March 2012
Craving Healthy Living
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Natalie Tolbert Crowned Miss LRU, Miss Collegiate NC
By: Randolph Carroll Staff Writer Whether you are trying to lose a few unwanted pounds or put on a few by way of muscle, not many college students have the time to do so, while others think they lack motivation. Here is some college, studentfriendly advice and the answer to why you have more motivation than you think. Students don’t need to put in hours of tireless work at the gym to look good. That is simply not true. When it comes to how long someone needs to work out, it varies based upon goals, but it does not have to take up the whole day. Assistant Football Coach Ron Boyd indicated that one’s exercise goals for general fitness should be about 30 minutes in length. Body-building and mass-building will need more time, 30-45 minutes, along with the addition of more periods of extended rest. Some students lift to lose weight and become ‘cut-up’ (combining diet with strength training), while others lift to put on mass. So it stands to reason that the same lifting technique is not going to work for everyone. There is a difference between high repetitions with low weight and low repetitions with high weight. Both will tone, but higher reps with lower weight will work on muscle endurance and help tone. Lower reps with higher weight will increase size more drastically. What meal choices should be made following a work-out? “After working out, for recovery purposes, [eat/drink] 17-20 ounces of protein, because protein builds muscle,” Boyd said. However, indulging in a protein shake, chocolate milk or peanut butter sandwich should not be the only food choice. “You need to eat to lose weight,” Solmaz Institute director, Michelle Rimer said. What to eat is important to know, though. For those trying to lose weight, make sure to eat fruits and vegetables, stick to lean protein such as chicken, seafood, beans and even lowfat dairy products. High fiber foods such as cereals, fruits, vegetables and bread are extremely important as well. For those trying to gain weight, eat the same kinds of food, yet eat more. Correct portions are also important. “When you are eating, make half of you’re eating fruits and vegetables, one-fourth grains and one-fourth protein and a dairy or calcium source,” Rimer said. On-campus students and many commuter students rely on the cafeteria to provide their nutrition needs. However, many students also wonder if it is even possible to eat healthy at the “caf” and many students find it challenging. “It is very difficult for me See Healthy Eating, p. 3
Photo Credit: Tracy Tolbert Natalie Tolbert reigns as Miss Lenoir-Rhyne University while she enjoys a ride in the Homecoming Day Parade.
Photo Credit: Lindsey Hartgrove Natalie Tolbert won the 2012 Miss North Carolina Collegiate on July 9, 2011 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
By: Kaitlyn Burton Staff Writer N Natalie Tolbert advances to the Miss Collegiate America competition after having been crowned Miss LRU and then Miss North Carolina Collegiate nearly a year ago. The national contest is to be held March 9-10 in San Antonio, Texas. Tolbert was the first winner of the Miss LRU title. The second annual Miss LRU is currently underway. Tolbert will present the Miss LRU crown on March 4 before taking time from her busy academic and social schedule to compete in the national competition. Tolbert is a senior Human and Community Services major with a minor in Psychology. Her extra-curricular interests include active membership in Kappa Delta and she serves as captain of the Sugar Bears. She is a native from Longdale, NC located in Cleveland County, where she attended Burns High School. Out of high school, Natalie attended The University of North Carolina at Charlotte then transferred to LenoirRhyne following her freshman year. Tolbert will graduate in May. “It was a big culture shock from living in a small town to living in huge Charlotte, and it
was nice to come here after,” said Tolbert. “It was just so overwhelming.” From childhood, Tolbert has been involved in pageants. Tolbert’s parents entered her in her first pageant, Baby Miss Cleveland County. Tolbert has traveled to Pinehurst and Raleigh, plus she has done a lot of work with Cleveland County. She just recently selected her platform, the Boys and Girls Club of America, where she volunteers once a week in her hometown of Cleveland County. She has had the privilege to speak for the Boys and Girls Club of America on multiple occasions. “I would recommend girls to [participate in] pageants because it’s a really good experience and helps promote charities and raise money for them,” Tolbert said. Tolbert will spend a week on an all-expense-paid trip in San Antonio, where the prizes include a $10,000 scholarship and a $5,000 wardrobe allowance. The Miss LRU pageant consists of evening gown, interview, spirit wear and talent. For the women who are selected to be in the Top Five, the judges ask an on-stage question. As Miss LRU, Natalie See Tolbert, p. 7
Java Journey: A Cup of Faith A Coffee House Ministry Remains Steadfast in Hickory By: Olivia Lowman Copy Editor When one walks into Java Journey, to the right they find a full-service espresso bar, complete with a large menu of average-priced espressobased drinks, smoothies and gourmet coffees. To the left, they see a small consignment area bearing jewelry and other novelty items. Along the walls are modern paintings, all for sale. There are tables, chairs, comfortable couches and acoustic music playing softly in the background. If a customer didn’t know any better, they may think they were in a coffee shop. They wouldn’t be wrong, but they wouldn’t be right, either. Java Journey is an innovative, unconventional ministry nestled along Hwy 127 in Hickory. Unfair to call it a business, this non-profit organization co-owned and operated by husband and wife team Jeff and Teena Stewart strives to do one thing: bring the message of Christ to the broken, with a cup of coffee on the side. The Stewarts have served in the ministry for over 30 years. Before moving to Hickory, 6.5 of those years were in California, and before that they lived in Colorado (3 years)
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Photo Credit: Oliva Lowman Teena Stewart, owner of Java Journey, is not in the coffee-house business for the money; rather she focuses on a greater mission.
and Pennsylvania (13 years). They saw what a traditional church was capable of doing and realizing the need for communication among a different group of people who weren’t attending Sunday morning worship services. Then the Stewarts began praying and felt a calling to branch out into another area of service. “[The traditional church] felt like it wasn’t relevant to what
people’s needs are,” said Teena Stewart. “A lot of people are turned off by church.” With a coffee shop on every corner in California, the Stewarts developed an idea to combine an existing appeal with a twist; coffee, which people already love, paired with an environment that promotes a God who loves customers. Not knowing much about coffee but understanding the
growing need for an adapted form of evangelism in today’s society, the Stewarts worked diligently to arrange as many details as possible, relying on willing volunteers and faith to make up for the short-falls. After weeks of preparation, Java Journey opened its doors on January 1, 2010. “Technically, [Java Journey] is a congregation of the Evangelical Covenant Church,” said Jeff Stewart, “But we don’t operate conventionally.” Over two years later, it’s still hard to categorize the ministry into the norms developed by society. Despite the drinks, pastries and art for sale throughout Java Journey, making money isn’t a priority. “It’s not about the money to us,” said Teena Stewart. “It’s about relationships and showing people the real Jesus.” Upon entering Java Journey, a customer may never realize they’re standing inside of a church. There isn’t Christian music coming through the speakers, crosses hanging on the walls or a baptismal pool sitting in the back. Decorated like an artsy, secular coffee house, the Stewarts have developed a relaxing environment that can put even the most lost soul at ease.
“We thought in a daily sense here, people will walk in, they’re relaxed, they are more candid about what is going on in their lives and that opens the doors to be able to share with them and identify with them,” said Jeff Stewart. A part of building relationships is communicating with customers and meeting the needs of the community. When they need it, the Stewarts offer prayer with those who come inside Java Journey. Bibles are available on the different coffee tables throughout the building. Weekly they hold a unique version of “church.” On Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. coffee and fellowship time is followed by a 7:00 p.m. interactive Bible study. The community is welcome and no membership is required. In fact, there are no members of Java Journey. “It’s hard for people to understand this, because the standard way for measuring growth is by numbers and by buildings and size,” said Jeff Stewart. “And we, just in our own way of thinking, we’re discovering that when [Jesus] talks about the Kingdom, he talks a lot about things that are hidden, things that are secret. See Java, p. 3
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When students first visit L-R, they are told that they will have opportunities that they may not otherwise have at a larger university. As prospective students and new students are told this, they wonder what those opportunity will be and when they might arrive. In four years here, I’ve had many opportunities come my way, but this one was pretty neat. I was given the responsibility of conducting a press call to President Obama’s reelection committee on a telephone line reserved only for campus reporters. I had no idea what to expect as I entered my code to gain access to the conference call. I placed my phone on speaker and was ready with my note-pad and pen. I didn’t want to miss any of the information that would be provided. The call was hosted by Obama’s Deputy Campaign Manager, Stephanie Cutter, and also by Obama’s Youth Vote Director, Valeisha Butterfield-Jones ,each of whom explained that they would be facilitating these calls on a different topic every month. Personally, I was hoping they would provide insight to what Obama is planning to do for college students with regard to helping grow the economy, as well as a plan to put people back to work. After all, this press call was geared toward a specific demographic and these are some of the top issues that concern college students. The re-election team seems to believe that Obama’s race for the
President Barack Obama has rejected the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline project proposed by TransCanada, partly due to pressure from Republicans in Congress. In December 2011, Congress imposed a 60-day deadline on the decision-making process for the permit as a provision in the temporary payrollcut tax bill, which would extend a payroll tax break and unemployment benefits for two months. Under the deadline, the Obama administration had until February 21 to decide if the 1,700 mile pipeline project will be permitted. “The rushed and arbitrary deadline insisted on by Congressional Republicans prevented a full assessment of the pipeline’s impact, especially on the health and safety of the American people, as well as our environment,” said President Barack Obama to ABC News. The Keystone XL pipeline would carry oil from oil sand formations in Alberta, Canada to refineries on the Gulf Coast. Canada is second to Saudi Arabia in the amount of proven oil reserves with 170 billion barrels residing in their oil sands. The pipeline would extend Canadian oil exports to 4 percent of United States demand, or 700,000 barrels a day. The pipeline project has
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Presidency will be against Mitt Romney. They focused primarily on what Romney has said during the primaries and commented that he has provided no real solutions to the American people. They honed in on what Romney won’t be able to accomplish if he takes office. I had really hoped that this press call would be different from what the public sees on television or in the news. The staff had the perfect opportunity to break the tiresome “he-said, she-said” campaign strategy, but they didn’t. I
wanted to see the pair focus on what Obama planned to accomplish during his second term, as well as any new ideas the Democratic party has in mind for this country; however, none of those issues came into play during the halfhour conference call. The ladies hosting the call focused on what Obama has done and they mainly zeroed in on three issues: the National Healthcare Act, which is extremely controversial, the war in See Opportunity, p. 7
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Who’s Who in the Republican Primary By: Bart Keeler Staff Writer
of Representatives in 1992 and then won the senate seat in 2000. With the 2012 presidential Santorum is hanging election just 10 months away his hat on his “traditional” and in the midst of a Republican American values. He Primary contest, many folks believes in strong-armed across the country are still trying foreign policy, controlling to figure out who these candidates the national social are. Below is a quick and easy barometer and American guide to the four remaining men exceptionalism. He has in the contest: made many statements that Mitt Romney (Mass.)—The leave people wondering Slick Businessman where he pulled them from, He has the hair, the smile, such as “homosexuality the stature, the attire, the slick leads to beastiality” and speech and firm handshake that “women should just you want in a president. He has stay home with their kids the capitalism success story and not enter the workforce Republicans love. He is a former to create stronger families.” Republican governor of a staunch He’s attracting a strong Democratic state. He is Mitt Photo Credit: AP images base of people who think Romney and he is running for Mark Mason of Team Sandtastic of Sarasota, Fla makes final touches that by correcting the social President of the United States. corruptness in the country, to the 2012 Republican Primary Debate ‘Mount Myrtle’ sand feature, Romney’s first attempt located across the street from the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Hotel and Con- then everything else will be in politics was a run for U.S. vention Center on Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The just fine. Senate in 1994, which he lost. Who Wins? 1,175,100 pound sand sculpture (525 tons) has taken five sand sculptors Then, Romney became a highly Picking a favorite of six days to complete and features three separate elements. successful businessman with the these men seems to be a much-criticized Bain Capital and Bain & depending on your viewpoint) remarks harder-than-necessary task for the GOP Co. He has been known as a flip-flopper that can put him in sticky situations. voters. Santorum, Romney and Gingrich on his social stances, bringing concern have each won the first three state Ron Paul (Texas)—The One who from those at the heart of the GOP that Reminds People of the Constitution primaries, and Paul has finished in the put too much stock in those stances top three each time. Keep in mind, these This is also Paul’s third run at the anyway. states are small and contribute very few White House, having failed in 2008 on The general feeling about Romney the Republican ticket. He was also on delegates to the Republican National is that he’s the “safe” choice: the guy the ballot in 1988 as a Libertarian—the Convention. who looks the most electable. Romney, party where most believe his ideals lie. Romney won New Hampshire, which however, brings a lot of economic Paul was originally a medical doctor was no surprise, but had a setback when knowledge to the table and has a plan to before entering politics in 1976. Paul has it was ruled that Santorum actually won bring 11,000 jobs to America within the been preaching the same message ever Iowa. Have no fear, Romney supporters, first year of his presidency. he will most likely win the bigger swing since: small, constitutionally-defined Newt Gingrich (Ga.)—The Great government. states such as Florida, California, Conservative Thinker Virginia, Illinois, and even Virginia. He Paul wants to abolish the Federal The former Speaker of the House Reserve, thus eliminating a federal certainly will win the historically liberal has finally decided to run for the income tax. He wants to decrease federal states, but will receive much opposition executive seat, and he’s attacking it spending on foreign affairs, focusing from Paul in these contests. Gingrich with a vigor unlike any candidate has in the national budget here at home. and Santorum will continue to battle recent memory. Gingrich seems to be the Paul blames unnecessary wars for the for the conservative Republican vote grumpy old man in the room who wants financial crisis the country has been and will most likely split those states— everyone to know what things used to be during the past decade. Paul believes Iowa and South Carolina being good like and how things should be. examples. in the Constitution, and is arguably the He is to the right of Romney on social most “conservative” man in the contest. Eventually, the dust will clear issues, but seems to be slightly confusing However, he is not a true Republican. and Romney will be the Republican economically. Gingrich wants to nominee, even if this isn’t very exciting Rick Santorum (Pa.)—The Family discontinue the term of Obama—whom Man to many Republicans. The difference he calls the “food stamp president”—by among the men is this: the others are The son of a Pennsylvania coal miner, bringing back Reaganomics from the 80s. Santorum is the man who pictures himself running primary campaigns while The question is, can he control himself to as the typical “red-blooded American Romney is running a general election not make off-the-cuff comments while male.” His sweater vest and button-down campaign. Romney has the best chance sitting in the White House. Gingrich may look exudes a sense of upper middleof challenging Obama. He knows it, the be the smartest politically, but he has a class, the same people to whom he is Republicans know it, and those cooler tendency to make off-color (or on-color pandering. He was elected to the House heads will eventually prevail.
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Obama Rejects Permit: Keystone XL Pipeline Project on Hold
By: Kimberly Caporale Managing Editor
Photo Credit: AP Images President Barack Obama greets the audience after he spoke about the billion dollar“Community College to Career Fund” and his 2013 budget, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Va.
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AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Protestors against the Keystone XL pipeline dressed as referees and threw red penalty flags during a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.
fueled a partisan debate over energy and job sources. Republicans argue that the project should be passed because the pipeline will allow the petroleum industry to create 20,000 jobs. However, the State Department estimates that a maximum of 6,000 jobs will be generated. Republican presidential candidates have voiced their intentions to use the Keystone
XL pipeline project controversy to negatively portray the Obama administration as an organization that is an enemy to business and favors extreme environmentalists. The candidates believe the Obama administration is destroying American jobs and selling American energy security to the Chinese by extending regulation to prevent private industries from expanding and
hiring. Delaying the deal opens the possibility of TransCanada doing business with China instead. “This is not the end of the fight,” said John Boehner, House Speaker to POLITCO. “Republicans in Congress will continue to push this.” Environmentalists argue that the pipeline route will harm sensitive grassland and aquifers. They believe
the Keystone XL pipeline project will increase American dependence on dirty fuel, which contribute to global warming and threaten ecological disasters. The State Department and President Obama denied the project proposal because both parties agreed there was not enough time to create an alternate route for the pipeline through Nebraska to circumvent a key aquifer and to fully assess the pipeline’s impact on American safety, health and the environment under the congressionally imposed 60day deadline. Obama declared that the Keystone XL pipeline project is not in the national interest. The permit process is unable to be quickened under current law due to the need for additional environmental review. Obama’s action is not final judgment and is not a complete outright rejection of the project. It is possible that the Obama administration may revert to a longer timeline, where a final decision will be made in early 2013. “While we are disappointed, TransCanada remains fully committed to the construction of Keystone XL,” said Russ Girling, TransCanada President and CEO to ABC news. TransCanada is currently planning to reapply for a presidential permit with a new, but similar route. The new application process will be expedited to allow for an inservice date in late 2014.
Getting to the Core of the Curriculum By: Gustav Meyners Staff Writer Students who began attending L-R in the past two years are experiencing something completely different than students before them. Since 2010, L-R has operated under a new core curriculum. Among the changes are the additions of First Year Experience (FYE) courses, as well as the Level II curriculum. However, there is much more to the new core than just changes to the classes required. The changes were made in the face of the previous core, which had been the core curriculum since 1989. Students under this core were required to take courses, such as REL 400, SCI 300 and ENG 231. Many of the old core courses were set in stone. “The new core gives the students more flexibility in choosing courses,” said Kathy Hahn, L-R Registrar. “The old core was very perscriptive.” Now under the new core, students can choose to take a course, such as PSY 100 or SOC 100 as part of the Human Behavioral and Social Science requirements. If the student wants, there are other courses that can be taken instead, such as ECO 121 or 122. Under the
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Photo Credit: Susan Yingling Molly Haynes makes herself a sandwich in the cafeteria rather than eating a fried food option.
to find healthy food in the cafeteria,” said Josh Justice, junior. “So, I resort to fruit, yogurt and the occasional salad.” Eating healthy in on campus dining facilities proves to be a challenge, but some students are able to overcome the difficulty. “I like to eat healthy. Sometimes it’s difficult to find choices, but I usually do,” said Molly Haynes, junior. “I’d like more salad toppings, like raisins.” Eating healthy at the “caf” is not outside the realm of possibility, yet it does require a certain amount of knowledge and discipline. “I think it is possible, but you have to be very purposeful and you have to be educated,” said Rimer. “If you eat in moderation and you are purposeful, then you can get what you need.” The following need to be avoided if someone is going to try and eat a healthy diet: deep-fried foods and sugar sweetened beverages. Plus, Gatorade is not a healthy option, unless you are an athlete who is hydrating. “Fresh is going to be best, Look for baked, steamed, grilled or broiled foods” said Rimer. “I try to eat healthy. I’m trying to lose weight. I just avoid the fried food,” junior Andrew Thomas said. Despite how the food is presented, keep in mind how it could have been prepared. “The ‘healthy’ line is not always healthy. The way the food is being prepared has so much added fat,” Rimer said. Time is a luxury in college and it cannot always be spent on eating. Students often experience one or two meal
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Students, like Jessica Childress must manage classes, social life, work and now the new curriculum.
old core, both PSY 100 and SOC 100 were strict requirements of all students. The most significant aspect of the old core was the lack of rationale put into its structure. According to Dr. Paul Custer, Director of General Education at L-R, the old core was a “random shopping list” of courses. “Every faculty member had their own piece of the core,” said Custer. “There was no design to it.”
days where feasting is involved. This is not the proper way to eat or lose weight. “[The] body performs best when eating every four hours,” Rimer said. This way the body can keep its metabolism constant. When the body goes long periods of time without eating, it can go into “starvation” mode. This results in the body holding on to calories instead of burning them. This explains why people who only eat a few times a day gain weight. Students cannot always make it to the “caf” four times a day, so students should have snack options on hand to keep their stomachs satisfied. “Eat carbohydrates and a protein. It helps you sustain the feeling of being satisfied longer and keeps your blood sugar from spiking,” Rimer said. Sleep is also a factor in maintaining a healthy weight. Those who do not get enough sleep are more likely to become overweight. Eating healthy may sound great, and while you may be enthusiastic about the idea, actually implementing any ideas may not have yet begun. The issue is not motivation, however. Just reading this article shows motivation. The issue is with formulating a plan and building it into a habit. Once behavior becomes habit the pattern will become a lifestyle. Here are some good tips: • Wear your exercise clothes to class and work out once class is over. • Bring workout clothes in a bag, mark it on your schedule and set an alarm. • Ask a friend to work-out with you. It is easier to work out when you can be held accountable to someone else besides just yourself. Worried about change? Or maybe you realize making a drastic change to how you eat might be too hard to do all at once. Here are three additional tips that are not drastic and can easily be done: • Do not be entirely too concerned with weight lifting right away. • Walk for an additional 30 minutes a day at your own pace. • Only drink ice water. It has shown to actually help lose weight and clean out one’s insides. Finally, the hardest initial change: you should remove all “white” food from your diet. Instead of white bread, eat whole grains. Instead of eating a baked potato, eat a baked sweet potato. These are all simple ways one can improve eating habits.
When the Core Council met in 2009 to develop the new core, they made sure to add structure to it. Among the facets of the new core, writing was an essential, and needed to be better embedded into the curriculum. The addition of FYE gives the new core a chance to do such. The one-hour course under the old core has been changed to a six-hour course under the new core. With these six hours comes more work that should
prepare students for the rest of their college career. “Under the old core, students weren’t prepared for the writing and workload of advanced classes,” said Custer. “With the new core, students should be more prepared for higher classes by the end of freshman year.” Besides FYE, the other main change to the curriculum is the addition of the Level II courses. Level II includes two of three courses, and a Capstone Course presentation from one of the two courses. These Level II courses are designed to teach students to present advanced material outside of their specific major. “A bio major should be able to talk about literature,” said Custer. This will be communicated through the Capstone Course. This presentation will be based on knowledge gained in one of the Level II classes, and presented in a way that the students and professor decide is acceptable. These presentations will occur in the later years of a student’s undergraduate degree. Among the student body, there have been rumblings about confusion concerning the core. However, there have
been many occasions where the core was explained to the student body. The Rising, the mandatory freshman orientation, introduces the core to students and explains every aspect of it. Additionally, the entire new core curriculum is laid out on L-R’s Website, which can be found at http:// gen.lr.edu/core-curriculumTOC. Not every student at L-R has the same core at this time, which would explain any confusion about the core. Students who came to L-R before Fall 2010 have the old core curriculum, while newer students have the updated curriculum. “This can be a problem when students ask other students questions about core requirements,” said Hahn. “They may get incorrect answers for their situation.” As old core students graduate, it will be easier for students to understand the core. “I’m confused about the confusion,” Custer said. “The information is available about the core, and the entire faculty should be able [to help explain] the core if there is any further question. Students really shouldn’t have any excuse for not understanding the new core curriculum.”
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Photo Credit, above and right: Olivia Lowman Java Journey welcomes L-R students, Java Journey’s owner, Jeff Stewart, brews espresso and coffee for patrons. whether to study or jam.
And, when [Jesus] talks about the yeast and the dough, you can’t see what [causes] the dough to grow, so we kind of take that approach. When the denomination [we are affiliated with] sends us documents that they want us to fill out with numbers, it’s hard for us to do because we put a zero down. We don’t take attendance. But there’s no doubt that people are impacted by our ministry.” In addition to having no members of their unconventional church, Java Journey doesn’t have employees. Relying solely on the support of volunteers, everyone from leaders of worship, musical performers, baristas and management do their job without taking an income. The Stewarts do take a small portion of profit to sustain their living, but never more than necessary. Stepping outside of the box even farther, Java Journey partakes in traditional practices of the Church in ways many have never imagined. For example, when it decides to organize, communion may not consist of the expected sip of wine and unleavened bread, but is rather an actual meal among brothers and sisters in Christ. Taking away the formality and intimidating structure, Java Journey relates the sacred practices of Christianity to modern-day people who are in need of the same nourishment as those faithfully attending sunrise services and monthly revivals. Nestled in the back of Java
Journey is a newly installed prayer room. A painted floor with motivational and inspirational quotes and bible verses literally provides a foundation in which the community can quietly reflect or loudly praise. Chalkboards line the wall, providing a space for visitors to write prayer requests and a peaceful ambiance relaxes those who step inside. Running a productive organization solely on faith and volunteers doesn’t come without its hardships, however. While the focus of Java Journey remains on spreading the love of Christ, the doors can’t remain open without contributions from the community. Those contributions –while generous and appreciated – sometimes fall short and the motivation to keep Java Journey alive is often challenged. When a volunteer fails to show up for work, when the bathrooms stop working or when the next payment for rent is due, divine intervention always seems to step in, says the Stewart team. Jeff Stewart says this is part of the lesson they’ve learned in operating Java Journey. There will always be bumps in the road, you just have to know they’re coming and hold on until they can be resolved, then prepare yourself for the next ones. Certainly a refuge for the lost and broken, Java Journey also provides a safe, secure environment for all members of the community to congregate. Throughout the building, there
is plenty of space that is offered to the community, including neighboring churches, to conduct Bible studies, youth groups and other meetings. The inviting nooks, comfortable chairs and plush couches are open to students at L-R as well. The space can be used for study sessions, campus organizations or informal gatherings of friends. Additionally, a discount is offered to all L-R students. On most Friday nights, Java Journey hosts live music that isn’t specifically Christian music, but is wholesome entertainment that maintains the standard set forth by the Bible. Never forcing religion into the minds of newcomers, Java Journey lets actions speak louder than words. “Our purpose is to help the hurting and broken by showing them Christ’s love and [teaching] people to give back,” said Teena Stewart. Java Journey is open Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Sunday for weekly fellowship and study. For more information on Java Journey, or to donate or volunteer with the ministry, visit www.javajourney.org.
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“Literatur e is the art of wri ting somethin g that wil l be read t wice.” -- Cyril Co nnolly
Why Write? By: Danielle Bongiorno Staff Writer Writing. A word that creates dread, drudgery or even anxious anticipation in most college students. The art of writing is rarely viewed as a fulfilling task or something done out of enjoyment rather than requirement. While the English majors on campus may disagree with the previous statement, it seems to be the over-arching theme among the rest of L-R’s population. The question is, why has writing acquired these negative connotations? An even better question is, why write? Writing is as much a part of the American culture as the game of baseball. People write every day. Facebook statuses, text messages and tweets are all instances where people take words and construct them into phrases or statements of importance. “I’m constantly writing through social media, such as Twitter, Facebook and texting,” freshman Marissa Jennings, said. “It’s such a fun thing to do that it doesn’t really seem like ‘writing’.” Granted, this form of writing may not contain the same astuteness as a twelve page research paper; however, it is writing nonetheless. The point being, people write more than they may realize. Regardless of whether the purpose is to be humorous, communicate with a friend or relay something of importance to the rest of the world, the craft of writing connects words in a variety of expressions. There is power in words; even a simple tweet can start a revolution. Thinking back through our history, one can begin to grasp the value and importance of writing. Without writing, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would not have been able to deliver his famous I Have a Dream Speech. The Constitution and The Declaration of Independence would fail to exist. Writing paved the way for freedom in this country. During times of oppression, writing became
a tool used to speak in order to avoid persecution. Take for example, Anne Frank’s diary. As mentioned earlier, words have power. Words are available to everyone. Words can create change, challenge ideas, deliver encouragement and establish a voice. Throughout the year, writers from all over the country come to L-R in order to share their reasons for writing. To some, the Visiting Writers Series is just a boring opportunity to get convocation credit; but, what if the words these writers are saying are much more relatable to our lives than we think? “Write about things that keep you awake at night. These are the things you are passionate about,” said Judy Goldman, a southern novelist and poet who recently visited L-R. Almost everyone can relate to those late night ramblings in our mind that keep us up tossing and turning while the rest of the world sleeps. Have you ever considered writing these thoughts down? Another writer, Isaac Anderson, shared the connection between his writings and his religious beliefs. He was able to take meaningful aspects of his life and create works of art through writing. His stories provided an outlet for his passions. Everyone has a passion, right? The challenge, simply put, is to write. Writing comes in so many forms. Write in a journal. Write on a sticky note. Write a novel. Write a tweet. It doesn’t matter, but write. State your opinion, challenge ideas or just provide something enjoyable for someone else to read. Even today, many people around the world cannot enjoy the freedom of writing. Writing is truly a gift. “You string some letters together, and you make a word,” said Chloe Neill, New York Times best-selling author. “You string some words together, and you make a sentence, then a paragraph, then a chapter. Words have power.”
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The Writing Center We Do . . .
· help you understand your written assignment
· help you get started with a writing assignment · help you develop and organize your ideas · help you with style, voice, grammar, and punctuation
· help you become a better editor and proofreader
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· proofread your writing (without your participation) · write or rewrite your paper
· suggest a grade for your paper
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· Monday – Thursday · Friday
Student Tutors . . . · · · · · ·
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Liz Chaffee Jamie Fisher Valerie Frank Jamie Frye Morgan Hill Isaac Grose (Graduate Assistant)
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Ann Daves Kathy Ivey Joyce Steelman Chase Walden
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www.wildacreswriters.com Wildacres, Blue Ridge Pkwy, Spruce Pine July 14 www.twwoa.org Follow the Pen, Montreat, N.C. May 5- 6 www.writing.shawguides.com The Guide to Writers’ Conferences & Workshops www. right-writing.com/conferences.html Which Conferences are Worth it?
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Edited by Dr. Rand Brandes, director of the Visiting Writer’s series and by Dr. Anthony S. Abbott, former English chair at Davidson College--this collection takes a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of writing. “What Writers Do” is a fascinating account of what goes on in the minds of an astonishing array of storytellers across the literary spectrum. No library is complete without it.” ~Bestselling author, David Baldacci
www.ncwriter.org/resources-for-writers Literary calendar, writing classifieds, job opportunities, & literary agents www.twwoa.org/ Writers’workshops and contests www.clarityworksonline.com Events, classes, scholarships, workshops, retreats, coachings, & tips
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Rave: L-R’s New Emergency
Freshman Baseball Player Takes Field
Software By: Hannah Johnson Staff Writer Lenoir-Rhyne will be using a new security system called Rave Alert. Rave Alert is the most dependable method for allowing this campus to respond to emergencies and important day-to-day communications in a quick manner. Technology is ever-changing and this new emergency software will be beneficial with all of the new sources for communication. “We differentiate ourselves through high performance, multi-modal communication methods, easy use, easy integration into one’s environment and 24/7 support,” said Rave Mobile Security. Rave Alert is very similar to the older system in which it is enabled to send out messages via voicemail, email and text message. “The old one had the same capabilities, but we were not totally satisfied with the speed that it was delivering messages,” said Norris Yoder, the Director of Campus Security Services & Safety. There will be a test message sent out in a week or so to make sure everything is working properly. The Rave Safety Alert is a bigger provider for higher campuses and universities worldwide. “So far there are no disadvantages to this new software. Everything looks really good and we are excited about being able to use this system,” said Yoder. Inputting information into this new server will improve the system immensely. Everyone can log in using existing (my. lr.edu) log-in information. A cell phone number is very important, especially now that this is an item carried at all times by the majority of people. If students add their information, it will be verified that they have been added to the system. Students will then receive text messages and voice messages when there is an emergency on campus. An email has been distributed for everyone to add personal contact information to the system. It is not mandatory to add yourself to the system, but it is strongly recommended. “I think that this new Rave security system will be more beneficial for Lenoir-Rhyne as a whole, but only if it is used,” said senior Katherine Stephens. “It seemed like the last system was not as quick at getting important information out. This new system sounds like it will be a lot faster and more beneficial for all students and staff to hear about emergencies. Students should look through emails or even check the email trash can to make sure that all information has been added. This will ensure that students will be notified of emergencies on campus. When an emergencies if they occur.
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Michael Meilinger and Ashley Kale set up equipment for beach erosion tests to study the level of the land.
By: Kate Coleman Layout & Design Editor Most people, when they come to the British Virgin Islands, sit in the sun, swim in the ocean and enjoy the beautiful sights. Yet, when L-R students are sent to the Islands, they break out laser, levels and pH meters to do research for the government. For the third straight year, Lenoir-Rhyne is sending eight students and three professors to the British Virgin Islands to conduct scientific research during spring break. The group includes Anthony Church, Benjamin Maguire, Andrew Dennis, Ashley Kale, Michael Meilinger, Welland Burnside, Zachary Queen, Dr.
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Anthony Church runs turbidity tests on water samples in class as practice for the work he will be performing during spring break in The British Virgin Islands.
Brzorad, Dr. Berg and Professor Briggs. The group will live on a boat for a week, splitting up into to two teams to work on two research projects. One group will be monitoring the health of area waters by doing bacterial counts and tests of pH, turbidity and dissolved oxygen. Despite its reputation of having crystal clear waters, many boats in the BVI dump raw sewage directly into the ocean. The other group will be examining beach erosion. Sealevel rises due to global climate change, which threatens to degrade local beaches. These beaches are the economic lifeline of small Caribbean nations. “The overall experience of doing research projects for a
week, while it will be a lot of work, will also be something to build on for the future,” junior Anthony Church said. The professors who are traveling with the group have been preparing the students for the week-long trip. They have been learning everything from how to use the test equipment to the geography of the islands. “[The students will learn] research is hard work,” said Professor Helen Briggs. This trip is purely voluntary for the students. The Reese Institute and the Schort School of Computer Science are helping fund the project. The students will collect the research and report their findings to the local government, in hopes that they
can help them in their tourism business. The students will not only learn about how to conduct professional research on a day-to-day basis, but about how lucky they are at L-R. Although many people flock to the islands for vacation, the economy suffers and the poverty level is apparent. “The trip will help the students appreciate what we have in this country,” Briggs said. These yearly trips to the British Virgin Islands will continue for future L-R students majoring in natural science, mathematics and computer science and will help make a better tomorrow for the island people.
Student Payday: Just A Click Away By: Gustav Meyners Staff Writer Students currently employed by L-R are familiar with timesheets. Timesheets are how L-R keeps track of its student workers, ensuring that student workers are paid. Soon these pieces of paper will no longer be needed. Within the next couple of weeks, L-R will introduce students to a new payroll system, one that is completely electronic. Though the idea has been around for a few years, it is finally beginning to be put into place. “We’re trying to make the payroll system flow through a lot easier,” said Donna Bowman, the Payroll Specialist at L-R. “Hopefully the electronic system will be easier for everyone.” The current payroll system, which has been in use for over a decade, relies on student workers turning in timesheets with the hours they work before each pay period ends. From there, supervisors approve the timesheets, and then they are sent to Bowman. Once they have been processed, students receive their pay, either
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Before the end of the month, students will be introduced to a new payroll system.
through a physical check or direct deposit. “About half the students use direct deposit and half don’t,” said Bowman. With the new system, the little over 300 students currently employed by L-R will have to use direct deposit in order to receive their pay. Unlike the current system, electronic payroll system will no longer employ time-sheets. Rather, students will enter their hours on the Internet, either through an Internet
time clock or a form to plug in the number of hours spent working. Once these have been entered, supervisors will be able to approve them electronically, and they will be passed directly to Bowman. The payroll will be easier to track. Compared to the current system, the electronic system should make things move swifter. If a supervisor doesn’t get to approve the students ‘‘hours, Bowman can still be sure students are paid and then
have their hours approved. With the old system, students didn’t get paid if their hours weren’t approved in time. Additionally, the electronic system will cut the costs of mailing checks and paying for paper. The only catch to the electronic system is the requirement of direct deposit. This will mean that students will no longer be able to cash their checks, rather they’ll be sent to their accounts. In order for this to occur, however, students must have some sort of checking account set up, something Bowman says many students don’t have. “Many students like to cash their checks and have the money in their hands, rather than put it in an account,” said Bowman. Bowman and staff are now handing out direct deposit applications, and can direct students to where they can set up a free checking account. The goal is to have everyone enrolled in the new system by graduation. And with the use of the electronic system, paying student workers should become a simpler process.
Rise up, and
Master your future. Are you ready to rise up and take your education to the next level? The opportunity for graduate programs at L-R has never been so diverse and exciting as it is right now. With eleven graduate programs of study offered on the Lenoir-Rhyne campus and the creation of the new Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville, the time is right for you to continue your education.
Upcoming information SeSSionS
how to apply
The Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville is slated to begin classes in August 2012. Are you ready to be part of this new campus? Multiple information sessions will be held over the coming months:
You can apply online at lr.edu/admissions/apply. Be sure to request official transcripts from all colleges you’ve previously attended be sent to: Office of Admissions and Financial Aid LR Box 7227 Hickory, NC 28603
March 13 5:00 – 6:30 pm April 10 5:00 – 6:30 pm All information sessions will be held at the Center offices located at 36 Montford Avenue, Asheville NC. Please go to asheville.lr.edu for more information.
financial aSSiStance
For details about financial aid, please visit finaid.lr.edu
edUcation and hUman ServiceS Counseling
programS of StUdy at the center for Community College Administration Teaching (Summer 2013) gradUate StUdieS of aSheville for 2012-2013 Upcoming information SeSSionS at lenoir-rhyne Saturday, March 3 health care/ScienceS Tuesday, April 17 Dietetic Internship (Focus on childhood and adolescent obesity) Public Health Nursing
BUSineSS and government
Business Administration Concentrations: – Business and Sustainability (“green” MBA) – Tourism and Hospitality – Health Care Administration – Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Technology – Arts Entrepreneurship – General Business Certificates also Available
liBeral artS and ScienceS Writing Sustainability Studies
Please go to lr.edu/graduate for information
gradUate programS of StUdy
Want to stay a little closer to home? No problem Lenoir-Rhyne also offers graduate programs on campus.
gradUate programS of StUdy
Master of Science in Athletic Training Master of Business Administration Master of Arts in Counseling (School and/or Clinical Mental Health) Master of Arts in Language Development and Learning Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Master of Arts in School Leadership Master of Public Health Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Master of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management Dietetics Internship
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Erin Cook Associate Director of Enrollment ManagementGraduate Counselor 800 277 5721 erin.cook@lr.edu
go on-line for information asheville.lr.edu lr.edu/graduate
Photo Credit: Sports Foto Freshman second baseman sends a ball into the outfield at a Lenoir-Rhyne Bears’ away game.
By: Calvin Caldwell Staff Writer Baseball season has arrived. As expected, the beginning of every season starts with much optimism. This off-season, the baseball program made many moves to upgrade the roster and prepare for a successful 2012 campaign. Many freshmen are expected to contribute their talents to help the baseball team reach their potential. One of these young players is freshman second-baseman and high school state champion Marquis Webb. The in-fielder, from Atlanta, Georgia, shared his thoughts about his talents, his baseball strategy, and his expectations for the season. Rhynean: How is your experience thus far with L-R baseball? So far I have nothing but great things to say about L-R baseball. I’m on a team full of great guys with great coaches. Rhynean: What are some of the struggles of being a two-sport athlete with football and baseball? One of the most challenging things about being a twosport athlete is probably timemanagement. Time has to be found for studies as well as bettering yourself at each sport. There is literally no off-season. Rhynean: Who do you model your baseball game after? To be honest, I try to create
my own identity and not mold myself after another player; but, if I had to pick one it would be Brandon Phillips, the second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. Rhynean: What are your team and individual goals for the season? The only thing I have in mind in regards to this season’s goals is working to win a SAC championship and doing whatever I can to help my team reach that goal. Rhynean What is the biggest difference between high school and college baseball thus far? The biggest difference between high school and college baseball is definitely the speed of the game. Rhynean: Who on the team has impressed you the most? I honestly can’t single out any one person on the team as being more impressive than another, but I can say I’m happy to come into a team with solid team camaraderie and great leadership by the upperclassmen that we have. So, I guess you can say the upperclassmen have impressed me, for sure. Rhynean: What do you think you bring to the diamond that other players may not? I can’t say what others have that I don’t. I’m just a player using the gifts God blessed me with to play the game I love: baseball. Rhynean: You came from a state championship baseball team in high school. What are
some reasons for the success? I went to Parkview High School in Georgia, which has an athletic program full of tradition and known for winning games in every sport. The best thing we had going for us was probably our work ethic and will to win baseball games in order to carry on the tradition. Our coach made it clear that falling short literally wasn’t an option. Rhynean: Describe your best baseball game ever. My best baseball game ever was probably Senior Night at home at Parkview; the last regional game I’d ever play. I was one hit away from the cycle. I hit a double off the wall my first at-bat, then a home run, then a triple. They walked me my last at-bat. I was a single away from the cycle. Rhynean: What can L-R baseball fans expect from you and the team the remainder of this year and in years to come? Hopefully, L-R can expect a lot of wins from the baseball team this year and in years to come. We’ve all been working very hard and hope our hard work pays off in a SAC championship. So y’all come check us out and show some love. Pregame Song: T.I. “Ready for Whatever” and basically all of Paper Trail, LIVE Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo :) Favorite Athlete: Michael “TooRaw” Green & Jamont Jones Favorite Quote: Romans 8:31, “If God’s with us, who can ever be against us?”
St. Patrick’s Day By: Randolph Carroll Staff Writer
I have seen it celebrated in its true form in big parades in New York and Boston. So it’s not all During a festival commonly bad and it’s good to see that it represented with leprechauns, has a worldwide following. Rhynean: How do families green beer and “Kiss Me I’m Irish” shirts, not many people celebrate it in Ireland? Sean: Most families would recognize the true meaning of St. Patty’s Day. However, there dress up all in green, shamrocks, is a true meaning behind Saint face paint and top hats for the kids and go into the city center Patrick’s Day. for the parade. Sophomore The parents soccer player, Sean might go for a Rogers is a native pint after, and of Ireland and the kids just gave insight into enjoy the day. what St. Patrick’s It is a big deal in Day is about primary schools and his opinion (age 5-12). on America’s Rhynean: “Americanization” How do you of the holiday. prefer to Rhynean: celebrate St. Who exactly is St. Patrick’s Day? Patrick? Sean: I prefer Sean: He to have a drink is the patron with my mates saint of Ireland and just take in and is credited the atmosphere with bringing in town. Christianity to Rhynean: Ireland. It has also Do you been said that St. associate Patrick drove out any personal all the snakes from Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields s p e c i a l the land. Sean Rogers explains Irish traditions. meaning to St. Rhynean: In Patrick’s Day? America just Sean: I about everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but what does it would associate with the actually mean to Irish people? getting together of everyone in Sean: The story behind St. celebration, a good day to be Patrick for the most part is a Irish. I wouldn’t necessarily family day out and celebrating associate it directly with the celebration of St. Patrick. Irish history. Needless to say, St. Patrick’s Rhynean: What is your opinion on how it is celebrated Day is not just about dyeing beer green. It has a celebrated in America? Sean: I think that Americans history of enjoying and my age just assume that it [is] appreciating time with one’s just about getting drunk, but family.
Opportunity from p. 2 Iraq, and the college funding bills that will allow students to cap their loan repayments with a small percentage of their discretionary income and consolidate existing loans at lower interest rates. After the information had been delivered, students had an opportunity to ask questions. I was surprised at the questions that students asked, since it was information that could have easily been found on the Internet. Reporters’ phone calls were placed in queue, so I had a few questions prepared in case my place in the line-up advanced to selection, or in case someone else asked one of the same questions that I had prepared. Students wanted to know how they could get involved with the campaign and what they could do to raise awareness, or how they should
write their stories to place in student publications on their campuses. Of those who were able to ask questions, no one inquired about the future or about the President’s plans for a second term, which truly surprised me. Isn’t that what a re-election campaign is all about? What will the President do next benefit Americans? Even though I was slightly disappointed with what Obama’s campaign managers had to say and with what other students asked, I still see myself as incredibly lucky to have received the opportunity to be involved in the President’s “Greater Together—State of the Race Conference Call with Campus Reporters.” It was truly a unique opportunity for which I’m grateful. Even now, as I approach the end of my college career, this opportunity only served to reinforce the choice I made four years ago when I selected Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Twice as Nice: Botts Twins Double-Up on Sports By: Calvin Caldwell Staff Writer Since the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year, students have thought to themselves “this guy is everywhere” or “I just saw him.” These comments are most likely referring to twin, dual-sport athletes Tyler and Tanner Botts. These twins from Lawrenceville, Georgia can be described as “cannot miss” prospects. Until you are around them for excessive periods of time, it can be very nerve-racking trying to figure out who is who. However, outward appearance is not the only thing these twins have in common. Tyler and Tanner,
frequently referred to as the Botts brothers, play football and lacrosse at L-R. Their hard hits have been known to make opponents see double. In football, Tanner plays inside linebacker and Tyler plays outside backer. Both were big parts of the Bears having the top-ranked defense in the conference, en route to a conference championship. As lacrosse season kicks off, the Botts brothers plan to cause double trouble once again this spring. As midfield players on the lacrosse team, the twins can implement a lot of their football aggression to help our lacrosse team. “I began playing lacrosse because soccer was getting boring and I wanted a hard-hitting, fast-moving
game,” said Tyler. “A football teammate suggested it to me when I was in sixth grade. I tried it, and haven’t looked back since.” The twins agree that the best thing about playing together is the camaraderie and teamwork. Tyler says the worst thing about playing together is the constant comparisons while Tanner thinks it is the fact that they often argue in the heat of battle. As one might imagine, the twins are best friends off the field. They can often be spotted laughing and joking on their way to class or practice across campus. Who is the better athlete? “[Tyler]’s a little faster, I’m a little stronger,” said Tanner. “But, overall we’re pretty similar athletically.”
Patrick Stasio’s Love of Lacrosse Buffalo, New York, an area where the sport is popular. He started playing T h e lacrosse in L enoir-Rhyne the fifth grade Men’s Lacrosse because it team is looking looked like to improve this fun when he season after saw all of his posting a 4-10 friends playing record in their it. inaugural season. S t a s i o For the seniors, decided to this is their last attend college season and final at Lenoirchance to help Rhyne because this very young of lacrosse. lacrosse team S t a s i o ’ s improve and build hometown is a competitive approximately Photo credit: SportsFoto team each year at 644 miles from L-R. This is true Senior goalkeeper, Patrick Stasio lunges to defend the Bears’ goal. the university. especially for one Stasio came senior player, who to L-R to be a plays an important role on the been playing the goalie position part of the founding lacrosse field. since he was in the sixth team. He stressed how great Patrick Stasio, goalkeeper grade. He refers to the sport Coach Paradine is, how he for L-R, says that playing as a combination of football, knows so much about the game goalie can be the most difficult hockey and basketball. Stasio and how he brings out the best position on the field. mentioned that the game is in his players. “It is like the QB on the fast-paced, but not difficult to “Our team is great. football field and I have to be learn. Everybody brings a different the general,” said Stasio. Before learning to play lacrosse background,” said The goalkeeper’s position lacrosse, Stasio had played Stasio. “We all get along and isn’t an easy one to play. Stasio baseball since he was five. push each other to practice talks about playing the sport However, he made the switch every day to get better.” where he is getting hit with the to lacrosse because he wanted He mentioned that Lenoirball going 90 mph. The only to play a more challenging Rhyne has players from all protection he has are gloves, a sport during the spring. over the United States from helmet, a chest protector and a Lacrosse has given Stasio California to Colorado to throat guard. the opportunity to play with Florida. “People tell me I am crazy,” many different people from “Lacrosse is like a big family he said. different countries. and everyone knows someone Stasio started playing the Stasio’s interest in lacrosse somehow,” Stasio said. sport in the fifth grade and has originates from his hometown, By: Jimmy Hilton Staff Writer
“Our team is great. Everybody brings a different lacrosse background.” ~Patrick Stasio
Photo credit: Jonathon Botts Twins, Tyler and Tanner Botts welcome their mother onto the field following a home football game.
Deciding which twin is the better athlete is a matter of opinion. However, the good
news is that the dynamic-duo will be wreaking havoc on athletic fields for the Bears for at least the next three years.
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graduate school for counseling or the social work field. She wants to get certified from the state as a clinical therapist. Tolbert believes that most people have an inaccurate perception of the pageant world. “I think that the collegiate pageants that I’m [participating in] are more scholastic and more about the all-around American girl,” Tolbert said. “You have to have community involvement, a high GPA and be a leader on campus. It’s not all about a pretty face, like most people think it is.”
received a crown, sash, and one free photo session. The advisors for Miss LRU are Christy Creson and Stetson Patton, who also coach Cheerleading and the Sugar Bears. “She has a lot of background dance experience,” said Danielle Ballard, sophomore Sugar Bear. “She’s a very good leader and skilled at relating to people. She does well working out team issues, but also goofs off with us.” After graduating from L-R, Natalie wants to pursue
Hot Shots Chili Champs
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields The Nursing Department, Hot Shots, took the first prize trophy on Thursday, February, 18 following a fierce competition between twenty teams.
Chili: 1st place 21 votes Hot Shots 2nd place 9 votes Chili Refresh Table: 1st place: 17 votes Spicy Bean Dream Team 2nd place 16 votes Hot Shots
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Local Gallery Displays Student Art Giving Students A Chance to Showcase Their Work By: Kate Coleman Layout & Design Editor A piece of art can bring out questions and feelings not only amongst the artists, but also for the viewers, as well. Art is not meant to be kept in a closet, but rather shown for everyone to see. Ten L-R art students took matters into their own hands and brought their paintings to be displayed in an art show located at The Rock School Gallery in Valdese. Everything from horses to plants were painted on canvases and showcased for the public to see. “Our feedback from visitors to the show has been very positive with comments about vivid color and perspective and the symbolism present in some of the paintings,” said Elizabeth Furr, Art Director at the Rock School Art Gallery. This is the first time that L-R students have been able to take their paintings to The Rock School Gallery to showcase their chosen art work. The students had painted most of the pieces for class prior to the show, and were hopeful about the turnout. Students included seniors Cares Pawley, Michael Owens, Kendra Williford, Heather Friday, Pat Jenkins, Paige Barringer and Craig Knaull, junior Susan Luu, and sophomores Randy Ortega and Ariel Dominguez. “It’s my hope that a lot of students go up to see the art,” said senior Heather Friday, who planned the whole event. Art shows are important for students and professional artists alike. It gives them experience to put on their resume, gives a public place for their art to be shown and it gives the public a chance to see the art that the artists have worked to achieve. “I’m in London now so it’s a shame I can’t actually be there to see it, but the fact that people are looking at my work and hopefully absorbing and appreciating it is quite an awesome feeling,” said sophomore Ariel Dominguez. There are different types of shows. Some shows are judged, while others just give wall space to a painting. Viewers are able to go and not only appreciate the paintings, but to buy them from the artists as well. This particular show was not judged, but was just to give the students a feel for the art show itself. Many of the paintings were also on sale at the show, ready for buyers. “I hope I’m there next time to see my work up and to see people’s reactions to my work,” said Dominguez. The paintings remained on display at The Rock School Art Gallery from January 31 to February 24, giving the artists almost a month to show the public their work. Plans are currently being made to relocate the paintings to a new venue at the Newton-Conover Auditorium.
Meredith Burgoon, Julia Wilson and Marty Current observe artwork created by L-R students that was on display at The Rock School Gallery in Valdese.
Paige Barringer discusses her artistic viewpoint of a featured piece at the Rock School Gallery.
Heather Friday displayed her artistic expression of a detailed leaf in a mural.
Cares Pawley describes the artistic technique behind a featured piece at The Rock School Art Gallery.
All student art Photo Credit: Erin Sweet
Planning, Hard Work, Dedication Reap Rewards
Playmakers’ The Threepenny Opera Counter-clockwise from top: Beggar (Heather Hooker) shows the results of using tooth black to achieve the look of her characters. Hooker’s character was a victim of the rise of industrialization. Lucy Brown (Marisa Sapanaro) and Polly Peachum (Melissa Rhoney) rehearse for their roles in the “jealousy duet.” Corey Cavanaugh prepares to work his off-stage magic. “He makes all of it happen,” Self said. Dolly the Whore (Katelyn Crawford) stops mid-prep during the application of body makeup for her character.
All Threepenny Opera Photos displayed above by: Tiffany Fields
Right: Mack the Knife (Terry Evans), CVCC student and Jenny Diver (Mariel Mena), L-R senior reminisce about their past life together when their house was a home in The Tango Ballad. The Three Penny Opera involved the most elaborate set construction that the Playmakers have done in the past five years. Specifically, the scaffolding and backdrop required hours of preparation and labor. Photo Credit: Brandi Barnes
By: Shandi Sturgill Contributing Writer Imagine yourself in Victorian era London where criminals and beggars run amuck. Envision, for a moment, that you have found yourself in the world of “The Threepenny Opera.” The Threepenny Opera opened on August 31, 1928 at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin. The music was composed by Kurt Weill and the book and lyrics were written by Bertolt Brecht. The musical tells the story of a notorious criminal, Macheath, called “Mack the Knife,” who rules a kingdom of beggars, theives, whores and crooked government officials in a slum-ridden section of London. Macheath marries Polly Peachum, daughter of Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum, who controls all of the town’s beggars. Enraged by his daughter’s marriage to Macheath, Peachum arranges to have Macheath hanged. The audience is kept both entertained and on edge until Macheath’s fate is revealed. So what made the LenoirRhyne Playmakers decide to perform this musical? “We wanted to do a musical that had some kind of historical context so there was something worthy of academic inquiry,” said Mia Self, Playmaker’s Artistic Director. “And we wanted something that wouldn’t be a show that would be done traditionally in community theatre. “Threepenny was the fourth or fifth show to come up in conversation, and it was the first one to make us perk up and say, ‘hmm that’s really interesting. I like the idea of that.’” Self elaborated on the other shows, but “we wanted something that would be
challenging for the orchestra, for the actors, for the singers and would provide enough spectacle.” The Threepenny Opera began with careful planning by the director, the cast and the crew. The Playmakers put in many hours of work rehearsing, building sets, working with lighting and making costumes. The concept for the production was “steampunk.” Self said that this was chosen to show “… that kind of creative imagining, of what the world would be like if steam industrialization had continued. The temperament of the show is about capitalism and the impact of capitalism.So, how do we examine that? The style of the show seemed really in keeping with the intentions of the play.” The Playmakers began planning the production of the musical before Christmas. “We had production classes, [and] work-study hours,” said Tony Chambers, senior. “We had a good ten to fifteen people there at almost all times, because we had to make a drop. The drop was hard [work] and very time consuming.” “In the end we got through it,” said Chambers. “Clay James is an amazing tech director who helped and guided us through it.” Being involved with the productions has also helped push members of the cast and crew out of their comfort zones. “Working on the scaffolding wasn’t that difficult, except for the fact that I’m afraid of being on ladders,” said Katelyn Crawford, senior. “So it took a bit of getting used to. Now, I feel like a pro.” For Corey Cavenaugh the most rewarding part of the production was the final rehearsal. “It was the cleanest rehearsal for any show I’ve ever done,” said Cavenaugh. “It paid off to see the actors having so much fun.”