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VOLUME 67, ISSUE 01

DEPARTMENTS FIND HOMES OVER THE SUMMER

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SMALL GROUP ATTENDANCE INCREASES

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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF LEE FASHION

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LEE RECEIVE TOP COLLEGE WORKPLACE AWARD

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What does the NCAA move mean?
Lee Clarion photo by Shane Thretheway By Jessilyn Justice Editor-in-Chief During the summer, news broke that the university was making the athletic conference advancement from NAIA to NCAA Division II. But with the news came the host of transitions that the university must conform to in order to fully be considered part of the next level. Our student athletes deserve the very best opportunities possible, said Walt Mauldin, vice president for administration. We think they are not going to get those opportunities if we stay in the NAIA. After months of applications, studies and on-site visits, the university was accepted into the Gulf South Conference. This year marks the beginning of the three-year candidacy process required to join the NCAA. For the remainder of the season, the school will play NAIA with official GSC games scheduled for Fall 2013 and with full NCAA membership beginning Fall 2015. Its definitely a game changer, said Tommy Brown, head coach for the mens basketball team. It changes how, where and the philosophy behind recruitment. Baseball coach Mark Brew agrees. For Brew, the new program will attract more high school seniors than the transfer students that

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normally flock to the team, as well as an increased number of students from the southeast. Right now, were the new kids on the block [for NCAA], he said. Lee attracts coast to coast, but what we want to do is sign quality local talent. In order to catch the eye

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uLees Department of Language and Literature has recently created the English Language Center, a program that provides English language courses for the Cleveland community. Lee students trained in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and linguistics will staff the center and use the skills they learn in class to help community members learn English. Classes begin the week of Sept. 17. uAs reported by the Chattanooga Times Free Press, Bradley Square Mall is currently under renovation, and once changes finish in April 2013, the mall will have undergone an $18 million facelift. Planned renovations involve a new Carmike theater, an open-air courtyard, new paint jobs across the mall and a newly located food court.

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uLee will be hosting The Campus Kitchens Project Conference on campus this year on Oct. 5-7, drawing Campus Kitchen groups from across the U.S. The conference, titled Service: A Fresh Perspective, will speak to issues regarding community service and social justice. Look for more information as the event approaches. uLee will be hosting the Bright Star Childrens Theatre group for the third year in a row on Sept. 2021. The troupe, which is based out of North Carolina, will be performing The Lady of Bullyburg and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. For ticket information, call the Dixon Center box office at 423-614-8343. uUpdate on Josh Owens from Vice President for Administration Walt Mauldin: At this point, Josh Owens seems to be making some progress. ... His lungs are beginning to show signs of improvement. Over the past week, Josh actually was able to move his arm and continues to blink his eyes in response to others around him. Please keep Josh and his family in your prayers.

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

dissolves after two semesters

Lee Clarion photo by Caleb Bell By Veronica Egger Online Editor Alpha Delta Tau (ADT), Lees latest female Greek club, did not accept any new initiates Aug. 30, the biannual tap night for Greek clubs on campus. Their dresses and their screams did not show up that night, nor did their letters or colors (scarlet and gold) make an appearance on campus throughout rush week. ADT ended its life as a Greek club before the semester began, bringing it to a close after two semesters of fighting to stay afloat. This fall semester was supposed to be ADTs first actual tap, though ADT had been present at two previous tap nights. We had inductions planned. And I revamped our whole constitution over the summer, said Kristen Washam, the last president of ADT. But that wasnt enough to keep the club going. Multiple members had to leave ADT because they transferred schools, had other commitments or could not meet the GPA requirement. They had several members quit, and by the time the semester rolled around, they only had four active members. ... Thats not a strong enough group to start a club, said Alan McClung, the dean of students. They lost strength in numbers. And when they did that, they lost momentum. McClung is currently drafting a proposal for new clubs and organizations in order to prevent clubs from suffering a fate similar to ADT. Though they had started out strong, the numbers of Alpha Delta Tau dwindled so much that those left were saddled with multiple positions, and leadership positions were not stable. Washam said that before becoming president, she held the offices of fundraising chair and then secretary. While functioning as president, she was also the events chair. Chelsea Patterson, a junior who had been a part of ADT since its inception, said that she held both inductions and fundraising chairs. Washam and her fellow charter members began trying to form ADT in May 2011. They would congregate in a study room in the library to brainstorm ideas. Washam recounted the numerous meetings held to lay out their constitution and decide their colors and letters. All decisions had to be unanimous. They jointly agreed that their motto would be, turning coal into diamonds. For our constitution, we would look at the constitutions of other Greek clubs and decide if we wanted different elements of them in ours, Washam said. The presidents of the other clubs would give advice if I asked. ADT even got support to make all of their embroidered shirts from the owner of Razberrys, a shop in downtown Cleveland. In the end, though, the workload of the Greek club became too much for the four remaining active members to bear. Though the scarlet-andgold clad women of ADT were resigned to hang up their letters, they were encouraged to rush other existing Greek clubs in this and subsequent semesters. The other clubs, Washam said, expressed their willingness to host them. ADT is the third Greek club at Lee University to have to shut down, joining the ranks of Tau Kappa Omega (more commonly known as TKO) and Kappa Psi Nu.

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Chapel, U-Church to host nationally known guests

By Mary Beth Gremillion Contributing Writier Chapel and U Church, interwoven elements of the university curriculum, are about to welcome a lineup that includes a New York Times best-selling author and Grammynominated worship groups. Lee will be introducing a new liturgical service the last Tuesday of each month. Pastor Heidi Johnson, along with other members of Lee University, will hold these in the new chapel. Im excited for this year. There are a lot of diverse speakers and performers for chapel and U-Church, s aid Jimmy Har p er, campus pastor for Lee.
uMINNEAPOLIS A sixyear battle over illegal music file-sharing was revived Tuesday when the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent the case of Jammie Thomas-Rasset back to court in Minneapolis. A panel of three appellate judges ordered Chief U.S. District Judge Michael Davis

September Sunday, Sept. 16, Lee will host Leeland, a Christian rock band from Baytown, Texas. Leeland is a four-time Grammy nominated and three-time Gospel Music Association Dove Award nominated band and has produced four albums. Weve been working with Leeland for a couple of years trying to get our schedules to match, said Josh York, director of Facilities Management. Jason Browning, an alumnus of Lee University will speak in Conn Center on Sept. 18. Chris Goins of Birmingham, Ala. will return on Sept. 25. Hes known for his contemporary speaking and illustrated sermon style. Lester and Holly Rector,
to reinstate the $222,000 judgment against ThomasRasset, of Brainerd, Minn., that a jury awarded in the civil case. Davis had cut the award to $54,000. bers learn English. Classes begin the week of Sept. 17.

Music couple from Orlando, Fla., has produced three albums and traveled the world together. They will be here on Sept. 27, bringing with them a very diverse mu s i c a l b a c k g rou n d .

October Oct. 2, Joe Novenson, the senior teaching pastor at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, Lees 2007 Honorary Alumnus of the Year and a Commencement speaker of 2008, will be speaking in the Conn Center. Former Denver Broncos football player Steve Fitzhugh will be speaking at Lee on Oct. 4. His motivational speeches about drug and alcohol abuse have taken him across the country.
uLOS ANGELES Publishing insiders worry that a decisive court ruling benefiting retailer Amazon.com Inc. will undermine an industry already struggling with the transition to electronic books. A federal court last week approved a settlement between the Justice Department and

Convocation this year is Oct. 7-11 and will have performances from Lee singing groups and distinguished speakers. Loran Livingston will be returning to Lee on Oct. 16. He is a popular speaker and has spoken in our chapels multiple times. Our annual Missions Week will be observed in chapel services Oct. 23 and 25. Our second U-Church of the semester stars John Mark McMillan on Oct. 28. McMillan is a singer/ songwriter and is a threetime Gospel Music Association Dove Awards nominee.

November On Nov. 1, we have Mike Chapman, the senior

three of the countrys largest publishers, who were accused of colluding to fix prices for e-books. Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers and Simon & Schuster were alleged to have conspired with Apple Inc. to control the price of e-books sold online as part of a larger effort to end Amazons online dominance.

pastor of City Church in Chattanooga, visiting to speak in the Conn Center. Then on Nov. 15, Eric Metaxas will be here in the Conn Center. Metaxas is a New York Times bestselling author, and he was also the keynote speaker for the 2012 National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. David Cooper, the senior pastor of Mount Paran Church in Atlanta, Ga., will be speaking in Conn Center Chapel Nov. 29. Cooper is also a Lee alumnus. Planetshakers, an Australianbased worship band, will perform at the third and final U-Church of the semester, Nov. 18. They have traveled around the world and have produced over twenty albums. They contacted us and
uSAN FRANCISCO Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told a friendly tech audience Tuesday that his companys mobile business has been underestimated, but he vowed it will make a lot more money than the companys traditional website. Zuckerberg also

wanted to perform for us, York said. They will already be in the United States and wanted to add Lee as one of their music performances. Overall, students seem to be looking forward to the fall lineup. Last years chapel line up was really good! Im sure this year will be even better, said student Joseph Hardaway. Ruth King, another student, said she thinks Lee is doing a really good job of asking who we would like to hear. Some chapels speakers have yet to be decided, but Facilities Management has recently launched a Twitter handle, @LeeUChurch, that keeps followers informed on upcoming U-Church happenings.
reiterated that Facebook has no interest in building its own smartphone, but he said the company will probably enter the Internet search business at some point.

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We felt if we brought them together and kind of went for the best of both, wed come out with a really strong product, said Jayson VanHook, Lees vice president of Information Services. We didnt just want to merge them, but we wanted to take the opportunity to improve them as well. The new division allows a du lt u n d e rg r a du at e s three different means of study: courses taught on campus, at Lees main campus in Cleveland as well as the Charlotte Center, and online courses. As reported by the Cleveland Daily Banner, Dr. Joshua Black, the executive director of DAL, explained that the program aims at the nontraditional student group. We are not competing with the traditional campus, Black said. [W]e are serving a different population. There are a lot of adult students, not only here in Tennessee but all over the country, who went to multiple schools but never finished their degree, Black said. Alt houg h b ot h old programs focused on ministerial training bachelors degrees, the conglomeration of the two departments was a major undertaking, VanHook said. IDP was run by the Church of God and Patten University in California and offered

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New Division of Adult Learning aims for best of both

By Caleb Bell News Editor Lee Universitys Division of Adult Learning began this semester, bringing together two previously separate programs to create a more unified learning option for Lees nontraditional undergraduates. This new division, which currently has 661 enrolled students, is housed in the Ocoee Street Annex across the street from the old First Baptist building. DAL encompasses what used to be the Church of Gods Internet Degree Program and Lees Center for Adult and Professional Studies. four different emphases in church leadership undergraduate degrees. The program moved to campus in fall 2011, and the process of combining it with Lees own CAPS program began in October 2011. VanHook explained that IDP and CAPS were not only run by different groups but ran on different formats and timetables. With the combination into DAL, Lee now runs the entire program, most of the courses have been redesigned, and the entire system has been moved to Moodle. The DAL program also now runs on an 8-week schedule, as compared to the 16-week schedule CAPS was based on. Mike Welborn is the director of Enrollment Ser vices for DAL and worked for IDP prior to the consolidation. The program is very meaningful to him, and he said he enjoys helping students receive the same training he did. Im a product of this program, on the IDP side, so education literally changed my life and my ministry, Welborn said. I know what it did for me, and I enjoy seeing what it can do for somebody else. Currently the DAL offers undergraduate degrees in ministry training with various emphases, Bible and theology and Christian studies, but VanHook hopes to see the program grow. We have big plans for the future, for what the Division of Adult Learning can be at Lee. Looking beyond just degrees in ministry maybe even graduate degrees in the future, VanHook said. Presently, DAL will be hosting an intensive study on Sept. 17-18 at New Hope Church of God in Kodak, Tenn., in addition to its regular course offerings. Participants can earn college credits through this study, according to a Lee University press release. The next round of classes for DAL is set to begin on Oct. 17.

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Departments find new homes over the summer the

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Center for Calling and Career Division of Adult Learning

Counseling Center

Information Services

By Kate OBriant Contributing Writer Starting the new semester, students may be confused by the changed office locations of some longexisting departments here at Lee. With new buildings being planned and various construction projects taking place, several departments have relocated on campus. The Center for Calling and Career, once housed in the small house neighboring the Science and Math Complex, is now in the lower level of the Watkins Building behind

the School of Religion. The Center for Calling and Career helps students to change, add or drop a major or minor and offers strengths evaluations and career counseling. The Counseling Center shared space with the Center for Calling and Career and is now also located in the Watkins Building behind the SOR. Students can find counseling on various issues, whether spiritual, academic or otherwise. We are absolutely thrilled with the Counseling Centers move to Watkins. We have a beautiful, modern space that

allows us to provide even better services than before, said Christen Logue, the director of the Counseling Center. We have more space in general, dedicated areas for group therapy and outreach presentations, a spacious waiting room and comfortable individual offices. We are very appreciative of the resources the university has supplied in support of the Counseling Center. The Ocoee Street Annex, across from the original First Baptist Church, now hosts the Division of Adult Learning. Information Services is still

located in the Higginbotham Administration Building, but are now on the third floor as opposed to the first floor. While shifting departments may be disconcerting at first glace, these new l o c at i ons e n c ou r a ge more helpful and efficient assistance for students while providing more convenient work e nv i r o n m e n t s for staff and faculty. Annie Sandberg, a junior at Lee, said that she was personally happy that the Watkins Building was being utilized. I feel like no one has really known what the Watkins

Building is; now I think people will actually benefit from it since so many people use the Center for Calling and Career, Sandberg said. It may take students a

while to become acclimated to the departments new locations, but the departments will continue all of their functions to help students to the best of their abilities.

Lee Clarion photo by Shane Thretheway

Lee Clarion photo by Shane Thretheway

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#clevelandcaffeinated By Caroline Eaton Life Editor Cleveland, Tenn., boasts a wide variety of local coffee shops that offer not only great coffee but also unique atmospheres. Each local coffee house is different, and each one has its own story. Lasaters, located in the Cleveland public library on Ocoee Street, is a locally owned store that is part of a small chain. They offer a tranquil atmosphere that is geared toward studying and one-onone conversations. Lasaters owner Zach Gates said he likes that coffee is a relational drink. I love people, Gates said. We like to have a warm atmosphere that includes the love of Christ and a good product. Gates had the opportunity to visit Guatemala and see the step-by-step process to making coffee. Its pretty extensive. Most people take it for granted. Theres a lot of hard work that goes into it, Gates said. There are 80-year-old women and 4-year-old kids carrying coffee on their back just so we can have this drink. Its no big deal to us, but over there, its their livelihood. Without it, they really have nothing else. Gates expressed his appreciation for the farmers hard work that, in his opinion, contributes shop with an interesting story is Inman Street Coffee, owned by Lee alumus Joel Rogers. Inman is directly affiliated with the Salvation Army and has multiple ministries that operate within their shop. One hundred percent of their proceeds go to ministry, after the cost of coffee is covered. Isaac Lutz has been remember their name. Inman also offers an internship program for high school kids. Most of the kids come from difficult backgrounds, so the program serves to give them work opportunities. The internship is a three-part program that kids can start at age 15 and stay in through high school. Owner Joel Rogers is also excited about the mission opportunities that come with running the coffee house. Were very proud of our product: its done with excellence, but we love people, and thats what important, Rogers said. We have so many students that [we get to] connect to that that arent going to stroll up to a church on youth night, but theyll come to a coffee shop. We get to start those conversations. In an effort to reach the community, Inman also holds art contests and houses local bands on weekends. Another local shop with a mission is Clevelands newest coffee house, BonLife.

The integrity of the bean is whats important; our goal is not to change that,
Zach Gates Owner of Lasaters

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superior coffee. The integrity of the bean is whats important; our goal is not to change that, Gates said. Gates said he also has appreciation for college students that fuel their business. Due to the success of the shop, Lasaters is currently expanding. Another location is in the works on 25th Street, in the Spring Creek Town Center. Another local coffee

working at Inman since its opening in October 2011 and said that their main focus has always been their mission. That mission starts with their customers. We love coffee, but we dont do coffee just because we love coffee, we do it because we want to minster to people, Lutz said. So [we] just have a safe place where people can come; with all of our customers, we try to love on them and

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BonLife opened on Aug. 3 and has so far seen significant support from the community. We roast our beans here in-house once a week, so normally we have about six [different] beans that we roast ourselves. We also offer 10 different brew methods, BonLife owner Erika Moore said. Their slogan Drink a Better Story comes from their direct relationships with the farmers who harvest their coffee beans, rather than using a middleman. This strategy helps boost the income of the farmers who make their livelihood on selling coffee beans. Its been a process, not an easy process, but its been a very humbling experience to deal with them and help them out without having to have 400 middlemen, Moore said. The atmosphere at BonLife is welcoming to all ages, with both indoor seating areas and an outdoor patio. [Its] pretty laid back. A lot of professors come in. Ive seen a lot of students studying; I mean, I think its just a cool, laid back atmosphere. Thats what a lot of people say when they walk in the door. The shop directly sells a few of their multiple brew methods, as well as homemade merchandise made in third world countries. They also feature local art and host art demonstrations by local artists, as well as live entertainment every Friday night. On the more corporate side of things, Cleveland is also home to a Starbucks on Inman Street, with another one coming soon to Paul Huff Parkway. Starbucks is known for their comfortable atmosphere, Pike Place roast and convenient drive thru. Each one of Clevelands coffee houses have their own story and offer a different presence to the Cleveland community.

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and was greatly involved in moving the Bible Training School from Sevierville, Tenn. to Cleveland, where it became Lee College. He said that he graduated in religious education with the second highest honors in his class from the school and added that his wife also attended school there. He and his wife married after she graduated, and they have now been married for 70 years. So how did he go from being an employee at Lee to making toilet seat art? Smith said that it all started when he and his father went deer hunting together. My dad would cut out a little board out of a piece of plywood and sand it and varnish it or paint it and put his antlers on it. His antlers were much bigger than mine, but I would kill a little buck--a little spike that only had two horns or a 3-point or an 8-point buck, Smith said. Whenever we were cleaning our horns and getting them ready, I picked up a toilet seat one time, the lid. And I said, Im going to use this lid for my mount because I dont have to paint it, its already been enameled, and all I have to do is put a wire hanger on it and hang it up on the wall. Smith then began making toilet seat art as a hobby, and it was not long before he had 137 decorated toilet seats hanging in his garage. He continued to share about when he and his wife were having a garage sale where he had a few oil paintings out, and an artist came by who complimented his work.

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Bradley County Farmers Market North offers affordable fresh produce
By Meghan Savell Contributing Writer College students have constantly found it difficult to maintain a healthy diet. Many students buy unhealthy snacks because they are cheap. However, healthier options are available. Local farmers markets provide healthy freshness at a good price. Most students are not aware that they could get affordable fruits and vegetables that are locally grown in Cleveland. Every Monday through Saturday between 8:30 a.m and 5:30 p.m., the Bradley County Farmers Market North is open for business. They are located on Urbane Road near the YMCA and have been open since April of this year. The majority of their produce comes from Amish farms on the outskirts of Cleveland. Amish farmers grow more natural fruit and vegetables without adding pesticides and harsh chemicals. Their produce is healthier, fresher and tastier. Sonny Swanson, one of the markets vendors, said the produce he sells is more affordable than grocery stores and offers a fresher produce selection. He sells apples, snap beans, okra, sweet potatoes, cantaloupes, tomatoes, many types of squash and more. Our customers are steady, and we have a wide range from the older generation to the younger, but Id like to see more of the younger crowd, Swanson said. Not only do they have fruits and vegetables, one vendor sells fresh meat such as beef and pork. Swanson is one of the four vendors at the market, and there is plenty of produce to choose from. A unique perk at the Farmers Market North is the payment system. If a vendor is not present at the market to collect the money for a customers purchase, there is an honor system set in place with a pay here container. However, Swansons sign warns any sneaky customers God is watching you. The fall season is quickly approaching, and the chances to stock up on fresh produce are limited. Swanson said that the market will be open until Nov. 30, 2012.

Taking a seat on the wild side

By Lizzy Roddy Contributing Writer A former Lee University employee is now recognized as owner and curator of the Toilet Seat Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas. Meet Barney Smith, a 91-year-old graduate of the Church of God Bible Training School that transitioned into Lee College in 1947. I was there in Cleveland whenever Bob Jones was pulling his pianos off of the fifth floor of Old Main, before they ever tore down Old Main and built a new administration building there, Smith said. He also shared that he worked as the maintenance engineer for the school for seven years Smith asked him if he would like to see the toilet seats, and the artist tried to convince him to get the news channels to come do a story on his artwork. They really had to twist my arm to get me to let them come film it, he said. Smith agreed to have his art filmed, and he now has a museum out of his garage that has attracted numerous admirers. Smith eagerly shared about items he has put on toilet seats since he started nearly 50 years ago. Ive got 1,024 as the last number [of] toilet seats Ive hung up in the museum to show. Ive got a piece of Saddam Husseins toilet out of the Green Zone that came out of Baghdad. Ive got a piece of the Challenger that blew up down in Florida, down in Cape Canaveral. Ive got a piece of the wreckage, said Smith. Ive even got a million dollars on a toilet seat! He explained that the $1 million was money that had been taken out of circulation by the Federal Reserve an d s h re d d e d , which the chief of police gave him. Is Smith glad his hobby turned into a soughtafter art museum? Yes! Ive been having a ball, Smith said.

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SmallGroup attendance increases

By Caroline Eaton Life Editor SmallGroup has been a presence on Lees campus for nearly a decade; however, in the last five years, the attendance and interest has skyrocketed. Discipleship Ministries Coordinator Jason Steffenhagen said there are multiple reasons as to why the interest has drastically increased over the last few years. We understand what were doing better. Our goal is to create a safe place for students to engage faith, to express what they believe and to wrestle with what they believe, Steffenhagen said. We understand that students get talked at in a lot of different venues, so SmallGroup is that safe place where they can now talk. He also said that SmallGroup is a place where students can be vulnerable and confront their beliefs within the context of community. Another factor that has contributed to the attendance boost has been support from the institution, Steffenhagen said. In his opinion, SmallGroup has gained more recognition on campus from both students and administration each year. About three or four years ago was the first time President Conn mentioned SmallGroup as a faith development venue in the first chapel of the year, Steffenhagen said. It gave us a notoriety as this [program] is something the school values, not something that ResLife values or Campus Ministries values. Senior Bowdle-OBannon R e s i d e nt i a l C h apl ai n Tyler Shores said that the participation increase is due to the leadership of SmallGroup. I think people have been affected by their experience in SmallGroup, and I think thats a testament to the leadership, Shores said. Jason does a fantastic job setting a vision ... from chaplains all the way down to floor leaders, everyone grasps that vision and uses it in the respective floors to make it happen. Another factor contributing to the recent growth of SmallGroup has been renewed excitement from the upperclassmen. Its no longer just a freshman phenomenon: were getting a lot higher attendance in the upperclassmen halls, Steffenhagen said. Those areas are really growing, and I think its because sophomores and juniors who have had small groups in the past are coming back and expecting there to be ... that community on their floor on Thursday nights. Storms Hall residential chaplain Courtney Compagner, who was formally a chaplain in Cross Hall, said that the difference between upper and lower class SmallGroups comes from being in different stages of life.

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[It] that was just an answer to prayer that these are juniors and seniors but they still want to have community, Compagner said. And it may look a little different because they also have other communities, so [SmallGroup is] not your only [community], its your other. Compagner said she loves the depth that the upperclassmen bring, but also that freshmen have an energy that is exciting. However, no matter the age, she said that she loves seeing the affects of the ministry. Ive really learned the beauty of seeing Christ work through intentionality with people and watching the community build through that intentionality, Compagner said. Thats my mission, just the compassion for others, and for Christ. Steffenhagen explained that the purpose of SmallGroup is for the opportunity to travel along side of students, rather that to be a tour guide. The fellow traveller technique allows students to walk through hardships together, and sometimes experience

them for the first time. Its this idea of becoming a fellow traveler that we try to incorporate into our leaders, Steffenhagen said. As opposed to feeling like youre alone . . . Im going to walk along with you. As SmallGroup continues to grow, it will continue to be a safe place for students to connect with their community and develop their faith.

Its a safe place to struggle, and its a safe place to celebrate, Steffenhagen said. We dont all come from the same state, we dont all come from the same back ground ... but we can rally around Jesus. We can rally around the cross and the resurrection and identify with how that has changed our life. SmallGroup meets in every residence hall on Thursdays at 10 p.m.

Lee Clarion photos by Kristen Lauzier

By Marshall Pickard Copy Editor

University rewarded for workplace experience

responded placed Lee as not only one of the 103 great colleges spotlighted by the Chronicle but also one of the nations 42 2012 Honor Roll Schools. After 30 years of employment at Lee, Human Resources Director Ann McElrath credited the family atmosphere she sees here. We care about each other; we bear each others burdens, McElrath said. According to McElrath, the university is an Honor Roll School because Lee scored high in 10 out of the 12 recognition categories. The highest scores were in the areas of job satisfaction and support; work/life balance; supervisor of department-chair relationships; teaching environment; and facilities, workspaces and security. Lee was recognized in every category but two -- compensation and benefits and diversity. Kathy Simmons, assistant director of First-Year Programs, sees evidence of Lee being an exceptional workplace as both a member of the faculty and administrative staff. I think that the faculty and the administrators were not surprised because we all believe it, and ... getting the acknowledgement was just affirmation of what we kind of knew individually, too. McElrath said that many schools did not score well in diversity

The Chronicle of Higher Education pronounced Lee University one of the 2012 Great Colleges to Work For, based on the surveyed opinions of hundreds of employees. Human capital company, ModernThink LLC, selected 313 Lee full-time employees to survey, and the views of the 81 percent that

but cited resources to help improve in this area in the future. [I]ts all based on ... tuition, said McElrath, regarding compensation. Were non-profit, and so we have to use everything we have to put the best product out there. Because only full-time employees were interviewed, the survey does not represent the opinions of the approximately 1500 student workers Lee employs.

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Fashion Forward:
By Kelsey Black Fashion Columnist Whether youve been at Lee for a few weeks or several years, youve probably noticed by now that the fashions and trends here are as diverse as the types of meat found in the cafeterias lasagna. Style is an expression of the campus culture, and whether you wear pajama pants or a suit, youre constantly sending out a message to the world around you. In the past, this column has focused on fashion information, but to be perfectly frank, if you Google fashion trends, you have a plethora of tips at your fingertips. The goal of my column is to focus on style interaction. Whats the point of going to such a diverse, fashion-savvy school if you dont get to hear the messages from others around you? Through several years of intense research, Ive discovered that although the Lee style culture is free-spirited enough to get away with wearing a kilt to class, there are ten fashion commandments that must be followed. 10. Freshmen, never wear a free T-shirt until at least a week from receiving it. Do you remember your first day here? Yeah, like two weeks ago? You were given helpful things like a lanyard and several T-shirts emblazoned with all things Lee. I know the allure of free shirts is tempting, but consider this an intervention. If you wear something shared by 850 of your closest friends the day after, you are immediately labeled #freshman. 9. And while youre at it, go ahead and throw away that lanyard, if you havent already. Please do not wear your keys around your neck. God put pockets in jeans and in backpacks for a reason. 8. E m br a c e y ou r inner h i p s t e r. Like the trepidation of Greek week, hipster subculture has quickly spread across campus, affecting any and all in its path. Quick! Heres a brief self-check to see if you have been influenced. Do your oversized glasses really have a prescription? Do you still have feather extensions? Do you have a moustache? Are you a hipster? If you ignored all the above questions and adamantly denied the latter, congratulations, y o u r e a h i p s t e r. 7. Leggings are the Switzerland of clothing. Can you wear them to class? Are they or arent they pants? And will we ever really know for sure? 6. Guys, if youre going for facial hair, not everyone can pull off a McClung or Conn. Maybe stick with the Dr. Sargent look. Facial hair can be sometimes quite polarizing. You dont want to look like youre about to attack someone when they walk across the Ped Mall, but at the same time, you dont want to look like Justin Bieber circa Baby. Tough call. 5. Greek members, its okay to wear clothes without letters on them. That is, unless your club constitution specifically

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The 10 Commandments of Lee Fashion

mandates wearing letters ever yday, of course. 4. If youre going to be infamous for what you wear, rock it! Like the girl who wore only purple or the guy who is always barefoot, own that look! Granted, the entire campus will probably refer to you always as something original like Purple Girl or Barefoot Guy, but youll go down in Lee history as a legend. 3. It is perfectly acceptable to take a Snuggie to class. Snuggies, portable heaters, insulated parkasits survival of the fittest out there in the arctic classrooms of the Humanities Building or Science and Math Complex. May the odds that you get a classroom with an unlocked thermostat be ever in your favor. 2. Chacos are never justifiable with cute outfits. Come on now. Is the 2-minute journey from your dorm to the cafeteria really that rigorous? No? Okay then, slap some sandals or something on your feet because those shoes belong only on the Appalachian Mountains. 1. It will rain on the day you dress up the most. Without fail, no matter when you have a presentation, interview or anything requiring nicer attire, not only will it rain it will pour. Welcome to Cleveland.

The Season It Has Been

By Zach Orrison Contributing Writer It is now less than two months until the presidential election of 2012. The candidates have rubbed elbows with their donors and have fundraised millions of dollars in hopes of leading the country in what both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama call the right direction. The conventions have ended, and the candidates have made their formal acceptance speeches. Now it is time for the American people to decide. Who might the election really be up to? Is it the older vote? Could it be the younger vote? According to a Gallup Poll done in May-June 2012, the percentage of 18-29 year olds who plan on voting in the upcoming election has dropped to 58 percent, 20 percent lower than the number who voted in the 2008 election. Why might that be? Well, lets be honest, the President has lost some of the luster from the 2008 campaign and has failed to deliver on what citizens of any age really are concerned most about jobs. Numbers have been thrown around for, well, the past four years about how many jobs have actually been created. The fact of the matter is people have lost hope while searching. Whenever the government tries to intervene in the marketplace too much, it cripples it. Republican Mitt Romney does not want to cripple the American people; he wants to help them because he truly believes in what makes this country great simply, the American people and not government interference. At the Republican National Convention, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said of the President that he is not a bad person but a bad president. I find that to be very true. Let us take what has been on everyones minds for what seems like forever the health care overhaul. To put it simply, this plan will cost billions of dollars over the next decade and will provide private sector insurers with competition. It also dicentivises investors to invest in small natural selection theory would undoubtedly ensue. Im not sure how well a Lee Clarion staff writer would fare in the play-out of survival of the fittest, but Im almost positive he or she wouldnt be the last one standing. While rules certainly have their place, some people take rules far too seriously. For example, I once business due to the increase in capital gains taxation. In essence, this plan could lead to a two-tiered system in which private sector health care will battle with public sector plans, thus making the working people at a disadvantage by having market share taken away by the federal government. We cannot have this. Should Mitt Romney get elected in November, this share will go back to the people. Why? Because Mitt Romney knows long-term solutions through his business experience of maximizing gains for his clients; he does not want to seek plans of instant gratification that will soon dissipate into the wind, not lasting for the American people. Those are the types of plans the incumbent offers. Will you make the right decision this election and vote for Governor Mitt Romney?

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Policy
By Mitchell Capps Humor Columnist No one can argue that rules are a necessary part of life. Without them, Darwins

knew a woman whose child fell and scraped his knee. When he asked his mother to kiss it and make it better, as is the traditional childhood fix-all, she refused. She cited the five second rule. And then there are other rules, which just seem too whimsical or outdated to be practical. For instance, in San

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Letter from the Editor: The story of Cleveland

The Conventions
By Eric Miller Contributing Writer The big events in politics-the conventions--have just ended earlier this month. While the conventions are mostly a rally to fire up the base, there are still some interesting points to bring up for discussion, namely Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romneys speech that brought to light some of his plans concerning the future of the education system. Portions of these plans include giving parents more of a choice in which school their children go to, cutting taxes on small business and repealing the Affordable Care Act, to name a few. The particular issue I wish to highlight is about relaxing the zoning restrictions on schools. Initially, this plan sounds appealing. Sure, we want parents to be able to decide where their children go to school. However, there is an underlying issue at play here: the draining of resources from the public school systems. Romneys website claims Francisco, there is an ordinance, which bans the picking up and throwing of used confetti. It is apparent that San Franciscans have no conviction about recycling. There are rules like this in every community. Here are a few rules that you may have missed while throwing your student handbook in the trash: To begin, I was appalled that he believes that no parent should be forced to send their child to a failing school. Take a step back and realize that in most scenarios, parents can send their children to a different school than the one they are zoned for if a parent fills out an application, the school in question has an opening, and they pay a transfer fee. Relaxing these regulations would mean that parents could send their children to better performing schools more easily. Before long, the struggling schools would lack resources to improve the academic performance of those enrolled. If this plan was followed through, parents could remove their children from the original school at the first sign of trouble and relocate them to a school of higher academic standing. This process would remove all incentive to improve the failing school. The education of the young is imperative, and while I agree that no child should be shortchanged in his or her education, it is vastly important that we work to ensure schools all over this country offer equivalent to discover that one could not have a bow and arrow at Lee. You can find this listed under the weapons and fireworks subsection of the 2012-2013 Student Handbook (Page 26). This is bad news to all the Katniss Everdeen impersonators, who can consider their Halloween Hunger Games hopes dashed. (In reading the weapons Dear readers, I am once again a fresh face at Lee. I spent the spring semester studying in our nations capital as a student at the Washington Journalism Center and interning for Street Sense, a newspaper for the homeless. I adored my time in D.C. The academics were some of the most rigorous Ive experienced, but I learned about myself and why I want to do what I want to do: why I want to be a journalist. What is this journalism thing? Do I run around in a funny hat with the word PRESS stuffed in a ribbon? I wish. Do I constantly shove a notebook in peoples faces without being respectful for whats going on? I hope not. D.C. was so fast paced that I was barely able to keep my head above water. I was constantly going from one meeting to a networking event to trying to absorb as much history and culture as humanly possible. I could not get enough of this. The fact that I could work eight blocks and be at the base of the Capitol? Astounding. Glance out a window during a boring meeting and see the Washington Monument? Breathtaking. And now Im back to the ever-exciting Clevegas. After spending time in what seems like another world, its a bit odd to return to the this quaint town. Im returning with a renewed sense of passion for journalism. Ive learned that journalism isnt all about the 24/7 news cycle. At the heart of each story should be the audience. In the world of news, weve categorized our goals into principles, or elements. The second on that list is loyalty to the citizens. I want to be loyal to you. I love what I do. I love the relationships I develop across campus with students and leaders. I love writing stories that you want to read. I love asking the questions that most people wont ask. I love getting to know who you are and what youre about. While I was in D.C., they had a saying: Everyone has more stories than you. I want to know your stories. I want to share them with Lee and beyond through the Lee Clarion.

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Join the Conversation

educational opportunities. The only way that goal will be reached is if there are enough students at a given school so that government on all levels-local, state and national-deem it necessary to devote resources toward improving it. I recognize that there are additional arguments to be made of which I am not aware, as well as the possibility that my own argument is terribly flawed. Fe w problems are simple, however, and no solution can be achieved without understanding. To t h at end, I welcome the debate.

As your editor-in-chief, I ask that you would join me on this journey to get to know our community. Not the restaurants, coffee shops and bookstores, though those are of great entertainment, but the people that comprise Cleveland. -Its all one great story, and if youre on board, Id like to hear it.

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for those with guide cats or guide hamsters. But it is, after all, only prohibited in the buildings used for food preparation. So while you cant take Tiger to Chikfil-A, he can certainly purr between your powerpoints. Strange Rule No. 3 for me was the programming fee of $35 (Page 43). The fee covers, among other things, spiritual activities. I wonder what price prayers are up to these days with the state of the economy. The truth is, in the end, whatever you do, you cant really win. From the beginning Lee reserves the right to alter rules, regulations, policies and procedures at anytime without further notice (Page 19). So just when you think youve beat the system by using a Muhammad Ali microwave instead of a George Foreman grill (as outlawed in the appliances subsection on Page 42), watch out. That rule can be rendered as fast as you follow it. Be good!

section, I wondered if Lee would allow a confetti gun, if we promised not to reuse the confetti). Another rule which caught my eye was the fact that you cannot bring animals other than guide dogs into a University building used for food preparation (Page 33). My initial thought is that this would be devestating

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Our Summer Snapshots Winner

Congratulations to Chelsea Champ for submitting this beachy photo.

Thank you to all of those who participated in our Summer Snapshots contest. We received photographs from around the globe that were truly breathtaking to look at. Now were announcing our new contest:Dorm Decorations. Did you spend a largesse at Bed, Bath and Beyond or did you opt for crafty, DIYs from Pinterest? Show us. Post your photos to our Facebook page (facebook.com/ leeclarion) or tag us on Twitter or Instagram @leeclarion. Wed love to see how creative you can be in your living space. All photos are due by Wednesday, Sept. 19, so hop on that. Ready, set, post! Steve Martin @SteveMartinToGo Sept. 9 Here is the report for your area: A possibility with a chance of weather. Barack Obama @BarackObama Sept. 11 As painful as this day is and always will be, it leaves us with the lesson that no act of terrorism can ever change what we stand for. -bo Mitt Romney @MittRomney Sept. 11 On this most somber day, America is united under God in its quest for peace and freedom at home and across the world. Paul Conn @PaulConn Aug. 31 Full dorms. Huge freshman class. Big lively chapels. Everyone complaining about parking. Just feels right. I love this place! Justin Bieber @justinbieber Sept. 11 today is Jazzys first day of school! wish my lil sis luck! love u JAZZY!

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What would you do if there was a social media blackout on campus?

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SSAC Standings
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(6) Belhaven Spring Hill Southern Wesleyan (2) Southern Polytechnic Emmanuel Lee TruettMcConnell (4) AuburnMontgomery (9) Mobile BrewtonParker Faulkner (16) William Carey

0-0 5-0
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Berenau

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0-0 2-1
Emmanuel

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Spring Hill

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Belhaven

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

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

Southern Wesleyan

Truett(20) William McConnell Carey

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0-0 3-0-1
Loyla

0-0 4-1
Belhaven

0-0 4-1
Brenau

0-0 3-1
Spring Hill

0-0 4-2
(6) Lee

0-0 1-1
BrewtonParker

0-0 1-4
Faulkner

0-0 1-4
Coastal Georgia

0-0 0-5-1
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0-0 8-0

0-0 7-2

0-0 7-2

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of a searching senior, Brew is amping up his plans to attend more recruiting events. This game changer includes more than recruitment, though. Scholarships When the school was accepted into the candidacy for the NCAA Division II this summer, the move came with a tightened scholarship purse for many university teams. Roughly 2.8 scholarships are being cut across the athletic department, Mauldin said. The NCAA allows for only nine baseball scholarships, causing the team to reduce scholarships by three. Both men and womens basketball teams are losing one apiece, while golf and tennis teams are seeing an increase. Volleyball as well as cross-country will remain

unaffected by these changes. Tournaments and Playoffs Athletic teams playing this season are eligible for any NAIA championships they may qualify for, which enables the womens soccer team to drive for five, that is, attempt to win their fifth NAIA national championship. Wed like nothing better than to go out a winner, Athletic Director Larry Carpenter said. Quite honestly, Id love to see some of our other sports do it, as well. After this season, teams are ineligible for playoffs in NCAA or NAIA playoffs for the next two years. Instead, teams may compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association for championship titles. Football President Paul Conn has announced that an 18-month uLady Flames volleyball is off to a less than stellar start to their season. The No. 6-ranked NAIA team was picked by the coaches to win the conference this season for the ninth consecutive year, but only stands at a 8-5 record currently.

study will be conducted to see if the university is conducive to host a football team. The start date of this study, however, has yet to be released. As we move forward, we are awaiting word on the issue of football, GSC Commissioner Nate Salant said. But in the interim, we have great expectations for Lee Universitys teams to be immediately competitive. The study, Carpenter said, would evaluate the physical campus as well as the campus culture. Whats Next? The NCAA label will bring more notoriety to the school, Mauldin said. But according to Carpenter, students may not feel the change until the next few years. One of the greatest challenges is going to be this conference, said Brown. All D2 schools are uLee baseball sent their most ever draft picks to Major League Baseball this summer. Kris Hall, Patrick Merkling, Vince Spilker, Andy Hillis and Jorge Saez went in rounds 8-32. That number succeeds the 2011 draft of four players.

pretty good. Weve got to step up our competition. The one thing the coaches, administrators and directors agree on? NCAA is the best possible move for the school.

Lee Clarion photo by Shane Thretheway uSeveral Lee teams started their seasons ranked in the top of the NAIA Top 25 Coaches Polls. The womens soccer is ranked No.1 to start their fifth straight title run. The volleyball team is ranked No. 6, but is sure to drop after a tough stretch of losses. Mens soccer is not ranked, but received 21 votes. uThe womens soccer team is hosting their third annual Kickin it for Kids with Cancer soccer event on Sept. 15. The team will be selling green shirts for fans to wear during the one night event that will raise money and awareness for the Austin Hatcher Foundation. Last year $28,000 was raised. uThe men and womens soccer teams capped off successful weekends at the Bill Sergent Invitational in London, Ky. The men placed third with a two day score of 588, while the women finished second behind host University of the Cumberlands. They totaled a score of 616.

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Game Schedule
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Sept. 18

VOLLEYBALL
VS. SPRING HILL COLLEGE 1 PM

VS. OLIIVET NAZERENE 7:30 PM

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Sept. 15

VOLLEYBALL
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SPRING HILL 5 PM

MENS SOCCER

Sept. 21

SPRING HILL 7:30 PM

WOMENS SOCCER

Sept. 21

UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE 5 PM

WOMENS SOCCER

Sept. 22

UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE 7:30 PM

MENS SOCCER

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Womens soccer makes the drive for five

By Mark Pace Contributing Writer The Lee University womens soccer team is starting the season with one goal: to win their fifth consecutive NAIA national championship. Last December, the Lady Flames collected their fourth straight championship, which set the record for the most consecutive national championships in NAIA womens soccer history. The Flames start the season as the consensus No. 1 ranked team in the country according to the NAIA Womens Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll. They received 18 of the 20 first place votes in the poll, racking up 559 points to earn the top spot. The players that were on the first national championship team have now all graduated. However, Senior Captain Kim Conrad believes that this years team has greater potential than the previous ch ampi onsh ip te ams . We had a great team last year, but this years team has the potential to be just as good or better, Conrad said. We have more depth than last year, and we look forward to seeing what the season holds. The team returns 10 of 11 starters from last year, including junior Leah Fortune, who was named the Most Outstanding Offensive Player for the national championship game. The 2011 soccer team became the first team to start and end the season with the No. 1 ranking, and they look to do the same for the 2012 season. Although the Lady Flames have already won four consecutive NAIA national championships, senior captain Clair Lanter emphasized her hope for the team to leave the NAIA and move into the NCAA next year as champions. A national championship always means so much to the team, but this year, it would mean even more because it is our last year in the NAIA, and we want to go out on top, Lanter said. Their first home game will be played against the No. 3 ranked Lindsey Wilson College from Columbia, Ky. Lee has struggled with the Blue Raiders consistently in

the regular season, even during the current championship run. The Lady Flames are already underway in their quest for another title. They began their season in Daytona, Fla. at the Habitat for Humanity Classic. defeating the No. 19-ranked Norwood University (Fla.) 6-1. They lost their second bout to No.5-ranked Embry-Riddle (Fla.) 1-3.

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Coach Andrea Hudson wins No. 700

By George Starr Sports Information Lee University head volleyball coach Andrea Hudson quickly gave her (22) teams and husband Kevin plenty of credit after reaching another milestone in a career that places her among the best in college volleyball. The Lady Flames soundly defeated Olivet Nazarene University 3-0 (25-12, 25-17, 25-12) in the second day of play of the annual Lee Invitational. The win was the 700th for Hudson, who is in her 22 year of coaching volleyball at Lee. The 700-228 mark gives the Lady Flames leader a winning percentage of over 75 percent. She ranks fifth among the winningest active coaches in the NAIA. Among those top five, Hudson has coached the least number of seasons. Paul Swanson (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) is in his 30th year and has posted 978 victories. Only Madonnas Jerry Abraham has a higher winning percentage (.792). The Lady Flames, ranked No. 3 in the preseason NAIA poll, came roaring back from an upset loss to Indiana Wesleyan on Friday afternoon, to defeat Xavier (La.) for win number 699 and then powered past Olivet in the third match of their four scheduled events during the Invitational. Again it was the booming net play that set the tone for the 2-1 Lady Flames. As a team

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Can you spot the differences? Find the 10 differences between the two photos of the Mens Soccer Team. Answers will be at LeeClarion.com on September 22.

DOUBLE TAKE: VOLLEYBALL

BEFORE

Lee recorded a .402 hitting percentage. Marija Zelenovic blasted away with 10 kills and a .563 attack mark. Irene Ojukwu also had 10 slams and a .304 hitting percentage. Paula Martins put down eight kills and was tops for the match with a .636 hitting average. Martins also countered with three service aces. Camil Martinez was the assist leader with 36. Libby Peigen garnered 12 digs, while Martinez and Ojukwu chipped in with nine apiece. Zelenovic (4) and Nicole Sumida (3) helped dominate play in the blocking department.

AFTER

Lee Clarion photos by Travis Sturgeon