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L-R Classroms Get Social By: Cameron Chandler Staff Writer According to www. newsroom.fb.com, as of March 2012 there are 901 million active monthly users on Facebook. In March of 2011, Twitter already had 175 million accounts. Social media has become a medium all its own in the past few years. Everyday people from around the world are posting status updates, pictures, and world news to one, two, or multiple sites like these and others. With the power that social media has on society the question has been asked if this technology can be used to do more than kill time and talk to friends. Eschoolnews.com reported on this back in October of 2011. They provided the results of a survey that asked what social media is/can be used for in schools. The top ten answers varied from personal development for teachers, access to educational blogs, to
better communication between teachers, students, and parents. The number one spot was given to “Integrating real-world applications into teaching.” It is apparent that social media can be used in the classroom today, but there are concerns about how some would choose to use it. Parents have expressed concern about the amount of privacy invasion that can occur using such sites. There is also the worry about what their children could be exposed to while on these sites, relations between teachers and students, and if they are actually using it for school purposes. In a college environment, like Lenoir-Rhyne University, most of these concerns seem ridiculous. The LR facebook page currently has over 3,700 likes and is used constantly to promote campus events such as The Visiting Writers, sporting events, and other campus activities to be shared with students and residents of See Social, on pg 3
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Students at L-R start using social networking in the classroom.
ETexts May Replace Books for College By: Candice Hilarides Staff Writer Etexts, or electronic textbooks are a trend that is growing more popular. They eliminate the trouble of carrying around a large text for a class as well as providing many other benefits to students. They allow students with disabilities to enlarge the font, and often have speech features. They allow students to access texts without having to go to campus to buy a book and have access to it by just bringing their laptop. The growing popularity of eReaders such as the Kindle, iPad, and
Nook have also broadened to market for electronic textbooks, and in many cases purchasing an etext can be less expensive than the physical book. Etexts aren’t for everyone however, many students prefer being able to hold a book, but can provide benefits to students with disabilities such as reading disabilities and students with ADHD. “I foresee the trend of electronic texts continuing and expanding in the future,” said Sherry Proctor, coordinator of Disability Services. See E-Text, on pg 3
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields ETexts are becoming more common, possibly eliminating textbooks someday.
Trending Technology: Personal Tablet By: Randolph Carroll Staff Writer Personal Tablets are some of the most up-to-date pieces of technology. Would that make them a “must have” for college students? A study done by Javelin Strategy and Research showed that only 8 percent of the population owns a personal tablet, such as an iPad or Amazon Fire. This number however is expected to skyrocket into 40 percent by 2016. Would most college students be captured by that increase? Probably not. Current research suggests that the majority group of tablet owners fall between ages 26 to 44, just outside of the typical college
age. What puts college students out of reach however is most owners make $100,000 a year, far more than average college students. Benefits must exist though to having such a state of the art piece of equipment. A positive use must be existent for college students. Cash Roper, a student from the University of Mississippi, owns an iPad and credits it with much of his success, “It’s the only reason I’m passing Chinese,” said Roper “It has a bunch of tools I can access for grammar and writing.” iPads and other tablets like it have hundreds of thousands of downloadable applications for anything; from video games, Microsoft word to DeeJaying
equipment. Attachments for these tablets also make using them more convenient, like a stylus or detachable keyboard. So college students may not have a personal tablet, but if they did what tablet would they prefer? In a small survey taken at LR, every single LR student would prefer an iPad. The closest competitor was the Amazon Fire with a mere mention “My sister has the Amazon Fire and loves it, but I would rather have an iPad” said freshman Tanner Botts. “Because Apple is cooler” was another testimony given by sophomore Robbie Wagner. iPads do have an appealing look and Apple products are known for working well, however they
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mostly come at the highest price. If a college student needed to buy a personal tablet, would his or her alliance to Apple still exist? “Yeah, I’d rather get something more expensive and reliable than something cheaper and not proven” said freshman Tyler Botts. When it comes to something as nice and expensive as tablets, spending the extra dollar can have its benefits. For a student who plans on using his tablet as his main resource, spending extra money on a bigger memory card would probably be the best choice. For someone less interested in relying on a tablet, a cheaper tablet with a smaller memory card may be the best economic choice.
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Web Editor Tiffany Fields
Layout & Design Editor Kate Coleman
Copy Editors Kelsey Smith Kourney Pope
Staff Photographer Tiffany Fields
Staff Writers Danielle Bongiorno Kaitlyn Burton Randolph Carroll Tiffany Fields Jimmy Hilton Ryan Pegarsch Darren Roseboro Shayna Smith Spencer Voelkert Asia Wilson Cameron Chandler Candice Hilarides
The Balancing Act
Managing the Academic and Social Life By: Kaitlyn Burton Staff Writer I don’t think students quite understand what they’re getting themselves into when they enroll at a university. At least I didn’t. Unfortunately, things that I know now, I wish I knew at the beginning of my freshman year. There is a lot of important information that incoming freshman need to know before they kick off the beginning of the semester. Prioritizing homework, Kaitlyn Burton studying, teachers, roommates, how to avoid the “freshman 15”, sports, clubs, and friends is a difficult task to accomplish. “I think I balance [social, academic, athletic life] it all by knowing the things that I have to do, or things that I have to do immediately then get them done, Then I can relax and have some fun because if
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Staff Adviser Professor Richard Gould Faculty Adviser Dr. Lisa M. Harris
By: Randolph Carroll Staff Writer Lenoir-Rhyne University has been in Division II for athletics for over 30 years now. LR was not the only school to be in DII however. Multiple other current D-IAA programs have not only been in DII but also in the very same athletic conference. The question is why is LR still in DII? This may be a difficult question to answer, but given the recent success of multiple athletic teams, including football, softball, women’s soccer and track, it might be the appropriate time to move up to a D1-AA athletic level of
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competition. Believe it or not schools such as Elon, Appalachian State, Western Carolina and Presbyterian all used to play in the same sports conference as LR, the SAC. However over the years these schools all moved up and for the most part have Randolph Carroll e x p e r i e n c e d a great deal of success, App State being the most
notable with three consecutive national championships and a huge upset over then 5th ranked Michigan. One thing these schools have in common is a larger student body, however it does not require a large student body to play and compete at a D-1AA level. Wofford for example has a smaller student body than LR yet has success in a very tough football conference. The benefits of playing at a D1-AA level would include more publicity, more TV time and just a greater overall interest in athletics. It is not a short process but LR should definitely initiate the process from moving from Division II to Division 1-AA.
Gadgets and Gizmos 5 Electronics for Enhancing Your College Experience By: Candice Hilarides Staff Writer There are tons of electronics that can be helpful, distracting, can improve or enhance the college experience. Below are five I find most helpful, or most desired. 1. Smart phones - Seems simple enough right? But I came into college without one and after getting one I can’t believe I ever lived without. They eliminate the need for a GPS (useful for those unfamiliar with the many one-way streets of Hickory) and enable you to get school and personal emails without the need to pay extra money for a data package. 2. Xbox360 or PS3 – not just for
video games;; you are able to stream Netflix directly onto them which can be an easy distracter, but who doesn’t want access to thousands of television shows and movies? 3. Smart Pen – Sounds bizarre, but it’s a pen Candice Hilarides that enables you to record lectures, and then play them back with headphones. Also, you can sync the recordings to your computer and have access to it from there. It also has the
ability to download handwritten notes onto a computer. I wish I had that for all the lectures in which I been zoned out for. 4. Portable Hard Drive – you never know what crazy wrench technology is going to throw in your face, so portable hard drives make it easier to be prepared for the worst. Backing up information can save you when your computer suddenly crashes while you’re continuing research for your 30-page paper…just saying. 5. Digital camera – Naturally. There are going to be a thousand moments you’ll want to have a camera. You’ll be able to look back on pictures you take for the rest of your life, remembering the priceless moments with all your college friends.
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3. Every assignment or test is extremely important. Make sure you take your education seriously. Students need to study first, then play and have fun after you meet academic criteria. 4. Go to class! Many students get all wrapped up in the “college life” and “freedom” and their attendance begins to drop. This will affect grades. You chose to attend a small school for better education and smaller class sizes, so take advantage of it. Teachers tend to take students who attend class regularly more seriously than those who do not. 5. Have fun! College is supposed to be the best time of your life. Even though you’re here for an education first and foremost, there isn’t anything in the rulebook that says having a good time and meeting great people isn’t allowed. You will meet people that you will keep in contact with for the rest of your life. Trying to juggle everything that life throws at you isn’t easy, but you can at least try to roll with the punches. There isn’t a set of no-fail guidelines on what to do well or how to do it. Try your very best. Make wise choices. Always keep your priorities straight. Don’t look back on your college experience and wish you’d done something different.
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you’re constantly working and you never get a break, never spend time with your friends, you’re just going to get burnt out.” said Danielle Bongiorno, who is a 4.0 student and a women’s basketball player. Priorities. It’s all about priorities and how students manage their time. Time management is crucial in college because there are so many distractions. It is important to always have a list of tasks that need to be accomplished and get those tasks done in a timely manner. Here are five very important pieces of advice for incoming freshman or college students in general. 1. Make lists of tasks that need to get done by a certain time. Write in your agenda/planner. L-R gives students an agenda for a reason. Procrastination is one of the worst possible situations that you can put yourself in, and it is 100 percent preventable. JUST DO YOUR WORK! 2. Make sure you introduce yourself to every teacher that you possibly can. It always helps to get your foot in the door and it’s always fun to meet new people. It is also important to make contact with classmates. If you miss class you will want to have someone’s notes to copy.
Isenhour Hall
By: Cameron Chandler Staff Writer There are certain things that every college student expects when they arrive at their dorm room. If it’s their first year, they’re wondering if their roommate walks around naked or if the neighbors play music at one in the morning. If they are returning students, they already have a good lay of the land and have heard all the talk and reputations about the different buildings and rooms. Here at LenoirRhyne University, there are five main options for living on campus: FritzConrad, Morgan, Isenhour, the LivingLearning Center and Price Village. Freshmen are given the option between Morgan and Isenhour. Morgan is every college dorm you’ve seen in the movies. There are two people to a room, you’re sharing a bathroom with the entire hall, and a single gender on each hall. Sorry boys, no co-ed adventures here. But you will get a chance to meet others on your hall and start socializing. It doesn’t hurt that you appreciate the other dorms more when you upgrade the following year. Isenhour provides a different experience from Morgan. There are still
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two people to a room, but the room is connected to a shared bathroom with the room next door. This provides a bit more comfort knowing you’re a sharing a bathroom with three others instead of sixteen. The smaller numbers don’t take away from the hall socializing. It doesn’t sound too bad but every rose has its thorn. Isenhour, like most of Hickory, was built on a hill. This means there is a hall every half of a floor. Also there is a hall that is in this hill, and it’s lovingly dubbed “the dungeon.” Fritz-Conrad – the building so nice, they gave it two names. Actually Fritz is one building and Conrad is another but they share a lobby, a student lounge, and movie theater. Plenty of the upper classmen find themselves here at some point. Conrad looks smaller than its companion from the outside but it packs a lot in a small space. There are two people to a room with a few single rooms and a small lounge area in the middle of the hall. This is a place to chill and talk to your neighbor. There are co-ed halls in this building with separate bathrooms on each side of the hall. Fritz is more like Morgan with its straight halls, two to a room, shared bathrooms, and one gender to a
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hall. The only real difference is a better location, which everyone knows is key in real estate. The Living Learning Center and Price Village are a bit of a walk from the classrooms but give an opportunity that the other dorms don’t – a feeling of the real world. The LLC is a dorm that has a GPA requirement and 24 silent hours with suite-style rooms. There is a common area with a fridge, stove, and a bathroom for each fourperson unit. There are suites with four small bedrooms or there are two bigger bedrooms for two people. A huge plus of this building is the multiple study rooms available to students. Price Village is the furthest walk on campus, but if you want a peek at what living in an apartment complex is like, here it is. There are multiple buildings with units. Each unit has six residents in three bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. This is where a student is responsible for their own things and keeping up with the cleaning of the whole unit and getting along with all of their roommates. No matter where a student decides to live, there will be pluses and minuses. The big question is how you take them all and learn from it.
Lenoir-Rhyne Students Talk About the Caf Excellent (6-7) Average (3-5) Poor (1-2)
Students of L-R share voice their opinion on the cafeteria.
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Some may complain, some may compliment but how does the student body really feel about the dining services on campus? A recent survey done by the dining services of 183 students came back with these results. These rankings were based off 1 being the lowest score and 7 being the highest. The dining service’s overall ranking scored at 4.94, on the higher side of average; however that was down .09 from the year before.
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They’ve Got Your Back What Security Does All Day at L-R By: Kaitlyn Burton Staff Writer Security is a necessity at any university or college. So, what should a student do if they don’t feel safe walking back to their dorm from the library at midnight? What should students do if they are locked out of the computer lab? What should students do if they misplace or lose items? Calling security is the first priority. Students are encouraged to know L-R’s security number, but particularly freshman because they are new to the campus. Kevin Ripley has been a security officer at Lenoir-Rhyne University for five years. Many students know Ripley because he interacts with the students and enjoys the environment in which he works. Before working at L-R, he was an ambulance driver, experienced in EMT training before he became a Massachusetts police officer. “What we really try to get across to especially freshman is that we want students to have an open line of communication with security. Safety is our number one priority and to make sure the students and campus is a safe environment,” said Ripley. Along with Ripley there are seven male security officers and two females who regularly work on campus. Most of
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L-R Security is always available for students in need.
these officers do have law enforcement background. “What’s significant about this campus is that it’s small enough so I can get to know the kids and to have a more personal relationship with
them and it’s a fun job,” said Ripley. Norris Yoder, Head of Security at L-R was a sergeant for the Hickory Police Department before he became head of security on campus.
Lenoir-Rhyne security has a good relationship with the Hickory Police and Fire Departments. In fact, many of the officers now serving at Lenoir-Rhyne University have retired from local agencies..
“I think security does a great job with what they do. I see them all over the place doing good for our campus, and safety is always the most important aspect,” said sophomore Taylor Johnson. The officers work 12 hour shifts. L-R has full-time positions and part-time ones as well. Ripley’s shift starts at 6:30 p.m. and continues throughout the night until 6:30 a.m. He does basic duties throughout his shift like locking doors, routine campus checks, escorting people from across campus to their dorms, and receiving telephone calls from students if they are hurt. Security officers work alone during their shift unless it is a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night in which a part-time officer would assist the officer on duty. According to Ripley, it’s because they are the busiest nights and it is good to have more than one officer working. “What I really like about working here is I can have just a little impact on growth here on campus and to be apart of that is such a blast,” said Ripley. “We try to have the students to have the students put in our phone numbers, so if they need us they can call at the touch of a button. (828) 328-7146. I tell all the freshman that when I see them on campus, and I introduce myself because I want them to trust me,” said Ripley.
The Convocation Program The Liberal Arts College Experience By: Kate Coleman Layout & Design Editor Lenoir-Rhyne University strives to teach students not only in the classroom, but outside the classroom as well. Convocations are a way L-R reaches the students through seven categories: community service, creative development/ expression, cultural development, intellectual development, personal/ professional development, physical development, and spiritual development. This is the third year of the newly revamped convocation program for L-R. This new program broadens the topics and enables people to have more of a stake in it. “[The new program] is a
way for the community to gather, discuss, debate, and experience topics that may or may not rise up in class, but that are necessary topics to discuss in a college environment,” said Leonard Geddes. The students are required to go to nine convocations per year in order to graduate. Two of those convos are required, while students choose the other seven. Students have to go to at least five out of the seven categories in order to fulfill this requirement. They do not have to complete all seven categories if they are not able to. If students fail to complete the nine convocations in the year, they will carry over to the next year. Missing one of the mandatory convos, will result
in three more added on to the next school year. “The convocation penalty is not designed to be a penalty, but a way to learn past the classroom,” said Geddes. This convocation program is not one of a kind. In fact, many colleges around the country participate in either something exactly like one at L-R or something very similar. “The convocation program is a vehicle by which students can be exposed to the various types of experiences that we believe are valuable in a liberal arts education,” said Geddes. There are many chances in which the students can fulfill their requirements. Last year, alone, there were around 200 convocations held on L-R’s campus.
It’s All About Jobs By: Darren Roseboro Staff Writer It’s no secret that many college students are obsessed with the job market. Truthfully, when it comes to job searching it is very stressful and has a lot of details that come with it. Whether it is doing the research, filling out the applications, or just trying to know exactly who to network with. The thing about finding jobs is that there can be all kinds of jobs out there, but the question that most students have is where can the information can be found on campus. In the beginning of the school year, there is a job fair that is held in the library for students who are eligible for work study. This is definitely an opportunity that can be good on a resume, gain work experience, as well as getting
some money in your pocket. For freshman, this may be new, but it is a great start for networking. Now, for the sophomores, juniors, and seniors there are more opportunities. The important thing about being an upperclassmen, building up a resume and having a great work experience become more and more important as the years go by. For all students, besides the on campus job fair, a start could be in the Mauney building, on the first floor. Katie Wohlman and Jenny Smith have different types of resources for finding jobs and can get students networking opportunities. Diondra Pittman, a junior, has had personal experience with being able to talk to Jenny Smith about some opportunities with a job and internship. “I honestly love the fact that she was able to try her best to help me find different
volunteer and job opportunities. Even with her busy schedule, she definitely helped me work on my networking skills and hopefully with her help, I can definitely find a great opportunity working with someone in my field.” When it comes to working and going to school, there can be some challenges. It is about time management and dedication. AnQ’uinette Crawford, a junior, was able to describe her views on being able to balance school, work, and even sports. “Honestly, I can’t really explain to you how I do it,” Crawford said. “Between working and school it’s already a little challenging, but the more I did it the more I became comfortable with it. As well as, manage my time and get my work done. During the track season, I definitely have to
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Continued from pg 1 make sure I am focused and doing what I have to do because I am balancing all three. Yet I do have to be aware that school definitely comes first.” There are booklets, pamphlets, and binders packed with internships and different jobs opportunities. Also, the jobs are arranged not just by career, but also jobs that are provided for students with a specific major. They also have information for students who may want any part-time or fulltime job. With the help from the career development team, here at Lenior Rhyne, students will be able to find something that can help them. Whether it would be in their field or just something to bring in extra cash. The sources that they have for students are unlimited and who knows, the job that a student may be looking for might be a few steps away.
Communication The School For Opportunities By: Cameron Chandler Staff Writer There are 11 academic schools of learning here on the Lenoir-Rhyne campus. These schools house every major that students eagerly pursue. Classes, honor societies, and even the professors fall into these departments. However, there is one department that is open to every student. While the Communications Department is home to journalism, public relations, and even production majors, the fields and activities that these students participate in are not exclusive. The Communication Deptartment is open to any student that is interested in any of the ongoing projects here at LR. While some of these opportunities remain unknown, one of the best known is the campus newspaper, The Rhynean. This newspaper is planned, written, designed, and published by the students for the students. The paper is printed monthly and has articles covering sports, organizational events, opinions, and administrative changes. The great part about the paper is that anyone from any major can join the staff. Dr. Lisa Harris is the faculty advisor for the paper and says, “There is a lot of stuff going on behind the scenes and students have a chance to become part of that.” All that a student needs to do is visit Dr. Harris at her office on the second floor of P.E. Monroe to get involved. Talk about the type of writing you’re
interested in and the ideas you have for a column of your very own. That’s all it takes for you to join the staff, and if you don’t know the proper terms or techniques for writing for a paper the other students on the team will be happy to show you how. A bright new star is being born in the Communication Deptartment and has as just as many possibilities for students as the newspaper. The LRTV station is always looking for students to help with their current show, The Hibernation Station, a news show that runs just like the ones at 5 o’clock on your local cable station. The station manager is Brandon Pope and he’s available if any student has an idea for a TV show and wants to see if it’s possible. As with the newspaper, if a student doesn’t know the first thing about cameras the staff can show them what they need to know. Plus, if they find out they like the work they can take the COM 215 class to find out all the basics of film and production. On the third floor of P.E. Monroe there is an area that many students miss. This is the LR radio station. WLRZ is the fully licensed station specifically for LR students and the shows they produce. This gives many students the opportunity to fulfill one of the childhood fantasies of being an ON-AIR DJ. Playing the songs and talking the talk live for everyone and anyone to hear. Freshmen Colt Burgin and Dillon Carter have their
Electronic textbooks are now being offered as rentals, which lowers the already better price even further. This trend has inspired many stores to make physical textbooks available for rental that weren’t originally. The problem with electronic textbooks? It’s a relatively new trend with new eReaders and while thousands of titles exist, it may be impossible for a student to acquire the texts for each of their classes on one. Many textbooks have yet to be converted into a digital form and students will still have to purchase the book as a hardcopy. It’s a better idea to do some research on the textbooks required for each of your classes on the eText markets before spending money on an eReader. If a student is interested in an eReader and the idea of electronic textbooks, but is worried about losing the ability to highlight important passages, take notes in the margins and fear losing the ability to study someplace with terrible wifi. eReaders are able to do all of these things, and in fact, you can search and access the desired page of a book in seconds. Some colleges and universities have encountered trouble when trying to move to an all digital format. Schools have tried to get all students to purchase a Kindle or other eReader so all students would have one to use, and this got them into legal trouble. The device is not fully accessible to students who are blind or have low vision. It’s still early in the development and production of eTexts, and there is still much to be desired. But eReaders and their technologies continue to advance and have a great potential for an expanding electronic textbook market.
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Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields The Communication Department is a major part of football games.
own radio show at 9 p.m. on Thursday nights. When asked to describe their show, “It’s an hour of whatever we want that will hopefully make you smile! Our show is a mix of our outlooks on life combined with FCC regulations” said Colt and Dillon respectively. See Junior Randolph Carroll, the new station manager, if you have an idea for your own show.
Dr. Harris followed up by saying, “Students must realize that this is a time commitment. Deadlines and FCC regulations have to be met. This keeps us in a professional setting. Most importantly students have to know that we have fun.” All of these options are open to students. Remember, the more student involvement there is, the more that can happen with each of these projects.
Catawba County. L-R is not the only university using the internet and the different forms of social media to its benefit. Apart from the normal environment of Facebook and Twitter, more than 60 schools and educational centers built virtual school on the online multiplayer world of Second Life. Second Life is a mix of social media and video game where a person can create ‘avatars’ and explore the virtual world. Universities like Harvard and Yale have purchased land and built entire virtual campuses for their students to explore. They post information about the school, individual classes, and seminars. With the seemingly endless possibilities of social media, and the fact that it doesn’t seem to slowing down anytime in the near future, it is important for realm of education to utilize these sites to their benefit. With the number of people registered on these sites it seems unlikely that schools will face much opposition from their students.
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Alcohol Consequences Candice Hilarides Staff Writer Movies, television shows, and many other popular forms of media often portray college as a place and time for nonstop partying, drinking and engaging in many forms of delinquent behavior. However, coming to college with that mindset can get you in a fair amount of trouble if you aren’t careful. In both Morgan and Isenhour there are strictly enforced anti-drinking policies. Being caught with alcohol in your possession in either dorm, regardless of whether or not it has been consumed, will get the owner written up and the alcohol confiscated, regardless of circumstance. Students who are 21 and older are allowed to keep alcohol in their dorm room, and are permitted to drink it as long as they aren’t publicly intoxicated or engaging in any behaviors that could violate the universities policies. Lenoir-Rhyne also has a policy on binge drinking, which is defined in the Cub as consuming five or more drinks in one sitting, which is against university policy. Breaking these policies comes at a price, depending on the severity of your offense. For a first violation, the
consequences vary slightly. It depends on the situation and just how inebriated the offender was. However, the standard consequence for a first offense is a fifty-dollar fine and an alcohol assessment. If the student is so intoxicated that medical attention was required, the university would reach out to the students emergency contact (usually the parents). Drinking offenses are not just limited to underage students, if engaging in disruptive, violent, or harmful behaviors a 21 year-old student will face consequences. If a student incurs more violations, depending on the situation, possible consequences could include community service, an increased fine, and possible counseling. However, the severity of the incidents and a variety of other factors play a major role in the consequences. “Our main issue is to ensure the student’s safety, to help educate the student on L-R’s policies, and to help provide information and tools the student can use to help make better choices,” said Dean of Students Katie Fisher, “We always want to get to the root of why the student is making poor choices and help provide the life-skills that will help them in the long run.”
College Tuition and Financial Trends
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Tuition across the country will rise in the next few years.
By: Darren Roseboro Staff Writer Many students tend to wonder many about their tuition and even try to compare costs to other schools tuitions and see why there is a difference. Some students tend to forget, here at Lenoir Rhyne University, it is a private institution. This means things are much different here than at others schools. Some of the most popular questions are things like, why is the tuition higher here than at other schools? Also students wanting to know how the tuition process works and why it increases. When it comes down to it, there are just things that are not always easy to understand, especially when it comes to money. Since there are many questions that spark students’ interest, the best person to go to talk to is the Director of Financial Aid, Nick Jenkins. He was able to discuss the breakdown of the tuition and why it is different being here, than at a public institution. Jenkins stated, “Being here the tuition at L-R is based on many factors, including the cost of educating and operating. Since we are a private school, we rely on donations from friends of the university, alumni, and grants to underwrite as much of that cost as possible, and tuition has to cover the rest. So, in order to maintain our campus, pay staff and faculty, and provide the educational experience students need to be successful, we have to set tuition based on these expenses.” Hearing this first hand does make a little sense, since most state schools are funded by the government. Which is why, when the grants, scholarships and other money is cut from the government, the tuition is increased due to the lack of help from the government. Also, since L-R is a private school, we have to have control and have to narrow down who is accepted here the government does not fully support the school as a whole, like public schools. The word around school every year is always about the tuition increasing and how much it will increase, yet students’ really desire to know where it goes and how much it tends to increase and who controls that.
Jenkins said, “The tuition (including room and board) will increase next year by 4.5%. The Pricing Subcommittee of the Budget Committee evaluates very carefully where the budget can be cut and revenue can be raised to keep that increase down, but since the cost of goods and services (electricity, food, contracts, etc.) go up around us, even when we make cuts, there tends to be an associated increase in cost. I do think that it’s important for students to know that L-R is fiscally responsible and tries to cut the budget as much as possible while not hurting the experience for the students. If we didn’t have strong leadership in this area, the cost for tuition could be much higher.” As many students may know, even though the tuition is higher than other schools and tuition may increase, there are still other ways to assist with paying for the tuition here. Many options such as filing FASFA every year can help a student to get some support from the Federal and State aid for loans and grants. Also, L-R has many different scholarships and grants of their own that they offer for students on their website, as well as scholarship listings in the lobby of Lohr Hall. When it comes to those types of scholarship listings, an interview will be given because they want to see if you “earned” it or not, depending on the application process and the interview. When it comes to different schools around the country, they are all different, whether it is location, activities, or the type of educational program that is offered. “I think that one trend is that cost has outpaced the aid. Tuition costs across the country are increasing faster than the financial aid a student can receive,” Jenkins said. “This can be attributed to the rise of tuition, but there has also been little progress from the federal and state governments in terms of keeping student aid on the table. Most programs like the Pell Grant haven’t been able to increase as college costs have because of funding shortfalls.” Now that students know a little bit more about the tuition and even why there is such a difference between public and See Tuition, on pg 5
What Campus Crusades is all about at L-R By: Corron Boston Staff Writer Have you ever been a part of a crusade? If not, then LenoirRhyne knows just what to offer for you for the upcoming year. Come join Campus Crusade for Christ which, in recent years, has gone by the abbreviated name “CRU.” Campus Crusade for Christ has been the forerunner of Christian organizations on Lenoir-Rhyne Campus and is seen as a place where any and everyone with shared beliefs and values can come fellowship and worship together. Senior Worship leader Matthew Amerto, and company, have worked for years to get Cru to the point that it has reached today. “Our mission statement for Campus Crusade is that every student on campus would know the joy of life with Christ. It’s an organization run entirely by students on campus, which is all about connecting students with Jesus Christ and with other students,” Amerto said. According to students, Cru, is typically a little over an hour-long service that features a live band for worship, a local speaker from many churches, and lots of spontaneous or fun activities geared towards the enjoyment of one’s peers. In Cru, many encouraging speakers come from all over to deliver a message that is soothing to one’s soul, but it doesn’t stop there. Campus Crusade for Christ is also instrumental in sponsoring multiple annual conferences and leading the campus’ Bible Studies. Because groups are not limited to just studying the Bible, Cru Bible studies have taken on the more fitting name, Community Groups, for their
time of gathering. Conferences take place every season for Cru. The school year’s first Cru sponsored conference starts with Fall Getaway. Fall Getaway is where students have the privilege to join forces with other Crusade for Christ movements at other schools and unite for a big conference over fall break. During Fall Getaway all sorts of talents, teachers, musicians, and students unite as one, to encourage, worship and fellowship for an entire week away from school. There are many other Crusade sponsored conferences that are similar to this one, such as Encounter, and Big Break. Community groups generally take place during the school week following Crusade’s 9 p.m. worship service on Tuesdays nights. Amerto explained more about their meetings: “Community Groups are the way that we use the student body to connect with each other about Christ. We do push each other towards Christ and that is what Community Groups is all about. Groups are broken up into grade level and gender and they meet every week for the whole year.” Amerto said. Matt also mentioned that students will have bible study at this time. “We don’t call it bible study but we do study the bible in there. It’s a time where we can come together in the midst of our hectic schedules and learn about Christ together,” Amerto added. Sophomore transfer student Alyse Childress said she enjoys going to Cru every Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m. to worship her Lord with the truly amazing people on campus. “I love the praise and worship, community group’s
never-ending love shining, and being able to see the power of the Lord moving on campus. There is so much more to it! I love the spontaneous adventures like capture the flag, Simms’ Barbeque, and just the power of real people unafraid to share their faith everyday instead of hiding it behind closed doors. The people there are sold out for the Lord and still have a desire to grow,” said Childress. Campus Crusade is far from your ordinary church service on Sundays. It’s college students, getting together to have a great time, and sharing the love of Christ amongst the campus here at Lenoir-Rhyne. Regularly attending freshman Joseph Anderson, says that if you haven’t attend Cru already, God will do great works in your life there. “Before I came to the school I was not walking with Christ like I should. Cru has really helped me see my purpose in life, and helped me in my walk with Christ,” said Anderson. Anderson has been a part of Campus Crusade for a whole year and says his favorite Cru memory was attending Big Break 2012. “Big break was a life changing experience. At Big Break 2012, I learned how to effectively evangelize on Panama City Beach, Florida. We evangelized to people who wanted nothing to do with Jesus at the time, and we learned how to share our faith as we grew in ours. It was amazing to see all the people come to Christ on a beach full of wild spring breakers,” said Anderson. Campus Crusade for Christ will start fresh every Tuesday at 9pm in Belk Centrum, and according to Matthew Amerto, all are welcome!
Student Debt Rises
One Trillion Dollars and Soaring By: Kate Coleman Layout & Design Editor Usually, when the debt crisis in America is brought up, the thought of mortgages or credit cards come to mind, but there is a new debt that has surpassed all other debts in America. The culprit, with over one trillion dollars owed to the government, colleges and universities around the nation, is student debt. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the student debt surpassed one trillion dollars several months ago, which was much larger than what the estimates were. The average graduating senior of 2012 walked across the stage with more than $25,000 owed to either the government or the school itself and $35,000 for private colleges and universities. “It is a big deal,” said Nick Jenkins, Associate Director Enrollment Management. “I think of what a lot of people think is that students don’t think about what they are borrowing, they just sign papers. Knowing how much you owe is important.” The bad economy is of no help to this growing number either. College graduates have a hard time finding a job, and are unable to repay their ever-growing debt for their education. Once student debt is acquired, the only way to get rid of it is to pay it off. This
is different with other debts like credit card because one can declare bankruptcy and be rid of all of that debt. Student debt will thus increase for a long time to come. “One of the biggest things to keep in perspective is student loans do not get discharged,” said Jenkins. The jobs are few and far between right now so young people are struggling not only with their regular bills, but with their school bills as well. If they can’t find a job to pay off their debt, it keeps rising, which is the case for many students. “I am worried about finding a job after I graduate,” said sophomore Jacob Hoyt. The consequences are not only for the young generation but also for everyone else as well. If graduates have a lot of debt they may put off big events in their lives such as buying a car or a home. Not doing these things will harm to the already bad economy. For the 36 million people with student debt, there are ways to prevent and to take care of the growing debt that each individual has. According to Consumer Reports, the first thing a college student needs to know is exactly how much they will owe after they graduate. Knowing the numbers will help the student become aware of how much they are actually spending. The numbers are not just make believe, but actual dollar bills they will have to
pay back. Choosing a repayment option whether it is incomecontingent, income based, extended, or graduated repayment is important as well. Consumer Reports said students will save money and get out of debt quicker by finding the best repayment option so that they can pay off more in a quicker amount of time. Another piece of advice from Consumer Reports is for students to really think about what college they go to. If the debt is going to be over the salary you would get in one year of working in whatever field you are getting into, the student may want to look for another school to attend. With an unemployment rate of 9.1% for recent college graduates, the economy is not fit for the new college students coming out into the ‘real world’. Lenoir-Rhyne University is doing as much as they can about the evergrowing tuition rates. Last year L-R gave out more than $20 million in scholarships. Nick Jenkins encourages students to come to his office if they have any questions about their finances or if they need advice about their growing debt. “The biggest thing is to pay attention. The more you invest in putting together a budget the easier it will be to pay it all off,” Jenkins said.
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2.) Job Fair on Campus
7.) First home football game
3.) Greek Life Interest Meeting
8.) Oktoberfest
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Campus News L-R VP for Institutional Advancement Resigns Six Year Tenure Ends on a High Note By: Jamie Frye, Editor-in-Chief
Scott Shrode
Effective August 1st, Scott Shrode has resigned as Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Church Relations at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Mr. Shrode’s tenure at Lenoir-Rhyne included the University’s Capital Campaign. The campaign has been very successful, raising more than $50 million to date—over 80% of the total goal amount. Dr. Wayne Powell, University President, had positive things
to say about the resignation of Mr. Shrode. “I want to personally thank Scott for his significant accomplishments during the past six years. He has been a dedicated colleague and a good friend. I look forward to his continued involvement with Lenoir-Rhyne,” Powell said. The Lenoir-Rhyne Board of Directors has begun the search and interview process to fill the position, and more information will be made available regarding the replacement in the near future.
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By: Kate Coleman Layout & Design Editor Most people who are graduating from high school and heading off to college, are excited about one certain thing: getting away from home and experiencing life with no rules. Yet, on the campus of LenoirRhyne University, it is apparent that a lot of people aren’t staying for the weekends. They’re making their way back to the nest. Why is this? Don’t the best days of college fall between Friday night and Sunday? There is a reason for the lack of students who stay on campus. Many complain of the lack of things to do. They go as far as to believe that going home is better than staying the weekend at L-R. The reason behind the ghost town of a campus is the perception that there is nothing to do at L-R. “People complain about how nothing is going on during the weekends,” said junior Hannah
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private, it is a little easier to know where the money goes. Once a student graduates, tuition would be a factor, but they would want to know how to pay it back and not let it mess up their credit or any other financial bills that they may have going. Which leads to the question, what type of payment plans would be helpful and what knowledge should students have about what to borrow and how to be able to pay it back, in a reasonable amount. Jenkins suggest, “When your grace period has ended, you begin repayment on your student loans and your repayment schedule is set to a standard 10-year repayment. However, you can choose to consolidate your student loans to make payment easier. You need to keep an eye on your interest rates though, since consolidation offers the weighted average of your individual interest rates. Just like one bad grade can affect your GPA, even one high loan amount with a high interest rate can inflate the average, and, in the end, cost you more money.” Jenkins also continues and explains his personal experiences, “Students should be smart about what they
borrow. They should consider how much it will cost them and make wise decisions based on the career they anticipate entering. I don’t say this as someone who always made good decisions, but as a former student who knows the pressure to have money so that you can go out with friends. I say this as someone who made some poor decisions financially that took time to recover from, and as a person who wants students to get an education they appreciate, enjoy and don’t grumble about as they pay for it. I think that some of the families I have helped most haven’t come to LR because they realized it wasn’t the smart financial choice, and that could be the difference between them getting an education or not. I love our students, and enjoy that they don’t’ see our office as unapproachable, rude, or disconnected.” Learning about the tuition and understanding just how to be able to know where the money goes and being able to pay it back logically is important. Most of the time students are in different dilemmas because no one really explains and breaks down how the money is distributed and the differences between others schools and LR. With the help from Nick Jenkins, the Director of Financial Aid, the questions were hopefully answered and some of the financial burden is a little lighter and clearer.
drive, all of the activities are at your fingertips. If you are into the outdoors, there are also trails located very close to L-R. Travel up the mountain to Boone and set foot on trails that have many scenic views, or travel just up the road to Lenoir and hike Hibriten Mountain. When you get to the top, you can look for miles and miles. If you’re willing to drive a little more scenic spots, there are many more places located in and around Asheville. There are also camping destinations located on many trails for the outdoorsmen. College is supposed to be one of the best times of your life, and as of right now, it seems that L-R students are not experiencing that great time. Take a risk and stay for the weekend. Don’t just sit in your room; experience what Lenoir-Rhyne University and the surrounding area has to offer. Create memories for years and years to come. Isn’t that what college is about after all?
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Dixon. So, if there are things to do on campus, then why is there still a lack of students on the weekends? Last year, Campus Activity Board brought some interesting and fun things to campus for the student body like comedians, concerts, and bingo, but there were low turnouts for many. This year CAB has many more things planned as well, things such as comedians, musicians, and many novelties. Little do people know, there are many fun things to do not only on campus, but also in the surrounding area. Some examples of things to do right in Hickory are, the science center, which is free to students every third Friday, Lake Hickory, laser tag, bowling, golf, movies, as well as parks for walking. There are many places to go within a short drive of Hickory. Charlotte is home to many restaurants, bars, clubs, and so much more. With a mere hour
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Althletic Program Reveals New Statue By: Corron Boston Staff Writer What’s the Buzz? A new football statue on campus. Introduced at the 2012 South Atlantic Conference Championship banquet, the school will be expecting its seventh statue in three school years. Head Athletic Director, Neill McGeachy is the puppet master behind the job and he was well driven to accomplish this vision. “You were probably thinking, ‘What the heck took you so long Geach?’; But this couldn’t have come at a better time,” McGeachy said. The Football statue titled the “Cutback”, which simulates his action, is the latest among several sports statues to be grounded on Lenoir-Rhyne’s campus, and it is expected to be dedicated during the homecoming football game for the Bears’ upcoming season. “It’s about time! It should have been the first statue on campus, but I’m glad it’s here, it’s going to be great,” said Major Herron, former quarterback and team captain. The Cutback statue will follow two track sculptures, two lacrosse sculptures, a volleyball, and basketball sculpture, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. According to McGeahy, the timing of the Cutback was perfect. It was a well thought out plan that just happened to work out. “It was just the Donor’s thinking. However, it is fitting that it would come in conjunction with a conference championship,” McGeachy said, referring to the bears recent conference championship victory. McGeachy also mentioned that the statue is estimated to stand at 8-feet-tall, bronze and planted on the corner of
The new football statue is set to go up October 13th of this year.
Lenoir-Rhyne’s Stachovich Place. Stachovich Place is a street right down the middle of Lenor-Rhyne’s campus and it is amongst the highest traffic areas on L-R soil. On Stachovich, the school’s annual homecoming parade, and events take place often there. So to McGeachy, the sculpture’s position was chosen very wisely. “There will be a tremendous amount of traffic that goes through Stachovich Place and even its perpendicular street, 7th Avenue, that goes up to the church. The statue will be on a tiered pedestal so it will be a tall sucker! We thought of putting it in other places like in front of the McCrorie Center, but I think it’s in a good place,” McGeachy added. Sculpture Jon Hair who has sculpted other statues for Lenoir-Rhyne, will be the driving force for the Cutback this fall. Hair has sculpted L-R’s Martin Luther and Super-Sax in the past and has big plans for the Cutback statue. Hair and McGeachy have teamed up together to design a statue that will be modeled after graduating senior, Jasper Thomas, who has dedicated four years to bears football. Jasper Thomas played the Running Back position for the bears in his time here and was on the track team as well. “I feel honored to have something modeled after me that will be a part of school history for generation to generation. It puts a special feeling in my soul that can never be broken,” said Thomas. The Cutback will make its appearance to Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday, October 13th of this fall. The school would like to give thanks to all the donors who helped fund this project, and a special thanks to Mr. Irwin Belk, who is a major donor behind many of L-R’s projects.
The Boys of Fall
Fifty New Football Players Added to Roster By:Corron Boston Staff Writer
Photo Credit: Olivia Lowman Left to Right: Megan Carper, Amber Bowles, and Rosa Reyes
Reyes is Ready
SGA President and Runner Embarks on New Year By: Olivia Lowman Staff Writer Upon returning to campus, many changes can be noted since the end of last year. One can find a fresh look to Belk Centrum, a new freshman class and fresh faces on the Student Government Association leading the way to a successful new academic year. Among the newly appointed student officials is current President Rosa Reyes. The Student Government Association (SGA) is an organization dedicated to working with and for the students of Lenoir-Rhyne University. This organization is active within each part of the university and is divided into three areas: the executive cabinet, residence area council and an academic sector. These three groups meet independently and together as one unit under the direction of the SGA president. Reyes is a senior at L-R majoring in political science and minoring in economics. Fully immersed in the university, Reyes is a residential advisor, a member of the Kappa Delta sorority and a student athlete, running track and cross-country. Reyes previously served as sophomore class president and SGA vice president; however, Reyes groomed herself to be a leader at L-R even before she first stepped on campus. “I was involved in student council in high school and loved it,” said Reyes. “When I came to college I began being involved in SGA and my sophomore year my friend Tanya Henderson was president. She really inspired me to run for SGA president my junior year. I also love being involved around school and the community. SGA gives me a wonderful opportunity to do this.” Reyes met the requirements necessary to run for election as per the L-R’s handbook, which states that to be eligible to seen an elected position, a student must be enrolled at L-R for at least one semester and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Additionally, Reyes won over the student body with her
energy and passion for helping L-R rise up. Reyes, expressing her excitement about her position with the SGA, is eager to begin bridging the gap between SGA and the student body. Reyes notes that while there are changes she would like to see around campus, each meeting is open to the entire school and she would like to see an increase in participation from students at L-R. “I hope to see improvements around the school and more involvement in the student body,” said Reyes. “I want every SGA member to be very involved around campus to get [the SGA] name out.” Former SGA President Bart Keeler approves of Reye’s enthusiasm and is confident that she’s the right woman for the job. “I think Rosa is the best choice for president,” said Keeler. “She is diligent, hard- working, and has been committed to the SGA for the past two years. When we had to make changes last year because the president left, she was everyone’s obvious choice to become my VP. To me, she is not the obvious choice for President. She cares a lot about Lenoir-Rhyne and has been able to learn from me and the other SGA members how to get things done around campus. Rosa is going to do very well.” Reyes is joined by Vice President John Mackey, Secretary Haley Rawlinson, Treasurer Samantha Simpson, Chief Justice Clifton Garmon, Senior Class President Raveen Smith, Junior Class President Molly Leonard and Sophomore Class President Darius Tre’ Woods. Reyes is confident in the entire SGA and looks forward to working with each individually and as a group. “I am really excited about working with all the wonderful new elected officers,” said Reyes. “Every single one of them is very involved around campus and I know that it will be a successful year.” To engage in activities with the SGA, any member of the L-R community can attend See Reyes, on pg 7
The recruiting season is well over, and this year’s football team has been working through spring and summer to get prepared for this fall. After signing 50 new players and expected walk-ons, Head Coach Mike Houston expressed how he looks to lead the Bears to another South Atlantic Conference Championship. “A lot of that depends on what kind of preparation everyone does over the summer. The key is reporting to camp in top physical condition to start the season. I expect us to compete for the Conference Championship again if we do what we need to do between now and the beginning of the season,” Houston said. Houston is moving into his second season as the Head Football Coach at LenoirRhyne University. Last year, Houston lead the Bears to a 7-3 overall record in the regular season and fell just short of a post-season appearance. This year the team will be looking to bounce from last year’s bittersweet finish. The Bears of Lenoir-Rhyne University will be lead by senior starting quarterback, Rueben Haynes, and AllRegion linebacker Demetrius
Green. “As a team, we plan to accomplish many goals this upcoming season. We will have to work hard on and off the field and become closer as a team,” said Demetrius Green. “In doing this, we plan to accomplish the following goals: undefeated home record, defend our conference championship, make the playoffs, and hopefully a national championship,” Green said. “You always look to your players that have significant experience and are upper classmen for leadership. I would expect our seniors and experienced juniors will step up when needed,” said Houston. It seems as if Houston will be getting wishes, being that both players are moving into their senior year. Quarterback Rueben Haynes will debut the season as a starter, who has been said to have already shown flashes of greatness in previous seasons. In the 2010 season, Haynes took over for injured starter at the time, Major Herron, and lead the Bears to a 38-6 victory over rival Catawaba. In that game, Haynes came off the sideline to account for two touchdowns and fair amount of the teams rushing yards. “I think the thing that will start me off best is having a
good spring and matching up with everyone well. I’m really aiming to lead by example this summer by getting in the best shape possible,” said Haynes. “I’m pretty sure that we will be ready this coming fall,” Haynes added. This year’s team has kept many of its starters. The entire offensive line and slot back position will be returning one player short for graduation. One absence will include All-American, Jacobs and Blocking Trophy Recipient, Chandler Rearden, who will now join the Bears coaching staff as a graduate assistant this season. “I believe Chandler will learn a lot from working with Coach Boyd, Coach Thompson and our staff,” Houston said. I do feel that the thing that Coach Rearden will bring is a positive influence on our young players especially the young O-linemen. He has been where they are recently and they all know who he is,” Houston added. Based on Coach Houston’s remarks, the 2012 Bears will be happy to welcome back their former teammate! While in the spirit of welcoming, fifty Lenoir-Rhyne football recruits committed to join the Bears this fall. Coach Houston and staff have See Football, on pg 7
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Continued from pg 6 the open meetings, which are held the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. in Belk Centrum. During these meetings, campus issues, SGA involvement and other important matters that impact students at L-R are discussed. The SGA can be found online at http://student. lr.edu/organizations/SGA/ home, and information about upcoming meeting can be found in the Cub Connection, delivered weekly to L-R email accounts. For more information about Reyes and the SGA, contact Reyes at rosa.reyes@my.lr.edu.
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Continued from pg 6 congratulated each prospect on their decision, but admits that it will be an uphill climb for any recruit expecting to start this year. “Every recruit thinks he will come in and play immediately, they have no concept of just how talented our roster or our conference is,” said Houston. Sometimes it takes a couple of years for players to truly develop. There are a couple who we think can come in and contribute this fall, but until we get through camp, it would be foolish to put a label on them publicly,” Houston said. This year’s players and staff believe they are on to something good. So for the fans that means get your popcorn ready, Bear football is out of hibernation. Linebacker Demetrius Green said that fans can expect a team that will step up to the plate and approach these expectations in a positive manner without taking failure as an option.
Campus Organizations *A Capella Choir * Playmakers *Black Student Alliance *Brass Ensemble *Campus Activities Board *LRTV *Community Service *Concert Band * CRU * Equestrian Club *Kappa Delta Pi
Welcoming Hickory Native Clement Geitner to LRU Faculty HICKORY, N.C. — With the recent retirement of Professor Michael Dugan, Lenoir-Rhyne University announces that Hickory native and bank executive Clement Geitner will be joining the faculty as the Alex Lee Professor of Business. Dugan served as the Alex Lee Professor for over seven years and in that time developed and directed the Visiting Clement Geitnew L e a d e r Series that brought prominent leaders to speak on campus. He also conducted Leadership Forums on key topics such as “The Future of Furniture Manufacturing,” “The Future of Furniture Retailing,” “The Healthcare Crisis,” and “The State of the Economy.” Dugan also served as the Chair of the Charles M. Snipes School of Business for three years. Dugan has published over 40 articles and book reviews, as well as authoring “The Furniture Wars, How America Lost a $50 BillionIndustry,” all while teach-
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ing courses at the University. Geitner joins the faculty following a professional tenure as a banker with Bank of America and its predecessor banks. He held managementpositions in Charlotte, New York, Washington D.C., and Orlando prior to hisreturn to Hickory in 1996. “I am honored to assume the Alex Lee Professorship at LenoirRhyne,” commented Geitner. “Having been born and raised in Hickory, I hold strong ties to both LR and the local business community. In addition to teaching classes in the Business School, I will be identifying ways that the University and local businesses can collaborate to make each stronger.” The School of Business offers degrees in accounting, economics, finance, international business, international economics, management, and marketing. The University strives to include real world business experiences in the degree program of each student. Lenoir-Rhyne Provost Dr. Larry Hall said, “We are extremely excited by Professor Geitner’s willingness to accept our appointment as Alex Lee Professor. Our business program—and this position specifically—seeks to integrate wherever we can the crucial relationship
of learning in the classroom and across our community. Clem isideally suited to promote this approach to business education. He brings anincredible wealth of experience and knowledge of the world of business. I can imagine few persons who could be better suited to fill the shoes of his predecessor, Professor Michael Dugan.” Geitner currently serves on the Catawba Valley Community College Board of Trustees. He chairs the Hickory Public Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, is a Trustee of the Catawba Valley Community Foundation, and serves on the Catawba County Board of Equalization and Review. At Lenoir-Rhyne, he chairs the Visiting Writers Series and is a member of the President’s Society. Responding to Geitner’s faculty appointment, University President Wayne Powell commented, “We are very pleased to have Clem Geitner following in the footsteps of Mike Dugan as the Alex Lee Professor at LenoirRhyne. Professor Geitner will use his considerable skills and contacts in the community to further enhance our relationships with the Hickory area and allow us to fulfill our mission of serving the educational needs of the region.”
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Don’t Suffer Sickness Alone The Student Health Center and its new director here to help From Staff Reports HICKORY, N.C. While there may be few certainties in life, one thing’s for sure – you can count on coming down with something this year. Whether it’s a cold, a sinus infection or a whopping case of the flu, it’s coming for you. But you won’t be alone.
Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Student Health Center just got a new director – Lisa Largent – and she’s here to help. Largent is a nurse practitioner and comes to L-R with a background in women’s health. The SHC is on the third floor of the McCrorie Center. It’s mission is to support, “students’ optimum wellness through wellness promotion,
illness and injury management, and healthy lifestyle choices,” according to the department’s website. The SHC is a resource available to every L-R student who’s submitted a health record and has a physical on file with the office. Students are not charged for using the SHC’s services. If you come down with
something or need medical care, afterhours care can be found at Piedmont Urgent Care or in the emergency room of either of Hickory’s hospitals: Frye Regional Medical Center or Catawba Valley Medical Center. If it’s an emergency, call 911 immediately. If after hours transportation is needed, call LRU Security at 328-7146.
Student health insurance will not be available through L-R during this academic year. Last year’s health insurance does not meet the minimum requirements set forth by the Affordable Care Act, said Ann Marie Blackmon of L-R’s Administration and Finance office. The university is investigating new healthcare options for the next academic year.
Student Health Center Hours for 2012 – 2013 Monday: 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. and 1 until 4 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. and 1 until 4 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. and 1 until 4 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. and 1 until 4 p.m. Friday: CLOSED Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
** Students are asked to arrive at the office 15 minutes prior to closing.
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