Volume 107 - Issue 3
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November 2012
Breaking New Ground
Election Results
OBAMA WINS
By: Gustav Meyners Staff Writer By now, everyone on LenoirRhyne’s campus has probably noticed the huge outline painted across the Russell House lawn. It resembles a chalk outline found at a crime scene. Fear not though, for this outline does not show where something used to stand. Rather, the outline signifies where the new chapel at L-R will eventually stand. “It’s been talked about for decades,” said Dr. Daniel Kiser, a music professor at L-R. Kiser is on the Chapel Design and Implementation Committee and has been responsible for seeing that the chapel moves from a concept to construction. While there is no definitive date for when the construction process will begin, it is coming soon. Kiser says that groundbreaking will occur within the next few months, after which will come an 18 to 22 month construction period for the chapel. “We don’t see it affecting any of the daily operations,” Kiser said about the effects the construction will have on life at L-R. He only sees the noise as a possible but unavoidable disturbance. Once it has been completed, the chapel will be the new centerpiece of L-R, the same way that football stadiums are centerpieces at larger universities. “It will be a major face change at Lenoir-Rhyne,” said Reverend Andrew Weisner. He, among others, is excited for the opportunities the new chapel will bring to L-R. The chapel will have multiple uses for those on campus. These include music performances, worship events, and recitals. Additionally, it will give the weekly Wednesday chapel service a physical location. “This will be the first permanent home of chapel services since moving from St. Andrew’s,” said Weisner. The L-R chapel service was originally held in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church until 1977. Since then, the service has moved from the Cromer Center to Belk Centrum to the Mauney Music Building, and now the service will finally have a permanent home. But the chapel will serve more that just services and music. Student life will also be See Chapel, pg 3
Photo Credit: President Barack Obama’s Facebook page President Barack Obama is re-elected to another four year term in the White House.
“We are an American family and we rise or fall together as one nation or as one people.” -President Barack Obama See pg 4 & 5 for details into the both the national and local election.
Taking a pit stop with L-R Alum Wayne Deloriea How he jumped over the wall to success
By: Kelsey Smith Copy Editor Beads of sweat drip from crewmembers’ brows. The racecar engine fires up as the crew gets in starting position. A blast of their air guns signal they’re ready. Everything now awaits the signal from coach. “Straight up,” yells coach Wayne DeLoriea as he clicks his stopwatch during practice. It all takes 11.8 seconds. Five men, 20 lug nuts, a 35-pound jack, and eight 70-pound tires all come and go in 11.8 seconds. Only a champion NASCAR pit crew can reach this caliber, and only a champion coach can get that crew there. This champion coach got his start in NASCAR in 1996 when he traded some advertising for the gym he owned in Hickory for free training for the Bill Elliot pit crew. During his time training Elliot’s team, DeLoriea began to learn the basics of running a pit crew. “It came and got me,” said DeLoriea when asked how he got into the world of racing. Much of DeLoriea’s determination on the tracks today aligns with his determination during his time as a student at Lenoir-Rhyne College. Not only did he have to manage a full class schedule, but he also ran a household as a
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Coach Wayne Deloriea times his pit crew team as they practice changing tires at the BK Racing facility.
single dad with three children. “When I drive by L-R today, I just think to myself, ‘Wow, I did it’,” said DeLoriea as he reminisced on his college days. “There are very few things you can look back on and know you did it completely on your own. I did that completely on my own, and now I’m stronger for it.”
During his time spent with Bill Elliot racing, DeLoriea won the World Champion Pit Crew Competition at Rockingham. Soon after, he was asked to sell his part of the Hickory gym to become a full time pit crew coach. He took the offer. Then, after 11 years of racing, DeLoriea took some
time away from the sport and published a book on pit crew coaching best practices. However, It didn’t take him long to jump back in. Today he is pit crew coach for BK Racing and he once again owns a gym in Hickory. As a coach, DeLoriea makes a conscious effort to know each
team member individually. He seeks not only to coach the team, but he also seeks to coach the individual. But what is DeLoriea’s one secret to success? It is simple: Preparation. “If you prepare correctly, all you have to do is execute,” DeLoriea said. “The execution is the fun part” This way of thinking has carried over to his team members; especially team captain and jack man Nick Sutton who praised the work of coach DeLoriea. “My favorite quote from coach is ‘Find your gremlin before your gremlin finds you’,” Sutton said. “This saying carries over into our whole lives. If you can see the bad things coming before, if you expect bad things to happen, then you will be better prepared when they get here.” DeLoriea’s natural eye for a pit stop, accompanied with his years of experience and his knowledge of every aspect of the racing world doesn’t go unnoticed among his team at BK Racing. Harry McMullen, BK Racing General Manager, is considered to be one of the most successful GMs in modern NASCAR history. He praises the work of DeLoriea. See Deloriea, pg 3
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Editorials
2012-2013 Rhynean Staff Editor - in - Chief Jamie Frye
Assistant Editor Tiffany Fields
Sports Editor Randy Carroll
Layout & Design Editor Kate Coleman
Layout Assistant Courtney Case
Copy Editor Kelsey Smith
Community Editor Matthew Watson
Staff Writers Anna Harris Calvin Caldwell Gustav Meyners
Editor’s Comments
Thank You, Thank You Very Much By Tiffany Fields Assistant Editor Leaves are falling, the air is chilly. Pumpkin spice lattes and jack-o-lanterns can be found across campus. I can even smell gingerbread cookies fresh from the oven. Yep, it’s almost time for the holidays. When most of us think the Tiffany Fields about holidays we first think about Christmas, at least I do. I think about all of my family gettogethers, decorating a tree, and of
course, my shopping list. As wonderful as Christmas is, it’s not the only holiday of the season, though. First comes Thanksgiving. What is Thanksgiving? Well, if you went to an elementary school in the United States you know that Thanksgiving is about Pilgrims and Native Americans. If you celebrate Thanksgiving you know that it’s about turkey, and stuffing, and mashed potatoes, and gravy, and everything else your Grandma can fit on the table. If you have a Christmas shopping list, you know that it’s the day where you map out your Black Friday game plan. It’s more than all of that, though. Thanksgiving is a time when we all have a great chance to stop and count our blessings. We should be reminded of what we are thankful for, who we are
thankful for. “Thank you” is a simple phrase, but it’s not used near enough. I certainly don’t say it enough. I don’t tell my mom thank you as much as I should. I don’t tell my roommate thank you as much as I should. I don’t say thank you to perfect strangers every time they hold a door open for me, and I’m willing to bet you don’t either, but we should. Each of us should thank the people in our lives for helping us. We should thank them for supporting us, loving us, and for just being there. This holiday season I challenge you to say thank you to as many people as you can every day. It’s a good habit to get into, and hopefully one that you will carry out long past the new year. Happy Holidays!
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Dear Kelsey By: Kelsey Smith Copy Editor Dear Kelsey My boyfriend and I have been in a relationship now for a few months. We met each other here at L-R. I think we are starting to get serious. But, there are a few things bothering me. We are from very different places and we have different cultures, customs, and lifestyles in general. Sometimes when we hang out with his friends I feel awkward because it is new to me. Lately I have thought I should just end it and find someone with a similar lifestyle. What should I do? If I shouldn’t end it, how do I get adjusted? ---Culture Shock Dear Culture Shock, I’m sure that it is very challenging to be in a relationship with someone that has such a different culture or background than your own. However, that doesn’t mean you have to give up. I encourage you to give it some more time if you sincerely care about him. Try communicating with your boyfriend about his culture and the instances with his friends that make you feel uncomfortable. Encourage him to teach you about his lifestyle (beliefs and customs) so you can relate to him better. Along with him teaching you, you teach him about how your culture is. If you make it fun, the experience could bring you closer together and strengthen your relationship. If the situation doesn’t improve, then you can look at ending the relationship. You deserve someone that can relate to your culture and enjoy things with you as you enjoy things with him or her. A relationship should celebrate the things each person has in common with the other as well as difference. Don’t spend too much time stressing. Relationships are meant to be fun. ---K
The Story Behind the Cross-Carriers
The Rhynean asked, “If you could vote for anyone to be president who would it be?”
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Photo Credit: Submitted Photo The cross-carriers of L-R take ‘carrying their cross’ to a whole new level.
The Rhynean asked, “Which candidate would you want to save you from a burning building?” “Obama.” -Megan Smith, Freshman
By: Corron Boston Staff Writer So many have asked, and others have murmured amongst each other, “Who are these random guys on campus who carry the huge cross around all day? Why the heck would anyone walk around with that huge cross? Doesn’t that thing hurt you?” My name is Corron Boston, and I am among the few cross-carriers on campus. I feel the same way as others. Why would anyone dare to do that? Who in their right mind would dare to put their dignity, reputation, and respect on the line and endure such a pain? Well, one person did, and He said He did it for you, and for me. Unlike the guys today that we have seen carrying the campus cross, this guy actually died on His. His life, death, and resurrection have impacted over 100 million people who have come after Him. Many have heard of the name Jesus Christ, and many have marveled at the stories He exists in. But the one story we can never run from, is that this Christ character has claimed to have died for the sins of all people, and that if we believe in Him with our hearts that we could inherit salvation and eternal life. So these cross-carriers are Jesus freaks, you might say? Well, no, they
aren’t. They are just a collection of average guys who are no different from you and me, but they understand the heart, power, and life behind scripture. As a testament to record of Jesus’ teachings, the Holy Bible declares that Jesus challenged all of those who believed in Him to deny themselves, pick up their crosses, and follow Him. In what sounds like the most ridiculous thing a man could invite someone to do, Jesus is actually offering to His followers something greater than they could ever find in this world. With that collection of words Jesus shows His followers the formula to living a life of Christ and promises an indescribable future. When Jesus tells us to deny ourselves, He is telling us to simply forget about who we are, leave our reputation behind, don’t worry about what our teachers and classmates will think, and tear down the pride in our life. When Jesus tell us to pick up our cross He is telling us to crucify our flesh daily so that we can follow after the good things that His spirit places in us. The flesh of a man is of all things wicked and evil. It chases after the selfishness and pride in a man’s life, but the spirit, seeks to do all things good. So when one is told to pick up their cross daily, Christ simply asks that you See Cross, on pg 7
Of Course Chivalry Isn’t Dead By: Randolph Carroll and Gustav Meyners Sports Editor & Staff Writer Chivalry isn’t dead, right? I mean guys aren’t looking for sex on the first date, are they? Of course not. Guys always want to find out a girl’s favorite color. They love paying over $50 for a movie and dinner. Guys even want to hear about every other guy that a girl has dated. But that’s just chivalry. Never, under any circumstances, would a guy spend money on a girl and take her out, just to get into bed with her. Rather, a guy loves to spend money on a girl. He does it purely for thrill he gets when he spends his own money on something frivolous. Most girls think that chivalry is completely dead, that all a guy wants
is sex. The only thing a guy sees when he looks at a girl is obviously another notchon his belt. Guys only ever talk about who can have sex with more and better-looking girls. What else is there to talk about? They don’t think that happily ever after exists anymore. They think that guys just want to set them up, knock ‘em down and move on to the next one. They say things like “When was the last time you ran into a happy couple? If you did run into one it’s probably just because the sex is good.” Not to mention that a girl that wants to have sex on the first date is obviously a keeper. She’s obviously interested in a long and fulfilling relationship. She’s just overwhelmed by the amount of chivalry in today’s society. Girls even have the nerve to say that guys nowadays aren’t chivalrous. Guys
hold doors for girls. Guys get up and make breakfast for girls the morning after. They even have the courtesy to bring a condom to the first date. What about that isn’t chivalrous? But girls love chivalry, make no mistake about it. The smartest and most attractive girls always fall for the chivalrous guys. The good girls never go after self-pretentious douche-bags. They would never advertise themselves to unsavory guys. Most girls would say that chivalry is dead, and that relationships are only based on sex. But they’re wrong. Guys aren’t just counting down the seconds until they can get it. Guys are there to be loyal and kind, whether there is any sex in the relationship or not. In the end, chivalry will always win. Nice guys always finish first. Because chivalry definitely isn’t dead, and it’s really what girls want.
Senior Status Woes By: Allison Floyd Staff Writer Having great resumes, mock lesson plans and portfolios are the stepping stones on the path to success in the real world. Or so we’ve been told. Many college courses require students to build mock resumes in order to “prepare” them to apply for jobs after college. After having my resume and portfolio stripped Allison Floyd down by many of my professors, I feel that those documents can only take you so far. I’m not saying that resumes and portfolios carry no weight in getting a job. I
think that professors seem to put too much stress on having the best color card stock for your resume, rather than the work behind the resume. Professors and advisors should make sure students understand that the work going into each bullet point is what shows their strengths to employers, not the simple fact that the bullet point is on the paper. I believe that people skills and interviewing traits should be pushed when discussing information about applying for a job. You may have been a part of the most prestigious organizations, but if you cannot relay your work and experiences to an employer in a professional matter, what was the point in placing that on your resume to begin with? As seniors, we should start focusing on what it truly takes to land a job. Having a
strong resume and portfolio helps employers get an idea of what you as an employee can offer their company. Those things will only get you an interview. What you do during that interview will determine the outcome of getting the job. Be confident in yourself. In your interview you are selling yourself to the company. If you don’t believe in yourself and show employers that you do, you may not get the job. How can employers be confident that you will be an asset to their company, when you don’t show confidence in yourself ? I think it’s important that professors bring up other factors when talking about the “do’s and don’ts” of landing a job. It’s not just about having a well-rounded resume. It’s about being a well-rounded individual. That’s the plate that companies will want to eat off of!
Campus News Rick Santorum Visits Campus
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Former presidential candidate Rick Santorum visited campus to rally students for early voting. His visit was both welcomed and protested by students.
Lenoir-Rhyne welcomes former presidential candidate By: Kelsey Smith Copy Editor Supporters for presidential candidate Mitt Romney, as well as President Barack Obama, came out to an early voting rally with guest speaker Rick Santorum at Lenoir-Rhyne University on Oct. 18. Santorum, former Senator of Pennsylvania, started his campaign to become President of the United States in April of 2011, as a candidate for the Republican nomination. However after poor fundraising and unsuccessful operations on the campaign trail, Santorum withdrew his candidacy. Today, Santorum remains on the campaign trail but for a different cause. Santorum now travels in support for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan in their 2012 presidential race against President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. “Lenoir-Rhyne issued an
invitation to both political parties. We endorse no one, nor their beliefs,” said Wayne Powell, Lenoir-Rhyne University President. “But, we are excited to host this rally.” L-R faculty, staff, and students as well as community members gathered at the rally to hear what Santorum had to say. A wide variety of beliefs were represented at the rally, along with supporters for both the Obama campaign and the Romney-Ryan Campaign. Portia Blair, a citizen of Hickory and Romney-Ryan supporter said, “Our country and America needs to wake up. If Obama gets re-elected we are in trouble. We need someone who will help Americans.” “I support Romney-Ryan 2012,” said Jess Hennig, sophomore at L-R. With two college-age children of his own, Santorum knows how to relate to this generation and the troubles students face
both in school and as they prepare to enter the workforce. “I always tell my children the two same pieces of advice, and I would tell you the same,” said Santorum when asked what advice he could offer L-R students. “Number one is to keep your relationship with God top priority, and number two is always pursue excellence.” While not every person may be able to relate to Santorum’s emphasis on putting God first, pursuing excellence is something that many L-R students know well. Protestors of the Romney Ryan campaign made their voices heard at the rally with shouts, signs, and flags. L-R’s Gay Straight Alliance members flew their organization’s flag high. Brian Goldsmith, history professor and Gay Straight Alliance faculty advisor said, “I’m glad the Republican Party is here to campaign for early
voting. What I don’t appreciate is the fact that this party is denying rights to the human population.” Another protestor, Mandy Jolly, a junior history major at L-R, said, “It’s sad that we have this representation on our campus of a man who has a history of homophobia.” During his speech, Santorum focused on what he called the “American vision.” Santorum emphasized that government should not force rights. He spoke of American citizens’ inalienable rights that should not be dictated by government but by the people. Santorum encouraged all members of the rally’s audience to exercise their right to vote and to remember that it is young people and the future generations that will be affected most by the results of this election. “This has been the best reception I’ve ever had at a college campus,” said Santorum. “I’m glad I came out.”
3 Deloriea from pg 1 “I’ve been lucky enough to hang around him,” said McMullen. “He’s the best that I know of.” Landon Cassill drives the #83 Toyota for BK Racing. Every week he spends several hours at practice with DeLoriea and the crew, as well as a few hours every weekend at the race. “Coach is always direct. He is knowledgeable. But, he is also pleasant to work with,” Cassill said. “It’s a pleasure to work with him.” While his fighting spirit doesn’t stop, DeLoriea’s age is now the hardest thing he has to overcome. “ T h e way you get respect is to keep up. If I want respect from my Wayne Deloriea team, I have to be able to keep up with them,” said DeLoriea, 60. In his career, he has seen over 100,000 pit stops, but he never grows tired ofwatching them. He never grows tired of coaching. “I’ll be a coach the rest of my life,” DeLoriea said. DeLoriea has spent his life not only learning how to jump over a wall to have a successful pit run, be he has also learned how to jump over a wall of hardship to have a successful life. DeLoriea believes the years to come are going to be the most important. He’s always preparing a legacy, always mindful of what he will leave behind. And yet, he never loses sight of this goal: “I want to win another championship,” said DeLoriea. “I want to dance on top of the world again.”
Coach Wayne DeLoriea’s four Rules to Success Know your place Be low maintenance Work hard Let God have the rest
Student Athletes reflect on their experiences By: Hannah Dixon Staff Writer Lenoir-Rhyne is known as a predominately athlete-based campus, with over 20 male and female teams representing the Bears. Student athletes have to balance the responsibility of being on a team as well as being a college student. What exactly does it take to be a student athlete? Most athletes believe that the one of the biggest challenges would have to be maintaining the grades necessary to remain a part of the team. “Our coaches are always talking about going to classes and ways to improve our grades with things like study hall and tutoring. They also send out grade sheets to professors to keep an eye on our grades and our attendance,” said Senior Linebacker Demetrius Green. Each coach has a different set of rules and attendance policy that their athletes are required to meet. Having these
ensures that student athletes remain dedicated to the student aspect of college. “I’d have to say that time management is the most difficult part. It’s hard working out every day, traveling on weekends and sometimes weekdays while keeping up with school and having a social life,” said Lizzie McNamara, a sophomore defender for the women’s soccer team. Student athletes must find ways to balance every aspect of their life and designate as much time as they can to all of the different responsibilities they have. “I take the dedication I learned from sports and apply it to my school work. School comes first but swimming is also important to me,” said sophomore swimmer Chelsea Kyle. “I make sure to get my work done ahead of time so I can focus on practice.” For many, the transition from being a high school athlete to being a college athlete is a surprising and difficult one.
“I never realized the dedication and hard work it takes to be an athlete in college,” said Brady Richardson, a freshman Men’s Lacrosse player. “We have to set aside time for practices and games, while also keeping up with our study hall hours. It’s given me a new respect for all athletes.” When discussing how being an athlete at the college level has been what she expected, sophomore women’s lacrosse player Mary Kate Minick said it has been exactly what she thought, and so much more. “I knew I would have to dedicate time and effort towards the sport of course. What I did not expect was that my teammates became so much more than friends, they’re my sisters,” said Minick. It takes a special type of person to be an athlete at the university level. One must be able to balance the responsibilities that come with both being an athlete and a college student.
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Photo Credit: Gustav Meyners Pastor Weisner stands by the floor plans of the new chapel.
Chapel from pg 1 a big factor in the new chapel. Many different events and church-affiliated student groups will be able to gather in the new chapel. Additionally, the chapel will be a place of learning for students. “No matter where you are in there, you can learn something,” said Katie Fisher, the Dean of Students at L-R. She says the chapel will include many teaching moments. These include the icon or statue of Jesus the
Calling all Wizards and Witches By: Jimmy Hilton Staff Writer
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields The Men’s Lacrosse team joined other L-R students on the intramural field throughout October. These active Bears, male and female, played flag football all month long.
Teacher at the front of the chapel, as well as the stainedglass windows of the chapel. These will depict the life of Christ, in an effort to preserve learning at L-R. While many things will move to the new chapel location, the former locations of other events will still continue to be put to use. Mauney Music Building, where chapel services are currently housed, will continue to function as rehearsal spaces for the music department. “We’re really excited about this project,” said Kiser. “As everyone else should be.”
The Wizard Rock group “Hawthorn & Holly” played. a concert inside the Cromer Center. The band was moved inside due to the weather conditions. In the month of October, Lenoir-Rhyne University students look forward to Halloween and an event growing in popularity. That event is L-R’s third annual Harry Potter Fest. It is a two day event that takes place on campus and is open to the community. This year, Potter Fest brought in some new changes. The event took place on Monday, Oct. 29 and on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The past two events took place on the last Thursday and Friday of October. “Part of the changes were due to the Visiting Writers series; it was best to spread things out,” said Potter Scholar Dr. Amy Sturgis. “People also like to go home for the weekend.”
Also missing from the event were the usual community costume contest and the quidditch match. Though it might not be same as before, Harry Potter Fest still brought events for everyone to enjoy. On Monday, Oct. 29, Dr. Sturgis presented “Finding Dumbledore’s Mother: Harry Potter in the (Native) American Context” in Belk Centrum. Dr. Sturgis spoke about Harry Potter from a Native American context from an article she wrote and Hollie Anderson’s essay “Reading Harry Potter with Navajo Eyes.” “I got two things from reading Navajo Eyes by Anderson,” Dr. Sturgis said. “It struck me how Harry Potter related to her, and how she related it to her students.” The event was also an opportunity for students to earn convocation credit. Next was the “Insufferable Know-It-Alls” trivia contest held in the Quiet Room of the Rudisill Library, a contest for See Potterfest, pg 7
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President Barack Obama was re-elected with more than 100 electoral votes over Governer Mitt Romney.
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President Obama re-elected to serve a second term By: Gustav Meyners Staff Writer After a long season of campaigning, President Barack Obama was re-elected to serve his second term as President of the United States over former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Despite four years of a struggling economy and high unemployment, Obama received 303 of the Electoral College votes, and Romney received 206. A total of 270 votes from the Electoral College were required to win the presidency. Though the Electoral College was what determined
the winner, Obama also won the popular vote, receiving 59,704,264 votes. Romney received 57,070,860 votes. “We’re all in this together,” Obama said via his Twitter account. “That’s how we campaigned, and that’s who we are. Thank you.” The election was close, which made it had to project a winner. Romney won in states like North Carolina and Indiana, which the President had won during the previous election. Obama won Michigan, where Romney was born, and Massachusetts, where Romney was formerly the governor. But in the end, Obama won all of the battleground states
including Virginia and Ohio, which propelled him into the White House for a second term. It was also a costly election for both Obama and Romney, as both campaigns invested in election ads. According to The Associated Press, “Romney and Republican groups spent more than $550 million and Obama and his allies $381 million.” Among many issues, the re-election will bring the ratification of the President’s healthcare act. Additionally, the President will look to tackle an immigration overhaul, with the hopes that the economy is headed in the right direction. Many continue to doubt
whether much will change with the re-election of President Obama. Alyssa Beers, a political science major and CoPresident of the Lenoir-Rhyne College Democrats, doesn’t think that much change will come with Obama’s re-election based on his first term. “There hasn’t been a major change, it’s hard to believe there will be one in the next four years,” Beers said. Beers finds the way President Obama will deal with economical problems more pressing than how he deals with social issues. “I think it’s important to realize how bad the economy and the job market are,” Beers said. She
worries about what effect the election will have on students who are graduating and looking for jobs. Despite his win, the next four years won’t be a cakewalk for President Obama. The President will continue to face a $14 trillion debt, a weak economy and the unemployment that comes with it. Whether a repeat of the previous four years, or a move toward something else, American voters were clear about one thing this election: they want to see changes from the previous decade, and they hope President Obama can provide them.
He’s In! Now What?
Obama promises forward solutions in his second term By: Jamie Frye Editor-in-Chief After making history this time four years ago, current President Barack Obama once again emerged victoriously from the most recent battle for President of the United States. The question that many people are now asking – especially those who were disappointed by this year’s election results – are what impacts that President Obama’s second term will have in store for the nation. Obama’s goals for his second term are were announced the administration and in his budget drafts for the FY2013.
Obama believes he’s got common employment covered. How? Manufacturing. The old idea of manufacturing brings to mind ideas of living communities, innovative careers, and an abundance of employment opportunities. Obama’s goals for the next term focus strongly on accomplishing the goal of reversing the decline of the last 10 years in the manufacturing sector “at home.” Obama claims he wants to finish what he started in 2010, referring to the resurgence of the automotive industry and the subsequent creation of more than 479,000 jobs. According to the Obama Administration, the
President now plans to “create 1 million new manufacturing jobs by the end of 2016.” The Boston Consulting Group, working closely with the Obama Administration, has also forecast that in the next eight years, 2 to 3 million new manufacturing jobs will be created. Obama also aims to double U.S. export growth by 2015. In his most recent State of the Union address, Obama said that this is beneficial because “the more products we make and sell to other countries, the more jobs we support right here in America.” This birthed a new goal: “We will double our exports over the next five years,
an increase that will support 2 million jobs in America. To help meet this goal, we’re launching a National Export Initiative that will help farmers and small businesses increase their exports, and reform export controls consistent with national security,” Obama said. More specifically related to students of Lenoir-Rhyne, Obama’s goals for education appear to be promising. After fighting to keep the interest rate at a low 3.4 percent for another year, one of Obama’s primary goals is to cut increases in the price of student tuition in half over the next 10 years. His proposition? Provide federal benefits to the institutions
choosing to lower tuition costs, and keep them from those that will not. “[We will] lead the world in college graduates by 2020, and cut the growth of college tuition and fees in half . . . [also] bringing together community colleges and businesses to train 2 million Americans for good jobs that actually exist now and are waiting to be filled,” said the Obama Administration. Obama’s struggles will continue when he returns to the White House this week. Whatever struggles meet the nation’s renewed leader, however, the United States’ next four years is sure to be one of forward thinking and
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Living the American Dream: Mehmet Karakilinc By: Randolph Carroll Sports Editor
Photo Credit: SportsFotos Senior, Mehmet Karkilic came to America for his desire of the “American Dream.”
Lenoir-Rhyne’s senior soccer player, Mehmet Karakilic, came to America for more than just a taste of America’s physical style of fütbol. Karakilic came to America to experience what the TV shows portrayed of the US.s ”School [influenced me to come to America], but also all the big cities like New York City and all the things you see on TV about America”, said Karakilic. Karakilc traveled all the way to Hickory, North Carolina from Lanester, France. Despite Hickory lined with them, Karakilic said his favorite thing about America was “When I am going to Charlotte I like seeing
the Sky Scrapers.” Similar to many other foreigners, the “American Dream” also played a part in Karakilic’s emigration from France and not just the towering buildings. All the while playing college soccer, something not otherwise offered at a French University. “[American soccer] is more physical, less technical. The tactics are different” said Karakilic. Soccer, by some Americans like Professor Reingold, is considered a “women’s sport” so it would only make sense that Americans who do play soccer would prefer a more physical version of the game. “The finals we lost against Anderson and the whole SAC tournament in general that year” was Karakilic’s favorite memory
A L-R Football Senior Spotlight Senior’s Time to Shine By: Hannah Dixon Staff Writer For many athletes the idea of playing their sport in college is a dream and Meredith Lutz made that dream come true. Lutz, a senior setter on the Lenoir-Rhyne volleyball team has had the honor of playing at Lenoir-Rhyne since her freshman year. She began playing volleyball thirteen years ago when she was in the third grade. Her father signed her up to play at Mountain View Re c r e a t i o n Center and she fell in love starting with her first game. During her time at Fred T. Foard high school. She played on the JV team Meredith Lutz her freshman year and Varsity her sophomore through senior years. “I knew I wanted to play volleyball in college somewhere, I just didn’t know where. I looked at Carson Newman, UNC Pembroke, L-R and UNC Wilmington for volleyball. I also looked at Appalachian” said Lutz with regards to what other schools she considered when deciding what university she would attend. When Lutz received a volleyball scholarship to attend L-R she knew that it was a great opportunity that she couldn’t pass up. L-R was close to home as well as a great school. Lutz says there are many things she loves about the sport. However her favorite part is the thrill of winning and the bonds she has made with her teammates throughout her years on teams. “Nothing is better than gaining friendships while doing something you love,” she said. Though she has spent four years on the volleyball team, she says her senior year has been her favorite by far. She believes that the team has a great dynamic and the chemistry to go far. “There is something different about this team than any of my other years on the team,” said Lutz. “We have that drive and desire to want to play and to want to win. We all have a solid friendship with each other and that is hard to come by. We all play for the team and not as eleven individuals.”
Photo Credit: SportsFotos Jason Arenillas running to his position on the field. This his last season of being an L-R Bear.
Jason “Hollywood” Arenillas’ last season By: Calvin Caldwell Staff Writer Contrary to the success of late, the evolution of L-R football over the last decade hasn’t been an easy one. Everything came together last year with a conference championship, several all-conference and AllAmerican players, as well as Coach Houston being named SAC coach of the year. However, what often goes unsung is the importance of the players who have taken on leadership roles throughout the struggle, and are now reaping the benefits of their relentless efforts. One of the main players that stand out in that respect is senior nose guard Jason “Hollywood” Arenillas. Jason hails from Hollywood, Florida (hence the name) and brings a swagger to the Bears defense that everyone feeds off of. Nose guard is a position that does all of the dirty work to make his teammates look good, and Arenillas is just fine with that. His sole objective is to win and only to win, by any means. He is one of the unquestioned team leaders on this season, so check out his outlook on
Lenoir -Rhyne’s chase for backto -back SAC championship football rings. 1. In what way has the team changed since your first year on campus? The camaraderie of the team has become stronger over the years. The discipline from our players to do the right things is a lot better. The coaches have stronger relationships with their players. 2. In what ways have you seen yourself change since being at Lenoir Rhyne? I have seen myself change in becoming a man because I do everything on my own. I get good grades, take care of my daughter fully financially, and perform to the best of my abilities on game day. 3. What are your personal goals for the year? My personal goals are to graduate in December, win another SAC championship, make it to the playoffs, go to the nation championship game and win it all. 4. What makes this senior class special from all the others? This senior class is consisted mostly of players who were red shirted their freshman
year and that came from the bottom, to the top. This group of seniors stuck together from the beginning and rose to the challenge with Coach Houston and the coaching staff to be a powerful force in D2 football. 5. How do you think L-R football is preparing you for real life? L-R football has taught me how to deal with adversity. Times get tough on the field. You may have to fight through an injury, have a bad practice, lose a close game but you still have to find away to overcome it and be a winner. In life times are going to be hard. Football teaches you how to keep your composure and see a problem to the end. 6. What about playing your position might the average football fan not understand? Playing my position you have to be tough. The average fan might not understand the beating my body gets from every game and practice. Good thing I have Flick, our athletic trainer who makes sure I’m healthy and ready to go. 7. L-R was number 1 in the SAC in total defense last season. See Arenillas, on og 7
of LR soccer while he played here. Despite being a loss, that was a very memorable time for the men’s soccer team as a whole because L-R’s team has had a few down years recently. Karakilic’s fond memory of a loss is not the only quirky favorite memory of his. While most students dread finals, Karakilic welcomes it. “The day you finish finals and you know you are flying home” said Karakilic is one of his favorite memories while at Lenoir-Rhyne. Unlike fellow senior Dana Hillmann who intends to attempt to stay in America, Karakilic has different plans for after graduation. “[I plan on] going back to Paris and getting my Master of Finance degree, if I get in” said Karakilic about his post-graduation intentions.
Bouncing Back
Bears quarterback leads team after concussion By: Rachel Zahran Staff Writer Five years ago Reuben Haynes was recruited to Lenoir-Rhyne University. The quarterback from Commerce, Georgia said the decision to come to L-R was made after his first visit to L-R’s campus. Haynes first visited Army, then Navy, but was unimpressed by the barrack style dorms. “I received scholarships from both schools, but I wasn’t interested in being in the military,” said Haynes. “After my official visit to L-R, I knew this was the fit for me.” After a close call with a concussion early in the season, the fifth year senior says he is excited to start for the bears. The team has been undefeated since Haynes’ return. “I had to sit out for two games after my concussion,” said Haynes. “Sitting on the sidelines as my team lost was the hardest thing I have ever done.” After a helmetto-helmet hit, illegal Reuben Haynes in NCAA as well as NFL football, Haynes was knocked unconscious. When he came to, he said all he could think about was the chance he would never put a uniform on again. Hayne’s rocky start to the season left him more ready than ever for another trophy. “I am not nervous, I know we can win another conference championship,” said Haynes. “We deserve it.” This is his first starting season in Reuben’s collegiate career, and he says he has embraced this leadership role. The team is close, says Haynes. “Being friends off the field creates trust on the field,” he said. “We trust each other.” According to our quarterback, trust helps win games, and sets us apart from other teams in our conference. Sports marketing major, Haynes says he has dreams of becoming a coach one day. “The coaches I have had through my career in football have always taught me more off the field than on it, life lessons,” said Haynes. “I hope to be that influential in a teams life one day.”
Dana Hillmann finishes final year at L-R Senior leaves legacy of championships and excellence By: Randolph Carroll Sports Editor Few athletes can say they won a conference title their senior year, even fewer can say it was their third. Even fewer than that can even say they did it all the while in a foreign country. For Women’s Soccer Senior Dana Hillmann that fantasy is reality. Dana came to America from Germany to play soccer here at Lenoir-Rhyne. As if coming to America was not odd enough, playing soccer at the school she attended was also a change of pace. “We don’t have soccer in high school. We actually don’t have high school sports or college sports like you guys have here at all,” said Hillmann. That, however, was not the only change of pace she adjusted to. “[In America] it is more about athletics and less about the technical aspect
of soccer,” said Hillmann. “It is quicker and more competitive.” Hillmann is finishing up her last regular season here at L-R and preparing for the Conference tournament and hopefully ending with a strong finish in the playoffs. However, as of right now, Hillmann and fellow seniors can hang their hats on three conference championships and two playoff berths, one of which made it to the Sweet 16. Needless to say, Hillmann has had many great memories while playing soccer at L-R but “[my best memories]Inside of soccer are definitely winning any of the three conference rings we got. We just won the last one yesterday, and hosting the NCAA tournament here at L-R. Outside of soccer I guess it is meeting so many different people from different cultures and backgrounds, and the possibility of traveling a lot
during my breaks from school here” said Hillmann. With her soccer career coming to a close and over a quarter of her senior year over it is time for Hillmann to make plans for the future. Is it packing off to Germany or will she continue her stint in America? Surprisingly that is not entirely up to her to decide “I want to stay in America but it all depends on if I can get into grad school and become a GA in soccer,” said Hillmann. “Or find a job that will sponsor my visa. Without a new visa I won’t be able to stay.” Whether she finds an opportunity to stay in America or ends up back in Deutschland she can take her most meaningful lesson she has learned from soccer anywhere, no visa required. “Soccer connects worlds, no matter what background or culture, and it can bring people together.”
Photo Credit: SportsFotos Senior, Dana Hillmann came to America in order to continue playing soccer.
Arts & Entertainment
5 New Hall of Fame Inductees
Playmakers
By: Calvin Caldwell Staff Writer
Playmaker’s Trestle at Pope Lick will be performed Nov. 7-11.
Photo Credit: Erin Schweet
Trestle at Pope Lick
By: Matthew Watson Community Editor From November 7 through 11, the L-R Playmakers will be putting on their second play of the season. Naomi Wallace’s “The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek” is their choice for November. Mr. Joshua Yoder is directing the play, which follows this year’s theme of performing plays from female playwrights. “I saw my friends perform a scene from this play at a workshop,” said Yoder. He said that when they were choosing plays to perform this year, this one quickly came to mind. “It’s a strange play, but it packs a punch.” “The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek” is a quirky comingof-age story that is set in the middle of the Great Depression. Main character Dalton Chance, a shy and impres-
Potterfest from pg 3 students to test their knowledge on Harry Potter. “To plan the contest, I had to look through the books,” said Librarian Jessica O’ Brien, “Looking for questions that were not too hard but not too easy either.” The libray sponsored the event. They served snacks to everyone participating in the event. “This is the second year the event has been done by the library,” said Library Assistant Caryn Sumic. To finish it all up on
sionable teenager, finds a new companion in the bold, sassy, tomboyish Pace Creagan. The railroad trestle at Pope Lick Creek is their hangout spot of choice, as Pace has an undeniable fascination for trains. The story follows as Pace tries to teach and train Dalton to outrun, trains with her, a dangerous hobby that had previously put her in the center of a tragedy. Seemingly unfazed, Pace is determined to find a new partner in Dalton. Their relationship is extremely lovehate, and is often taken quite seriously. For the most part, the shy Dalton tries to resist letting Pace into his world, but the next minute he’s asking her to kiss him. It’s a hightension, high-energy relationship that makes for a unique and interesting plot. The character of Pace is played by L-R sophomore Kelsey Dixon, who describes her character as “mischie-
vous and impulsive, but very straightforward.” Meanwhile, Dalton’s parents are living life on the edge of their seats. Gin, his mother, constantly worries about losing her job in the midst of the Depression. In a monologue, Gin talks about how both of the women who worked on either side of her were laid off, and fears she is next. She takes on the character of a caring and protective mother, and advises Dalton to stop hanging around with the troublesome Pace, especially after meeting her. We don’t see much of Dalton’s father, but he is portrayed as being stressed and a little hard-headed, and interaction between him and Dalton is minimal. Tickets are available at P.E. Monroe. More information on showtimes and ticket prices can be found at http:// theatre.lr.edu/tickets.
Monday, a concert by the Wizard Rock group “Hawthorn & Holly” played for the second year in a row at L-R. On Oct. 30, Dr. Sturgis interviewed Danielle Tumminio on the book God and Harry Potter at Yale in the Bears’ Lair. Tumminio, both a priest and theologian, looks into how Harry Potter and Christians share a very similar view. Dr. Sturgis makes a note about other Potter scholars: “There is a huge Harry Potter fan base, but a small one in scholars,” said Dr. Sturgis. “The Scholars are really
supportive of each other.” Students could also earn convocation credit for the event. Though the event was only two days; it was not created overnight. “We started last spring working with student life, Lindbergh Center, and the Library,” said Professor of English Dr. Rand Brandes. “We worked on the contract with the band, getting a guest speaker, and reserving a room.” There was a lot of work put in to make this Harry Potter Fest one to remember.
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Lenoir-Rhyne University’s athletics program wasn’t built overnight. Great coaches, players, and athletic trainers all have put in long hours for years since the University has been participating in athletics. To honor a few outstanding student-athletes that have passed through the years, five of them were recently added to the Lenoir-Rhyne Sports Hall of Fame. These chosen few were honored during this year’s homecoming football game at halftime and had their induction ceremony earlier that day. Each of these athletes brought something different to the Lenoir-Rhyne community, not just in athletics, but through their work ethic and character as well. These five should serve as an example to current student-athletes here at LR. They have truly set the standard of excellence at this University. Let’s get to know some of the recent inductees a little better. From oldest to most recent, here are a little more about some of the true studs who have excelled here at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Henry Owl graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne in the class of 1928. He will forever be remembered for being the first Cherokee to ever attend a North Carolina college, as well as being the first Native American to attend LenoirRhyne and represent the school in athletics. Owl excelled in both football and basketball at Lenoir Rhyne, but his actions of off the field were just as impressive. Owl was very active in the community, and helped the last Indian tribe in the country get their right to vote. Owl was also the first American Indian to attend UNC, and went on to earn his masters from there after leaving Lenoir-Rhyne. Fred Brown excelled in football and track, and was a graduate of Lenoir Rhyne in the class of 1969. Brown
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The Clean House Review By: Anna Harris Staff Writer Let the show begin! The L-R Playmakers opened the season with a performance of “The Clean House.” “It was inappropriately hilarious,” said audience member Ashton Hager. “I was laughing so much during the entire show. One of the funniest parts was when the characters, Matilde and Virginia found the sexy underwear in the laundry.” “The Clean House” is about a Brazilian woman, Matilde, who goes to clean the house of a doctor named Lane. Matilde does not like to clean; she is there to work on discovering the perfect joke. However, there is a fear of finding it because her mother died of laughter listening to one of her father’s jokes. Lane’s sister, Virginia, takes over cleaning the house while Matilde works on her jokes. “I love playing Virginia,” says cast member Brittany King. “She is a quirky and ridiculous woman, but so much fun to play. I love when I get to lose composure, tear apart a plant and throw it on the ground giggling uncontrollably.”
*Staff Reports
How would you compare this year’s defense to 2011? I feel like our defense now is more explosive and has a lot more playmakers on the field at the same time. Coach Lynch works hard with the secondary and their hard work has shown on game day. Our defense now has a strong starting D-line and backups that are just as good. 8. What keeps you going in life as well as on the football field? Making my mama and my little girl proud. I plan on being successful in life and providing a bright future for my daughter. That is why I work hard on the
While doing laundry, Matilde and Virginia find that Lane’s husband, Charles, is cheating on her with a patient who has breast cancer. Charles leaves Lane and, out of anger, Lane fires Matilde. She is then hired by Charles and his new wife, Ana, to clean their house. While on the balcony of Ana’s house, Matilde finally finds the perfect joke after watching Charles and Ana try to speak to each other telepathically like Houdini tried with his wife. Soon after Ana develops her cancer again and Charles goes on a journey to Alaska to cut down a tree which will save her life. Lane, being pressured by her sister, takes Ana in to nurse her while Charles is away. Ana does not want to go to any hospitals and she knows she will not survive, so she asks Matilde to tell her the perfect joke so she will die laughing. Matilde agrees to do so and she tells Ana the joke who dies from laughter. “We have only been working on this play for a month and I am so proud of how well the students are performing,” says Mia Self. “The show is perfect blend of humor and personal changes of heart. It’s a wonderful show.”
November Convo Schedule
Fri. Nov. 9 10:00-10:50a.m. Belk Centrum
field and in the class room. Everything I do I take pride in, from playing football to washing the football clothes. 9. As a senior team leader, what do you want your legacy to be? I hope my passion and love of the game football gets passed down to future players of Lenoir Rhyne football. I was taught a long time ago that football is a test of your manhood. Someone on the other side of the field is going to try to make you look bad in front of your family and friends, they want to hurt you, they are trying to take your manhood. No matter who is on the other side of the field
played a major role on three conference championship teams. He finished with an impressive 21-6 record as a player at Lenoir-Rhyne. Brown went on to get his masters from UNC as well, and then went on to serve 31 years on the National Guard including active duty. Brown was the first Air Force officer inducted into the U.S. Army Candidate School Hall of Fame. John Davidson graduated in 1970 and was a flat out stud on the basketball court for the Bears. He led the team in scoring his junior and senior years and is a part of LR’s prestigious 1,000 point club. Davidson was a Lutheran College All-American and finished his career with a 48-31 record. R. Michael McWhirter was a member of the1976 graduating class, and is regarded as one of the best football players Lenoir-Rhyne has had in its existence. McWhirter was a four year starter at fullback in the wishbone offense and earned Lutheran College AllAmerican honors in 1974. He finished with 2,553 career rushing yards to go along with 22 touchdowns, and was part of the first LR SAC championship team. Meghan Jolly graduated in the class of 2002 and is still regarded as one of the best women golfers the South Atlantic Conference has ever seen. Jolly was a two time AllAmerican and a three time SAC player of the year during her tenure at Lenoir-Rhyne. She also won the first ever SAC Women’s Golf Championship in 2000. Jolly went to nationals three times and finished at least in the top eight with each appearance. She went on to compete in 22 events in the LPGA Futures tour. These athletes will forever be remembered at LenoirRhyne for their dedication to their sport. This isn’t the end of the road yet though. Hall of fame will have many more inductees in the future.
Lenoir Rhyne Wed. Nov. Playmakers: 7-Sat. Nov. 10 “The Trestle Belk Centrum 7:30p.m. at Pope LickCreek” intramural Thu. Nov. 8 Health Science Gymnasium 11:00-2:00p.m. Career Fair
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from you, win or lose, you make them respect you. I would hope my legacy to be to never give up and that hard work always pays off. 10. Who is your favorite player of all time and why? My favorite player of all time is Ray Lewis. He is truly an inspiration to me. His passion and love of the game is motivating. He plays every play fast and nasty, just like L-R football. 11. What is your favorite part about playing for L-R? I love the L-R fans and being apart of something as special as Lenoir-Rhyne. This place has been real good to me and I am forever grateful.
Fri. Nov. 9 10:00-10:50 a.m. Sun. Nov. 11 2:30p.m.
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Lenoir Rhyne Playmakers: Belk Centrum “The Trestle at Pope LickCreek”
Mon.Nov.12 Is Christianity 7:00-8:30 p.m. Belk Centrum reasonable? PPD = Personal and professional development ID = Intellectual Development CDE = Creative Development and Expression
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Campus News
Homecoming 2012 Photo Credit: Kate Coleman
The L-R Sugar Bears perform for the Homecoming crowd right before the game begins.
Protecting ‘Our House’ By: Katharine Coleman Editing & Design Editor Lenoir-Rhyne students and alumni bonded together to fling wide the red and black during homecoming weekend. Through the theme ‘Our House’, both sports and groups on campus showed that they were proud of the college they call home. The whole weekend was planned by Lenoir-Rhyne’s Homecoming Committee, which was headed by junior Heather Mount. Many other students took part as well, and worked tirelessly for months to create a fun-filled homecoming weekend. “I really think all of the Homecoming Committee did a great job at everything this weekend,” said Heather Mount. The weekend opened with a parade down Stasavich Place. There were many floats featuring Greek Life and a few clubs on campus. Alumni and students gathered down the street to see the festivities. The floats were all judged and the winner was the Spanish Club with their Latino dancers. “We chose based upon originality, adherence to theme, creativity, construction, and overall thoughts,” said Dr. Jeffrey Delbert, one of the judges for the parade. An alumni and student BBQ soon followed featuring food and games. Here alumni gathered to reminisce about their days as college students. “It was good to see everyone again,” said alumni Barbara Spellman. Students gathered not only at the BBQ, but also out in the parking lot where a day full of
tailgating took place. Starting at 2 p.m., the football team took center stage to show what Bears do best: protect their house. Alumni and students saw their team dominate the field over Tusculum, winning 51-6 with ease. Football was not the only sport that followed the theme for homecoming. Men’s and Women’s soccer also protected their field against CarsonNewman with the women’s team winning 2-1, and the men’s team tying up the score 1-1 in double overtime. L-R students showed more spirit off the field with the election of Homecoming King and Queen. The student body elected Joshua Mackey and Rosa Reyes during the previous week. Their selection was announced during half time of the football game. “It is an amazing feeling to know that you represent the student body in a positive manner,” said Rosa Reyes. “Every individual on homecoming court deserved to be on there due to their leadership and involvement around campus, as well as simply being great and caring individuals. It was definitely a homecoming that I will always remember.” The two are both part of SGA and numerous clubs on campus including Greek Life. “Winning Homecoming King is great because I get to represent the organization that sponsored me, SGA, all the organizations that I’m a part of, and the LenoirRhyne student body. I’m truly honored,” said Joshua Mackey. The weekend was a success that neither students nor alumni will soon forget.
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Cheerleaders bring L-R spirit to downtown Hickory during Oktoberfest.
Oktoberfest
By: Kelsey Smith Copy Editor The combined smell of a fresh-from-the-fryer blooming onion, just-popped kettle corn, and grilling bratwursts, can only mean one thing. It’s time for Hickory’s Oktoberfest. This year’s Oktoberfest was held Oct. 12 through 14. It is an event well known to local students and those who have returned to Lenoir-Rhyne University. This free threeday community festival is held annually through the streets of downtown. Some festival highlights include craft and specialty item vendors, shopping, and KidFest. Also, with over 70 varieties of food available, there is certainly enough food to satisfy anyone’s taste buds. The festival features everything from seafood quesadillas to Bavarian pastries to local favorites such as barbeque and kettle corn. L-R alum Tyesha Wesley said, “I come for the funnel cakes. They’re amazing.” One particular special event for Lenoir-Rhyne University came on Friday night, Oct. 12, when a drove of students packed
around the main stage to see and support the Lenoir-Rhyne Sugar Bears and cheerleading team. “I came with the LRU spirit team to support them and also the community. Also, Oktoberfest is always a lot of fun,” said Tiana Littlejohn. The L-R teams led the crowd in cheers, as well as some dance moves, as a way to encourage people to go to all the homecoming activities that would be taking place on Saturday. “[Oktoberfest] is always the best place to kick off homecoming,” said senior Lana Yanez. Oktoberfest also hosts two beer gardens every year where of-age guests can enjoy a variety of beverages along with some live entertainment. Becks Beer Garden includes the main stage, while The Pavilion Stage is smaller and is located in Union Square, the center of the fine crafts vendor area. “I came with a group of my friends. I like hearing all the music,” said Cameron Howard. All in all, Hickory Oktoberfest is a great local festival that has something that every L-R student can enjoy.
The L-R football team prepares for the first kick-off of the game.
Photo Credit: Kate Coleman
Photo Credit: Kate Coleman Photo Credit: Kate Coleman Joe and Josie the bear hold hands while the acaJunior Heather Mount and Senior Laura Holfedlt pella choir sings the national anthem. enjoy the homecoming football game in the student section.
Fraternity Bid Day
Photo Credit: Jimmy Hilton The Phi Kappa Phi fraternity and their sweethearts show spirit by wearing letters at Bid Day.
Photo Credit: Alex Folk Photo Credit: Jimmy Hilton New and old members of Theta Xi group together at Theta Xi’s Jake Duncan and Phi Kappa Phi’s the Xi house. Adam Stoddard celebrate Bid Day together.
Cross from pg 2 return to the old self you used to be with the courage to be unashamed of following Him through humiliation. For ages, the cross has signified a death, but in Christ our cross signifies life, and life more abundantly. In Romans chapter eight, a teacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by the name of Paul, urges us to be unashamed of the gospel
because it is the power of salvation for everyone who believes. This scripture has been written on the cross since its first trip around campus. The carriers of the cross have aimed to exemplify this scripture with just with the right flare. Let us all be encouraged, and remember Jesus once said, “If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are unworthy of being mine.” However, even though He
doesn’t require us to literally carry a wooden cross, He does require our life’s to show figurative cross-carrying. Deny yourself, pick up your cross, and follow Jesus. He once told us that if we cling to our lives we will lose them, but if we give up our life for Him we will find it. Never be ashamed to carry your cross; after all, He carried one for you too. These reasons alone are why I am convinced to carry my cross.