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Lee Music Professor Receives Prestigious Accolade

Photos courtesy of Andy Harnsberger

By Toni Parsons Contributing Writer

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers recently honored Andy Harnsberger, performer, composer and director of Percussive Studies at Lee University with the ASCAP

Plus award for his contribution to American Concert Music. I am thrilled with the award but still only consider myself a novice composer, writing for a medium I know well, Harnsberger said.

Harnsberger not only teaches and composes, but is a freelance musician who hosts workshops and performs at universities all over the world. This allows him to stay relevant and current as a player, which transfers into his teachings and allows him to build networks for

students for future study. Although Harnsberger loves performing as a soloist, the thing he enjoys most is sharing the stage with his students at the Percussion Ensemble concert each semester. When we are on stage together, there is a special connection and shared

appreciation for one another that is quite profound. It is really unlike any other experience, Harnsberger said. Harnsberger has written several works for percussion in the fields of solo marimba, percussion ensemble and solo marimba with percussion ensemble. These pieces have

gained much recognition over the past two years, and several have been performed at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. PASIC, a 4-day-long convention held in various cities all over the country, is the largest percussion event in

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NEWS
uAccording to the Office of Public Information, Lee University Professor of Business Dewayne Thompson was awarded Best in the Region honors for his presentation, A Business Ethics Framework: The Foundation of Corporate Social Responsibility, by the Southeastern Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). uLee student and member of Voices of Lee J.J. Williamson is the recipient of the 2012 Crosby Scholarship. According to Public Information, The Crosby Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Dr. Henry Crosby, a close friend of Lee President Paul Conn and his wife Darlia. uIn other scholarship news, students Karina Castro and Davidson were also recently awarded a Lee scholarship, named after Carolyn Payne. The scholarship is reserved for two rising female juniors, reports Public Information. uSenior advertising major Randi Vasquez was named Homecoming Queen for 2012 on Nov. 3. Vasquez is the lead

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student photographer for the Office of Publications and a member of social service club Epsilon Lambda Phi. uHumans vs. Zombies is returning to Lee this November. Informational meetings will be held Nov. 19 and 20 in the Jones Lecture Hall in the School of Religion at 9 p.m. The game will begin on Nov. 26.

The News in Briefs

The Lee Clarion is a studentproduced and universitysponsored publication of Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jessilyn Justice NEWS EDITOR Caleb Bell LIFE EDITOR Caroline Eaton SPORTS EDITOR Zach Southard COPY EDITOR Marshall Pickard ONLINE EDITOR Veronica Egger MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Joshua Carlile DESIGN EDITOR Jason Moore MANAGING PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Travis Sturgeon ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Shane Tretheway FACULTY ADVISER Mr. Michael Finch 2012 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

By Caleb Bell News Editor

Planetshakers Concert to Benefit Hospitalized Student

nature of the benefit concert. Though the concert will still be free and open to the public, they will take a break during the concert to talk about Owenss need and his situation to raise an offering. Josh York, director of Facilities of Management, contacted Planetshakers management to see if it would be possible to make their concert a benefit for Owens. According to Mauldin, they said they loved the idea, and Lee has worked on planning since. We hope student groups will rally together and raise money for Josh Owens and his family. The Scriptures tell us when one member of the body suffers, we all suffer, Mauldin said. That is why we are doing this together. The benefit concert will happen exactly 13 weeks after Owenss accident on Aug. 19. He and two other Lee students were traveling back to campus from a Christian conference in Kansas City, Mo. when their car hydroplaned and crashed. Owens, a transfer freshman at Lee, has since been hospitalized at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga. His progress has been slow. Though Owens has made strides in recovery, hes suffered from multiple relapses and dealt with several infections. Owens is still not fully communicative but is making improvements in that direction, George said. His injured lungs have strengthened to where he is currently breathing on his own now. Internal bleeding is under control. Hes finally started coming out of his coma and has begun some therapy, George said. He is conscious, but not always fully. Hes starting to react again and recognize, respond to certain things. People wanting to give to help Owens, though, dont necessarily have to go to the concert. People can also mail in checks or even donate online with a debit or credit card. And it can be tax deductible, George said. Owens family could not be reached for comment.

Lee has made the decision to turn one last U-Church into a benefit concert Nov. 18, but this wont be a normal U-Church. Lee has made the decision to turn the U-Church into the Josh Owens Benefit Concert in order to raise funds to help Owens family pay some of the bills that his time in the hospital has caused. Walt Mauldin, the vice p r e s i d e nt for Administration, said that the idea originally came from student Lorien George. George, who has been working with Lee to make this become a reality, explained the

To donate by mail send money to: Lee University Campus Ministries PO Box 3450 Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 or Donate Online:

Write Josh Owens Benefit in the comments section so its not used as an alumni gift at the presidential inauguration in January, Vice President for Enrollment Phil Cook said. Like administration, students were pleased with the news and the attention it may bring the university. Its just a really big honor. If we thought that singing at the Sing-Off was a big deal, this is a really big deal. Its going to have a really big impact on Lee University as a whole, just in terms of getting us well known at a national level, student Erica Swindle said. Conn said that this is not the first time Alexander visited campus, but it is the first time the senator was present during a campaign.

By Jessilyn Justice Editor-in-Chief and Caleb Bell News Editor

Lee choir to sing at U.S. Presidential Inauguration

the seven ensembles, University President Dr. Paul Conn said. It would be a once-in-alifetime experience for sure, if we were selected to be in the choir, Bailey Mayer said. Mayer was a member of the mass choir that performed during chapel on Nov. 1 when Sen. Lamar Alexander made the announcement. I had an opportunity to choose one choir to sing at the inauguration, and Ive admired Lees inspirational music for a long time, Alexander said. Lee was the first university

The contenders for the 200 voices striving to sing in the capital have yet to be determined for the presidential inauguration performance. The choir will be the only college choir in America to perform at the event. The participants will be selected by Dr. Bill Green, the dean of the School of Music, with the help of the directors of

to come to mind ... Dr. Conn didnt need any convincing. Conn knew for approximately three weeks before the announcement that Lee was being considered for this opportunity. Senator Alexander said that this was such a big deal that, if we wanted him to, he would come here in person and personally announce it, Conn said. Wow, thats a great compliment. Alexanders presence on campus attracted the medias attention, as

well as other politicians. State Representative Kevin Brooks said it was thrilling to be on campus for the announcement. Lee University has long been recognized for musical excellence, and it is a huge deal to be recognized nationally and to be invited to join the world stage on Inauguration Day, Brooks said. Its a great day for Lee and a great day for all Lee alumni. We are proud of our alma mater. The administration is excited for the opportunity for the u n i v e r s i t y. We couldnt be more thrilled with his visit, with his announcement that Lee University will be represented

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ObamaCare: How will it affect Lee?

By Mary Beth Grimillion Contributing Writer With Barack Obamas reelection, ObamaCare is still progressing towards being finalized, but what does that mean for Lee University? The mandate requires that all organizations health insurance provide coverage for contraceptives for their employees. After backlash from religious establishments, t houg h, t he O b ama administration reformed the plan and exempted churches and affiliated organizations. However, the reform still does not cover Christian colleges and universities or religiously-based organizations, like Hobby Lobby, in this exemption and will require their health insurance to cover contraceptives to female employees even though their personal beliefs may

not condone birth control and abortion-causing drugs. For Lee University, students will remain unaffected, as they do not have health insurance through the university. A third party, Blue Cross Blue Shield, provides Lees insurance. Arthur Rhodes, the president and CEO of Church of God Benefits Board, Inc. and Church Loan Fund, Inc. explained that with his own businesses he is covered by what he called steeple coverage. An instance when a company is in charge of their own insurance is Guide Stone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. They have no third party insurance and are therefore required by the ObamaCare mandate to provide birth control and abortion drugs. Because Rhodes companies come out of a church denomination, they, too, fall under the same protection

as that religious group from ObamaCare. This is the same policy for any business that is under a religious group. If Lee were to obtain an insurance plan such as Guide Stone, then they would be required to supply birth control and abortion drugs because Lee would not fall under the steeple coverage that would be offered to a church, Rhodes said. ObamaCare has different start dates: the Contraceptive Mandate does not go into effect until August 1, 2013. After Aug. 1, all organizations offering health insurance, religious or not, will be required to cover contraceptives. ObamaCare does not go into total effect until 2014 but was signed into law Mar. 23, 2010. However, before Aug. 1, 2013, organizations can send in their exemption form to be opted out of the mandate. On Aug. 26, 2011, the

Council for Christian Colleges and Universities issued an inter-faith letter to Josh Dubois, the executive director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, hoping that they would redefine the definition of religious employer. The letter described the administrations definition as inadequate and under inclusive. The CCCU has also sent comments and concerns to the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, and wrote a letter to the President, all in attempts to redefine the requirements for a religious employer. The largest denomination against this mandate is the Roman Catholic Church, which stands against all contraceptive use, stating it goes against their teaching and infringes on their religious rights. The Catholic Church has many hospitals and large universities that

will be greatly affected by the ObamaCare mandate. Christian business organizations such as Hobby Lobby have filed lawsuits against the mandate, saying they should not be required to provide health insurance coverage for birth control and abortion-inducing drugs to their employees. Others have filed suits such as Republican Attorneys General and other Christian affiliates. The fact that many organizations are being required to provide coverage for contraceptives has become not only a political issue, but also a social issue. Some find the mandate unconstitutional in the religious freedom sector, as well as a womens issue, in that it is a personal choice. In October 2012, a Missouri judge declared that the mandate did not violate religious freedoms of employees.

The Obama administration set a one year plan for the Aug. 1, 2013, deadline so that organizations that felt the plan violated their own moral issues could send in their exemption. Some see thisw problem with the separate definitions provided in ObamaCare: Why cant the definitions of a religious organization, college or university in the ObamaCare plan be redefined to fall under religiously associated establishments? The problem with the upcoming deadline and the process of exemption for religious organizations is that the Obama administration is still outlining the definitions. But Rhodes said that there are larger issues within the plan, and they will affect us later if not addressed.

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recreational, education, music technology, new music and health and wellness. Being a soloist at PASIC was definitely one of the highlights of my career, Harnsberger said. The PASIC selection process is competitive and rigorous so it is an extremely high honor to be selected to perform at the convention. Harnsberger performed at the PASIC convention in Nashville with over 8,000 people in attendance. The convention gave him exposure and opened many doors for him not only as a performer

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but as a clinician, as well. Since his performance at PASIC, Harnsberger has been asked to be a featured clinician at 25 Days of Percussion for the Percussive Arts Society. Harnsberger obtained his Doctorate of Music Arts in 1997 from the Eastman School of Music, according to Lees website. This semester, he will have the privilege of sharing the stage with not only his students, but John H. Beck, one of his professors at Eastman, as well. Harnsberger is able to balance his trades with organization, planning, time-management and the flexibility and encouragement from his super visors, family and students. I will always teach. I will always perform. I will continue to compose, and hopefully continue learning along the way, Harnsberger said.

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the world. It features over 120 concerts, clinics, workshops, panels, presentations, etc. It also showcases all areas of percussion, including drumset, marching, keyboard, symphonic, world,

Exploring Religion: Meeting the Muslims of Chattanooga

By Abby Hassler Contributing Writer When taking a quick detour from the sprawling mall area of Hamilton Place, one can happen upon a center housing the community of believers known as the Islamic Society of Greater Chattanooga. Surrounded by wooded areas and Protestant churches, this newly constructed complex is a place of both worship and fellowship for Muslims in the Chattanooga area. This new center, located on Gunbarrel Road, opened on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan this year, where Muslims from all over the Chattanooga area gathered together to observe the holy month, which ran from July 19 to Aug. 18. The vision for this domeshaped complex was brought to fruition by determination of the four board members of the Society: Bassam Issa, Dr. Arif Shafa, Amjad Murir and Azhar Sheick. According to Chattanooga Times Free Press, the men formulated in 2007 to combine a school, a multipurpose room and a mosque in an area convenient to an interstate and to Muslims across the city. Due to their vision, many families across Chattanooga now have a center to call their own. Sarah Hamidi, a 12-year-old member of the Society, is happy about the new center. She is the daughter of a Muslim father and Christian mother, yet has been raised in the faith of her father. However, she attends a Christian co-op school on the weekdays while attending the Islam school offered on Sundays at the center. When I walk down the hallways [at school], people will ask me if I am Muslim, and when I say that I am, they are surprised that I am just like them and not a terrorist or anything. I like that, Hamidi said. This idea of showing the community the truth about Islam is one of the main goals of the center. According to their website, they strive to embody the middle path to which [their] scriptures call [them], a path of moderation, free of extremism, and representative of the Islamic vision of a healthy community. This mission is fully supported by the centers imam, Ab du l - B a a s it . In the Islam faith, an imam is in a position of leadership as the worship leader for a community of Muslims or in a mosque. They are usually required to lead worship services, serve as community leaders and provide religious guidance. Abdul-Baasit has been involved in the Islamic Society for Greater Chattanooga since he moved to the area in 2009 and is currently volunteering as the centers imam. Our mission would be to make a positive contribution to society, but we know that there are lots of misconceptions about Islam and Muslims, he said. It is also part of our mission to help them to understand that Muslims are just regular people. In regards to the recent struggles and riots in Murfreesboro, Tenn. to open a mosque, Abdul-Baasit said they have had no opposition in opening their center. We didnt have anything like that, he said. What we have is support. One member, Mounir Minkara, is very thankful for the new multipurpose complex and the large space that it offers for their faith community. We can worship together, not just us [the men], but with the kids as well, Minkara said. Their main place of worship is the prayer room, which is sectioned off into three prayer spaces for the men, women with small children and women without children. The areas are separated by two wooden screen walls located to the right and the left of the main area where the men gather to pray. When entering the center through the lobby, the gymnasium is directly in the center of the domeshaped building, with all the classrooms and the prayer room connecting to it. We usually get together to celebrate in here, he said. The center is here for people to use it for the good of the community. This was the case, when after Friday prayers, some of the men began setting up tables and chairs for a celebration being held the following day. Mounir Minkara and his family held a celebration in the center honoring the birth of his son. It is a time to give thanks for my son and to share my happiness with the community, he said. It is a tradition that you make a feast and then offer thanks to God and the community. Along with the gym used for celebration and the prayer room for worship, the center runs a school of students up to the third grade. The Society has been adding a grade each year since the school began in 2009. Abdul-Baasit said he is thankful that the center provides an opportunity

for people, both Muslim and not, to come freely to better understand their mission as followers of Islam. Whatever good we do qualifies as an act of worship in Islam, he said in regards to further opportunities to serve the community. As long as the intention is for God alone, we do it because Islamic requires it of us. The center aspires to grow and provide more support within the community in the coming years. In regards to his appreciation of the center and its members, AbdulBaasit said that he could not accurately express the vast extent of his appreciation. An important part for Muslims is getting together as a community, he said. But not just about getting together as Muslims but also for people to come and ask questions about us.

The Prayer Room

Abdul-Bassit, Imam of the Islamic Society of Greater Chattanooga

The Gymnasium

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daughter Alexandria Grace is by his side until his wife Devin rises to start her equally busy and strenuous day. In addition to the ins and outs of his weekday schedule, Josh also has a part-time job that occupies his weekends, while he still maintains a 3.9 GPA. Hes also the chaplain at Carroll Courts and an active member of First Baptist Church. All of these factors go into Joshs hectic schedule, but he said that the one constant had been his faith in God. I try to keep Him at the center and trust Him that everything else will follow, Josh said. That trust was stretched beyond its normal means when the family moved to Cleveland to attend Lee. In the end, Josh and Devin did not stop striving to provide a good life for their family. There is something to be said about people who have goals, know what their incentive behind the day is, [are] just praying that thats what God wants them to be doing that day and [are] using their time wisely, Devin said. These goals are what motivates the Crumbliss family to get up each day and not waste a single s e cond b e caus e t he y believe the day has been divinely planned for them. To say that it has been all smooth sailing is a drastic understatement. The family is constantly bombarded with comments about teenage parents and stereotyped as being too young and too incompetent to be good parents. For Devin, the criticism has presented her with a unique opportunity. I think you have to take it for what it is, she said. Because statistically teenage moms are not really

The Crumbliss family: Seeking the Calm in the Chaos

By Richard Byrd Contributing Writer Josh Crumbliss, a 19-yearold sophomore math major originally from Ohio, starts his day off bright and early. 7 a.m: Time for a small devotion and then a review of his readings for the long school day in front of him. 7:50 a.m: Lets hit the books. A full-credit load occupies every minute until he returns home that afternoon. 3 p.m: Hi-ho, hi-ho, its off to work he goes for the next five hours. 8 p.m: Exhausted from a long school and work day, Josh returns home, prepares dinner for himself and the roommates, plays c onve rs at i on a l c atch up and works on any assignments or reading for the next school day. 11:45 p.m: Lets call it a day and head to bed. Now for the specifics: when Josh wakes up and does his devotions, his 1-year-old doing that great. But I have the opportunity to change that. I am still capable of doing what a normalaged mother is capable of. I have the chance to change the perception surrounding the teenage m o m . The couple is doing their best to take their life together in stride and teach their young daughter. The quote they chose for their daughters room is taken from Winnie the Pooh: Promise me youll always remember youre braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.

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By Marshall Pickard Copy Editor Upsilon XIs Erica Bradley was crowned Miss Parade of Favorites 2012 during POFs fiftieth anniversary in the Conn Center on Saturday, Nov. 10, joining a list of winners that includes alumnae like Darlia Conn. Pairs of female students and their male escorts were selected from nine Greek service clubs and Student Leadership Council to represent their organizations in the pageant. Senior Ivey Lawrence served as the director of this years show, which highlighted the different decades since POFs start in the 60s. Bradley felt overwhelmed

by winning the pageant on such a landmark anniversary. I cannot believe it ... I just got tapped, so Im Tap 100 [for Upsilon], Bradley said. Event emcees Joyce Lane and Adam Lewis shared pop culture blurbs from the 60s through the 90s throughout the night, and the house band, directed by JJ Williamson, played medleys of popular songs from each decade. The emcees also interviewed alumnae who had particpated in the pagaent during their time at Lee. Lawrence enjoyed incorporating this aspect into the 50th show because she was able to include her own mother, Lauren Pippin Lawrence a contestant in 1981. While I always thought

I would be a contestant in this show, I found a way to be involved that better fits my strengths and enables me to tip my hat to not only a past contestant but the best mom in the world, Ivey said. The event scoring is done by a panel of five judges who critique seven categories: s er vice, co-curricular activities, academic record, an interview that morning, eveningwear, talent and an impromptu question the final five contenders must answer. Brooke Mills, aside from being the first runner-up, won the talent award. Jessica Harper won Miss Congeniality, and Cilla Tran won two awards: the interview award and the Kay McDaniel Woman

of Achievement Award. The competition and the scoring has changed noticeably since Darlia Conn won in 1966 as a sophomore representing A lpha Gamma C hi. There are usually fewer girls in recent years, Conn said. [I]t is more of an overall production now. Girls are judged in more categories than simply talent, interview and ramp presentation. Like the women, the escorts change clothes throughout the evening and often assist the contestants with their talent competition. Overall, they play a bigger role now than when Conn was in the pageant. Conn played the piano for her talent in 1966, and while most contestants during this

years competition sang or played an instrument, other contestants performed an original skit, a comedy routine or a spoken word poem. Bradleys favorite section of the competition was the talent contest. She sang Not Like the Movies by Katy Perry because she said she believes that people can still find their one true love like in Cinderella. Each competitor ran on a platforma current issue or organization that was important to them. Bradley spoke about Pink, a ministry from Southlake, Texas, that seeks to foster spiritual growth in women. Contestants and their escorts also had to participate in group dances that featured popular

music and dances from each time period, choreographed by Big Phil Bonaparte. We have been doing this for three months, Bradley said about learning the choreography. [W]e actually didnt get it all together until two nights ago, when we were under a lot of pressure. For L awrence, the most satisfying aspect of planning the event was working with her staff. Honestly, the camaraderie of our whole crew was the best part of this semester long process, Lawrence said. Of course, sitting on the front row watching the whole show come together so well was [also] a pretty rewarding moment.

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Adventures in Food:
By Kara Lambert Food Columnist Two things are occupying my mind at a nearconstant rate these days: 1. I t s almost Thanksgiving break. 2. Its really cold outside. My Yankee friends would disagree, but where Im from, this is Christmas weather. To that end, we need a recipe thats great for a quick hot breakfast and for holiday parties. Thats no small feat, but at Adventurers in Food, we can rise to the challenge. I give you: Holiday Sausage Balls All you need to make hot, cheesy, biscuity goodness is 2 cups of Bisquick, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and one of those rolls of breakfast sausage from the meat/cheese/ Lunchables section of Walmart. You wont need any sort of liquids, but some arm strength will help. Just squish it all together with your hands until its mixed well, form into balls and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. These are surprisingly good warmed up in the microwave, so you can make a batch and have them for breakfast when youre in a rush. Theyre a pretty traditional holiday snack (make these over break) and good for groups of cold and hungry people at SmallGroup and late-night study parties. I promise, these are a lot better than eating a granola bar for breakfast when it feels like the North Pole out there. Take my word for it.

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The Look on Campus:

Trends 101 Post-election Politics
Weeding Out States Rights
By Eric Miller Liberal Columnist I think far too many issues have been undefined as belonging to the realms of either the state or federal government or some strange combination of the two. I realize this is not a revolutionary statement, but we need to talk about it. When it comes to certain issues, theres no true clarity that determines how, or rather who, governs the given issue. The main issue I want to discuss to highlight the problems with this lack of clarity is the legalization of marijuana. In the hopes of avoiding sensationalism, I wont be offering a particular policy prescription or examining those offered. Instead, lets consider whether states should be asking the marijuana question. I always assumed that illegal drugs fell under the domain of the federal government. This view has been challenged in recent years, however, since more and more states are legislating and debating over marijuana. It needs to be decided, and decided quickly, who should be in charge of this area of policy. The constitution doesnt address illegal mind-altering substances, excluding the 18th and 21st amendments, so it could be argued this should be a state issue, but I think it easily falls under the commerce clause. The reason for this view is that the legalization of marijuana in even one state will have dramatic effects on the drug trade across the country. The production of marijuana being legal in a state will definitely change how the drug is distributed throughout the country, and I do not think that individual states have a right to make this decision given the consequences it is likely to have on other states. Regardless of whether or not my view is agreed upon, if this is a state issue, the federal government needs to relax or abolish its own laws and penalties concerning marijuana, and if not, the federal government needs to come down on states trying to legislate in this arena and make it clear that it will not be tolerated.

By Zach Orrison Conservative Columnist After the president was projected to be re-elected as president of the United States, I realized something. It was something that Congress has not been doing a good job of the past four years acting in a bipartisan manner. In other words, they were not making the necessary compromises to get credible legislation passed. This is w hy you hear of congressional gridlocks all of the time. These gridlocks have been caused by both parties, not just a single one. Government, as much as some might not want it to be it is a two-way street. Cars are going both ways, but when they pass over the dividing line, certain people groups are infuriated because of party politics. C on g re s s has t o, especially now, make more bipartisan efforts for the people of America. We now know that everything the president passed will be upheld unless Congress takes certain actions yet again. Congressman Paul Ryan, the former Republican vicepresidential candidate, is the chairman of the House budget committee. He has been attempting to work

on both sides of the aisle on how we can get our debt problem under control. Lets face it, thats what is most on Americas mind right now, along with rising employment. No reasonable solutions have been made into legislation that has been passed. In the Senate, Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander of Tennessee have been working with their colleagues to get government spending at around 20 percent of the gross domestic product. Right now, it is around 24 percent of the United States GDP. Should that debt-toGDP ratio rise, the problem of spending only spins further out of control. The president has to take leadership on this issue. Not only do the American people need him to act effectively to get this debt and spending problem under control, but they also need a president to do what he says he will do. To move the country forward and get the American people to get back to work, a reasonable budget needs to be made. I am not going to sit here and throw numbers around, but we cannot add another $6 trillion onto the national debt. That is unacceptable. Adjusting discretionary spending is one place to start.

By Kelsy Black Fashion Columnist Sometimes with trends, we are afraid to go out of our comfort zones or try something new. Maybe youve admired a look that youve seen in fashion blogs but dont try it for fear you couldnt pull it off. Kiki Mackey is a fearless fashionista; every time I see her around campus, she is rocking a new trend! Kiki Mackey, Junior Human Development Major Who/w hat inspires your style? Pinterest! Where do you like to shop? I love shopping at thrift stores. I always find great stuff, and, of course, Francescas (where I work). Where did you get this outfit? I got my outfit from a variety of places: Charlotte Russe, Forever 21 and Goodwill. In three words, describe your style. I would describe my style as artsy, bohemian and trendy. Favorite trends: I am in love with anything peplum. I also love colored denim. Only buy things that you are obsessed with. If you only kind of like it, youll hate it when you get home. No matter what trend youre thinking about trying, just go for it. You might regret it, but I think in the long run, youd wish you had taken the chance!

Letter from the Editor: Sleepless in Cleveland

Dear readers, I am exhausted. Its that time in the semester where professors lob on the projects and the homework, and before you know it,

youre cranking paper out at 2 a.m., and not because you were procrastinating. Its a difficult time to maintain a healthy diet, sleep schedule or exercise pattern, which is difficult since this litany is what will help us the most when it comes to stress. Im new to this whole healthy

lifestyle thing, but I know it the moment I eat something wrong or forget to exercise one day. With so many homework assignments, tests to study for or papers to write, how am I supposed to fit in a run? The kicker is, if I dont exercise, I wont focus. My mind is this jumbled mess

that hops to from class to class, fretting over each assignment. When I do fit it in, though, life tends to run more smoothly, well, at least as smoothly as one could expect when possibly underestimating how large a final project might be.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Thanksgiving Wordsearch

Ben Savage @BenSavage A heartfelt thank you to all the veterans who have served our country so honorably. Queen Latifah @IAMQUEENLATIFAH Couldnt be more Proud of my Country...Congratulations Mr. President!!! Now lets get back to being These United States of America!!! Ryan Seacrest @RyanSeacrest Confirmed: @TaylorSwift13 will perform on New Years Rockin Eve! Unconfirmed: Who shell kiss at midnight. Star Wars @starwars Oscar-winning writer Michael Arndt will pen the screenplay for Star Wars: Episode VII. #StarWars RainnWilson @rainnwilson The Lakers just need Phil Jackson back! And Derek Fischer! And Shaq! And Magic! And Rambis! Dolly Parton @Dolly_Parton I know I have a gift that God gave me, and nobody can take it away. John Green @realjohngreen (Reminds self never to respond to reviews. EVER. But maybe in an indirect post that never mentions or links to the infuriating review?) Ellen DeGeneres @TheEllenShow Why didnt the teddy bear ask for seconds? He was stuffed #ClassicJokeTuesday REGINA GEORGE @RelatableQuote I want a boyfriend who will take me to concerts, or just a boyfriend, or just concert tickets, or concert tickets to see my boyfriend.

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(1) Lee

8-2-1 8-2-1 7-3-1 7-3-1

(3) Mobile (9) William Carey (19) Brenau (24) AburnMontgomery

6-5
Faulkner

5-5-1
TruettMcConnell

5-6
Belhaven

4-6-1 2-8-1 1-9-1

Emmanuel Spring Hill Southern Wesleyan

0-11
BrewtonParker

14-4-1 16-3-2 14-3-1 14-4-1 13-5-1 9-9-1 10-8-1 9-8-1 9-7-2 4-12-2 4-10-2 3-14-1 12-0 10-1-1 9-3
Spring Hill (9) Lee Belhaven

SSAC
Overall

8-3
Emmanuel

6-4-1 5-7-2
Southern Wesleyan Loyola

4-7
Mobile

4-7 6-13
Brenau

4-7
Coastal Georgia

3-7-1 1-9-1
Faulkner BrewtonParker

0-11
TruettMcConnell

17-1-1 15-3-1 14-4-1 13-5 11-6-2 7-12-1 9-10 14-0 30-6

Emmanuel

9-10 6-10-1 6-10-1 0-17-1 5-9 3-11

Loyola Belhaven

Volleyball

SSAC
Overall

13-1 28-9
(15) Lee

9-5

9-5

9-5

7-7
Coastal Georgia

7-7
Faulkner

7-7
Mobile

1-13 7-17
AuburnMontgomery

0-14 2-20
Spring Hill

27-9 23-11 19-13 28-9

Truett- (6) Southern BrewtonMcConnell Polytechnic Parker

24-13 20-11 15-19 11-18

William Carey

Southern Wesleyan

Mens Basketball Womens Basketball

SSAC
Overall

0-0 6-0
Coastal Georgia

0-0 5-0
(9) Lee

0-0 2-1 0-0 1-0

0-0 2-2 0-0 4-1

0-0 1-1 0-0 3-1

0-0 1-3
Brenau

0-0 0-3 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-4

0-0 4-0 0-0 5-0

0-0 2-0
(25) Faulkner

0-0 2-0
Mobile

0-0 2-1
Belhaven

0-0 2-2
William Carey

0-0 1-2
Loyola

0-0 0-5
Spring Hill

Southern Emmanuel BrewtonPolytechnic Parker

Southern Truett- AuburnWesleyan McConnell Mont.

SSAC
Overall

0-0 3-0

0-0 3-0

0-0 2-2

0-0 4-0

0-0 0-0 2-1 2-2

0-0 2-2

0-0 1-1

0-0 1-3

Volleyball Wins Five Set Thriller Over Spring Hill

Sports Information For the second straight year, the Lee volleyball team defeated Spring Hill (Ala.) in the Southern States Athletic Conference championship match. Just like 2011, it took the Lady Flames five heartpounding sets before claiming

the 3-2 victory and locking in a direct path to the NAIA National Championship in Sioux City, Iowa. With freshman Nicole Sumida, the tournament MVP, leading the way, Lee dropped the first set 30-32. Coach Andrea Hudsons club bounced back and won the next two sets in convincing style, 25-14, 2519. But the Badgers would not go down without a tremendous fight. The Alabama club won set four 23-25 before the Lady Flames were able to uThe Flames golf team will begin their season ranked seventh in the NAIA. The NAIA Mens Golf Coaches Preseason Top 25 Poll placed the Flames three spots ahead of where they finished the 2012 campaign.

claim the championship with a 15-12 win in the short set. Im really proud of our girls, said Hudson. I believe this is the hardest we have played all season, and we did it against a very good volleyball team. They knew how important this match was toward our goal of advancing to the national tournament once again. Sumida drilled 18 kills and finished with a .455 attack percentage. She also contributed six digs and three blocks. Five Lady Flames uThe Lady Flames volleyball capped off their conference championship with a host of awards. Junior Irene Ojukwu was named the SSAC Player of the Year. Ojukwu, Paula Martins, Marija Zelenovic and Camil Martinez were first team all-conference. Nicole Sumida was also named Freshman of the Year.

produced double-figure kills. Paula Martins had a .400 hitting mark and registered 17 kills to go along with five digs and three blocks. Lauren Williams continued to perform well and had 11 slams (.526 attack percentage). She also had three blocks. Veteran performer Irene Ojukwu was not about to be outdone. She produced her usual double-double, 12 kills and 17 digs, while Marija Zelenovic went to the net for 15 kills, 10 digs uThe Lady Flames golf team will also start in the top 10 to begin the season. The preseaon coaches poll placed Lee at No. 8 where they ended in last seasons final poll. They won two tournaments during this fall offseason.

and four blocks. Ojukwu and Martins joined Sumida on the all-tourney team. Camil Martinez dished off 60 big assists and joined a list of Lady Flames with a doubledouble after coming up with 15 digs and also contributing six kills. Libby Peigen helped keep the Lady Flames victory alive with 23 digs. The Lady Flames improved to 27-9 on the year, and Spring Hill dropped to 30-5. Lee 3, Loyola (La.) 0 In an earlier semi-final uFormer mens soccer player Joe Connor (2004-07) recently received the Blue Square Premier Player of the Year. Connor received this award for his play with the Stockport County Hatters of England. Connors beat out the top scorer in the top six tiers of English football for the award.

match on Saturday, the Lady Flames had a much easier time in downing Loyola University 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-23). Ojukwu was the kill leader with 14, while Martins and Sumida added 11 apiece. Sumida stunned the Loyola club with five service aces and five blocks. Martinez collected 39 assists, and Zelenovic had eight kills. Peigen notched 20 digs, and Ojukwu garnered 10 digs. Martins and Williams also carded five blocks apiece. u The men and womens basketball teams have raced out to a 8-0 combined start. The No.9-ranked Lady Flames have been winning on the shoulders ofw junior Hollie German, who is averaging 22 points per game. The men have a more balanced attack with four players averaging double figures in scoring.

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Game Schedule
WOMENS BASKETBALL
VS. LOYOLA 5:30 PM NOV. 30

SPORTS 11
DEC. 1

VS. LOYOLA 8 PM

MENS BASKETBALL

NOV. 30

WOMENS BASKETBALL
VS. SPRING HILL 3 PM

MENS BASKETBALL

DEC. 1

VS. SPRING HILL 5 PM

MENS BASKETBALL
VS. KNOXVILLE COLLEGE 7 PM

DEC. 4

MENS BASKETBALL
VS. OAKWOOD COLLEGE 7 PM

DEC. 6

WOMENS BASKETBALL
VS. LINDSEY WILSON 2 PM

DEC. 8

Five Inducted into Hall of Fame

By Mark Pace Contributing Writer The Lee University hall of fame class of 2012 was honored during the recent Homecoming weekend for their success on and off the field. The hall of fame class of 2012 inductees included Andrew Thomas Radar S m it h ( m e r it or i ou s ) , Andrew Shaver (baseball), Kelly Golden (softball), Rachel Tuck (soccer), and Bruna Langner (volleyball). I am both humbled and honored to have been inducted into the Lee HOF, Smith said. Its nice to be remembered. Of course I am happy and very appreciative to Carp (Larry Carpenter), Earl Rowan and Randy Steele (all members of the HOF) and others who remembered my days as trainer, manager and sports information person. I am blessed to have had their friendship since our days at Lee together. Smith was a jack-of-alltrades during his time as a Viking. He spent time as

a student trainer, manager and worked with sports information. Smith was adored by the students and faculty at what was then Lee College. You dont mess with the Lee Vikings in the Viking Den-cracker jack box of a gym which we had in those days, Smith said. I always loved beating Temple. [I] enjoyed watching the Flames beat them on Thursday evening prior to homecoming. Beating them at Rhea County gym in double overtime was wonderful, as was our victory over them at UTC the same year. Pulling down the Templesign on our side of the Bradley gym with the thunderous applause from my fellow Lee students will always be my favorite memory, Smith was not the only member of this class to state his thankfulness for the selection. Golden is another inductee who was taken back by the honor. I am truly humbled and honored to be inducted into the hall of fame, Golden said. To be among such

amazing people and amazing athletes is truly an honor. Golden was a member of the Lady Flames softball team for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. In those two seasons Golden scored 104 runs and had 111 RBIs. She was a two-time NAIA All-SSAC and All-Region selection. My career at Lee was short but amazing, Golden said. I went to junior college in Florida, so my career was only two years at Lee. However, our 2005 and 2006 team set many records and made it to the Elite 8 in the National tournament. I will cherish my career at Lee forever and never forgot all the wonderful memories. Also in the 2012 Hall of Fame class is Rachel Tuck. Tuck played soccer at Lee from 2003 until 2006. She was Lees first NAIA First Team All-American. Tuck was the first womens soccer player at Lee to have her jersey retired. Andrew Shaver played for the Flames baseball team from 2004 until 2007. Shaver received such honors as SSAC

Player of the Year, 3-Time SSAC All-Academic Team, 2-Time NAIA Scholar-Athlete, Paul Conn Male StudentAthlete of the Year and NAIA First Team All-American. The Flames saw much success during Shavers time on the team. He was a member of two NAIA World Series teams and two SSAC Conference C hampionship te ams. Rounding out the 2012 Lee University Hall of Fame class is Bruna Langner. Langner played volleyball at Lee from 2003 until 2006. She is first on the all-time list at Lee University for blocks and second on the all-time list for kills. Langner was a four time all-conference and all-region selection. She was also a three time NAIA All-American as well as the SSAC and Regional player of the year. The Lee University Hall of Fame Class of 2012 show the true diversity of sports on Lee Universitys campus. These players will go into the Flames record book one final time. Or something along those lines.

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DOUBLE TAKE: VOLLEYBALL

Womens Soccer Zips to Another Conference Title

Sports Information The Lee womens soccer team will leave the Southern States Athletic Conference exactly the way they started some nine years ago: with a victory. The L a dy F l am e s protected their No. 1 ranking and captured the SSAC tournament title with an overwhelming 5-1 victory over Faulkner University on Nov. 10 afternoon at the Emory-Folmar Complex. Lee will depart from the SSAC and NAIA after this season. Coach Matt Yelton will also be leaving with some type of unofficial record. It marked the 11th straight year that the womens soccer team has claimed a conference championship. The Lady Flames will take a 17-1-1 record into their final NAIA national tournament. Lee went right to work in the opening 11 minutes. Ashley Aragona scored on a double assist from Leah Fortune and Christina Bovbjerg. Just over one minute later, the tourney MVP Ode Fulutudilu put the Lady Flames up 2-0 on a nicely played assist from Aragona. Lee wasnt done. A goal by Charlotte Cantlett gave Yeltons club a commanding 3-0 lead at the half. Fortune picked up her second assist of the contest. The Eagles tried to come fighting back early in the second half. Cassie Wilson slipped in an unassisted goal at the 48:15 mark. In fact it took Lee goalie Leah Wilsons only save of the game to keep Faulkner off the board again. The rally ended quickly when Melin Niedermayer tallied an unassisted goal and put the Lady Flames back up by a comfortable 4-1 margin. The final tally came off the foot of Bovbjerg in the 62nd minute. Fulutudilu carded the assist. Lee out-shot Faulkner by a commanding 28-5. The Lady Flames had 17 shots on goal, and Caitlin Sebert had 10 saves in the defeat. Im really proud of how our team performed this weekend, said Yelton, who will now prepare his Lady Flames for an opening round of the NAIA national tournament at the Lee Soccer Field next Saturday. We knew we would have to play well with the SSAC being so good this year, but I was thrilled with the quality of our play and thought we performed at one of the highest levels that we have all year. Yelton praised the work of his defense. We put in another great defensive performance this weekend by really limiting our opponents chances. We also did a great job of creating some really quality goal scoring opportunities. We had some unselfish play that led to several different players getting their name on the scoresheet. The Lee skipper quickly turned his attention towards a fifth straight national title. We will see how the national tournament bracket shapes up on Monday, but we know we are only guaranteed one more game, and whoever we draw, we will have to be at our best in every game from this point forward.

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