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Writing Center launches online sign-up

Lee Universitys Writing Center is currently preparing to launch its new online sign-up system for weekly tutoring on February 27. Jeff Ringer, assistant professor of English and director of the Writing Center, explained that the program makes it easier to sign up for a time at the Writing Center.

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Check out Lee Clarion Onlines coverage of Dorm Wars, including stories on why the Krystal hamburger contest was added, Medlins winning streak, faculty participation in the games, and the charities represented in this years competition.

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NAIA No. 4-ranked Auburn-Montgomer y (Ala.) will face off against the No. 17-ranked mens tennis team on March 2 at the tennis courts. Auburn-Montgomery has won six of the last ten NAIA national titles.

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2/24 Intramural Basketball Championship Walker Arena @ 7 p.m. 2/24 Night @ The Commons Mayfield Annex @ 8 p.m. 2/26 Matinee Opera Performance Dixon Center @ 3 p.m. 2/26 U-Church: Phil Wickham & postchapel mixer Conn Center @ 7:30 p.m. 2/28 Lee University Symphonic Band Concert CCR @ 7:30 p.m.

or the first time in three years more than 90 percent of second semester-freshmen chose to return to Lee University. According to the Office of Information Services, 92.78 percent of freshmen chose to attend Lee for their second semester. This is more than 3 percentage points greater than the numbers reported in Spring 2011 and is the highest second semester freshmen retention rate for Lee in at least nine years. Phil Cook, vice president for enrollment at Lee University, was delighted about the report, praising all student services that aided in increasing the number, such as Residential Life, Financial Aid, Admissions, Student Financial services and First Year Programs. I think the ... retention numbers are outstanding, Cook said. Its great news for the university, and its great news for enrollment ... because it is one of the building blocks for continued successful enrollment.

While Cook highlighted many different offices at Lee that aided in the retention of these students, he gave special credit to Residential Life and the office of First Year Programs. It would be very hard to argue that Residential Life isnt the most important part of this equation, Cook said. The kind of growth that students experience in the residential halls is very important to them being retained. First Year Programs is an office that exists solely to help the transition of first year and transfer students to Lee University. It tells us more about the outstanding job that First Year Programs is doing ... I dont think you could argue this is anything but good news for them, Cook said. Eric Moyen, who became the director of First Year Programs in the spring of 2010, pointed to several changes that he believes have helped improve the freshmen seminar Gateway class. First, the textbook for the class was re-worked with the help of Matthew Melton, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Moyen said.

Also, the Gateway class calendar was changed this year to allow teachers to meet with students one-on-one following Thanksgiving break. This let faculty members and peer leaders meet with students that had not completed Advanced Class Selection, Moyen said, adding that they could assist these students if they were having financial, academic or social difficulties at Lee. Moyen gave credit to other offices at Lee for the rise in the retention rate, but is happy that a jump of 3 percent represents an entire Gateway class of students returning to Lee. Cook, who oversees the entire perspective of enrollment at Lee, said that this is beneficial to future enrollment in a number of ways. College ranking and evaluation organizations, such as U.S. News and World Report, use second-semester freshmen retention numbers in their analysis of the strength of a university, Cook said. Cook also emphasized that this retention occurred with the largest freshmen class in Lee University history.

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Dorm Wars

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1. The men of BowdleOBannon halls, with a 1980 Miracle on Ice Theme took home the male championship.
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2. Each dorm performs creative theme based introductions. Shown above are the Snora Sumos. 3. The cart race is a long-time favorite of Dorm Wars. 4. The ladies of CrossTharp (Carp) Halls won the womens Dorm Wars division.

Chris Kugler, a senior Pastoral Ministries major at Lee University, has recently published a book called Being Christian: A Journey from the Boat to the Shore, Culminating at the Cross. Kuglers book tackles a question with which theologians and ordinary people alike have wrestled for years: What does it mean to be Christian? In just over 100 pages, 23-year-old Kugler offers his thoughts on the subject. The he said he has gathered from his own personal experiences, conversations with family, friends and mentors, and from his studies at Lee. Kugler was born and raised in Cleveland, Tenn. He graduated from Walker Valley High School, where he said he found his identity in playing baseball and basketball. He currently attends Georgetown Baptist. He values for its community and the deep relationships he has forged there. [Cleveland] was a really good environment to grow up in, Kugler said. I had everything I wanted a very nice life, a very nice family, and Ive been very fortunate. Kugler said that the great irony of having everything he wanted was that it was not enough for him. This insight, which he said he gained at 16, was what brought him to his Christian conversion. What led me to Christ was my realization that you can actually have everything, and still not have anything, Kugler said. He believes that the transformation he experienced upon his conversion helped him to live a more meaningful life. According to the preface in his book, he desires a similar transformation to occur for his readers, which was his purpose for writing. The book attempts to crystallize the realizations he has made through his own rigorous study of Biblical Scriptures, Kugler said. I have found that Scripture does not prescribe mindlessly obeying a master, but invites us into a relational dynamic with God the creator, Kugler said. Kugler admitted that the process of this clarification was long and tedious. He said he edited the book about 11 times, often because he himself no longer agreed with things he had written. While he compared seeing the finished book to glimpsing a newborn baby, he portrayed the writing and editing process in a different way. It was like cleaning up puke and changing diapers, Kugler said. The public response to the content of his book has been largely positive, saying that the only part of his writing that people seem to find bothersome is his description of the Gospel, Kugler said. In this illustration, he depicts a pray this prayer and you will go to heaven philosophy as dangerous. While understanding that this may be uncomfortable for some, Kugler stands by his claims. At the same time, he recogSee KUGLER on page 4

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In light of the Lee University Bateman Teams recent efforts to raise awareness to fight childhood obesity in the Cleveland community, Mayor Tom Rowland declared February 2012 Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The internationally recognized Ysae Quartet will finish out the Lee University 2011-12 Presidential Concert Series. The quartet will perform on Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Squires Recital Hall. Acclaimed singer and song-writer Phil Wickham is coming to Lee Universitys next U-Church on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m.

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Dorm Wars 2012 introduced new champions Tharp/Cross Hall and Bowdle/OBannon Hall on Monday, Feb. 20.

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Bateman Team raises awareness for childhood obesity

By Brannon Roberts Staff Writer brannon.roberts@leeclarion.com

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STAYING FIT: Children came out for the Go United fun run against childhood obesity.

The Bateman Team implemented its Eat. Move. Grow United. campaign to raise awareness for childhood obesity during the entire month of February. The team worked on the campaign for six months, which culminated with a childrens fun run, called Go United, held on Feb. 18. The Bateman Team, part of Lees chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, is involved in a national competition against other public relations students. The team is comprised of public relations majors Ivey Lawrence, Desiree Colon, Jennifer Patrick and Tomi Ajibodu. In their efforts to raise awareness, Bateman members teamed up with a client, United Way, to target the ages between 2-19. In order to raise awareness, the team placed inserts in the napkin holders in the cafeteria to simply provide the facts. They also displayed slides on the screens in chapel, had trivia and giveaways at Delta Zeta Taus events and at Omega Alpha Phis Mardi Gras event. The team is also holding coupon classes for parents at the YMCA on Feb. 28, which will teach the art of couponing because healthy foods tend to be more expensive. For the children, the Bateman Team planned the fun run, which was a half-mile distance on the Cleveland Bradley County Greenway. The fun run allowed children to come together and participate with their friends and parents in an effort to promote healthy living. The kids ran by age group while volunteers and team leaders cheered them on, urging them to make it to the finish line. Some of the parents ran alongside their children, encouraging

them and boosting their spirits. Summerly Lunz, a volunteer and Lee student, clapped and supported the kids as they approached the finish line. I think [the fun run] is something good to get people thinking about the issue, Lunz said. The way they have gone about it has been very effective; the turnout has shown how hard theyve been working. Joice Cecilio, also a volunteer and Lee student, helped the cause by offering her time and support. I think its great that they are having kids at a young age think about their future and being healthy and active, Cecilio said. To the leaders, the campaign is about more than just one month of raising awareness. It is about what they can do to make a difference and a lasting impression on the community. [The purpose] is to set up ways for people to connect with organizations that focus on healthy lifestyles to sustain the knowledge that theyve learned, Lawrence said. Weve been able to see the influence teamwork can have on the community. Lawrence expressed how she feels about the campaign coming to an end. I wish we had more than a month because of what an important issue it is for the community and campus, Lawrence said. We are finding out how uneducated people really are about this issue, so it makes us want more time to implement. Patty Silverman, associate professor of public relations and an advisor of PRSSA, shared her thoughts on all the work that the Bateman team has put into making their campaign a successful one. I am proud of the work they have done, and I would put our team up against any other team in the nation, Silverman said.

Unity Dance Troupe performs with a purpose

By Mary Beth Gremillion Staff Writer marybethgremillion@leeclarion.com

The Unity Dance Troupe took to the Dixon Center stage on Feb. 10-11 as they performed Rescued: Set the Captives Free. The performance sought to highlight the problem of slavery for their audience. Unitys routine consisted of multiple dance styles, including ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. The performance re-enacted several scenes, ranging from early slave purchases of the aristocrats to the modern-day sex trades. The event was a joint collaboration, involving both Unity and Love146, an international organization dedicated to the eradication of child slavery. According to the Love146 website, Slavery is still one of the darkest stories on our planet, but, for us, the hope of abolition is a reality. Love146 believes in helping grow the movement of abolition while providing effective, thoughtful solutions; we believe in the

power of love and its ability to affect sustainable change. Love is the foundation of our motivation. Alexis Ziarkrowski, the director and choreographer of Unity, said she received the idea through a dream God gave her two years ago that called her to represent his children that were suffering in slavery. The choice I made to create Rescued and to face this incredibly difficult topic was not something I had to force myself to do; Jesus literally changed my heart, Ziarkrowski said. This is not an act of self effort but a reaction to the grace I feel from his heart to mine. Ziarkrowski gained a burden for those oppressed by slavery and decided to transform it into a dance routine. I created Rescued because my heart started breaking, not only for sex trafficking victims, but for the every day person enslaved by their own addictions, Ziarkrowski said. When Ziarkrowski submitted the idea to the dance

troupe, she said they seemed excited to be working on this passionate mission to represent the slaves through dance. My dancers were always right behind me with this, Ziarkrowski said. Taking this on isnt a cake walk. Ariana DiLorenzo, a junior who joined the troupe last spring, was excited to work on the project. Its not for the performance or the people, its for the spirit, DiLorenzo said. The Unity Dance Troupe does not have strict rules for those interested in joining. The troupe consists of 25 members; some are classically trained and others have no experience. Ill take anyone; I like to take someone with no training and make them great, Ziarkrowski said. Lee students Ruth King and Amanda Brewer both got more than they bargained for at the performance. I walked in thinking it was just a dance show, King said. But you left with a sense of purpose, Brewer finished.

GLOBAL NEWS The battle against forced child labor

By Rachel Delvaux Contributing Writer rachel.delvaux@leeclarion.com

Take a look at the shirt youre wearing. Go aheadfeel it, smell it, take a good look at it. The shirt youre wearing right now probably contains at least some cotton. And its probably a shirt that you bought at Target or Walmart for ten dollars. Though being economical is a must for many college students, the affordability of clothes and other products is currently costing the lives of millions of children globally, especially in the eastern world. What most fail to realize is that the inexpensive nature of products is partly due to the overwhelming amount of forced child labor utilized in various global industries, such as the textile, cocoa, or mineral industries. Last week, World Vision released information concerning discoveries of child exploitation in the mineral industry. Minerals used in cell phones, such as tantalum, cassiterite, and tungsten, are plentiful in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and many children are forced to mine them in often dangerous places. Put simply, these children are being driven to risk their lives for the production of cell phones. There are currently around 215 million children involved in forced child labor today, the

majority of which are taken from the classroom to work on fields or in mines, the report says. Uzbekistan remains a top global supplier of cotton, and due to high demand from the Western world, Uzbek children, primarily 1016 years old, are continually being pulled from schools to pick cotton. Recently, the country has been under investigation concerning the increasing number of kids being forced to work. Because of this, Western companies are gradually realizing the horror behind the manufacturing process. Likewise, thousands of children living in India are forced to leave their education for work, yet Indian children remain hidden from the eye of public investigators, posing a direct threat to the countrys literacy level in the future. As well as cotton, the cocoa industry continues to traffic child victims as slaves. In 2001, the Harkin Engel Protocol was signed by cocoa industry representatives in attempts to end the worst of forced child labor (in the cocoa industry) by 2005. About a year ago, the International Labor Organization signed the Global Action Plan to abolish the most detrimental forms of child labor by 2016, but this plan has already proven itself a daunting task due to the Western recession and the general economic position of the world. It is clear that forced child labor is directly linked to poverty because a high demand in cheap products, particularly in the Western world, leads to high demands in cheap labor. In many countries, families must choose between sending their children to school or to work, and this lack of education and scant income produces what we would now call poverty. Ironically, we are the ones helping to create those conditions. Though the eradication of forced child labor has come with many obstacles, reporters deem that the end seems to be in sight. Consumer awareness is a top priority among officials, yet unveiling every step of the supply chain is of importance as well. A simple way to help abolish this injustice is to only buy products processed by fair-trade companies (clothing, food, etc.). Every small step on our part is worth the liberation of a childs life. For more information regarding the battle against forced child labor, visit http://foreignpolicyblogs.com/.

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hit to be his favorite song on the album, City 29:11. Brown said that anybody can relate to the song because of its hopeful message. [The purpose of RHYTHM is] to lead people to God, Brown said. I want people to feel freedom with the music I have written. RHYTHM will have a genre combining R&B and worship, Brown said. I like LeCrae, Toby Mac and a little swag of Usher, Christian style. [Im into] easy going worship with easy lyrics where you can just sit and worship in your own way, Brown said. RHYTHM is being recorded both here in Cleveland at the Church of God International Offices and also in his hometown of St. Louis, Mo. Since he came to Lee, Brown has been very active in the Music Department on campus. His musical involvement has included Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, chapel band for the Dixon Center, jazz band and music arrangement for the basketball band. Brown is also a founder of the Parker Street Quintette and currently plays at Church of the Harvest in Cleveland. After Browns graduation this May, he said he plans on heading back home to St. Louis, Mo., where he will be the youth music minister at his home church, Twin Rivers Worship Center. Brown also plans on returning to Lee and playing a concert for his alma mater, featuring original songs from RHYTHM.

Born to play: Kenyn Brown and his music

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

Music has always played an important role in Kenyn Browns life. Brown, a senior music business major at Lee, said he first began playing drums for church services in 1998. When Brown was nine years of age, his pastor at Alpha and Omega Church in Collinsville, Ill. asked him to play for a Sunday morning service. Brown said that because the usual drummer did not show up to play, the pastor told him that God spoke to him and said Brown could play the drums. I didnt know what he was talking about. I had never played drums or touched a drum

set, Brown said. I went and sat on the drum set and I prayed that if it was Gods will, it would happen. The guitar played and I had to come in, all of a sudden it was like I had been playing my whole life. Ever since then music has been number one in my life. In addition to the drums, Brown now plays the piano and bass guitar. Because of his musical talents, Brown said Lee university students and friends of Brown inspired him to start writing music. His writing has brought him a long way. Brown is set to release his upcoming fulllength album entitled RHYTHM on June 19, 2012. Brown predicts the number one

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Ministers Treehouse provides intriguing sight for visitors

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

Said to be the largest tree house in the world, Ministers Treehouse in Crossville, Tenn. is one of Cumberlands hidden treasures. According to an article in USA Today, the tree house was built by Horace Burgess, a pastor in Crossville, Tenn. It is built on six trees and rises 97 feet into the air. I built it for everybody. Its Gods tree house. He keeps watch over it, Burgess said in the article. I was praying one day and the Lord said, if you build me a tree house, Ill see you never run out of timber. True to what Burgess said God promised him, he has continued building the tree house for over 19 years and has never run out of materials. While some visitors claim Burgess to be a lunatic, Burgess nephew C. Stone Jr. talked about his uncles good qualities in a post on USA Todays article. The lessons I have learned from my uncle are those of kindness, hard work, and faithfulness to the dreams that God has given you, Stone said in the post. The treehouse draws both Lee students and visitors from across the country. One student taking advantage of the tree house is James Turner, who said he came across it on StumbleUpon.com. Turner said he immediately wanted to see the tree house for himself and decided to take a trip with some friends last October. It just looked like something that has never been made before and the story behind it was really cool to hear about, Turner said. It may surprise some to find a giant tree house in the woods. Yet Ministers Treehouse contains even more intriguing features inside, such as a chapel complete with pews, a pulpit,

Bibles, and a stain glass window. Going into the chapel, it had so many different tiers of seats and balconies. It was the biggest room and it felt so open, Turner said. Its difficult knowing what to expect from a visit to Minsters Tree House. One thing is for certain; the sight was above and beyond what Turner expected. It surpassed my expectations, Turner said. I did not expect it to be that big and have that many rooms and stories. Lee alumnus Nicole Dederer said she has visited Ministers Tree House twice. It is just completely covered with art and peoples graffiti and random stuff that people bring in. It was mattresses the first time I went and I assume that homeless people probably sleep in there occasionally, Dederer said. It is tall. You can climb up the bell tower and ring the bell. And from the top you can overlook this big field and you can see carved out in the grass the word Jesus. Dederer said her favorite aspect Ministers Tree House is the fact that she can get away from Cleveland and explore something different. I really like exploring and just the fact that you can just climb round anywhere and you can be up really high and see all over the woods, Dederer said. It is in the middle of nowhere. It makes you feel really adventurous even though a lot of people probably go there. Turner found the tree house to be not only a beautiful site, but a place to of encouragement for day-to-day life. [Burgess] determination to finish what he feels called to do encourages me to continue pursuing what I feel called to pursue, Turner said. Even though some may think building a tree house like that is frivolous, he still finds purpose in it and that is beautiful.
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Splash into spring break

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

With spring break just around the corner its time to begin swimsuit shopping. Think of a swimsuit as your strategic ally. When you find one in a flattering color and cut, and it will give you the confidence want when it is time to drop the towel. The right suit can downplay what you dont love and highlight what you do. No matter what shape you are in, these guidelines will have you looking great and feeling comfortable. An all-black suit will be your best option if you are looking for something safe and slimming; however, you might be able to find something that works better. The great thing about swimsuits is you can mix and match and many companies sell their swim tops and bottoms separately. This gives you the option to use darker shades on areas you want to slim and light or bright colors in the zones you want to accentuate. For example, if you wanted to play down your hips you would chose a pair of black bottoms and mix it with a pink top to draw the attention up. When choosing a swimsuit in a light color, remember that while it may make your torso appear larger, it will make your thighs appear smaller. When picking a printed suit be conscious of the print size, placement, and colors. Larger prints in swimsuits will attract more attention than a smaller print. If you chose a suit with an allover pattern and lots of movement, it will keep eyes from focusing on only one area. The color rule also applies here, darker backgrounds are more slimming. Swimsuits made in matte fabrics are the most slimming. The suits made with a shinny material make features appear larger. If you like the look of shinny materials but do not like the effect, opt for a material that shimmers in a dark color. Details on a swimsuit are attention grabbers. Some popular details are belts, beading, ties, embroidery, bows, ruffles, and shirring. Keep that in mind when you suit shop that these details attract attention, so you will want them in places you want to be noticed. When picking the most flattering fit there are a few things to remember. You need to make sure your suit has a flattering fit. When you put on your bottoms, the most flattering leg openings fall an inch below the top of the hip bone. Picking the perfect top requires you to check your straps. A good rule to use is you should be able to slide two fingers under the strap side by side without it feeling tight. Typically you will purchase a swimsuit that is a size or two up from your dress size. Although two pieces still reign supreme, this year more one-pieces, monokinis, and tankinis have been seen on the runway. The popular colors this year are burnt orange, coral, aqua, citrus green, and cobalt and color combinations include black and white and animal print with a solid trim.

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For several Lee faculty and students, The Caring Place, a local non-profit organization, serves as more than just a volunteer outlet. Darlia Conn, piano instructor at Lee and wife of President Conn, currently serves as a board member at The Caring Place. The staff and volunteers at [The Caring Place] function as Gods heart and hands to the people of Bradley County who are in the greatest need, Conn said. Along with Conn, several members of Sigma Nu Sigma volunteer at The Caring Place on a regular basis. The Caring Place was started in 2000 as Lift and Redemption Minis-

tries by four of the larger churches in Bradley County. By 2004, the organization had grown to six participating churches and became an official nonprofit organization. In 2005, the organization changed their name to The Caring Place and now have support from 53 churches from 12 different denominations in Bradley County. The Caring Place, in my opinion, is the most fundamental Christian organization locally that does those fundamental things that the Lord tells us to do; feed the hungry and cloth the naked, Dr. Dewayne Thompson, chair of the Board of Directors for The Caring Place, said. The organization provides a number of services to those in need. Their biggest task is to provide clothing and food to those who meet specific quali-

fications. More recently they have started a program called Diaper Love, which provides diapers for families who are expecting or just had children. In January 2012, they provided 21,840 diapers to 364 babies and toddlers. Another new program is called Snack Pack. With the help of Bradley district teachers, students in the Bradley County school system who go hungry on the weekends are given snacks so they have something to eat when they are not at school. Ali Arbogast, vice president for Sigma Nu Sigma, said she volunteers with The Caring Place regularly through Sigma. Last semester, Sigma did several projects to collect canned food for the organization including Caroling for Cans and Trick or Treat for Cans. They also volunteer during the week to help

sort clothes at the local facility. I enjoy working with The Caring Place because of the friendships Ive made and the people that we are able impact, Arbogast said. For students not in Sigma, there are several different ways to get involved in volunteering with The Caring Place, such as sorting food, organizing clothing, cleaning the building, and helping with registration. This local organization had impacted thousands of people in Bradley County over the years. They strive to follow Christs example of benevolence in their hometown and spread His love through their actions, Thompson said. What we hope is that what we do will make a difference, Thompson said. Somehow our involvement will break that cycle of poverty. He is very consistent and conscientious, Lombard said. [He]really strives for excellence in the job that he does, so I highly respect Chris. Kugler said that he hopes people reading his book is left with hope. I want it to be taken away that Scripture offers this spectacular vision of powerful, redeeming, restorative hope, Kugler said. Theres so much that we dont even scratch the surface of.

Digital textbooks: CafeScribe

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Lee Universitys campus bookstore is part of a growing digital community that strives to bring students valued learning that wont cost an arm and a leg. With CafeScribe by Follett Higher Education Group students can study on the go without that heavy hardback. From my perspective, Lee University is cutting edge with technology, and this campus is a perfect environment to support digital textbooks, Skip Gienapp, Lees bookstore manager, said. Technology is always changing and improving, and despite the new-found convenience, it can be difficult to keep up with the trends, especially on the large scale of universities. Follett Higher Education claims to understand the demands of todays swiftlychanging technology. According to a Follet report, The challenge is to navigate digital opportuni-

ties without losing sight of learning outcomes, costs and wear and tear on students, teachers and institutions. Service is available across Internet browsers like Safari and Firefox. The CafeScribe mobile app is available in the Apple Store and Android Market, and digital texts allow the student to highlight, take notes, and even subscribe to others in order to view their notes on the same text, Gienapp said. Publishers are printing updated textbooks every year, therefore the campus bookstore will not always be able to buy back used books. With digital purchasing and renting, the students may no longer have to worry about whether theyll be able to sell the book back or not. Once the process of cutting the trees, printing the ink, and shipping the books is absent from the equation, the price of the text is halved, becoming much more suitable for the average college student.

Gienapp explained that although the service was launched around two years ago, digital format textbook sales have increased with each semester and actually doubled this year from last year. Word of mouth is informing students of this opportunity to aid in the search of obtaining college books. According to the website, CafeScribe offers the purchase and 180-day rental of original texts. CafeScribe also allows a free 30-day trial to sign up, browse the texts and get a feel for the system. The whole goal is to accommodate students economically as well as fit their learning style, Gienapp said. The progress of digital textbooks is another option for students to purchase or rent required texts. CafeScribe opens the door for convenience and variety in areas of device preference, personal budgets, studying location and communication with other subscribed students.

nizes how his thoughts may be molded and altered in the future. I expect that maturity will bring clarity and precision, Kugler said. Many Lee faculty have noted Kugler and the work he is doing. John Lombard, an adjunct in the Christian Ministries department and Kuglers boss, was full of praise concerning the author.

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PUBLISHED: Kugler poses with his book, Being Christian, in the Alumni Park gazebo.

Coke products win out against Pepsi

nounced Coca-Cola as the winner. Lees history with the Coca-Cola Company has been beneficial and their relationship In the recent Ask the President chapel, well-kept, which made the decision easier, President Paul Conn announced that Lees Whittington said. campus would continue to offer Coca-Cola The renewed partnership not only allows products instead of Pepsi products. students to continue enjoying Coca-Cola During a chapel service last semester, products on campus, but it maintains Lees Conn asked the students that were in atten- efforts to remain contemporary and technodance to vote for their preference of either logically up to date by adding two interactive Coke or Pepsi. Votes were collected from the vending machines to campus. students who texted a code to a certain numThe machines hold up to 10 different bevber, and one vote per phone number was al- erages and feature a 46-inch screen divided lowed. into three zones: advertisements, drink selecThe opinions poll, however, came to a tie. tions, which include nutrition facts, and the The difference was literally less than one per- app zone for games, as described on Cokes cent; the students couldnt decide between the website. One of the machines will be placed two products. downstairs in the Paul Conn Student Union Byron Whittington, coordinator of busi- and the other location is still undecided, ness affairs, said that the decision was brought Whittington said. to the cabinet where it negotiated what would Other improvements include converting be the best fit of quality, value and service for canned machines to 20-ounce bottles at the the students. preference of students, updating concession The verdict was made, and Conn an- advertisements, adding more non-carbonated beverages such as juice, tea, Vitamin Water, energy drinks and coffee. More machines will be cash-free with the convenience of using credit or debit to make purchases. Also in the works is a student promotion where Coke will give away Monster Energy Drink products such as a cooler and t-shirt. This will most likely happen at one of the future basketball games, Whittington said.
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EDITORIAL BOARD RICHARD YEAKLEY KELSIE BOWMAN MEAGAN BATEMAN ZACH SOUTHARD CALEB BELL CHRISTINA TECHENTIN LANCE BUCHANAN JOSHUA CARLILE

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

OPINION

Setting up followers for success

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

From the editor:

One of the axioms of leadership is that success is found not merely in the work one does, but in the growth and success that they set up for their followers. In professional organizations this is less noticeable, as a CEO can lead for decades; however, in a university setting, it seems like our time as leaders comes and goes in an instant. For years, one can climb the ladder of authority, be it in a choir, Greek organization, service club or even the Lee Clarion. And then, as soon as one reaches the pinnacle of authority in said organization, they have graduated and become the proverbial little fish again. I have been thinking about this concept regularly as graduation speeds toward me. My goal, as a Managing Editor of the Lee Clarion, should be to set up the next five years of editors to succeed. After all, it is only the foundation laid for this years team by some of the greats that have come before that allows us to accomplish the good that we do. My contemplations on this thought have led me to three very distinct perceptions of my time at Lee. Dr. Matthew Melton, the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, once wrote a Clarion editorial comparing Lee to a train. I remember this editorial specifically because of the visual. As students come and go in four years, it is reminiscent of a traveler hopping on and then off the train. Taking this premise a step further, these characters can greatly improve the quality of ride for their guests as they are on the train; however, not much has changed in the

trajectory of the train or the overall greatness of the train due to their ride. However, it is possible that a student can make small changes that, when given over to another, can slowly but surely evolve into a progressive change for the university as a whole. So, I have come to three conclusions. First, I do not want to be judged on the quality of work the Lee Clarion is producing this year. Not because I am ashamed of it. Far from it. I believe the Lee Clarion is operating with excellence; however, I want to be judged by the product of the Lee Clarion in the next three years. I want my legacy to extend, not just for four years, but into the future of this organization; forever transforming and marking it. Secondly, I believe many students live day to day not considering how they can be preparing the future. Many of clubs exist with a business as usual mentality. It can be likened to swimming upstream, you do not have to swim backwards to lose ground, you merely have to let up. This is a challenge for student leaders to imagine the future of their organization and push for, raise up leaders to accomplish this. Finally, I have realized that this relieves pressure. I can make a mistake, but if progress continues and the end is better than the start, then it is alright. Suddenly, I do not have to be perfect, just excellent, pushing for and preparing for the future. So what about you? How are you building your organization, club, dorm or friend group for the future? Your time at Lee should be and very well might be remembered by the progress you began, not the changes you made.

I feel as if my last article was a bit unfinished as I did not address the second portion of my argument. To briefly recap, my last article addressed the first of two competing perspectives of representation one can ascribe to and I used what I believed to be appropriate quotes from a Republican primary debate to demonstrate these philosophies. The option last week was that of representation acting as a mirror for public opinion with the will of the constituency providing the direction of a representatives vote due to a fragmentation of conviction. The second perspective we can observe representation with is one that I believe better reflects the complexity of a representatives duties as well as better aligning with a Christian worldview. Realistically, no candidate for any office could provide an intelligent response for every conceivable scenario they may encounter while in office. This is especially true at the national level of American politics as the range of influence is extraordinary. To expect a candidate to provide an answer for every possible situation is unwise for voters, and therefore, regardless of their research or the candidates honesty to a large degree we vote for our representatives based on uncertainty. This is why it is critical to understand a candidates convictions and who they are as individuals because this is the only way we can make assumptions about how our repre-

sentatives will respond in unforeseen situations. This means that it should matter to voters how the candidates describe themselves and to what allegiances they adhere. For example, Mitt Romney is a Mormon (this is a simple statement of fact, not a comment on his beliefs). As a voter, I should be able to draw some conclusions about policy decisions Mitt Romney may make based on his religious convictions. This should be true for any religion or lack thereof. Another important point to be made is how candidates respond to questions about how their convictions impact their decisions, which once again brings us back to the initial comments that precipitated this article. If a candidate truly believes that they can separate their convictions from their decisions, my next question is this: just how important are these so-called convictions to this individual and why is he trying to convince me of them if they are so easily divorced from his decisions? As a voter we have a responsibility to vote our consciences and to vote for representatives whose convictions are similar enough to our own that we can trust them to make decisions that we deem appropriate. Again, this becomes a greater issue for Christians as our convictions are not ours to decide, but rather should be modeled after Christ. This does not necessarily mean that we must vote only for Christians, but it does mean that the character and convictions of our candidates should be compatible with Scripture.

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

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For students who like to switch up their workout routines, Cleveland has a lot to offer in regards to physical fitness. Lee students can choose between The Rush, the YMCA, Workout Anytime (opening soon), the public Greenway, Curves, and Lees on-campus Fitness and Recreation Center. Each gym in town offers different services and has unique features that make them appealing to students. For example, the YMCA is family oriented and closes at 9 p.m., while The Rush and Workout Anytime are 24-hour gyms. In contrast, Curves is geared toward women, and Lees Recreation Center is free for students. Students are getting in their daily exercise all over Cleveland in various ways. Junior John Morris said he works out at several different gyms in Cleveland. I utilize the Recreation Center and The Rush, or I will do P90X in my apartment, Morris said. In contrast, junior Ben Veazey said he enjoys the benefits of working out at the YMCA.

[I work-out at] the local YMCA, here in Cleveland. I enjoy the environment and all the work-out machines and classes, Veazey said. Unlike Veazey or Morris, junior Alyssa Harrell said she takes advantage of the Recreation Center on campus. I workout at the Rec Center because it is free. As a college student, a gym membership isnt exactly in my budget, Harrell said. While the on-campus Recreation Center provides a free place to work out, there are students who choose other options that fit better with their schedules. I work out at home. The Rec Center on campus closes too early and by the time I get off work, its too late to go, senior Paige Patterson said. While some students prefer to exercise at a gym, Ben Counts said he prefers to break a sweat and be active outside. I work out on the streets. Im a runner and I also row crew, Counts said. Sophomore Michelle Stewart also enjoys getting her exercise outside. I like working outside in the parks around campus. [They are] very close, Stewart said. Prices of local gym facilities can also affect students choices. [I workout at] The Rush. They have great facilities but, they are way over priced, senior Courtney Teachey said. Im about to switch to the the YMCA. However, some local gyms offer one-day gym passes. For those who do not want to sign a contract or become a gym member, a one-day pass at The Rush is $5 and a one-day pass at the YMCA is $10. On a rainy, cold day a one-day gym pass gives non-members the ability to still burn a calorie or two. Staying active and exercising is vital for living out a healthy lifestyle. Wherever your membership lies, its important to always break a sweat and stay active.

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ENTERTAINMENT
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Movie Review - Chronicle

Chronicle, which premiered Feb. 3, 2012, is an intriguing combination of emotion, action and camerawork that holds something for every viewer. It is filmed on a home camera (think Cloverfield or Paranormal Activity) by main character Andrew Detmer, played by Dane DeHaan. He begins filming to chronicle his abusive home life, but instead ends up recording something very different. The movie is based around three high school boys, Andrew, Matt Garetty and Steve Montgomery, who discover radioactive crystals in a cave while wandering off from a party. They soon find that while they were in the cave, they received the power of telekinesis, the ability to move objects with their mind. The more they move objects, the stronger their power becomes. The rest of the movie is filmed by Andrew, who plays around with his newfound powers on camera. Andrew is an awkward loner with an abusive father, dying mother, and few friends. The other two boys are popular and dont spend as much time practicing their powers. Since Andrew has the most alone time, his power becomes strongest. In his despair, Andrew discovers the extent of his strength he begins to use his powers for evil as he seeks revenge against those who bullied him in school, his father, and anyone else who gets in his way. The graphics are intense, with several scenes showing the boys brandishing their abilities. The movie also allows viewers to think about themselves in Andrews shoes with his powers, even though he is so mistreated in life. On the down side, there is somewhat heavy profanity in the movie, as well as several scenes of women being objectified, and a substantial amount of violence, making the movie a somewhat dark film. Viewers will laugh at several parts of the

movie, but will leave feeling sad because of the story. However, because the movie is about teenagers, viewers should be expecting angsty drama. Even with several negative aspects, the movie is enjoyable for viewers and makes for a good date movie, as it appeals to several genres with its fast-paced, actionpacked, emotionally-charged, sci-fi details.

Movie Review - Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

By Abby Hassler Staff Writer abby.hassler@leeclarion.com

On Jan. 20, the film Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close hit theaters and grabbed viewers attention. Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, the movie unfolds while Oskar Schell, an eccentric 11-year-old, is grieving the loss of his father who was killed in the 9/11 attacks. The story begins one year after his fathers death, when Oskar stumbles upon a mysterious key amongst his fathers possessions. This discovery sends him an urgent reconnaissance expedition across the city of New York to uncover the lock that the key will open, desperately wishing that it will help him to make more sense of the tragedy surrounding his young life. The rawness of Oskars character is created from of a strange combination of innocence and annoyance, which by some chance makes one truly sympathize, if not empathize, with his eccentric plight through the five boroughs of New York City. This film is more than a touching story about a broken young boy attempting to retain the memory of his father; it es-

sentially harnesses the brokenness of the community of New York City during the time after the tragedy and ultimately dignifies grief. Oskar is played by 14-year-old Thomas Horn, who claims to have no acting experience previous to the film. Horn caught the eye of the producer Scott Rudin after making an appearance on a kids version of Jeopardy and winning $31,800, according to an article by USA Today. The movie boasts a cast of awardwinning actors and actresses such as Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Max von Sydow, and Zoe Caldwell. Furthermore, it has two Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor (Max von Sydow). One of the more interesting characters in the film is the older gentleman, known only as The Renter, played by Max von Sydow, who gives an unconventional, yet captivating performance while not uttering a single syllable. Sydow plays a mysterious, wordless tenant of Oskars grandmother who joins in on the boys seemingly impossible quest. Overall, this movie boasts a wonderfully strong cast and even while dealing

with the heavy topic of 9/11, it artfully portrays it in a way that inspires the audience, not drains them. The audience feels Oskars own pain while relieving their own experiences on The Worst Day, as Oskar calls it. It is not a movie focusing so much on the tragedy aspect, but on how the people deal with the difficulties of life and learning to live once again. Thankfully, [it]is [not] about how Oskar comes to terms with death. Its not that easy the kid is the quintessential walking wounded. But the point is, hes still walking, People Magazine said in a review of the movie. This is exemplified in the ending, which, though less than conventionally satisfying, still leaves the audience with a sense of nostalgia and warm heartedness. The movie is not meant to help one understand the vast concept of grief, but to show the beautiful journey young Oskar takes in order to stand on his own and learn to truly see the world around him. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film only a 48 percent, yet for those looking for a movie with true cinematic substance and depth, it is certainly worth watching.

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Pitcher Hall bringing MLB scouts to campus

SPORTS

JOCK TALK
with Tabitha Farrow

Tabitha Farrow, a senior middle grades education major and softball player for the Lady Flames, sits and discusses her personal life and a little behind the scenes of the softball team.
Photos courtesy of Sports Information

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

The Major League Baseball scouts are out in full force and a number of them have been making visits to Lee Universitys campus. Kris Hall, pitcher for the NAIA No. 3-ranked Flames baseball team, has been ranked the No. 80 draft eligible player by Baseball America and was also ranked as the No. 2 draft eligible NAIA player by Baseball America and Perfect Game. During the Flames first outing, a double header against Talladega College on February 2, Hall started on the mound in front of 29 Major League Baseball scouts. I find it amazing and humbling that there are guys out there who want to drive hundreds of miles to come watch me pitch and sit down and get to know me, Hall said. Hall is currently studying physical education and expects to graduate in December 2013. His fastest pitch has been clocked at is 97 miles per hour. Kris is a great competitor and gives the team a great chance to win every time he pitches, Head Coach Mark Brew said. His tools, as scouts label them, are a great fastball, slider and change-up make him tough to hit. He is very athletic for a big guy on

the mound and that helps in controlling the running game against the opposition. Brew and Lee Athletic Director Larry Carpenter both anticipate Hall will pitch for about 5-10 scouts per week for the rest of the season.

Kris is one of the many fine student athletes Coach Brew and his staff have signed to play for Lee who happens to be one of the best pitchers in the nation.

Larry Carpenter Athletic Director

Kris is one of the many fine student athletes Coach Brew and his staff have signed to play for Lee who happens to be one of the best pitchers in the nation, Carpenter said. His skills certainly help maintain our top five ranking and will play a major part if we are to return to the NAIA World Series for a sixth straight year. His talents also attract a lot of attention

from major league scouts which helps promote Lee baseball throughout the country. This is the first season Hall has played the role of starting pitcher for the Flames. During his first season for Lee in 2011 Hall took on batters coming from the bullpen as a relief pitcher. Before he came to play for the Flames, Hall pitched for NCAA Divison I Cleveland State University (Ohio). Hall is currently 3-0 on the season in three starts with a 0.50 earned run average to go with a team leading 30 strikeouts. Lee has been a very special place for me. I was almost out of baseball and kind of fed up with it all, but luckily Coach and Lee came along and gave me a new start. Hall said. There is no doubt in my mind that I was meant to end up here playing for Lee. This has made me realize how truly lucky I am and that with hard work anything is possible. Although Hall is ranked in the top 100 prospects, there are many other members of the Lee Flames baseball team that are being scouted as well. Righthanded pitcher, Vince Spilker (20th round pick of Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011) and left-handed pitcher Patrick Merkling (44th round pick of Baltimore Orioles in 2011) are also getting a lot of interest from the scouts. Other members of the Flames team have talked to a few scouts as well.

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

Q. What has softball taught you over the years? A. Softball over the years has taught me communication skills and teamwork. It has also taught me about myself and how I handle pressure situations, defeat, and victory. Q. What has your coach, Emily Russell, taught you from being at Lee? A. My coach has taught me a lot about confidence on and off the field in myself and my abilities. She is a huge supporter of my achievements in softball as well as in the classroom. Q. Who is your teams biggest rival and why? A. I would say Shorter is our biggest rival simply because conference championship usually comes down to our team and theirs and also because my first year at Lee I was told to not like them from former players. Q. Who has impacted you most throughout your life? A. My life has been most impacted by my brother. He has always been a best friend to me as well as a great role model. Q. What is your dream career? A. I would love to own an orphanage. Q. What is your favorite song/band/artist? A. Kari Jobe by far. I love her music! Q. If you could visit one place in the world, where would you go? A. I would love to go to Israel and see what Jerusalem is like. Q. What is your favorite food? A. Italian! I love eating all the different types of pasta. Q. If you could have a dream pet, what would it be and what would you name it? A. I would absolutely love to have an elephant and I would name him Panama.

Mens soccer launches LEE 4V4 youth league

By Taylor Hoffman Staff Writer hoffman.taylor@gmail.com

The Lee University mens soccer team is launching a new youth soccer league starting March 13. The youth league will be called LEE 4v4 and will cater to both boys and girls from preschool through sixth grade. The 4v4 league will be comprised of small-sided games in which there are only four players to a team that play on smaller fields with smaller goals. This form of soccer is known world-wide and can be seen in countries such as Germany and Brazil. Head Coach, Paul Furey, has been practicing this form of soccer for seven years and has consistently seen positive results and reviews. It has always been a big hit and both players and parents seem to really enjoy it, so I wanted to bring it to Lee, Furey said. The 4v4 tech-

nique provides kids with more touches on ball, more creativity on the field and shows a clearer picture of how the game should be played. This new league is open to recreational players who are just learning the game as well as more experienced players. The coaching staff will consist of the mens soccer coaches as well as many of the players on the team. Luke Cuthbert, a junior defender for the Flames, is eager to work with kids from the Cleveland and Bradley County area. The most exciting part is to give back to the school and community who has made me feel so welcome in these last three years, Cuthbert said. Im happy about getting to work with the kids and to help them learn the game of soccer the right way in a fun, friendly and professional environment. Furey is pleased with the ways this program will reach

kids in the surrounding areas. This league provides Lee the opportunity to show its philosophy as a Christian university. By providing this youth league to children around the area, Lee is serving the community and giving back to kids that enjoy the most popular sport in the world. This is one more way that we can get out and get connected with our community. Having them meet our players and come onto our campus lets the kids and parents know what type of individuals we are, Furey said. A training clinic will be held every Tuesday and matches will be played every Saturday on the fields next to the athletic training facility on Parker Street. Registration is now available and brochures are on the Lee University athletic website as well as in Fureys office in the McKenzie Athletic Building.

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The men and womens tennis teams are off to fast starts in the 2012 season. Both teams are ranked in the top 20 of the NAIA Coaches Top 25 Poll. The mens club (2-1) currently sits above both No. 10-ranked Shorter University (Georgia) and No. 4-ranked AuburnMontgomery (Alabama), winners of six national titles in 10 years, in the conference.

The NAIA No. 4-ranked Womens basketball team is on the verge of their best record during the Marty Rowe coaching era. The girls team has rolled off 19 straight wins since their only loss on Dec. 10 to N0. 2-ranked Union University (Tennessee).

Senior guard Ryan Westbrooks was recently named the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) Player of the Week. The award was given on Westbrooks efforts during the Flames games against Southern Polytechnic (Georgia) and Mountain State (West Virginia).

Tennessee Temple University played their first game ever softball game as a program against the Lady Flames. The excitement did not last however. The Lady Flames dismantled the Lady Crusaders 34-0 on Feb. 11 in route to NAIA season highs so far.

The baseball team is back on track for a steady 2012 season. The Flames rank No. 5 in team earned run average (1.75), No. 11 in opponents batting average (.204) and batters struck out (113) through 14 games.

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Attending Every Game

A love affair with Lee
By Kelsey Leffew Staff Writer kelsey.leffew@leeclarion.com

Lee Clarion photo by Gilbert Ruiz

ee University athletics have been supported by many fans over the years, but one in particular may come to the forefront of some minds. Lloyd Koester, an Encore student at Lee University, is one of the most consistent Flames athletic event supports that has ever come on campus. Koester began coming to games in December of 2006. It first started with soccer, volleyball, basketball, and then softball. I try to get to as many baseball games as many as I can, Koester said. I like to attend the games, because Ive never been around teams that have won steadily before. The big idea is winning here at Lee. Koester has supported the Lee University athletic teams year-round, and in nearly every game he attends fans can see him wearing his famous cowboy hat. I have several hats, but the one I used to wear was a hard hat in case of the rain, Koester said with a chuckle. People know me from my hat, but they dont know me exactly. Koester rarely misses a game and it seems that the coaches appreciate his constant support.

Mr. Koester was always a consistent fan and went the extra mile to make clothing to show he supported the team, Lady Flames volleyball Head Coach Andrea Hudson said. The volleyball teams fan support always has its ups and downs, but Mr. Koester was always there for our team. Koester is very familiar with Lee University and was here when it first became a college in 1947. He attended the Bible Training School in Sevierville, Tenn. that later moved to Cleveland and changed its name to Lee College. He is currently an Encore student, studying Spanish a couple of times a week. He began the program in its inaugural semester, Fall 1997, Merica Stum, director of Annual Alumni Fund said. He is a U.S. veteran and is exactly the type of person we envisioned when we launched the Encore program. I look forward to seeing him each semester because his joy is simply contagious. Koester moved away from Cleveland, Tenn. to later receive his Masters Degree in Secondary Education at the University of Illinois. I came back to Cleveland in 2001, because I love it and the cold in Illinois was getting too cold for my family and me, Koester said. I dont know of anything I love so much as I love Lee.

Double Take: Mens Basketball

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15-1 26-2 5 Southern Polytechnic 13-3 22-5 16 Lee 13-4 19-6 Emmaunel 10-7 17-12 Brewton-Parker 6-11 9-19 Truett-McConnell 4-12 10-18 Southern Wesleyan 4-13 9-18 SSAC West: Loyola Mobile Belhaven 9-7 9-7 17-9 13-14 14-14 12-16 14-12 12-12

19-0 28-1 20 Shorter 14-3 23-5 Emmanuel 11-6 16-12 Brewton-Parker 7-11 13-15 Southern Wesleyan 7-11 10-16 Brenau 6-11 12-16 Southern Polytechnic 4-13 6-22 Truett-McConnell 0-17 2-25 SSAC West: 18 Belhaven 15-2 23 Loyola 12-4 Faulkner 9-7 William Carey 8-8 Auburn-Montgomery 7-10 22-6 21-4 18-9 12-12 13-14

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2/28/12 Baseball (2) vs. Milligan College 2:00 p.m. 2/28/12 Softball vs. Tenn. Wesleyan 2:00 p.m. 3/2/12 Mens Tennis vs. Auburn-Montgomery 2:00 p.m. 3/2/12 Womens Tennis vs. Auburn-Montgomery 2:00 p.m. 3/2/12 Baseball vs. Truett-McConnell 4:00 p.m. 3/3/12 Baseball vs. Truett-McConnell 12:00 p.m.

9-8 William Carey 8-8 Faulkner 7-9 Spring Hill 6-10