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Student to star in A&E reality show

Photo by Shane Tretheway By Veronica Egger Senior Reporter Sophomore Britain Miethe and his family signed a contract with A&E to star in the pilot episode of Meet the Miethes, a reality TV show about the familys day-to-day life. The Miethes are a family of 10 from Franklin, Tenn., consisting of parents Hayden and Nicole, and their eight children, of whom Britain is the oldest. There are a few aspects of Britains family that he said makes it unique and interesting to the production company, and potentially to viewers as well. My mom does prophetic ministry, and my dad is a rapper, Britain said. In addition, Britain and all his siblings were homeschooled. In L.A., they tend to think of the Duggars [of TLCs reality show, 19 Kids and Counting] when they think of homeschooling, and since were different from thatthats curious to them, Britain said. Britains mother Nicole said that it is impossible to separate the Miethes from their faith, and that the show will likely feature the way their faith is incorporated into their daily life. The Miethes hold a service in their home that they call Worship in the Word every first and third Thursday of the month. Nicole said she does prophetic counseling at the services for the individuals who attend. Its just listening to what the Lord has to say, praying for that person and watching God move, Nicole said. The road to this reality show pilot began withNicole auditioning for CMT Made as a joke in 2011. MTV owns CMT, and the show is a version of MTVs Emmy Award winning series, Made. I didnt know what [the audition] was for, Nicole said. I thought it was a singing competition.

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The Lee Clarion is a studentproduced and universitysponsored publication of Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Caleb Bell NEWS EDITOR Abby Hassler LIFE EDITOR Rushawn Walters SPORTS EDITOR Mark Pace ONLINE EDITOR Brianna Bentley MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Chase Hall DESIGN EDITOR Rachel Westcott MANAGING PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Shane Tretheway ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Brooke Svitak FACULTY ADVISER Mr. Michael Finch 2013 Lee University Student Media All opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lee University or the Church of God. P.O. Box 3450 Cleveland, Tenn. 37320 letters@leeclarion.com www.leeclarion.com

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By Abby Hassler News Editor Mushrooms were found growing out of the baseboards and mold growth was visible on the ceiling tile at the beginning of the fall semester in the closet of Medlin resident Michael Allen. Larry Berry, the director of Physical Plant, said that this phenomenon occasionally occurs within buildings on campus. Its one thing to know that there is some mold growing in the walls and in the air vents where you cant see it, Allen said. But when mushrooms start growing [in] your room, you knowsomething has to be done. Allen said that in response to the presence of mold in the building, Physical Plant has been going through and cleaning out air vents in each room. We do our best to address any issues as soon as we learn about them, Berry said. Berry said the mushrooms are not mold. They are both fungi, yet mold is characterized by producing airborne spores, while the spores from mushrooms are dispersed when they come into contact with something. [It] is definitely a greatly appreciated and much needed step, Allen said. Vice President of Student Development Mike Hayes said that the older dorms on campus tend to require more attention from the Residential Life and Housing staff. With this in mind, our staff has increased their frequency of their walkthroughs in these buildings to address things more quickly, Hayes said. However, Allen said he believes further action is needed to keep the mold from spreading, or keep more mushrooms from growing. Several residents have also expressed their concerns about possible health issues associated with the presence of mold. Berry remains confident that though Medlin presents challenges because of its age, they do their best to overcome these issues. We do not have a serious mold issue in Medlin, Berry said. One former resident assistant in Medlin who wished to remain anonymous said that both Physical Plant and Residential Life and Housing have worked hard to maintain Medlin over the years. However, their commendable actions cannot erase the natural aging process of the building namely, the mold, he said. Over the multiple years I worked in Medlin, on several occasions we found closet baseboards with fungi growing out of the bottom. He revealed that during his first year as a resident assistant, he had to procure a doctors prescription for his health complications, which he said were objectively linked to the presence of mold in the building. No student should have to add the price of a mold prescription to the rising costs of their college education, he

Local Briefs

u Film critic and author Jeffrey Overstreet will open the Lee University Arts and Culture Series with a film lecture. His lecture, Through a Screen Darkly: A Testimony of Transformation Photo by Caleb Bell and Dangerous Moviegoing, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7:30p.m. in the said. Hayes said that the Rose Lecture Hall of the university invests money into Helen DeVos College of Medlin every year and will Education. He will speak on continue to do so as long as the issues of conscience that often challenge moviegoers, the building is in use. According to Cleveland and will offer a vision for City Planner Corey Divel, life-changing cultural Medlin is not part of the engagement. historic district as sanctioned by the Historical Preservation u Parents of a Tennessee Commission, or on the 5-year-old who died last year after battling cancer national registry. This means that the are claiming that drugs from universitys approach to the the same compounding firm upkeep of the building is not that has been linked to a dictated by its inclusion on a nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak contributed to historical protected list. However, we do consider their childs death. Barry it to be an important part of and Regennia Martin of our neighborhood, Hayes Chattanooga charge that the drugs from the New England said. In regards to renovations, Compounding Center played Hayes said that his staff is in a role in the July 2012 death consistent communication of their son Reese. with other offices to maintain the building and submits u As of Monday afternoon, Santor y renovation requests every 35-ye ar-old Alexander Johnson was year. still at large and wanted in connection with the slaying of Christopher Jones in Alton Park. He is accused of ...continued on page 3 shooting Jones to death and has convictions of aggravated assault, coercion of witness and robbery. Jones was shot and killed just several doors down from where he lived after Johnson and Jones were reportedly arguing before Johnson opened fire. Jones was taken to a local hospital where he died.

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...continued from page 2 Senior Dan Koukol was an RA in Medlin for one year and said that he loved his experience because of the emphasis on community within the dorm. He said that although he personally did not encounter serious mold issues on his hall, while he was an RA, Physical Plant had to redo a wall on the third floor because of water leaks, which caused mold to form within it. Obviously the condition of Medlin is in question anyone who lives there can tell, Koukol said. It is going to be a reoccurring problem because the building is old. However, he said that anytime a problem was reported, Physical Plant responded with promptness and excellence. They have been very prompt at answering [reported problems], Koukol said. Not just covering it up, but doing everything they can to fix it the best way they know how. Junior Casey Henderson was an RA in Medlin last year and although he did not personally report any mold issues on his hall, he said he came into his position knowing that Medlin is an older building and that there would be problems to come with that. I feel like it is nothing degrading or bad to talk about the issue, I just feel like it needs to be addressed, Henderson said. Koukol suggested the possibility of a disclaimer for incoming freshmen students to be aware of the possible concerns that come with living in an older building. Most people would read the disclaimer and be fine, Koukol said. But those who have health conditions should know; its only fair to them. He said that in his opinion, the building is in need of an upgrade or renovation. However, he trusts that if there were options for rebuilding it, the university would have already pursued those options. I dont think its the best the university can provide, Koukol said. But then again, thats where the freshmen guys come into play. They just care about being with each other. Current Medlin resident and sophomore Chadd Holmes described it as the Medlin experience. These [freshmen] have to suffer through what we suffered through as freshmen, Holmes said. The interesting smells and stains that arrive throughout the year are just part of the experience. Several residents said they cannot turn on their air conditioners due to the mold growing within the units themselves. If the air were to blow out, the mold spores would be projected into the air. Berry said that the fall is the time of the year when exterior mold spore levels are at their highest, which can be an allergy irritant to some. This greatly affects indoor air quality when the outside air is this way, Berry said. Freshmen Cody Aulidge said his recent hospitalization for bronchitis might be attributed to the mold spores in the air. He has since been diagnosed with a mold allergy. They had some people come and clean out my vents, Aulidge said. Ever since then its been a whole lot better, but its still a problem. His doctors told him to seek residence in another dorm due to his allergic reaction to the air quality, but he said he wishes to stay because of the ...continued from page 1 After seeing Nicoles interview, MTV requested Nicole produce a 5-minute self-made video featuring her family. About two weeks after she submitted it, a representative from MTV called to talk about the possibility of doing a reality show about the Miethes. However, the family did not take the offer because they disagreed with the company on what the nature of the show would be. They told us, Wholesome will never sellso we said, We will not sell with you guys, Nicole said.

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National Briefs
u WASHINGTON President Barack Obama thanked workers at the Fe d e r a l Emergency Management Agency for doing their jobs during the government shutdown. Some furloughed employees at the agency were recalled last week and worked without pay to help prepare for Tropical Storm Karen. The president said FEMA employees remain steady to respond when needed, even though their jobs have been made more difficult. He said the shutdown might end up costing taxpayers more money. u NEW YORKAccording to the New York Police Department, a 19-yearold man died in Brooklyn Thursday afternoon after a remote control helicopter he was flying struck him in the head. Paramedics who rushed to the scene pronounced Roman Pirozek of Queens dead on arrival. u PHOENIXDue to pressure by animal welfare groups and many of his own people, the president of the Navajo Nation, Ben Shelly, has reversed his stance on horse slaughtering. He said he will no longer support it and will order the temporary suspension of the roundups of feral horses on the reservation. One of the key provisions of the agreement is to pressure the federal government to do more to help the Navajo people handle the tens of thousands of horses that roam freely on their land. The estimated cost of property and range damage feral horses cost the Navajos people a year is at $200,000.

Photo by Brooke Svitak community atmosphere. Mickey Moore, the director of Health Services, said that there has not been a significant influx of health issues specifically from Medlin. However, he said that even if there was, the information could not be disclosed due to HIPAA and FERPA. If there is any kind of issue that is specifically related to When the Miethes ended negotiations with MTV, a friend of Hayden who works in the music business used her connections to show the Miethes footage to the company known as 495 Productions. Ironically, its the company that did Jersey Shore, Britain said. It was after creating sizzle reels - the equivalent of demo tapes in music with 495 Productions, that the Miethes were able to negotiate and sign a contract for a pilot episode with A&E, the same company that produces Duck Dynasty. It feels really normal to the dorm, we refer them to Residential Life, Moore said. [But] we cant attribute it to one particular issue. Physical Plant said they are continuously monitoring all campus buildings and evaluating potential projects to improve them. At this time, we do not have any specific plans for major work at Medlin Hall, Berry said. me now, Britain said. You get used to having cameras in the house all the time. Its been this surreal experience of learning how to be yourself, but also make sure youre doing what they want you to do. Britain said that while the show is not scripted, the film crew and director do push action in certain directions. Their whole goal is to pitch us as a normal American family that just happens to have a rapper and someone who does prophetic stuff as parents, Britain said. The pilot episode currently does not have an air date.

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LEE CLARION | OCTOBER 10, 2013 NEWS Lees nursing program scheduled for final approval

By Mitchell Capps Contributing Writer A nursing program at Lee was officially scheduled for approval this fall. The program, which has been on the administrations radar for nearly 30 years, was brought back to the attention of the university by current Director of Faculty Development Carolyn Dirksen. We started thinking about it again when the new science building opened, Dirksen said. Last fall, Dr. Conn appointed a feasibility task force to check it out. Part of this task forces mission was to see if hospitals in the region could place Lee students for clinical practice. We also did some research to find out whether the market could sustain another nursing program in this area, and discovered

that there is a growing shortage of nurses in Tennessee, Dirksen said. Next in the process of approval was Lees Board of Directors who were approached in January. After securing the board of directors backing, a letter of intent was drafted for the Tennessee Board of Nursing, which was approved in May. The long process finally reached its peak with the appointment of Sara Campbell to the position of the director of the nursing program. I am working on putting documents together and forming the curriculum, policies and procedures, Campbell said. Campbell will go to the board of nursing again in February to be granted approval to advertise the program.

According to Dirksen, nursing is the most requested major from prospective students. Every year, dozens of students dont come to Lee because we dont have nursing, Dirksen said. Students at Lee who are interested in nursing have, in the past, instead chosen health sciences with an emphasis in pre-nursing. Campbell believes that if the national trend remains as it is, there will be a large influx of students for the program. Theyll have to apply to the nursing program because it is likely there will be more students than we can accommodate, Campbell said. Campbell speculates that administration will find it necessary to remodel a building for the purposes of the program and eventually

may have to start construction on a new building. Fortunately, due to the programs curriculum and preliminary class requirements, these facilities will not be required for at least a year following the programs commencement. Both Dirksen and Campbell agree that the program is a good fit for Lees mission. I think the Christian mission ties very closely with nursing, so I am excited about that and what students will take out in practice in all kinds of areas of health care, Campbell said. This is a helping profession that is built on a liberal arts foundation, and we believe that Christian nurses are desperately needed, Dirksen said. The final step is to acquire authorization from the Southern Association of Accreditation before the program can be launched in fall 2014. Photo by Brooke Svitak

Alumni Relations plans for massive Homecoming

By Caroline Eaton Senior Reporter This years Homecoming weekend is scheduled to be a momentous occasion. Its going to blow up, said Jerome Hammond, the vice president of University Relations. This is going to be a very large homecoming. The event, which will gather alumni from over the decades back to campus on Nov. 1-2, will also celebrate the 50th anniversaries of Alpha Gamma Chi and the Lee Singers, along with the 25th anniversary of Epsilon Lambda Phi. Were getting together to have a really great party, Director of Alumni Relations Patricia Cawood said. [T] o create just a really relaxed place where you can come, reconnect, hang out, and if so inclined dance the night away. Alpha Gamma Chi and the Lee Singers are each expecting over 400 alumni to attend the anniversary celebrations. We do expect to see a boost over last years numbers, Cawood said. With those two things happening, its almost guaranteed to see more bodies on campus than we did last year. Hammond also said that a Lawyers at Lee group will meet for the first time this Homecoming. Alpha Gamma Chi will begin the weekend with a golf scramble followed by a cookout and a softball game on Friday night, and will wrap up the next morning with a breakfast on Saturday. Campus Pastor Jimmy Harper, alumni of the club and current faculty sponsor, said he is looking forward to seeing old friends from his time in the club as well as former students who have been in the club while he has served as the advisor. I think the legacy of Alpha Gamma Chi is relationship, Harper said. Building the most important relationship with Jesus Christ, but also bonding with brothers and sisters in pursuing Christ together. The Lee Singers also have a full weekend planned, with multiple performances, a reception and a highlighted performance during the music festival on Saturday night. Mass choirs of the world look out; here comes something really special, Cawood said. However, Cawood also expressed that homecoming has something to offer for everyone. Alumni Relations will also introduce a departmental breakfast on Saturday morning, where alumni from various years can meet together as departments to share experiences and see how the department has progressed over the years. Before the breakfast, however, is the grand reunion on Friday night. At past homecomings, the alumni were divided by graduating years for class specific reunions. This year, however, the reunion will be a huge party for all alumni to reconnect together, regardless of what year they graduated. We have a lot more in common than your average university does. Even though we have different majors and come from different places, we all have had this distinct Lee experience, Cawood said. So it made more sense to group together instead of to break out. And not to mention, were a social group of people the bigger the numbers, the grander the

party. The party, which takes place in the Paul Conn Student Union on Friday night at 8 p.m., will highlight the graduating classes from 1973, 83, 93 and 2003. While the weekend is dedicated to Lee alumni, Cawood expressed that students are welcomed and even encouraged to attend various events. Every event that students can attend - the Dash Through the Decades 5k, the tailgate party and Homecoming basketball game, music festival, theater production and dessert reception - will be free. Part of the joy and the fun [for alumni] is coming back and seeing people who are part of their club, in their major, and see what theyre doing now thats different, Cawood said. So students dont need to be intimidated by alumni Theyre not

just coming back to see each other, theyre also coming back to take part in the life of the university. New additions to this years homecoming include complementary childcare provided by the Early Learning Center, and Dash Through the Decades, a new twist on the traditional homecoming 5K Fun Run, in which participants are encouraged to ditch their workout gear and wear costumes from different time periods. The weekend will conclude Saturday evening with a dessert mixer in the courtyard of the chapel. Cawood said that the mixer will capture a classic Lee experience in a more high-end setting. Its really, pardon the pun, a sweet ending, Cawood said.

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Ocoee River Maze hosts community youth rally with worship led by Campus Choir
By Brianna Bentley Online Editor The Ocoee River Maze arranged a festive youth rally featuring a worship service led by Lee Universitys Campus Choir on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. The event will be held in an effort to bring together not only local youth but also youth communities of the surrounding area for an evening of fellowship and corporate worship. Weather permiting, the service is set to take place near the Ocoee River between two bonfires. After the performance ends at 6:30 p.m., attendees of the youth rally will be invited to explore the maze and enjoy a hearty meal provided at a discounted rate. Ocoee locals Joe and Diane Fetzer initially began The Ocoee River Maze with the idea of creating a corn maze accurately depicting the state of Tennessee, along with its rivers and Indian traces, which is how people actually traveled when the state was formed. Joe Fetzer says that this year, the mazes theme is The River of Life for All. Based upon a biblical passage in the book of Revelations, the theme is meant to metaphorically represent both peoples necessity of a spiritual river, as well as the need of a physical river to sustain life for all. We were trying to use our beautiful farm to meet a need for visitors to enjoy this area, Fetzer said. Our goal of building a business is driven by our conviction of a potential ministry here. In an effort to help Fetzer tap into the mazes ministry potential, Phi Beta Lamda President Nate Byram has partnered with Fetzer on a voluntary basis by assisting him with the organization and planning of the event. The inspiration for the community youth rally began to develop as Byram first contacted Fetzer over the past summer. He called him to request the maze as a venue for Phi Beta Lamdas fall service project for the second time. As Byram and Fetzer continued to correspond over the next few weeks, Fetzer proposed to him the idea of coordinating the community youth rally. However, Byram says that he believes the idea for the youth rally initially sparked from Phi Beta Lamdas service project the previous year. This time last year, we did a service project at the corn maze with an inner city afterschool program where we went to the maze [and] they came to the maze, Byram said. We had hamburgers and hotdogs out there with them, and we just ran the maze got a chance to hang out with them and have fun. As it started to get dark, we took a hayride out to the bonfire, which is out toward the back of the property. We sang worship songs, our chaplain gave a devotion, and we gave them smores and stuff too. As plans of hosting the youth rally began to take shape, Fetzer decided to invite Lee Universitys Campus Choir to lead an evening of communion and inspiring worship. Fetzer says he chose Campus Choir for the event because he has been blessed with their singing two other times in the past, and that both times the blessing he received was overwhelming. I strongly believe that Lees Campus Choir will not just draw young people but more importantly, those who attend will be overwhelmed with the importance of Christ in their lives. [Campus Choir] is a worship choir, and this event will be a worship experience, Fetzer said. Campus Choir President Ryan Glass says when leading worship, the choirs main focus is to lead those who are with them into the presence of God. We want to see in every Campus Choir service that lost people are found, the captive are delivered, sick people are healed, and the liberty of freedom in worship, Glass said. The power of God is what changes people. Its not how well we sing, or what we sing. Glass also mentioned the choir has performed more locally this semester, rather than traveling as much as they have in the past. We want to reach out to the community, and not just be exclusive to go outside of Cleveland, said Glass. Fetzer has confirmed that he has contacted local ministries to spread the word, as well as advertise by posting informative flyers for further promotion. Byram says that, overall, they are anticipating anywhere from 100 to 200 youth to be in attendance at the youth rally. Although there will be no entry fee to attend the event itself, costs of entry to the maze and food will still apply. Following the service, maze entry will be offered to attendees at the cost of $7 per person. A dinner of either hotdogs or hamburgers, chips, cookies and a drink will be also be available at this time for $5 per person. While The Ocoee River Maze continues to pursue its goals of utilizing its ministry potential, it takes a step as the local community and its youth anxiously await a night of lively fellowship accompanied by Campus Choirs earnest worship service.

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Faculty members compete to win title of Lee University Top Chef

By Rushawn Walters Life Editor Five faculty members embraced the challenge of cooking mouthwatering meals for the international line in the Deacon Jones Dining Hall last week, each hoping to win the title of Lee University Top Chef. The contestants were Jimmy Harper, Kim and Kevin Brooks, Phil Cook and William Lamb. Each day, the contestants made a different dish, as the students decided which of them crafted the best meal by scoring them based upon their foods presentation, taste and creativity. Campus Pastor Jimmy Harper kicked off the competition by making General Tsos chicken, along with fried rice and steamed broccoli. It was so weird to see him in that kind of setting because Im used to seeing him in chapel talking to us; not cooking, sophomore Jazmin Gibson said. But I must say the food was pretty good. Next were the dynamic duo, Kim and Kevin Brooks, who made special quesadillas. They even came dressed in character with their own sombreros. I love it. This is what happens when the government shuts down; they get me to cook, Mr. Brooks said jokingly. Mrs. Brooks said she was enjoying every minute of it. On Thursday, Admissions Advisor Phil Cook stopped by the dining hall to show off his cooking skills by making fajitas and Spanish rice. The line was long as students awaited the Hispanic dish while Cook greeted students with a smile and a few jokes. This is my favorite day in the last five years that Ive been at Lee, Cook said. Celebrity Chef is a big deal and Im taking down Jimmy Harper, Kim & Kevin Brooks and William Lamb. I think its hilarious that theyre taking it so seriously. I love how we as a community can just have fun and enjoy one another, William Russell said. On the final day, Director of the Leonard Center William Lamb put on his chef hat and declared culinary war. The dish he created was pork loins and mashed potatoes with a few other side items to

The Diversity Club guides students on cultural Road Trip

By Andrea France Staff Writer Many students embarked upon an enlightening cultural journey as they experienced the art and dance of diverse cultures vicariously through performances showcased in the Mayfield Annex at the Road Trip hosted by the Diversity Club last month. Although Lee Universitys campus is a small community, it embodies a variety of different cultures and traditions that bring to light, not only the differences between ethnic backgrounds, but also the similarities. Chairperson of the Diversity Council, Modupe Dupsy Omotajo, opened up the event with prayer. Guests were then welcomed to the buffet table, which provided an ice-breaking opportunity to mix and mingle. Then, after each group performed, they taught a few dance routines to the audience. This is our first Road trip event, and we wanted to highlight every culture for every road trip, because its going to be every last Saturday of the month, Omotajo said. For the next planned Road Trip event, the diversity council plans to highlight one particular culture, country, or club. The Image Step Team, headed by Seika Kang, was the first performance of the night. Kang, who is majoring in theatre education, has been the captain of the step team for a couple of weeks. I love the girls, I love the team [and] I love stepping, Kang said. Our goal is to show a different, unique talent through stepping to minister to the Lord. Its not popular in the states, so I just want people to know what stepping is about. I think this was an amazing event. Each group of the Diversity Council normally holds their own events at least two or three times during the semester. The Latin student group known as, The Leetinos also participated at the event. Their modern flare of the Hispanic cultural dance was a mixture of bachata, salsa and merengue. Their vibrant energy brought the audience together as they watched. I really liked and enjoyed it. I would rate this event an eight out 10. I would rate it more, but there wasnt enough space for everyone, President of Leetinos Orlando Valenzuela said. World African Student Association (WASA) also presented their African culture to the audience with a mixture of four types of African dances. Their cultural expression of the face and body through the movements of their dance had the audience intrigued. The new president of WASA, Annette Chasnwonga, said she expected the great turn out to the road trip and would rate this event a ten out of ten. Jonah Nelson, as well as boys from Medlin, also performed at the event and left the audience in high spirits after they each exited the stage.

decorate the plate. Ive been in the kitchen for a very long time. Why would you eat anywhere else in the cafeteria, when you can have that every other day? Lamb said. Get in line folks and vote for me! Food Service Manager Adam Lewis said that he was looking for a fun activity in which both students and faculty could get involved. Originally we had only talked about doing it for one day, sort of a Battle of the Chefs competition but we later decided to make it into a week to get more bang for our buck, Lewis said. We were looking for people that knew how to cook, loved it and also drew others in. Freshman Lauren Hellams said she thought the idea of having a Top Chef cooking challenge was really creative, as she awaited her chance to sample the contestants inspired cookery. Im looking forward to eating it because it looks great, Hellams said. Lewis plans to make this an annual event in hopes that more faculty and staff will get involved.

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The Emmerson Project opens up a new chapter in their career

By Traci Dunn Staff Writer Leading worship at a church in Cincinnati is what brought them together, but the relationships they formed is what made them into a band. The music and talents they developed led them from Ohio to the Emmerson Ave. sign that gave them their bands name: The Emmerson Project. The band is comprised of lead vocalist Timothy Carpenter, who also plays the acoustic guitar; cellist and guitarist Austin Hinners; pianist and xylophonist Emilie Creutzinger; Jerome Obholz on drums; bass player Travis Lake; and Linsley Hartenstein who plays the mandolin as well as sings. The Emmerson Project describe themselves as an indie-folk band with rock infllences. We really hope we are writing songs that reflect our experiences with Christ and we are writing songs that help other people with their walk, Hinners said. All of the lyrics are Christian themed which ties back to the dawn of the group. Only half of the six band members made their way to the Lee Universitys campus, while the remaining three stayed in Cincinnati. Obholz landed them their first gig unbeknownst to the rest. The worship team had a month to create a name and a full song list for their first performance. Before, they had only talked about becoming a band but this opportunity made everything a reality. It was crazy how God kind of put everything together in that moment, Carpenter said. The initial performance was part of the progression that The Emmerson Project had used to cultivate their sound. The band went on to participate in a local competition called Battle of the Bands, which featured 35 other bands as well. To the bands surprise, they won second place. Now that only three of band members are in Tenn. while the others are in Ohio, the question remaining is how will The Emmerson Project continue with the separation from the three members? Its almost like starting from the beginning right now just because we are trying to continue what the six of us have done within three people and still make a viable show with that, Carpenter said. Its been easy to have six people and 10 instruments on stage and create a good show atmosphere with that cause it aesthetically looks really cool so with three people we are trying to have that same effect. The Emmerson Project dreams of making the music they love as a career. Though they may be approximately 350 miles apart, they have no intention of splitting up. They are still working through the distance while managing the bands future with all six musicians in mind. The band said they have a greater purpose in store for their musical art. We are using music as a speaking point, Hinners said. Our first show was a benefit concert for raising awareness on sex trafficking in India and we partnered withInternational Justice Mission (IJM) for that. When we won battle of the bands we donated half of our winnings towards a ministry for kids with needs in India. So we

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really want to use our band to advocate for different groups, Hinners said. The Emmerson Project made their debut in Cleveland during an open mic night at Inman Street Coffeehouse, winning the prize of a solo performance at the establishment on Oct. 25. To hear more of their music, come to their upcoming performance or listen to their EP Come Alive on bandcamp.com for a preview. Also, be sure to visit their Facebook page along with their website.

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The Spooky Southeast:

Tall tales of Cleveland and Chattanooga
darker side. Theres a mausoleum of a little girl and her family with marble thats said to weep blood; a hotel room haunted by the ghost of a murdered girl; a ghoul that prowls the site of one of the Civil Wars bloodiest battles; and a goblin imagined by a local millionaire. These are by no means the extent of the tall tales in southeast Tennessee theyre merely the more recognized. The areas history provides plenty of fodder for local legends. Native American lore and Civil War history both provide ghosts and creatures to tease storytellers imaginations. And to Sean Phipps, a former tour guide with Chattanooga Ghost Tours, these stories are just another aspect of the areas history. The passing of stories, urban legends and tall tales is just another way of recounting our history, Phipps said. I think they play a pivotal role in that they serve as an alternative to the stuff of history books. The reason theyre around is because people love telling them. Most people who work By Caleb Bell, Editor-in-Chief and Brianna Bentley, Online Editor The Clarion went in search of Cleveland and Chattanoogas most notable urban legends and ghost stories, and returned with tales from southeast Tennessees in close proximity to these stories didnt really believe in them. Some saw the tales as an important part of their heritage, or even just a fun story to tell people.

Room 311 in downtown Chattanoogas Sheraton Read House Hotel is said to be haunted by a murdered young woman, Annalisa Netherly. Accounts differ: some say she was a lady of the night, yet others say she was an unfaithful young bride. Some speculate her murderer was a Confederate soldier who requested Annalisas company on the night of her murder, killing her at the conclusion to their late-night affair. Others have suggested Annalisa may have been an adulterous young wife who was caught by her

enraged husband in the act of her extramarital affairs. The Read House, now owned by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, is located downtown Chattanooga. It was originally established as the Crutchfield House in 1847, but burned down in 1867 and was rebuilt in 1872 by John T. Read. As a result of the hotels reconstruction, the new building was reassembled with a new floor plan. According to one of the hotels night security guards, it is possible that a different room now resides in the spot which was once Room 311. Because she was murdered Tall Betsy is a well-known, albeit fictitious local legend created by local entrepreneur Allan Jones. According to Jones in a documentary about Tall Betsy, she was based on a real woman who lived in Cleveland around the end

by her male counterpart, Annalisas ghost is said to be particularly unfriendly toward male visitors; especially those who smoke. The hotels Executive Chef John Palacio also disclosed a few of his personal encounters with the entities of the Read Hotel. In 2004 the hotel was getting renovated. The restaurant was getting ready to open in August. I had to stay in the hotel, because it was so late. I went to bed, and then I was being thrashed around the bed like, just being whipped around the bed in my room on the of the 19th century. This tall woman would dress in black and walk the streets late at night. Jones mother and others would try to scare their children into coming home before dark, telling them theyd run into Tall Betsy if

10th floor, Palacio said. Regardless of the true location of Annalisas murder, the paranormal activity of the Read Hotel is lively throughout the building. The security guard also confirmed that the present basement of the hotel was originally a hospital for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. He said sightings of a ghostly soldier wandering the hotels Silver Ballroom and hotel hallways have also been reported.

Photo by Justin Waggoner they were out late. A legend grew around Betsy, saying she lived in Fort Hill Cemetery and only came out on Halloween night. Jones also began displaying Tall Betsy at his home on Centenary Avenue between 1980 and 1998. Local historian William R. Snell suggested in his publication Bradley County Ghosts and Other Haunts that Tall Betsy was based off the story of the Woman in Black. Similar to Jones story, the woman was said to appear at night dressed in all black and then disappear mysteriously. The Cleveland Daily Herald even referenced her in columns between 1892 and 1895.

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The Craigmiles mausoleum is located in the courtyard of St. Lukes Episcopal Church, just blocks away from the southern end of Lees campus. The mausoleum houses the body of little Nina Craigmiles and her family. The tomb was originally built for the 7 year old after she died in a tragic horse buggy accident in 1871. Its said the white marble began bleeding soon after she was placed inside. But tragedy worked its way through the Craigmiles family after her death. Ninas mother bore an infant son who died shortly after childbirth. Her father, John Craigmiles, died of blood poisoning in 1899. And her mother Adelia died after being hit by an automobile in 1928. As the legend goes, the bloodstains on the mausoleum deepened. Some sources say that the bloodied blocks of marble were replaced, only to have the stains reappear on the new pieces.

But one leader from the church explained that the congregation doesnt put much stock in the legend. We dont endorse the idea that there are ghosts in the mausoleum, but rather its acknowledging our cultural heritage, said Isaac Doty, one of the leaders at St. Lukes. We like the stories, but we very much consider them stories. Doty said the supposed bloodstains on the mausoleum come from iron oxide in the Carrara marble, which was imported from Italy. Sometimes a light bulb will go out, and well jokingly say Its Nina playing with the lights, Doty said. Photos by Shane Tretheway

Old Green Eyes

Chickamauga was the sight of the second bloodiest battle during the Civil War. But today some know it to be the home of a mysterious green-eyed creature. No one is quite sure what the thing is: many sources say eyewitness accounts differ. Some think its a large creature with fangs and long hair that prowls the battlefield. Some reports say it walks on two legs and wears a cloak. Others think it is the disembodied head of a soldier that floats around looking for his body. Still others think its a large catlike animal. But the reports all include one feature: bright, green, glowing eyes. Its origins are unclear. Native American stories and Civil War history are both possible options. Some say its a specter that came to feast on the bodies of soldiers after the battle.

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WOMENS SOCCER MENS SOCCER VOLLEYBALL
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Flames hold Pro Day for future Major League hopefuls

By Mark Pace Sports Editor The beginning of the regular collegiate baseball season is months away, but for the Flames the season is in full swing. Nearly a dozen scouts came to Olympic Field on Oct. 3 to take part in Lees Pro Day. The Pro Day was held for current players to put their talents on full display for Major League scouts. Each player went through drills and batting practice as scouts took notes and watched eagerly to find the next wave of Flames players that are hoping to be drafted by a Major League organization after the season. Nobody does a better job promoting his players than [Head Coach Mark] Brew, said one Major League scout in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. The players went through a variation of fielding, throwing and hitting drills for about two hours before taking a quick break before an intrasquad scrimmage which concluded the afternoon. We have numerous players who have the potential to be drafted this year that I am excited about, Brew said. Derek Pitts narrowly missed being drafted this past year, and he has been improving this offseason to get over that hurdle. Josh Silver has the potential to possibly be the best defensive shortstop we have ever had at Lee, and he has a chance to take the next stride to prove his professional ability. Silver showed off his ability early in the afternoon. Some scouts in attendance marveled over his ability to field the ball and get it out of his glove quickly when making a throw. While none of the scouts would go on record about certain players they were specifically interested in, they spoke highly of Silvers ability while watching him play. These Lee kids can really throw the ball, said another scout when the Flames took the field to begin their drills. Silver spoke about the pressure of performing in front of major league scouts. I dont think its really nerve racking to play in front of [the scouts.] Weve been preparing throughout the entire fall. By this time its just keeping the same consistency that we have been playing with all fall, Silver said. I just want to consistently get

Photo by Shane Tretheway better, Silver added. Pitts was disappointed with his day but placed the blame on an injury and his coaches inability to throw strikes during batting practice. Batting practice was a little shaky because I felt like a lot of the coaches were a little too excited and couldnt really throw a lot of strikes, Pitts said. I didnt feel so well about the running aspect today, Pitts said. Im dealing with a little bit of a hip flexor issue so I didnt feel the greatest on [the running drills], but I felt that I threw the ball well. Most players and scouts agreed that it was too early to tell who was ready for the next level, but both Pitts and Silver discussed the possibility of being drafted. I just need a chance to get my foot in the door. Thats all I need, Pitts said. I just need to get the opportunity. Im not expecting anything [when it comes to being drafted], but you can always hope for the best, Silver said. I hope someone gives me a call on [draft] day, Silver concluded.

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Jock Talk with Haley Gribler

By Mark Pace Sports Editor Lady Flames freshman goalkeeper Haley Gribler sat down to talk with Sports Editor Mark Pace. Question: Whats it like to start for a national championship-caliber team as a freshman? Haley Gribler: I knew it would be hard coming in. I knew I would have a lot of pressure, but the girls are all supportive. That, and the quality of the players that I am surrounded by, have made it a lot easier on me. Q: Whats the hardest part? HG: I put a lot more pressure on myself than I need to. Im really bad about that. I make things harder than they need to be because I dont want to let anybody down. Q: What are your personal goals for your career as a Lady Flame? HG: I want to be a starter for all four years, and I want to be named an All-American by my junior year. Q: What are your goals for your team? HG: Win a national championship and win our conference every year. Q: What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? HG: [Sarcastically] Yeah, all the free time that I get. [Laughs] I would have to say hanging out with the guys team and the other freshman girls.

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Q: What is your favorite movie and why? HG: The Proposal. Its funny and Sandra Bullock is one of my favorite actresses.

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Student attendance at athletic events becoming a point of concern

By Staff Writer Matthew Clark and Sports Editor Mark Pace Fan attendance for Lee University athletic events is concerning for some in the athletic department, and several students stepped up to give their opinions on how to fix this issue. I believe that the dorms are underutilized, sophomore Medlin Residential Assistant Zach Skinner said. Dorm Wars are a huge hit, and it draws a large crowd every year. If the school would add a points category to Dorm Wars for the dorm with the most students attending sporting events, then students would show up to the games just for those Dorm War points. When we told other students about this idea, they reiterated their belief that it might work. I would definitely encourage all my roommates to go to the games to get us points. Anything is crucial, student Chris Reedy said. Athletic Director Larry Carpenter believed that the level of competition was a problem, and the universitys recent move to the NCAA will hopefully fix this problem. Carpenter discussed this issue of how crowds of past seasons have been a hit or a miss. Last year, there were some games where we would blow out teams. Every game this year should be really exciting for our fans, Carpenter said. Games against highly ranked teams or events such as Volley for the Cure would draw large crowds while games against lower ranked opponents would draw sparse crowds. Carpenters theory about attendance is proving to be right with the new Division II schedule. This year has been great. I love our kids. We have had some great crowds for volleyball and soccer so far. I encourage all our students to come out and support all the teams, Carpenter said. Lee University Assistant Athletic Director and Head Volleyball Coach Andrea Hudson spoke about the importance of fan attendance during the Sport and Communication class at Lee and had this to say. When we play away games, we almost always feel like we play in hostile environments. The opponents know that we are successful and they pack out the gym. I would like to see that at Lee, Hudson said. She opened up the topic during her class to get the students feedback, and a lot of suggestions were given. One student suggested that a student section committee could be beneficial. Hudson was not opposed to the idea, but she said that this was something the students would need to step up and do on their own if it wanted to succeed. Another student suggested themes for the student section such as an 80s night, a western night or a white out. The suggested Student Section Committee would be in charge of choosing these themes and making sure students were aware of them. I know that Lee has great fans. Im excited for them to watch us. They deserve the best, freshman basketball player Stedmon Ford said. The Tennessee Temple game was crazy last year in attendance. I hope every game is like that. The noise of the crowd gets me even more excited for the game. While there are many ways for the university to try and draw students to attend athletic events, it eventually comes back on the students to make sure they are in attendance. To see a schedule of upcoming games, turn to page 10.

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By Richard Byrd Staff Writer Nineteen of Lees baseball players have been drafted to Major League franchises since Head Coach Mark Brew became the head coach in 2006. Five of those players were selected in Major League Baseballs 2013 FirstYear Player Draft; the most by any Lee team in one year. Our calling card here at Lee is development of players who are already good, and turning them into great players with professional ability, Brew said. Brews ability to develop players transformed the baseball program into the program that we see today. Not only does Brew make sure his players are drafted, but players that are not drafted still have found success at the professional level through free-agent signings. Former catcher Danny Canela became the latest signee after he signed a contract with the

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Chicago Cubs this offseason. Our success has shown kids that you can come as a good player and leave as great player. Our program has become increasingly appealing to potential recruits considering how well our players and teams have done in recent years, Brew said. The Boston Red Sox selected former Flames pitcher Myles Smith in the fourth round last year making him the highest draftee in the programs history. Smith signed with the Red Sox in July and received a $400,000 signing bonus. Jose Samayoa, Andy Hillis, Clint Terry and Alex Moore were also drafted last season by professional teams. The Milwaukee Brewers drafted Hillis, Terry and Moore while the Texas Rangers drafted Samayoa. Hillis, Terry and Moore all had outstanding summers and Samayoa was second out of all rookie baseball pitchers

Photo by Shane Tretheway when it came to strikeouts. Almost all of our players are heading to fall instructional leagues, which is a good sign because it means that scouts see potential in them and are investing in them by inviting them to their various fall leagues, Brew said. Samayoa ended the season with an ERA of 3.70 and led his team in innings pitched. He also led the team in strikeouts and starts. Hillis finished the season with the teams best ERA at 0.44, and he also played in the most games of any pitcher on his team. He also led the team in saves and games finished. Terry pitched for the Arizona League Brewers and led the team in wins while posting a WHIP under 1.00. Moore played for the Class A Advanced Florida State League affiliate of the Brewers, but he had the most trouble adjusting to the professional game of any of the Lee players in his draft class. He posted a 10.80 ERA with the Arizona League before moving to the Florida State League where he was able to lower his ERA to 5.52. According to professional hopeful and current Flames player Derrick Pitts, players that are in the program now are able to succeed because of the previous success of the programs players. We have a great program Photo by Shane Tretheway and have had a lot of great players come through. That gives [current players] the exposure they need to get to the next level, Pitts said. Brew will continue to develop players this offseason in order to help them succeed for the rest of their careers.

Coaches Corner with Paul Furey

By Mark Pace Sports Editor Paul Furey is in his third season as Head Coach for the Flames soccer team after a 21 year coaching career at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Question: Your teams have always had success recruiting at the international level. What has led to this success? (Four members of the mens soccer team are from outside of the United States.) Paul Furey: Well, truthfully we have had a focus on recruiting local players. We are trying to get players from Tennessee now. We are not opposed to recruiting international guys, but we know that there are a lot of good American players. We still believe in recruiting internationally, but we want to focus first on finding the good local players right here in eastern Tennessee. Q: What has been the best part of playing a full Gulf South Conference schedule this year? PF: Well, its still pretty young, but so far every game has been exciting. We have a great turn out to the games, and all the games have been competitive. Its a lot of the unknown, which has made it challenging, but weve done well. Weve had a couple of disappointing losses, but I would say it has been an exciting brand of soccer. Q: Whats been the most challenging aspect of recruiting a player to come play at a Christian university?

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PF: The hardest part is finding the right fit. We want to have somebody who not only believes in what were doing from an athletic standpoint, but also someone who will fit in well with our academics and what the mission of Lee University is all aboutWe want players that will come in and love Lee for all that it has to offer in regards to being a great university. Q: Personally, what has been your favorite part of coaching at Lee? PF: There have been many things that I have really enjoyed about Lee. Its great to be at a place where the administration is very

supportive of athleticsOur coaching staff is a quality group of men and women that are very successful in their sport and developing their players toward becoming mature, Christian adults. Thats a good thing to be a part of. Its been great living here in the south. There are so many things that I really enjoy about it. Q: Lastly, if you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? PF: Well, my wife makes me chicken Ritz for my birthday every year. Its a special recipe of chicken and Ritz crackers. It sounds gross, but I would eat it for the rest of my life.

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Theyre just not budging, or budgeting Shutdown: Which principles do we sacrifice?

By Zach Orrison Conservative Columnist Picture a group of kindergartners playing kickball on a school playground. As one kid kicks the ball, another tries to catch it and throw out the other kid at first. Near the same time the first baseman catches the ball, the runner also touches the base. No one agrees if the runner is out or not, so the kids begin arguing. It lasts so long that recess ends before they can come to resolution. Take this scenario and apply it to Congress. It seems very similar. Obamacare, or the Afforable Care Act, has caused much of the debate on Capitol Hill. Another even broader issue is the national budget one hasnt been passed in the Senate in over three years. Congress realized the time crunch they were on to pass a sensible budget before the shutdown. However, Congress didnt reach a budget agreement before the deadline, resulting in the shutdown we have all been hearing about. Negotiation has been minimal and compromise has been nonexistent. In other words, recess in the playful sense (not the one Congress takes multiple times per year), is over. Now that recess is over, members of Congress must begin to work together in some fashion. Now that individuals can apply for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, Congress must come up with a sensible budget. However, since the House of Representatives has a Republican majority, while the president and Senate are both Democratic, the hope of passing a budget will not be easy. The blame game is childs play and wastes time that could be used for budget talks with both parties. Passing a budget is a tedious and complex process because it has to fund departments it funds, Social Security, health care, and other government related activities and duties. Members of Congress feel they need to seek something that satisfies their constituents. It is obvious now the national interest is what needs to be priority. Members need to seek what is right for the whole and not the part of any particular district over the other. Members of Congress need to make the national good in this case, the budget the priority here. No matter whose fault it is on one not being passed, negotiations need to be taking place in order for the government to get back on its feet again and serve the interests of the citizens of the United States. By Eric Miller Liberal Columnist I had not planned to write on compromise or issues related to it, but then the government decided it would shut down, presumably to frustrate my creativity. The closing or partial closing of many government departments and the (hopefully) temporary furlough of federal employees is about as close to a failure to compromise can get. For those not up to speed on their congressional news, the current deadlock is a result of an unwillingness to bargain over the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The House Republicans attached measures to hinder Obamacare to a bill necessary for avoiding shutdown, thus attempting to force Democrats hands with regards to health care. The Senate, unsurprisingly, refused to pass the legislation while the health care provisions were present, and so the two parties are currently waiting to see who will cave to the pressure of being required to govern. While it is tempting and sometimes fun to consider which side of the aisle is more blameworthy or to bemoan a lack of responsible government, that course of action does not necessarily help the current case. As much as we like to be upset at politicians for disregarding what is presumably their fundamental task ensuring operation of the state they would not engage in this game of chicken if they did not believe it had positive electoral effects. Would the party that compromises first be lauded as efficient political actors and responsible statesmen or be seen as weak and willing to give in to nonsensical demands? The open nature of this question explains part of why this problem appears as intractable as it does. The consideration of electoral incentives means we cannot put all the blame for this problem on politicians. The electorate, you and I, dear reader, are partially responsible for creating an environment where a government shutdown might be electorally attractive. Of course, there is an easy answer to this problem. The answer is related to a question I put forward last column, so allow me to formulate the question slightly differently to directly address the issue at stake. Which principles should be sacrificed for practicalitys sake? Once we have an answer to that, this nasty shutdown business can be avoided. When you, dear reader, find the answer, be sure to let me know.

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they cant be oversized or ripped at the leg opening. A nice fitting pair of jeans in a dark wash is very important. As far as shoes go, men need one brown pair and one black pair. Im envious of how easy you have it. Ill leave the type of shoe up to you men, but you cant go wrong with a brown desert boot or a fancy dress shoe. Note, however, that keeping shoes in good condition is very important. Make sure to shine them if they need it. No one wants dull, scratched shoes. My grandfather had a rule that he could judge a man by how he kept his shoes and his car. Another basic staple is a jacket. Now there are many jackets: sport coats, leather jackets, blazers, suit jackets, overcoats and military jackets. But owning a jacket is the easiest way to spruce up a casual outfit. Owning a well-fitting jacket is very important. Making sure a jacket fits in the shoulders and arms is so important because an ill-fitting one can have disastrous consequences. Too big, and you look like youre 4 and wearing your fathers jacket. Too small and youll look the Hulk, and not in a good way. When looking for a jacket, keep in mind what you will be wearing underneath. Is this jacket for a suit or special occasion or for casual wear? Does the shoulder seam fall in line with yours? How about the length around the waist? A tailor can answer all of these questions, and hopefully someday youll have one. While in college, knowing a tailor isnt as important as it will be in 5-7 years, but for now ask a female or a very stylish friend for help. Lastly, lets talk about accessories. Now Im not talking about your chains or gold grillz. Im talking about ties, bow ties, suspenders, colorful socks, beanies or hats, and most importantly, watches. These accessories are the special touches you add to complete your outfit. We girls notice these finishing touches, whether you think theyre important or not. Nowadays colorful socks are in, and the more color the better. Bow ties or skinny ties are always in fashion. And you never know if a Mad Men or Gatsby party will be thrown where youll need one. A watch, I think, is the most important. But a watch doesnt just tell you the time. Its a symbol. Im sure Jay Z doesnt own a couple of Rolexes because they are pretty. Owning a watch is a power symbol. Now you dont have to own a diamondencrusted watch to look powerful; any nice watch will work just fine. The bling is optional. Just remember seeing you guys out of sports clothes is like seeing a Yeti. Its rare and magical and we want constant proof that it exists. Dress like this, and well get that proof.

The fashion basics: Guys Edition

By Mary Beth Gremillion Fashion Columnist This article is all for you males out there. I know you all thank your lucky stars you are not women with our multiple rules and outfits for every occasion from working out at the gymto Sunday brunch dates. But do not think you are excused from fashion. There are clothing items that every man should have in his closet. Owning a few key items can make you appear like a model from GQ with these easy basics. A staple for every guys wardrobe is the buttonup shirt (duh). You need multiples of these, and in lots of colors! You can keep it classy with a white or blue button-up, or be adventurous and buy a green or pink one. If youd rather look like Don Draper and less like Elton John, its OK to stick with the primary colors. Button-ups and Oxford shirts look great with everything. And now that weve finally made it to fall, layering anything over your Oxford gives you a pulled-together look. A basic Oxford shirt over jeans is all we ladies can ask for. Its a casual look, but its not too dressy. And heres a freebie for you: This is a perfect date outfit. Especially if you iron said Oxford shirt. Good jeans are also crucial to a stylish mans wardrobe but there are conditions. There must not be holes, and

From our headphones to yours

By Cassidy Kelley Contributing Writer From gospel tracks to the top 40 pop songs, Lee University students display a wide range of fabulous musical tastes. Then again, what else can you expect from a university with a renowned reputation for its School of Music? This fall, Im creating a customized, unique playlist that I feel truly reflects what students are listening to. How else could this be possible without your input? After interviewing dozens of students on what music they are listening to, its evident that whats now playing not only holds a variety of interesting music, but also an interesting correlation with the lovely change of weather. As we transition from the hot, sweltering days of summer to the breezy and relaxed fall season, its no secret that our tastes in music differ. Sophomore Tyler Brooks is definitely aware of this when hes studying, he says he likes to listen to more chill music by artists like John Mayer. Its definitely more relaxed, Brooks says about the change of season. Lets face it: We Cant Stop isnt exactly the easiest song to study to. And unlike High School Musical, we cant have dance breaks on our walks to classes, as much as I may secretly or OK, very openly want to. That definitely wasnt me belting out the lyrics to Imagine Dragons Radioactive outside the School of Religion ... As much fun as it is to listen to those dancy vibes that carried us through the summer, sometimes its much more calming to turn on Obediah Parkers cover of Hey Ya a song we all know and love, but with Parkers original take. As a school with so many aspiring musicians, its always interesting to take well-known, upbeat songs and play acoustic guitar to accompany a slower melody of the lyrics. Or on the walk to class, play Walk Off The Earth, who famously covered Somebody That I Used To Know using one guitar and five sets of hands. If you still doubt their talent, Red Hands should do the job in convincing you otherwise. Its almost like Mumford and Sons, who is also featured on this playlist with their s o n g Hopeless Wanderer, but with fewer banjo elements. If youve even listened to a Mumford song, you know exactly what Im talking about. Regardless, it goes along with the fun, fall season. Just try not to hopelessly wander into a corn maze. I also brought Jack Johnson, whose music was featured on the Curious George movie soundtrack in 2006, into this mix of tranquil tunes. Freshman Anna Huffstutler describes Johnsons music as perfect for fall, because it has a nice acoustic and cool feel. I couldnt agree more. His song Better Together practically forces you to smile. And as many female L e e students have proven to be true, you cant help but love a boy with a guitar! So, as we wind down and take a few moments to admire the changing leaves during our walks to class, also take a moment to listen to some of your classmates favorite artists. You never know what youll find or whom youll love. Not only are these songs the perfect accompaniment to a walk across campus, but they also offer refreshing background music used to fuel your creative juices as you write that paper due in the next few hours. Speaking of which, I better get started on that.

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What do you miss most about home?

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Jazmin Gibson

Cameron Luna

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Megan Brown

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Thomas Webb

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