of the communications department along with theatre and the media center, Brian Conn said. The execution of the new building is expected to cost approximately $5 million. Dr. Conn and others will go out and raise [the money] from alumni, friends, foundations, corporations and community leaders; this is the same way we get the money for all other building projects, Brian Conn said. Not a penny comes from tuition or any other student sources; it is all from the donations of [Lee University] friends. Molly Braswell, freshman communications major, will likely be able to experience the building as a student when it is complete. Im excited about the new [communication] building because there will be more classrooms available, and a brand new building to spend my time in will enhance my experience as a journalism major, Braswell said.

Lee Universitys theater program is preparing to present the upcoming play Eleemosynary, which will be performed in the Edna Minor Conn theater on Feb. 16-20. The word eleemosynary means charitable. Junior Mary Shelton, a performer in the upcoming play, explained how the word fits the production. It is called Eleemosynary because the three women in this play are very giving, Shelton said. This show is all about relationships and that in them, you have to be a giver and not a taker. The play is set in 1985, and it revolves around three women: Dorothea, Artemis and Echo. I love this play because it contains fascinating characters, Christine Williams, director and assistant professor of theatre, said. As an audience, we watch three strong women try desperately to stand independently of one another while they are inescapebly bound to each other. As a show that involves only three actresses, its a chick-flick, for sure, Catherine Mantooth, theater technical director and instructor in drama, said. Mantooth also created the set for the play. The women portray three generations of mother-daughter relationships. Artemis has an incredibly strained relationship with her mother, Dorothea. Because of that, she openly refuses to have a relationship with her daughter, Echo. Eleemosynary is focused so much on family and the ties we make with our parents; it shows how much our parents affect us for the rest of our lives, Michael Bachman, head stage manager of Eleemosynary, said. Its odd how all the characters try so desperately to not become like their mom, and because of that, they end up gaining several characteristics of their mothers. The actresses took the time to explain how they compared themselves to their characters. We are very similar in several ways, Shelton said of her
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Carmike Cinema brings new entertainment to Cleveland

By Lauren Gross Staff Writer lauren.gross@leeclarion.com

Opera Dixon Center @ 7:30 p.m.

Performances

A new Carmike Cinemas 12-screen movie theater is expected to come to the Bradley Square Mall in fall 2012. There is hope that the building of the theater will bring a new light to the area and might bring in more revenue for Cleveland. This will be a major amenity for Cleveland and the greater Bradley County area and a major addition to the regions economy, Stacia Shahan, general manager of Bradley Square Mall, said in a press release put out by the mall. Bradley Square Mall will truly be a one-stop, a must-experience destination providing excellent dining, shopping and entertainment venues for patrons of all ages and interests. According to the press re-

lease, the Carmike 12 theaters Big Dexperience will include the totally enhanced theatre amenities offered by a wall-towall screen measuring over 60 feet wide and three stories tall, boosted by the latest in 7.1 surround sound and digital projection of both 2D and 3D features ... [plus] leather high back rocking seats. Senior Paulo Hutson is excited about having a new theater in Cleveland. I think having a movie theater here will be great, Hutson said. We always have to drive out to Chattanooga to do something fun; its about time Bradley County steps it up. Some students, however, think the placement of the new theater is odd. Even though this is in a college town, and we love movies, why would I want to pay money for something I can get for free at home? freshman

Emily Bricker said. Netflix and Blockbuster have better prices, and I can still enjoy movies from the comfort of my own home; I dont think theyre going to make the profit that they are hoping to make. Tori Curtis, also a freshman at Lee, seems to agree with Bricker. It seems like a weird idea because the majority of the people in this town are college students, and that will be most of their business, Curtis said. Unfortunately, we are mostly college students who dont have enough money to go to the movie theater anyway. The mall now offers nontraditional services for the community, including martial arts and cheerleading groups. It will also continue to houses stores such as Bath & Body Works, Maurices, JCPenney, Sears and American Eagle Outfitters.

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Spring 2012 convocation kicks off Sunday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. with worship and a message from President Paul Conn. Lee University will host the annual Honor Choir concert on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. in the Conn Center. The performance will include 250 choral students from 20 different high schools. The Unity Dance Troupe will be at Lee on Friday, Feb. 10-11, in the Dixon Center. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m.

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The Lee University Bateman Teams biggest campaign effort to fight and raise awareness about childhood obesity will take place on the Cleveland/ Bradley Greenway at 10 a.m. on Feb. 18 in a fun run called Go United.

February 10, 2012

Lees theatre program will debut the play Eleemosynary, directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Christine Williams, on Feb. 16-20 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Edna Minor Conn Theatre.

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West leads crosscurricular community project

By Marshall Pickard Staff Writer marshall.pickard@leeclarion.com

Lee Clarion photo by Kelsie Bowman

Like a denaturing protein, Assistant Professor of Biology Lori Wests aspiration to lend a hand to high school science teachers is unfolding before her eyes. With an impressive $73,291 grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, West is initiating a program called Mathematics in Biotechnology. The program includes a summer workshop that aims to train public school teachers in incorporating math standards into innovative science experiments. For a long time, I have been wanting to come up with a way to work with local teachers, and this was just the optimal opportunity, West said. Through MIB, West is extending an invitation to 25 educators from nearby countiesBradley, Hamil-

ton, Rhea, Sevier, Meigs, Polk and McMinnto participate in a five day seminar at Lee University. During June 11-15, West and colleague Sherry Kasper, assistant professor of biology, will guide the teachers through creative experiments. Afterward, Debra Mimbs, assistant professor of mathematics, and Blayne Carroll, associate professor of mathematics, will follow up with mathematical analysis of each lab. Eric Moyen, associate professor of education and director of First Year Programs, is co-directing the program and will address the educational aspect. My role involves helping the grant participants take the new content knowledge they have learned and infuse it into their classrooms through creative and engaging [teaching], Moyen said. Vanessa Hammond, director of grants was also instrumental in obtaining the necessary funds. She

gave information about the Improving Teacher Quality Grant to the department, and she assisted West in editing the grant proposal. The grant process is a competitive one, but Dr. West and her colleagues developed an excellent project that promotes the states current [science education] initiative, Hammond said. Specific experiments incorporated in the program include a nationally-recognized demonstration with a fluorescent protein. This experiment will likely catch the attention of students, who can see the protein break down and lose its green glow in front of them. Its qualitative; its not quantitative, West said, but at least it gives an idea [to students] of, Oh, wow. That made it come apart! The seminar will also feature a free educational videogame called Fold It, which is expected to entertain teachers and students alike. This ground-breaking technol-

ogy was recently used by gamers to crack the mystery of HIVs protein structure. We are going to have the teachers compete against each other to see who can get the best folded protein, but, again, [we will be] reinforcing the idea that you can take this to your class and let them compete with each other, West said. West also said that Lees faculty has already been involved with multiple local outreaches to promote education in general. She believes that the university has a strong commitment to reach out to the community. Because the grant includes a teacher stipend and biotechnology equipment for reproducing the experiments in class, the MIB program will be a major service to regional science departments. West concluded that such a program helps us [Lee professors] to network and let them [local educators] know that we are a resource.

Growth moves Academic Support Program to Humanities Center

By Caleb Travis Staff Writer caleb.travis@leeclarion.com

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The construction on Humanities 105 will create a new home for Academic Support Program. For years, the Academic Support offices have been located on the third floor of the Higginbotham Administration Building. However, it was recently confirmed that Academic Support plans to move to a renovated room on the first floor of the Humanities Center. La-Juan Stout, director of Academic Support Programs, initiated the moving process by inquiring about a move to a more spacious office area. Her requests were

granted, and construction is well under way in room 105 of the Humanities Center. Our tutoring program has become very popular, Tonya Cook of Academic Support said. We have tutors for nearly every subject. This popularity has developed into a bit of an issue because of the limited amount of space that academic support has in the administration building. The new space in the Humanities Center will provide an office for Stout, an office for Director of Supportive Learning Gloria Brownlee, a private room for reading exams to students with disabilities, and a testing room that will seat 12 students, which is double the amount of seating

that the current location has. The Academic Support Programs primary work is to be of assistance to students with disabilities. They allow these students the use of a study environment that is structured to meet their specific needs. The popular tutoring program, however, allows any student to obtain two free hours of tutoring each week upon request. We are not only here for students with disabilities, but [we are also here] for any student with anxiety concerning a subject, Cook said. We are looking forward to [the move] as being a complete positive. The actual transition may occur as soon as the beginning of March 2012.

GLOBAL NEWS
Mass outbreaks of violence in Syria
By Rachel Delvaux Staff Writer rachel.delvaux@leeclarion.com

Eleemosynary
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character. Artemis is incredibly complicated and slightly edgy with the dry sense of humor. Echo is a teenager; she is sixteen, and, for me to be eighteen, I feel that I can relate to many of her teen struggles, Katie Logan said about her character. She is also really into learning and what certain wording means; I relate to that. Logan and Bachman explained what they want the audience to take away from the play. It really holds a mirror to

you, how important relationships are ... in life, Logan said. The play will definitely make you examine your own life, Bachman said. I hope that it will help people strengthen their own bond with their parents, regardless of how they were raised. To take a step into the world of Eleemosynary, you can get tickets at the Dixon Center. The play will take place from Feb. 16-20 with showings each night at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Feb. 19, the play will be performed at 2:30 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m.
Lee Clarion photo by Torrey Peterson

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: The cast members have been rehearsing the play for weeks. All three are seen above at one of their pratices.

Over the past week, Syria has been experiencing violent breakouts between Syrian governmental control and rioters who are against the rule of Syrias President Bashar Assad. Several hundred have been killed or wounded since last Thursday, and up to 5,400 since last March when the governmental crackdown began. Gunfire, explosions, and civilian homicides headed by Syrian armed forces loyal to President Assad have been a daily occurence in Syria this past week. Bloody bodies of women and children were found piled on a bed in an apartment and street shootouts have slaughtered hundreds of Homs locals, the city near where most of the violence erupted, according to the Associated Press. When the uprising against the government began last March, protests were mildly threatening and involved almost no violence, but as the year progressed, the number of rallies increased as the government began to resist the mass protests. Currently, Arab League Chief Nabil Elaraby is seeking out support from the U.N. Security Council to help create a plan to resolve this crisis that is overwhelming the country. Elaraby, along with oth-

ers, desires to push President Assad to the point of voluntarily resignation in order to establish a unity government for Syria, giving Assads vice president full reign in this new proposed government, according to Reuters. At the assembly last Saturday (where many met to discuss and devise a plan to resolve this onslaught of violence), Russia declared that they could not support the U.N. Councils draft for a resolution. This refusal stems from Russias prevailing alliance with President Assad; though it has been noted that Russia, despite their demurral, will not veto the proposed resolution. In addition, some believe that Assad is the next Muammar Gaddafi, formerly the leader of the Libyan Arab Republic before being violently captured, overthrown, and murdered by Libyan forces. Many see such a violent removal of Assad as bound to occur, yet others proclaim that the Syrian government and armed forces will win over Syria in the end. There is still no news of additional deaths this week, though protests continue to rage throughout the country, and Syria continues to be in a state of hostility. For more information regarding the present political and social situation of Syria, check out http://www. bbc.co.uk/.

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HEALTH
By Lindsay Reed Staff Writer lindsay.reed@leeclarion.com By Abby Hassler Staff Writer abby.hassler@leeclarion.com

LIFE

Her Board
With over 2.5 million active users worldwide, its no surprise that Lee females have developed an interest in Pinterest. Pinterest is a multi-purpose social networking website that is visually focused. Users develop their own boards, covering them with pins taken either from the website itself or by pinning photos and videos from other websites. The site is a place for users to show what they are interested in and show their individual personality through photos and videos to pin. Senior Courtney Teachey said she finds Pinterest useful for several different kinds of pins. I use Pinterest for fashion ideas, recipes, and decorating ideas, Teachey said. Likewise, senior Catilyn Wright said she pins photos of ideas she finds fascinating. There are so many cheap ways to do things that I never would have thought of [without Pinterest], Wright said. [I use Pinterest for] recipes, fashion, and do-it-yourself projects. While users each have their own unique boards, there are several board categories that are common among female participants, such as wedding plans, style and fashion, crafts and decorations, health and exercise, media, and cooking. I love that Pinterest is a random collection of ideas all in one place, senior Jaclyn Glass said. Its great for entertaining people by way of decorating and new recipe ideas. Started in 2010, Pinterest has now become a viral, leading social media network alongside Facebook and Twitter. Because Pinterest is a social networking website, users can look at each others boards and discuss pins via comments. According to Pinterest.com, the goal of the website is to connect users through the individualized boards. We think that a favorite book, toy, or recipe can reveal a common link between two people, the Pinterest website read. With millions of new pins added every week, Pinterest is connecting people all over the world based on shared tastes and interests. Lee females need only request an invite on Pinterest to begin keeping their own individual, creative boards.

His Board
While most know that the realms of women and men are vastly different, the newest obsession in the social media world just might be bridging that gap. Pinterest, a virtual bulletin board and photo sharing website, allows users to organize, or pin, anything from wedding ideas to recipes. Boasting a more feminine theme, it is a wonder that a number of males are joining the site. Senior William Gayle is one such Lee University male who is unashamed to admit he has a Pinterest account. Gayle said he has been pinning for around two months as a result of his roommates encouraging him to look into the website. Im hooked. And not ashamed to admit it, Gayle said. It is definitely an estrogen-filled website, but once you get past all the wedding stuff, you can find some really interesting things on it. Gayle said he would recommend Pinterest to the skeptical male population at Lees campus. There is no harm in getting one, Gayle said. Even though Gayle said Pinterest is not just for women, the typical content of Pinterest references topics that may not be considered guy-friendly to all males, such as fashion, wedding details, cooking, crafts, and humorous advice directed towards women.

COLUMN
By Lindsay Reed Staff Writer lindsay.reed@leeclarion.com

Pinterest Education
Pin
Select a photo and post it on Pinterest.

Board Like

Where the pins are posted. Pinterest can be linked with Facebook/ Twitter and liked.

Re-Pin

Users can select photos from other users and pin them on their boards.

Followers

Friends and Pinterest users looking at your interests on Pinterest.

One reason Pinterest seems to cater more towards women is because of the number of female users on Pinterest. According to statistics from Ignite Social Media, only 20 percent of Pinterest users are male. However, freshman Cullen Brant said he believes that he has one possible idea for evening the amount of pinning males. It is an ingenious tool for guys to utilize for the sake of finding exactly what girls are interested in, Brant said. It can be just girls in general, it doesnt have to be just to find a girlfriend, but it is sweet for guys to take the time to find out what the girl is interested in. Brant said that such tactics might be a wonderful opportunity for last minute Valentines Day gifts or creative ideas for asking out that special someone. Instead of asking a girls friends to find out what she is interested in, Pinterest gives insight into what girls like that they dont necessarily vocalize or talk about, Brant said. Even though Brant said he encourages the men on Lees campus to begin their Pinterest experience, he said that he does not currently possess an account on the website. One of my goals in life is to make a manly Pinterest, Brant said. I might just try out making one on the weekend when Lee is completely deserted. Despite the sites growing favor among the male community, some men may share opinions similar to sophomore Jared Johnson, who said that he does not have a Pinterest, but said that every female friend that he has does. My opinion would verge on the side of animosity toward it, but only because of the times Ive walked into my girlfriends apartment only to see her, along with the rest of her suite, sitting side by side on the couch, each pinning on their accounts and all of my attempts at conversation are met with blank stares and nods of heads, Johnson said. On the other hand, Johnson said that he is not opposed to men giving up their man card and getting a Pinterest, but he does have advice for young men who want to better understand or impress women. There are plenty of other ways to catch their eye, such as shaving their name in [your] chest hair or buying them a puppy, Johnson said. Opinions may be varied as to whether or not the male population should advocate Pinterest. However, with the number of users growing daily, Pinterest may be worth a second glance for men.

Guitar fix-it man helps Cleveland musicians

By Caroline Eaton Staff Writer caroline.eaton@leeclarion.com

Nelson W. Raburn has made a name for himself in the Cleveland community as the guitar man. Known as Dub to his family and friends, Raburn offers his expertise on all things guitar at a bargain price to anyone who needs help. I have been at it off and on for about 50 years, Raburn said. I enjoy taking something that someone is having trouble with and fixing it. I dont charge much; I just enjoy working on them. Raburn got his start with guitars at age 15, when he began teaching himself how to play. Along with playing the guitar, he also began working on them. I watched other people; I taught myself and copied people. I didnt take just one artist and imitate them, I watched everybody, Raburn said Raburns guitar services range from changing strings to doing more complicated bodywork. He is often referred by the Cleveland Music Center on Old Mouse Creek Road and has served a number of Lee students out of the workshop in his quaint Cleveland home. Due to his connections at music stores, he has had the privilege of meeting fellow mu-

sicians Chet Atkins, Billy Grammer and Johnny Mathis. He has also recorded for various artists, including Johnny Mathis, in North Carolina and Tennessee. Ive recorded but Ive never considered myself a professional, Raburn said. While he does not consider himself a professional musician, Raburn has certainty mastered the instrument, as well as multiple other professions, such as being a Church of God pastor. In my pastoring Ive had to take on several different positions. Ive worked as a carpenter, Ive been in construction, and Ive operated bulldozers working in logwoods, pulling what we call snakes and logs. Ive done just about everything, Raburn said. He also managed to find time to procure an aviation license, as well as working at a youth camp and becoming an accomplished mechanic. His position as a pastor kept him and his wife Betty Jean moving around throughout their married life. The churches were usually not self-supporting. They paid some but I usually had to get a job on the side, so I would go to the local music store and I would teach and repair guitars, Raburn said. Everywhere we went I was connected to a music store. Originally from Alabama,

Raburn and Betty Jean have resided in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The Raburns settled in Tennessee in 1984. In 1999, Raburn suffered a stroke, which left his right hand paralyzed. For close to a year I didnt do anything, and I found working on guitars was good therapy, Raburn said. It was good for me to use that hand. Betty Jean Raburn said she is proud of all of her husbands accomplishments. Im blown away at the things that he can do, Betty Jean Raburn said. He improvises and he will keep trying until he finds the way the do it. Even after his stroke, when a lot of people would have given up, he kept going. I am very proud of him. Raburn currently stays active by keeping up with his young great-grandchild, working odd jobs around the house, and working on guitars for the community. He also enjoys maintaining relationships with associates at the Cleveland Music Center, Clark Music, and various other music stores he has worked in throughout his lifetime. Ive just enjoyed helping people, Raburn said. I guess you might say I enjoy a challenge; something you have to put some time in.

Lee Clarion photo by Lauren Carroll

Calorie Crasher Instead of always counting calories, why dont we cut down calories? Cutting down calories focuses on lessening overall calorie intake, as well as allowing the body to burn unwanted calories without hitting the gym or even breaking a sweat. Cutting down on calories can be done easily without significantly altering diet or daily routine. By being conscientious of what and how much is going into your body, you can eliminate over 1,000 calories a week. Thats the equivalent to 20 Oreo cookies! Cutting down on calories can leave you feeling more energetic and lively, senior Michaela Pruitt said. I can have everything in moderation, Pruitt said. I replace fatty foods with better options. If I am eating too much I eat less and work out. Like Pruitt, senior Hope Goodpasture watches the caloric intake in order to keep her body healthy. I like to find healthy substitutions for fatty, high calorie foods such as Greek yogurt for mayonnaise and sour cream and kale chips, which serves to satisfy a potato chip craving, Goodpasture said. One More Step A few ways to cut down calories is by taking one more step, quite literally. Each extra step taken is one step closer to burning one more calorie. One way to take more steps is to avoid the elevator; the stairs burn up to 20 calories. Another way to take one more step is by parking farther away. Students living off-campus can park their cars in the morning and walk from class to class. Instead of driving from building to building, this will crash more calories and save gas at the same time. Dont have time for the gym? No problem. While working out and exercise is necessary for a healthy life, sometimes as students we just dont have time for the gym. Try taking an afternoon walk instead. Walking one mile burns roughly 100 calories. Think about it; one mile everyday is another 700 calories burned a week. Drink Yourself Skinny Water, water and more water. Your body can never get enough water, as drinking water flushes out unwanted substances from your body. If youre not a big fan of water, there is still hope. Add one packet of a fruity drink mix to your water bottle, making your water full of flavor instead of calories. Water is always the best option, as several drinks, such as coffee and smoothies, can be over 500 calories. While cutting out these specialty drinks can be hard, asking for your drinks to be made skinny, or made with non-fat milk or zero-calorie sweeteners, is a good alternative. Watch the Sides One simple way to cut down on calories when eating is to simply stop eating when youre body tells you its full. Your body has a natural hunger meter and will let you know when its content. When choosing side items with a meal, go for fresh or grilled veggies instead of starches like potatoes and corn. Feeling a little large today? The previous days diet probably consisted of a large amount of salt. A surplus of salt can often times make you bloated and feeling wellrounded. When adding extra sauce to a meal like ranch, honey mustard and ketchup, take it easy. Adding too much can add over 200 calories to an entire meal. As a substitute, try using sauces like salsa and mustard to add more flavor to your meal, while lowering the calories considerably. When looking at food labels, go for those that say light instead of fat-free or non-fat. Light foods are usually more natural and nutritious. Just Eat the Cookie Being a healthier you is always a better you. So enjoy these tips to crashing those calories; but at the end of the day, just eat the cookie!

LIFE
FASHION COLUMN
Falling in love with fashion

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February 10, 2012

The Dirksens open up about their romance

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

This Valentines Day, whether you are single or coupled up, show your passion for fashion. This holiday is integrated with beautiful, feminine colors and styles that every fashionable female should get excited about. Ring in Cupids day with sexy shades of red, pink, white and fuchsia. Pastels are another pretty choice that you will definitely get your wear out of this season. While dressing in all red and pink would be a fashion faux pas, adding just a touch or two of these holiday hues will create the perfect appearance. Bring in pops of these colors through shoes, belts, jackets, or purses. For example, that black and white polka-dot dress with romantic red shoes or a black and white striped dress with a hot pink jacket. You can also pop color by wearing a neutral outfit and adding one contrasting color, like wearing an all black ensemble with a red skirt. Flowers are a sign of love and affection, so it is no surprise that floral prints are a popular trend to wear on this day. When picking your floral piece, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, floral prints come in many different sizes; a larger print gives a larger appearance and a smaller print gives a smaller appearance. Also, when it comes to floral, less is more. Floral is a busy design, so keep the rest of your accessories simple. Show your love with a luxurious lacy look that is back on the runways for spring and summer. Lace is a perfect touch for Valentines Day, giving an elegant appeal. There are many ways to wear this design on your date. Slip into a black lacy dress with a pair of black stilettos for a romantically feminine look or wear it as an accessory through tights, shoes, or a clutch. If you decide to use it as an accessory, it is important to avoid other patterns and let the lace be the main attraction. A lace top is also a very fancy fashion statement. You can pair one of these tops with a nice pair of skinny jeans or even tuck it into a solid colored skirt. Either way, remember the key to this trend is not to overdo it. By keeping the rest of your outfit simple, you allow the lace to give off the stylishly romantic look you desire. Fall in love with these dress choices on Valentines Day. A popular preference for a romantic evening is the timeless strapless design. When selecting a strapless dress, the right fit is essential. You want to avoid an uncomfortable evening by one that is too tight or slightly loose. Another fashion favorite is the one shoulder dress. These dresses create a flirty glimpse of skin while still covering up enough to keep you comfortable. A one shoulder dress is the perfect mix of edgy, sexy, and sophisticated. Pair these dress styles with blingy earrings and a bracelet, a nice clutch, and a contrasting color of shoe for your fashionable formal wear.

AROUND THE WORLD: The Dirksens love relationship has taken them around the world and given them a story to tell.

Lee Clarion photo by Paul Howard

By Caleb Bell Copy Editor caleb.bell@leeclarion.com

any people at Lee are familiar with the dynamic Dirksens; however, most people dont know the story behind their marriage of 43 years. Its taken them literally around the globe and given them a story worth telling. The two met while in college through a youth group in Flagstaff, Arizona. But they really got to know each other during their time on campus. I was a secretary in the English department, and he was a janitor in my building, Carolyn Dirksen said. Because I had another day job, I did my English department work at night, so I was always there when he was there. Murl said the first time they really got to know each other on a personal level was on an eight-mile night hike in the Grand Canyon. It was dark, and we were hiking down these switchbacks, going down into the Grand Canyon Carolyn Dirksen said. And I had a flashlight, Murl Dirksen interjected. And she didnt have a flashlight. So I shared my flashlight with her She wanted to live, and I wanted her to follow me! Not long after this encounter, the two began dating. However, shortly after they started dating, Murl Dirksen left for Yugoslavia for two years with the International Red Cross. The two kept in contact by writing regularly to each other. Murl Dirksens parents also helped the relation-

ship along while he was away, taking Carolyn Dirksen under their wings. Carolyn went to visit him after his first year away, and together they toured Europe for a few weeks. On a break from their tour group in Venice, Murl Dirksen proposed. He came back to talk to my mother, to ask my mother for my hand, Carolyn Dirksen said. But my mother was about 70 percent deaf We were with the tour group, and you couldnt really say anything confidential to my mother in the group. Murl Dirksen remembers the conversation well. Were sitting at this table with this whole tour group, Murl Dirksen said. Carolyns jabbing me in the side going Youve got to ask her. The bus is leaving; youve got to ask her now! After much yelling and embarrassment on his part, Murl Dirksen finally got the point across to her. The two got married in Bisbee, Ariz., and spent a night across the border in Nogales, Mexico for their honeymoon. Later, Carolyn Dirksen applied for a short-term missions position with the Church of God, and a Lee staff member took interest. The Dirksens have been at Lee ever since. We dont have a life outside of Lee, Murl Dirksen said with a laugh. While they stay busy with Lee most of the time, both of them share a love for adventure. Well go anywhere, eat anything, sleep anywhere, Carolyn Dirksen said. The Dirksens have also had to learn how to work

around each others weaknesses and work together as a couple. Weve had over 30 people live with us over the years, in and out of the house, Murl Dirksen said. We really kind of have to be together on the same page, figuring out the logistics of the home, spending time with each other Carolyn Dirksen agreed, giving an example of how her husband cant keep a checkbook to save his life. We know kind of our characteristics; I know what about him would drive me crazy, and vice versa, Carolyn Dirksen said. Sometimes you just work around stuff. Despite their differences, they said they have their favorite traits in the other person. She works all the time. I know that because I wake up and see the iPad on. You dont have anyone thats as hard-working, and shes always done that, Murl Dirksen said. I know that I can go back to sleep without harassment. For Carolyn Dirksen, one of her favorite things about him is his simple morning ritual. He brings me a cup of coffee every sin-

gle, solitary morning before I get out of bed. And I get out of bed really, really, really early Sometimes its four oclock, so thats cool, Carolyn Dirksen said. Carolyn Dirksen said she also treasures some of his more gracious, selfless aspects. He takes really good care of my sister. My sister [has] multiple special needs, and shes a lot of work. And I could never do it by myself, Carolyn Dirksen said.Hes never had any qualms about whats mens work and whats womens work. Hes never had any qualms about housework, or about whats above or beneath his dignity Thats kind of huge. The Dirksens life together has also taught them some important lessons. A lot of things just have to happen day by day, Murl Dirksen said. You can make a big plan, and sometimes its good to have a plan. Other times, youve got to kind of look at things, at how you can kind of go there together.

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Amy Beth Bullards overseas love story

By Charity Yodis Staff Writer charity.yodis@leeclarion.com

Last Christmas Eve, Paul Gardener took his girlfriend Amy Beth Bullard to one of her favorite spots on the Ocoee River. After crossing over walking stones, Gardener swept down on one knee and pulled out an engagement ring. I just kept thinking, I love this man. I get to spend the rest of my life with him, Bullard said. Gardener and Bullard first met after Gardner read Bullards blog concerning her foster children. Bullard, a Lee alumna, graduated with a masters degree in 2006 and proceeded to pursue ministering to others, just as she had done while at Lee. At age 26, while working as Assistant Coordinator of Academic Events, Bullard began to feel a calling toward foster care. I didnt understand why God would lay the de-

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sire on my heart, especially since I was single, Bullard said. When you think of prospective foster parents, you simply dont usually think of single, young females. But, after feeling the call strongly on my heart, I pursued it by going to the classes required of all foster parents. It wasnt long before Bullard was certified and had three children in her home. She began writing posts in her blog about the experiences of fostering the children. Unbeknownst to Bullard, Gardener, an employee in Childrens Services for the United Kingdom, began reading her blog. I found her life as a single foster mother to be a very insightful, funny, heartbreaking yet compelling read, Gardner said. In May 2011, she wrote an entry in her blog about beauty being on a persons insides and not just the outside. This touched me on so many levels that I emailed her with my thoughts on that. Bullard said she was surprised to receive G ard e n -

ers email. I was startled by his email and wary of whether he was who he said he was, only because the whole thing was so unusual, Bullard said. However, her apprehension was set aside as Gardener opened up to her about his thoughts. They began to correspond via email, Skype and phone calls. The nature of the distance in our relationship causes us to really focus on the important things, Bullard said. Instead of just crashing on the couch to watch TV together every night, we instead have indepth conversations on the phone that have let us really get to know each other. The couple first met when Gardner came to the United States for a conference. It was in that time that Gardner said he fell for Bullard. I fell in love with Amy Beth completely in the first few days we met and spent time together, Gardner said. Her completely caring and trusting feelings towards others, and her bubbly very funny personality [made me love her]. One of the attributes that draws them to one another is the passion they share for helping children.

I feel in love with Paul because he is the kindest man Ive ever known, Bullard said. We both have a heart for underprivileged children and have both worked vocationally to help those children. His British accent doesnt make it too hard to love him, either! Their wedding is scheduled to take place this upcoming September in the Lee University Chapel. Gardener said he is currently working on obtaining a visa so they can live together in Tennessee after the wedding. I realized she was the one who had always been missing from my life. To make sure that we could go on seeing each other, I didnt think twice about wanting to restart my life in the United States, Gardner said. Bullard shared some advise for girls at Lee University who hope to one day get married. Looking back, I can now see that God was doing work in me to prepare me to be a mate for Paul while I was longing to be with someone myself, Bullard said. If a girl has the desire for a husband, I would encourage her to embrace the desire and ask God to continue to mold her and shape her while He is doing the same in her future husbands life.

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Conservative Column
By Micah Gibson Conservative Columnist micah.gibson@leeclarion.com

OPINION

Religious representation
other source of ideological influence as well. The belief that this fragmentation of conviction is possible means that what a candidate says and promises is the most important factor in my decision to vote for them. Regardless of what their personal convictions may be, they are capable of separating those from their deliberative process. If this is the case, my task as a voter is to find the candidate who has the agenda that is the closest reflection to my preferences and then trust that they will do what they have promised. The problem with this perspective is that I as a voter have no confidence in how my representative will respond to unforeseen situations as he effectively becomes nothing more than a conduit for public opinion. If a representative is truly not going to allow his convictions to reign over his decisions, the one thing you can be sure of is that they will not be made simply by throwing darts at a wall of possibilities. These representatives will most likely vote in a fashion that best reflects the current position of the majority of their constituents. This may appear to be an appropriate route to take as our representatives are intended to be our voices in government, but consider how many times throughout just American history that the majority has been in the wrong. Our representatives need to be individuals who are capable of intensely considering issues and pursuing truth and justice regardless of public opinion. This is a dangerous road for elected officials to take as it may result in them losing their office. However, our system of government was specifically designed with the intention of creating a barrier between the capricious whims of the majority and public policy.

From the editor:

Too Little Praise
By Richard Yeakley Managing Editor richard.yeakley@leeclarion.com

There are things at Lee University that get praise and adulation. There are organizations, clubs and events that are known on campus and are staples of the Lee University experience. Today, I wanted to give my support for some of the organizations on campus that should receive attention, but dont. Lee is blessed with many fine offerings, and, sadly, if you are not a member of one of these organizations, you do not know they exist. First, I do not know how Image Step Team gets so little recognition. This organization got a perfect score at the Gong Show last Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, and includes the annual Parade of Favorites winner from last semester. Every time these young ladies perform, it is spot on, and yet, most of campus has no idea who they are. Secondly, Sew it Seams is a sewing club on campus that does a lot of good by donating the items that they sew. From all accounts, this organization is a lively and energetic group of friends that does good while doing what they enjoy. What could be better? Thirdly, I would like to give my recognition to the students who put on the weekly Crossover outreach ministry. Every Saturday morning, while many of us are still in bed, these troopers go into the poorer ar-

eas of Cleveland, bringing food, companionship and the love of Christ. This organization gathers food from local grocery stores that has just gone over shelf date to provide free meals and groceries for the least of the these. If you are ever awake Saturday morning, head by the Leonard Center and help them out. It is also important to note the Student Leadership Council. This group, who always plays the background role, getting very little credit for all the grunt work they do, should have earned recognition at least for their service to this campus. Finally, out of all the members of the Residential Life staff that serve our campus, I feel like our Resident Chaplains are the least notably appreciated. I have lived with an RC, and the job is a lot of work without much credit. One of the hardest aspects of being an RC is that, where a Resident Assistant reaches out to one floor, an RC is required to form relationships with an entire dorm. So, to my RC, Jimmy Griffin, thank you. There are countless people at Lee who should be on a list such as this, so I will remind you to give credit where credit is due. Be it service, dedication or simply talent, our campus is full of people who are not applauded enough. So, say, thank you or good job, and be an encouragement to those who get too little praise.

During the final Republican primary debate prior to the Florida primary on January 31, the candidates were asked a question toward the conclusion of the event that genuinely surprised me. The question addressed how each of the candidates religious views would impact their service as president. I believe that two specific answers offered reflect two competing attitudes of how representation should work in this country. The two responses I want to examine are those of Congressman Ron Paul and former Speaker Newt Gingrich. Paul described how his religious convictions would impact his behavior and decisions as president. Well, my religious beliefs wouldnt affect it, Paul said. My religious beliefs affect my character in the way I treat people and the way I live. Contrast that response to Gingrichs to the same question. If youre truly faithful, its not just an hour on Sundays or Saturdays or Fridays. Its in fact something that should suffuse your life, to be a part of who you are, Gingrich said. Now perhaps Paul is simply not being clear enough for my personal preference, but simply examine what each man said at face value. The attitude and approach to government service that Paul seems to be advocating is one where the individual is capable of limiting the impact of ones faith upon the decisions at hand. If this ability to sequester off ones religious convictions is possible, than one should be able to isolate and ignore any

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What to expect at the Oscars
By Beecher Reuning Contributing Writer

And the Oscar goes to...

The first film expected to win the coveted Best Picture award by most is the nostalgically innovative The Artist. Written and directed by relatively unknown French director Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist goes back to the silent, black and white form. If it wins, it would be the first black and white film to win since The Apartment (1960) and only the second silent film to win after Wings (1927) won at the very first Academy Awards. The Artist has received attention because it accomplishes what

With the Super Bowl in the rear view mirror, hype is building for the 84th Academy Awards on Feb. 26. Just two years ago, the Academy expanded their number of best picture nomi-

nees from five to 10, and this year they yet again changed rules. In order to add an element of surprise, the number has been changed, allowing anywhere between five and 10. On Jan. 24, nine different films were announced as the nominees for Best Picture.

other silent films over the years failed to do: hold the audiences attention for the full run time. The plot pays homage to the last era of silent films, following a silent actor unable to keep up with Hollywoods switch to the new technology of synchronized audio. While the story line is relatively unremarkable, its comedy, charm, and heart make viewers fall in love with the characters and atmosphere. Its ability to accomplish that with a medium declared dead since the 1920s is what sets The Artist as the frontrunner for best picture.

Another film that has been expected to receive nods at the Oscars is Alexander Paynes The Descendants, which marks Paynes return to the spotlight after a seven year gap. Already pocketing the best picture award for his last film Sideways in 2004, expectations were extremely high when the film debuted just in time for Oscar season. The story follows the story of Matt King, played by George Clooney, and his attempt to reconnect with his two daughters after a boating accident leaves his wife on life support. While receiving positive reviews, many feel The Descendants doesnt reach the bar Alexander Payne set with his previous films. Behind The Artist, The Descendants is considered the next favorite to get the best picture nod, but George Clooney is considered the frontrunner to win Best Actor for his role.

Martin Scorseses film Hugo is also a contestant for Best Picture this year. While well-known in the movie world for gritty films such as Mean Streets (1973), Goodfellas (1990), and Best Picture winner The Departed (2006), Scorsese deviated from his typical genre in Hugo. Based on Brian Selznicks book, the story follows a 12-year-old orphan living in a railway station in Paris. Leading the pack with a total of 11 nominations, Hugo pays homage to several cinema legends and excels in its use of 3-D. Overall, Hugo sits only as a dark horse to win Best Picture.

The film with arguably the most ambition out of the pool is Terrence Malicks The Tree of Life. Using unconventional voiceovers and captivating cinematography, Malick takes audiences through a series of memories, back to his home state of Texas during the 1950s. Loved by few and hated by many for its loosely orchestrated narrative and difficult philosophical themes, The Tree of Life may have the longest shot to win Best Picture, but got the nomination for its truly remarkable style.

Brad Pitt plays a central character in Tree of Life and also makes a second appearance in the best picture nominees for his lead role in Moneyball. Director Bennett Miller composes a long, complex narrative about the unconventional rise of the Oakland Athletics baseball team in the early 2000s and manages to pull it off with confidence. Both baseball fans and non-fans alike enjoyed the film, but it seems to lack the same weight of the top contenders.

Another strong contender for Best Picture is The Help, which stormed box offices this summer. Focusing on the Civil Rights struggle of 1960s Mississippi, it gives an entertaining and moving look into the lives of black maids. After not winning any major awards at other ceremonies this year The Help has an uphill battle to take home Best Picture.

The film most panned by critics on the list has to be Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, which follows the story of a young boy on a mission throughout New York City after his father dies in the September 11 attacks. Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, and a newcomer Thomas Horn give very strong performances, but the mixed reviews will more than likely cripple the movies chances of winning.

Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg also each put forth a film to round out the Best Picture list. The tearjerker Warhorse puts Spielberg back in the Hollywood buzz and tells about a relationship between a boy and his horse through World War II.

Midnight in Paris likewise is a homecoming for long-time film veteran Woody Allen. Following a screenwriters accidental trip to 1920s Paris, the film stars Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams in a charming romantic comedy. Despite being widely hailed by critics, each of these films thematic material make their chances of winning relatively small.

With big names such as Pitt, Clooney, Scorsese, and Spielberg lining the possibilities, this years Oscars should prove to be very

interesting. The final verdict will be announced at the 84th Academy Awards air on February 26 on ABC at 7 p.m.

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SPORTS

Dorm league established

By Joshua Eferighe Staff Writer joshua.eferighe@leeclarion.com

Campus recreation is bringing a new meaning to dorm pride with the addition of the Dorm League to intramural sports. In the past dorms traditionally only competed against one another in Dorm Wars, but all residence halls are now able to express dorm superiority through sports that students love to play. Dorms have been represented in intramural events already, but this is the first time halls can square off against only each other in a separate league. Its for the major sports, Kevin Hudson, director of campus recreation said. Softball, football, five-on-five basketball and all of our sports that have leaguesthe events that have tournaments there is no Dorm League. Hudson also said the league will really allow students interested in different sports to get involved. The Dorm League kicked off on Jan. 23 with mens and womens indoor volleyball along with the A and B leagues. Hudson encourages playing on your dorm league team in addition to any normal team one would regularly play for, whether that be an A or B league team. It is an incentive that may attract more students to support their hall. Our A league numbers have been down anyway. We dont have a lot of teams in those divisions so we felt like it would give people an opportunity to play for an independent team without penalizing, Hudson said. We felt

like that was a reasonable exception to make. The concept of the dorm league came from a meeting with the resident directors over the course of the 2011 summer. The idea that stemmed out those discussions was the makings of what is now the league. Graduate student Jarred Corley who lives and plays on Medlin Halls team explains the effects it has had on the male participants he has played with. Sometimes its hard to find good teams to play with, but playing with guys you live with every day is a difference experience, Corley said. Some of the guys who have more experience are always running to the other guys and bringing them up and really supporting them together. With so many people coming together it makes for a good experience. OBannon Halls fourth floor Resident Assistant, Phillip Kight, has also seen the positive effects of the Dorm League on his floor. Its really helping to get some guys that dont normally hang out get together and play basketball together, Kight said. Heads of the program, like Hudson, are looking for numbers to reveal an influx of participants joining intramural sports. Since the league is relatively new, Hudson and others will see better results after the trial run this spring. We wanted dorm participation back up and we were hoping we could that maybe we could get more than one team per dorm, but were still in the beginning, Hudson said.
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JOCK TALK
with Brice Sharp

Brice Sharp, a junior guard for the Flames basketball squad, sits and talks about his personal life and about the team.
By Kelsey Leffew Staff Writer kelsey.leffew@leeclarion.com

Q: Whats your major and when do you plan to graduate? A: Business Administration and I plan to graduate in the summer of 2013. Q: Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? A: I see myself married with kids and pursuing my career in business. Q: What has Coach Brown taught you as a player in your three years here? A: Coach Brown has helped me to be a great defensive player and become tougher as a ball player. Q: What is a goal for the basketball team? A: The main goal for the team as a whole is to win the national tournament. I think that is a goal for all teams, but we are striving for this every day. Q: What do you like about the team dynamic this year? A: The best part about our team this season is that we have an unlimited amount of scorers on the team. Anyone can get hot during any given game. Q: Whats your favorite movie? A: My favorite movie is We Are Marshall. Q: Whos your favorite professor? A: My favorite professor at Lee is Carl Caffrey. Q: What do you like to do in the small amount of free time you have? A: I enjoy being with my family and friends whenever I have a small amount of free time. Q: Who is your favorite college/pro athlete of all time? A: Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete to ever play the game and he is by far my favorite athlete. Q: What has been your favorite class thus far at Lee? A: Benevolence.

NCAA transfer playing a vital role in teams success

By Kelsey Leffew Staff Writer kelsey.leffew@leeclarion.com

The Lady Flames basketball team took to the court after the holiday break with a face new to Lee University. Mary Jackson joined the squad and played her first game as a Lady Flame on Jan. 3 against Trevecca Nazarene (Tennessee). Jackson, a 5-foot-11-inch guard/ forward from the University of Memphis (Tennessee), an NCAA Division I school, transferred at the end of last semester and began practices as soon as she arrived. Jackson has already seen noticeable differences off the court between the larger Memphis school and Lee. On the court, it is pretty much the same as Memphis, but off the court it is much different, Jackson said. I felt like playing at Memphis was all business, rather than here at Lee, it is still a business, but I feel like we are a real family and the coaches

and players sincerely care about you as a person. Over the holiday break, the Lady Flames took a trip to Puerto Rico and Jackson was able to travel along. I did get to play in Puerto Rico and it was great, Jackson said. We were undefeated down there as well. That trip gave me the opportunity to play with the girls and work on building chemistry with them on and off the court as well. Jackson added height, strength and experience to the court according to head coach Marty Rowe. Her experience of playing in two big conferences could be advantageous for a team trying to return to the Fab Four. Mary gives us a physical and athletic presence on both ends of the court that we may have been lacking until she arrived, Rowe said. She also has played in the Big East and Conference USA at the Division I level, so that experience is a big bonus. Senior point guard Kally Eldridge

expresses how the chemistry on the team is working with adding Jackson to the mix. She is brings a great offense dynamic to our team, Eldridge said. She is so strong and knows how to score easily, Eldridge said. She trys very hard to fit in and everyone has accepted her with open arms loving her like she has been with us all year Memphis was not the first choice for Jackson in her collegiate career. She first attended the University of Louisville (Kentucky) during the 2008-2009 season, where she played a vital role in the Cardinals run to the National Championship game. Out of high school, I played at the University of Louisville. We went to the National Championship game against UConn (University of Connecticut), Jackson said. Later, I left there and transferred to Memphis and now I am at Lee where I plan to stay. No more transferring for me. As a freshman for Louisville, Jackson helped lead the team to the Na-

tional Championship averaging 2.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 10 minutes per game. During her two seasons at Memphis, Jackson had a career high as a Tiger of eight rebounds. In addition, she aided an upset win in the 2011 Conference USA tournament against Rice University (Texas) to send the team to the semifinals for the first time since the 1997-1998 year. In the process of learning a different system, Jackson is averaging nine points per game and six rebounds per game. Shes been great getting to know on and off the court Rowe said. She has been very coachable and a good teammate. Mary is very versatile so well play her in several spots, but she is really a big slashing guard. On Jan. 6, Jackson recorded her first double-double as a Lady Flame against William Carrey (Mississippi) with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

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RINGER: Mary Jackson has added height and Division I skill to the Lady Flames team. The team reports that their chemistry is doing well with the new addition.

Senior womens soccer player Jamie Achten had her No. 2 jersey retired on Saturday, Feb. 2 during halftime of the mens basketball game against Southern Wesleyan. Achten helped lead Lee to four straight NAIA national titles in becoming the NAIA all-time assists leader and winning National Player of the Year twice.

The NAIA No. 3-ranked baseball team started off their season on a hot streak. The Flames are currently 5-0 with two ten-run margin victories. Kris Hall, ranked in the top 100 by Baseball America, pitched seven strikeouts over five innings in the season opener against Talledega College.

Lees softball team enters the season looking to build off last seasons 26-16 record. The Lady Flames, who only have five seniors, are looking to take their success to bat on Saturday in their season opener against Tennessee Temple.

The womens basketball team is off to their best conference start since the 2007-2008 season. The Lady Flames are currently 15-0 in conference and 23-1 overall. If they finish the regular season undefeated it would equal their wins from that record season.

In only his eighth season, womens basketball head coach Marty Rowe has surpassed Lee legend Jack Souther on the all-time wins list. Rowe passed the mark with a 71-41 win against Southern Wesleyan (South Carolina). He currently stands alone with 219 wins all time for Lee.

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Lee University cheerleaders rank high at competition

By Shayne Stubbs Staff Writer shayne.stubbs@leeclarion.com

SPORTS

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The Lee University Flames cheerleaders competed at the NAIA East Regional in Campbellsville University (Kentucky) this past Saturday, Feb 4. This was the first time the Flames cheerleaders have been to competition and they placed 2nd in the large coed division, 4th overall. With the resilient effort given at the regional, head coach Jessica Rigsby could not be any more proud of her squad. We did way better than we did at the games...they exceeded my expectations, Rigsby said. The Flames squad consists of 11 girls and six guys, and they competed against six other teams. This is a large feat for the squad considering that they have not been looked upon as a team that could even place in a cheerleading competition. For us to go out and get second in our division, but then place fourth in the actual competition... We still beat teams, and I dont think anyone thought we could beat teams, and we did. Clara Berghaus, member of the Flames squad, was pleased with the performance that they put on and excited to come back and show the result of the squads hard work and dedication. I love being able to come back and say look what we did, Berghaus said. Hope-

fully people will start looking at the cheerleading program with more respect. The squad performed well enough that a bid to go to the national competition was in order, but they are not seen as a varsity sport here on campus. The team looks forward to working to get themselves noticed as a varsity sport. Other teams that took part in the competition were Shorter University, Campbellsville University (Kentucky), University of Virginia at Wise (Virginia), University of the Cumberlands (Kentucky) and Mountain State University (West Virginia). The Flames racked up a score of 233.4, tying with VirginaWise but beating out Cumberlands and Mountain State overall. With this being Rigsbys first year as head coach of the squad she has certainly made an impact. Though they lost to Shorter in their division, Rigsby feels that their progress is evident in how they measured up to Shorter. Shorter has placed first or second in nationals for the past 5 years. For us to go against someone like that and only lose by 30 points is incredible. Usually they have teams losing to them by 100 points, Rigsby said. Not only was this venture a memory for the squad but it also left a mark on Lee University history. Despite falling second to rival school Shorter, the squad feels that the sky is the limit from here.

See the Flames routine and an interview with coach Jessica Rigsby online at www.leeclarion.com

UPPER LEFT: Coach Jessica Rigsby with trophy. MIDDLE LEFT: Team mid routine. BOTTOM LEFT: High energy is a core of the routine. UPPER RIGHT: Team with trophy. RIGHT: Team mid routine.

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standings

2 Shorter

13-0 23-1 4 Southern Polytechnic 10-2 19-4 17 Lee 10-4 16-5 Emmaunel 8-6 15-10 Brewton-Parker 6-7 8-14 Truett-McConnell 4-10 9-15 Southern Wesleyan 3-11 8-15 SSAC West: Belhaven Mobile Loyola 8-5 7-6 13-11 11-12 14-8 10-14 10-10 11-11

15-0 23-1 23 Shorter 10-3 18-5 Emmanuel 9-5 14-11 Brewton-Parker 7-7 12-11 Southern Wesleyan 5-10 8-15 Brenau 4-9 10-14 Southern Polytechnic 3-9 5-18 Truett-McConnell 0-14 1-22 SSAC West: 15 Belhaven 12-1 20 Loyola 11-2 Faulkner 7-5 William Carey 6-7 Auburn-Montgomery 4-9 19-5 19-2 16-7 10-11 10-13

HOME GAME SCHEDULE

2/10/12 Baseball vs. Shawnee State 3:00 p.m. 2/11/12 Baseball vs. Shawnee State (2) 12:00 p.m. 2/11/12 Softball vs. Tennessee Temple (2) 12:00 p.m. 2/13/12 Baseball vs. Union College 2:00 p.m. 2/15/12 Softball vs. Tennessee Wesleyan (2) 2:00 p.m. 2/16/12 Womens Basketball vs. Southern Polytechnic 6:00 p.m.

6-7 William Carey 6-7 Spring Hill 5-8 Faulkner 4-8