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Volume 107 - Issue 2
Writer’s fans turn out in droves
Sparks Fly
Photo Credit: Erin Sweet Nicholas Sparks spoke in front of hundreds of people Sept. 6th in P.E. Monroe Auditorium at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
An exclusive interview with renowned author Nicholas Sparks By: Jamie Frye Editor-in-Chief
Many dream of fame. Many more dream of being in the presence of the famous. On Thursday, Sept. 6, on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University, the Hickory community experienced just that. The Patrick Beaver Memorial Library and the Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series welcomed one of the greatest icons of our time and the curator of the genre of modern romance—superstar novelist Nicholas Sparks. I had the opportunity to sit down with Sparks and share a conversation with him at the VIP reception following the event. The first question that I had for Sparks was, “Why L-R?” “You mean, why did I come here instead of one of the 290 other places I declined?” he asked laughing. “Well, I hadn’t been to Hickory in a long time.” Sparks said his choices are based upon where he will be speaking, and if he wants to visit. “I generally decide where I want to go if it’s a place I haven’t been in a long time. I love this part of the state, I just never get to come up here,” Sparks said. After a bit of laughter, Sparks offered another piece of advice regarding the secret to his success. More specifically, what can L-R students do who aspire to be the next Nicholas Sparks? “Read a lot. I read a lot when I’m writing. I’ve read a lot my entire life. I always read about 125 books a year.” While that might seem like a daunting task for some people, Sparks assured me that is his secret to becoming an accomplished writer. “When you read, look at the characters and how they’re structured. Keep them believable. You have to know how to keep the pages turning, and you can learn that from
reading widely,” he said. Sparks got serious when I invited him to reveal why he wanted to visit college campuses, and why education mattered to him in the first place. “[Education] is the surest way to change lives for students. By the time the kids at the Global School I’ve opened leave, they’ve been to 15 different countries to learn about culture, understand European history, all that.” But why does Sparks think all of that is so important? “Education is the foundation of our society. It has to leave an internal mark on its students. You can teach in high school, middle school. I can’t,” he said. “Now, I’m no Bill Gates, like the Gates Foundation or anything like that, but through my foundation, I can do my part.” Sparks opened The Epiphany School in his hometown of New Bern in 2006. The school has a focus on global education, service, and international understanding. After donating more than $10 million to education, The Nicholas Sparks Foundation was created last fall to expand Sparks’ impact. Sparks brought up the question, how do you teach kids to be fluent in Spanish in six weeks or by the time they’re six? “Put them in immersion, offer the classes earlier, that’s what is done. I think you have to put them in the middle of the culture,” he explained. “When I was in High School, I don’t remember all the nights I hung out with friends or games I went to or every prom, but I remember the opportunities I had. The best education is tied to experience.” The number of people who came out to hear Sparks speak made it obvious that our community cares about its future in culture, literature and reading. The author has undoubtedly sparked a fire in Hickory that will burn for years to come.
Photo Credit: Erin Sweet Nicholas Sparks spoke how his life influences his writing.
“Education is the foundation of our society. It has to leave an internal mark on its students.”
By Randolph Carroll Sports Editor Fans and readers came out in force to be in the presence of the most internationally recognized name to grace Lenoir-Rhyne University’s campus this year: Nicholas Sparks. He spoke to a packed house as the first of this year’s Visiting Writers Series on Sept. 6. To begin the evening, Series Director, Rand Brandes, opened the night asking who drove 50 or more miles to see Sparks speak. Hands shot up all over the crowd – not a surprise for a man whose books have been translated into more than 45 languages and sold more than 80 million copies. Sparks has a reputation for writing tearjerkers. A quick poll of the roughly 2,000 people that turned out revealed that 60 percent of those asked had cried while reading his books. Sparks got personal as he went into detail explaining the inspiration for three of his early works and why they contain such sadness. “The Notebook,” “Message in a Bottle” and “A Walk to Remember” are all based on his family’s experiences. “The Notebook” is based on the true story of how his wife’s grandparents met. “Message in a Bottle” was inspired by the death of his parents. “A Walk to Remember” is the story of his youngest sister. Sparks added that several of his other books were inspired by family members, but said not all of them were. Students came to see him for a variety of reasons. “I think it’s cool that I can relate to the places in his books because I’m from North Carolina,” said senior Rae Hoover. Others admitted that the chance to get a convocation credit was a major factor. “I went to his high school so he is from my hometown, and for convo credit,” said Senior Paige Gualtieri. Senior KD Alyssa Locke agreed. “I need the convocation credit, and he is famous,” she said. Hundreds were turned away from the P.E. Monroe auditorium because just about every seat in the house was filled. The overflow crowd packed into Belk Centrum where screens were set up to show live video of Sparks’ speech. Many left disappointed when a technical malfunction derailed the plan and spoiled their chance to watch the author’s performance.
You can’t change who you are Struggles prove rewarding for L-R alum Blair Cody
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Alum Blair Cody returned to his alma mater to share his lessons as a student at L-R.
By: Gustav Meyners Staff Writer “I genuinely enjoy helping somebody,” said Attorney Blair Cody. This might come as a shock, considering Cody’s dominating presence. At 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing in at a trim 230 pounds, Cody’s build fills out
his seersucker suit, which is complimented by a light blue shirt and red tie. Even when he’s sitting down, Cody fills up the room. As soon as Cody starts to speak, it’s easy to see why he’s successful. Despite being only 37, he commands the attention of everyone around him. After 12 years of practicing law, he now owns the law practice of Blair E. Cody III Attorney, where he practices criminal, personal injury and family law. Currently he has about 180 to 200 open case files, which range from speeding tickets to a capital murder case. Anyone that looks at Cody can realize that he has much of his life figured out. But that doesn’t mean Cody hasn’t struggled to get where he is. Born in Hickory, Cody graduated from L-R in 1997. Among his many college accomplishments, he played tight end for the conference-winning L-R football team in 1994. From there, he attended law school at North Carolina Central University, graduating in 2000. Growing up, Cody knew he
was going to college. When he asked his mother what he could be when he grew up, she said, “Well if you go to college, you can be a doctor or a lawyer.” And with that, Cody knew he wanted to be a lawyer, and idea that he held on to for the rest of his education. However, being a lawyer was the only thing that Cody had figured out. Since L-R didn’t offer a pre-law program, he majored in political science. “L-R was good for me, to get individualized attention,” Cody said. This was a blessing for Cody. He had always excelled in math, rather than reading or writing – the subjects he needed to hone in order to be a lawyer. The individual attention he received as he shifted his strengths was to be what Cody needed. But struggles haven’t ended there. During his later years at law school, different firms would come to his school to interview students for jobs. “After two or three interviews, I felt that I wasn’t what anyone was looking for,” Cody said.
In fact, once Cody graduated from law school, he didn’t have a job lined up. Instead, he moved back to Hickory, where he eventually found work with a two-lawyer firm. From there, he worked his way to a five-lawyer firm, where he made partner. However, after spending time there, Cody realized he wanted to open his own practice, and made the change to go out on his own. Cody strives to leave his clients better than he found them. “No one comes to see me on a good day,” he said. Often, he has taken cases for no money or a reduced fee. But even though he owns his own firm, he still struggles with some of the cases he interacts with. Cody handled a case where he was representing a law enforcement officer, who was facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon. Normally, his client would have been on the other side of the system, but not in this case. “It was tough on me personally and professionally,” Cody said.
Yet despite his struggles and successes, Cody still has goals for the future. He hopes to open another office outside of the Hickory area. He also wants to continue learning and keep becoming an even better lawyer. “You’re always practicing on somebody,” Cody said, adding that he learns something new about himself with every new case he takes. The work ethic Cody learned on L-R’s football field has served him well in the courtroom as he continues to strive for excellence. “You can’t change who you are,” he said.
Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Blair Cody made a name for himself on the football field and in his courtroom.
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Is right and wrong fixed or fluid?
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Thoughts on the general application of morality By Jamie Frye Editor-in-Chief
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Welcome to The Rhynean! This month, the fall weather has invited me to think deeply and be pensive in what small amounts of free time any of us struggle to enjoy this time of the academic year. More specifically, I have pondered on morality and its applications in our lives. Where does morality come from? Why do we feel the need to live by a set of values? Morality is a subject that most people struggle to understand how to abide by. The answer to what the correct moral principle is lies not within one’s own self, but rather by religious teachings. Theodore Parker Ferris, author of
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“Is Morality Fixed or Fluid?,” makes it seem like he is an advocate of moral prescription (being told what to do) because he believes that humanity is not prepared to handle its own morality. In my observations, the true answer is that morality’s application is nearly always fluid. The first thing I have established is that there are both moral requirements and recommendations for all of us internally. For instance, if someone broke into your home and attempted to murder you if you did not submit to their sexual demands. There are general moral requirements but there are also alternative recommendations. Sexual impurity is a consequence of submitting, but murder of your fellow
man is also a consequence of not submitting. If there were a black and white requirement in the matter, the victim would not emerge well from the situation. Moral “buoys,” as Ferris terms them, are good elements to guide oneself but are not essential to the ability of the human being to make moral choices. Ferris says that we are not good enough yet to live without any rules or regulations, but God created us in His own image (imago dei) and gave us our own free will. That alone is reason enough to understand that by a higher power, we should have an internalized code of ethics that marks us with the ability to apply moral teachings, See Morality, on pg 6
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Zach Wahls: Two moms and loving it By Tiffany Fields Assistant Editor Once, Zach Wahls was an engineering student at the University of Iowa. Today, Wahls travels the country speaking about families and equality. Wahls has appeared on The Daily Show, The Late Show, and published a book entitled “My Two Moms.” Wahls has accomplished more than many 21 year-olds, all because of one viral video. Growing up with two moms gave Wahls a different perspective on gay marriage, and he jumped at the opportunity to advocate for its legalization in the state of Iowa. Although the bill was not originally passed, his speech was posted to YouTube. Within a matter of days, Wahls was greeted by an overwhelming response, not to mention calls
from CBS, MSNBC, and Ellen DeGeneres. Monday night, September 10, Wahls spoke for a full house at Belk Centrum. “I was glad to be invited to speak at LR,” Wahls said. “I don’t get invited to a lot of Christian schools.” Despite the fact that his message is controversial, Wahls speaks at high schools, colleges, and other events year-round. He is scheduled to speak at around 45 more universities this year. “If there is any one thing I would like to get across it’s that our similarities are more than our differences. There’s more that unites us than divides us,” he said. Wahls is currently a fulltime advocate for marriage equality. He does plan to continue his education, along with his advocacy work.
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The 2012 Democratic National Convention took place in Charlotte, just down the road from L-R. National conventions are designed to nominate a candidate from the party to run for President of the United States. This year’s convention nominated current President, Barack Obama to run for a second term in office. The 3-day convention included an array of speakers. First Lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, and Vice President Joe Biden each
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took the stage and each advocated for the Obama administration. They argued that Obama is working to rebuild the US economy, but the job is not yet finished. They feel that his re-election is the way for America to keep moving forward. Thursday night President Obama addressed the nation and accepted the nomination to run for office. “But as I stand here tonight, I have never been more hopeful about America. Not because I think I have all the answers. Not because I’m naïve about the magnitude of our
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challenges,” he said. “I’m hopeful because of you.” The DNC generated a lot of local buzz and attention towards North Carolina. Democrat or Republican, hosting a national event of this caliber is a big deal. Downtown Charlotte was packed with many more people than usual and businesses felt a big boom from the crowds. Television crews from all over the country lined the streets with cameras, lights, and microphones. It truly was an event that will leave a mark on NC’s history.
Two days without Facebook By: Anna Harris Staff Writer Do you think you could go an hour without Facebook, a day, a week, a month, or even a year? With all the instant communication surrounding us, something as small as Facebook can have an immense impact on our lives. We talk to friends who could live in different states or even different countries without any problems, we play Facebook games with friends, and there is instant messaging. Many of us can’t go a few hours without looking at Facebook to see if anything has changed on the news feed, many of us even have apps on our phones and iPods that will go off whenever you get a notification or message. It seems our lives revolve around the notifications and posts that Facebook instantly gives us. Many are even so addicted to Facebook that they will just refresh the page every few minutes to read all the new statuses and posts made by their friends. So to see how much Facebook effects my life, I decided to see how long I could go without getting on Facebook, I had no idea how hard it would be. The first day of no Facebook was not that hard, I had a very long day of classes and choir practices so there was no time to get on and check notifications. the next day was the beginning of the challenge. When I wake up the first thing I do is check my email, check the weather, and check Facebook. I caught myself automatically typing an ‘F’ into the URL to shoot to Facebook, I had to stop myself almost three times within the course of four hours. I never thought something like Facebook would influence me so much, It’s amazing when you step back and see how often Facebook enters my life.
Student on the Street The Rhynean asked, “There’s always a culture shock for students adjusting to college life – what have you learned to love at L-R that you never thought you would?” Here’s what a few of your classmates said.
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Photo Credit: Gustav Meyners Jeff Whisenant will be at L-R again on October 26th along with the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club for another public observing.
By: Gustav Meyners Staff Writer It’s Sept. 21, and families and students are crowd onto the roof of the Minges Science Building, gazing at the moon and hoping to catch a glimpse of some other celestial body. Every month, L-R and the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club open the L-R observatory for a public observing, welcoming anyone from L-R as
well as anyone in the Hickory community. “We started opening this up to the public about a year ago, and it has been very successful,” said Jeff Whisenant, a member of the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club. Though only offered once a month, the observing offers the unique opportunity to gaze through L-R’s observatory. On nights like this, about 40 people are crowded around the observatory’s telescope, as well
as multiple smaller telescopes set up around the roof. Though the moon is the only thing visible on that night, attendants are able to regularly see Saturn and Mars at events like this. L-R students and Hickory community members are encouraged to attend these events. The observatory will be open to the public again on Oct. 26 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as well as Nov. 16 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
added a new texting option for comments on how to improve. Another new feature is the meal equivalency option is now, not only available in the Bears Lair, but in the Cubs Pub as well. These meals are available four times a day within the allotted meal time periods. The meal equivalency also changed what kind of food is available for the breakfast exchange. Students are now able to get any size beverage and muffin or bagel during the breakfast time. L-R and Aramark have created another five-year contract that both are content with. This contract does include performance expectations for Aramark to achieve. “We continue to believe Aramark is a good dinning services vendor and is committed to addressing concerns when they are raised
and continually working to improve services and quality,” said Peter Kendall, Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance at L-R. Another big change for this upcoming year is a new plan to renovate the Bears Lair. The plans are to remove walls, replacing equipment and create a twosided cashier stand. This will help to increase the customer flow during the busy times of service. The exact dates this will happen will be announced soon. Lenoir-Rhyne University and Aramark will continue to be partners in striving for the best service to the students and the people from the community who come to eat. “We continue to expect them to work toward continually improved services and quality of dining options,” said Kendall.
New Five-Year Contract with Aramark By: Kate Coleman Layout Editor
Every five years, LenoirRhyne University creates a new contract with Aramark, its food service provider. This past June fell on a contract renewal year and the two went through much debate as to what will change and stay the same for the upcoming years. One of the biggest issues that arose during the discussion was about the continuous improvement in service, menu options, and meal availability in the Bears Lair and the Cubs Pub. These changes are already noticeable. The Cafeteria moved a few of the stations around and added a new expo bar in which the food is prepared for the students in front of them. More options at the different stations will be added. Aramark also
“The price of tuition. I like how it continues to ‘rise up.’” -Chelsea Page, Senior
“The different types of people I have met from around the world, and now I have become really close with my hallmates.” -Casey Reid, freshman
“The different religions. I didn’t think the school would be as liberal as it is.” -Tiffany Quick, sophomore
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L-R loses 15 baseball players Where are they
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Inside L-R Football Photo Credit: Gustav Meyners L-R students turn out in force to try their hand at a sport traditionally left behind in childhood.
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By Hannah Dixon Staff Writer Bart Keeler:
Photo Credit: Phillip Robinson of SportsFotos In this image released by SportsFotos, left handed freshman outfielder, Ivan Vietiez, keeps his eye on the ball as he waits for the pitch.
During his time at L-R, Bart Keeler was an active member of the student body, SGA and Theta Xi fraternity. Keeler is now working on his Masters in Science in Journalism at West Virginia University. “It’s been a lot of fun attending a big school, but I do miss the intimacy of L-R. I attend classes on one campus and work on the other,” said Keeler said, “So far I really like my classes. I enjoy crafting a schedule of classes that I want to take.” After graduation Keeler’s dream job is to become a sports reporter or a Vice President of communications for a large company.
Dissatisfaction, injuries and other commitments cited as major factors By: Christian Hicks Staff Writer
A dozen non-senior baseball players left the LenoirRhyne University baseball team in the off-season. And that’s not all – three seniors used up their four years of eligibility from the L-R baseball team. The three seniors that used up their eligibility were outfielders Max Priest, Stephon Arcieri and first baseman Will Whitty. Priest and Arcieri will continue their education at L-R and graduate in the winter. Priest is done with sports. Arcieri is running track and still attending L-R. Whitty graduated. Zach Long, a junior, gave up playing baseball to focus all of his time and effort into football where he plays outside linebacker. “I am fighting for a starting spot this year on the football team, and I want to focus all of my time and effort into football. It has always been my passion. I hate giving up baseball, but I have a better chance with football and I get way more playing time,” Long said. “I couldn’t attend every practice for both sports so I had to decide between the two. I did that by praying and asking for God to help me decide.” Five players decided to leave L-R to play baseball at other schools. “I cannot keep playing for Lenoir-Rhyne. I do not agree with the way Coach Johnson has been coaching me, and I have to do what’s best for me,” said pitcher Ryan Jones, a junior, who has transferred to Lander University in Greenwood, S.C. “When we can only win 25 games in two years, it’s time to make a change. Therefore, I have decided to leave L-R and go to a new school.” The other four players who went to other schools for baseball agreed with Jones. Another five players have left both baseball and L-R behind. They’ve gone to other colleges where they will not be student athletes. “I’m sick of not getting
to enjoy college. Baseball consumes my college life so I don’t get to experience a ‘regular’ college experience,” said third baseman, Walton Shepherd, a junior. “I can’t wait to go to Western Carolina University and just have fun and not have to worry about baseball. Of course I’ll miss it,
but I’ll get over it.” Junior Matt Rose used to play catcher for L-R and he agreed with Shepherd’s outlook. “I’m ready to get out of L-R,” he said. “Unless you’re an athlete, there isn’t much to do. I’m going to Carolina because I want to experience a ‘big college.’” Former second baseman, Ethan Beck, a senior, was the only player to leave baseball while opting to continue his education at Lenoir-Rhyne. “I hurt my back in the spring and it still has yet to heal. I hate having to stop playing the game I love, but I have no choice,” he said. “I want to be able to focus all of my time on my education instead of trying to rehab for baseball. I thought about going to another school but I have built too many solid Stephon Arcieri, senior, relationships here that I don’t want to leave.” outfielder, (eligibility expired) No two players had the same reason for leaving the Luke Baynham, sophomore, team. catcher “The players who left had different reasons for leaving. Ethan Beck, senior, 2nd Some weren’t happy about baseman their playing time. Others wanted to move closer to their families or girlfriend. Still Ryan Jones, junior, pitcher others wanted to experience going to a larger school. We Zach Long, junior, pitcher didn’t want these players to leave but ultimately it was their Mike Mastroberti, sophomore, decision,” said head coach, 3rd baseman Paul Knight. “Everyone on a team needs to pull in the same Ryan Mayberry, sophomore, direction to be successful. If a nd few players decide to pull in an 2 baseman opposite or different direction then they are not going to Zach Monroe, junior, catcher benefit the team. They will do the opposite by hurting the Max Priest, senior, outfielder, team. (eligibility expired) Knight also said that some of the current players agreed Matt Rose, junior, catcher his statement. “If players don’t want to be here then we don’t need them.” Walton Shepherd, junior, 3rd L-R baseball currently has baseman 49 players. Of these 49, 24 are returners. That means that 25 Ryan Swartz, senior, catcher players are new to the program. “Although we lost some nd Marquis Webb, sophomore, 2 key guys to transfers and baseman graduation, the guys we have brought in, both transfers and Will Whitty, senior, outfielder, freshmen, are going to help us immediately, and I believe we (eligibility expired) are a stronger team than a year ago,” said senior pitcher Alex Ryan Wiese, junior, pitcher Askey.
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Submitted Photo Brittany Deal is all smiles on her last day at Lane Bryant showing her graduate spirit.
Brittany Keaton Deal: For many people, Duke University is only a dream, however, Brittany Keaton Deal has turned that dream into a reality. Deal graduated in 2012 with a Human and Community Service degree and was offered a job beginning in August to be the AmeriCorps representative at Duke University. Being the AmeriCorp representative, Deal is responsible for setting up community service in the Durham area for students to participate in and connect to the community.
Submitted Photo Kristin Lain poses by a bear in California showing her LenoirRhyne spirit.
Kristin Lain: Kristen Lain is a selfproclaimed tree hugger, which would explain why she majored in Conservation of Natural Resources at L-R. Recently Lain made one of the biggest decisions of her life and took a job in Calif. Lain moved from Baltimore, Md. to Coarsegold, California two weeks ago accepting a job with Genesis Account Outdoor Education. They specialize in outdoor education programs for Christian Schools. “So far it is truly amazing and a blessing. It is exactly where I am supposed to be. I’ve only been here a week and am already part of a family! It is truly incredible,” Lain said. Lain believes this is the best job for her, and is excited to really begin her life in California. For anyone who would like to read more about what she is doing out west, read her blog Kmfl23blog.wordpress.com!
Submitted Photo Matt and Sabrina Pursley celebrate their wedding in early June.
Matt and Sabrina Pursley: Matt Pursley and Sabrina Cummings Pursley began dating during their Sophomore year at Lenoir-Rhyne, became engaged their Junior year and were married in Virginia at the beginning of June 2012 after graduating. During their time here, both Pursleys were active members of Campus Crusade for Christ and motivated others to do be as well. They have both currently accepted jobs with CRU and are working on raising money
Bach Festival Days on the rise By: Rhynean Staff The Music Department and Sacred Music Program of Lenoir-Rhyne University will sponsor Bach Festival Days highlighting the life and works of Johann Sebastian Bach October 7-10. The Church Musicians-in-Residence and Bach experts this year are Dr. Russell Stinson from Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas, and the Reverend Michael Costello, Director of the Bach Vesper Series and Cantor of Grace Lutheran Church and School, River Forest, Illinois, and an alumnus of LenoirRhyne. Additional performers will include university organist Professor Florence Jowers, adjunct instructor Amalie Hinson, and the choirs of Lenoir-Rhyne University. All
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events will be held in the Mauney Music Building on the university campus and are free and open to the public. Dr. Stinson is a widely published Bach scholar. Oxford University Press will soon release his latest book, J. S. Bach at His Royal Instrument: Essays on His Organ Works. Pastor Costello recently led the Grace Choir in a Bach cantata with orchestra during worship at St. Thomas Church, Leipzig, where Bach served as Cantor. Both presenters will share their expertise on Bach in lectures, discussions, lessons, rehearsals, and worship performance. Events during the Bach Festival Days include: Sunday, October 7, 4 p.m. Dr. Stinson and See Bach, on pg 7
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Photo Credit: Phillip Robinson of SportsFotos In this image released by SportsFotos, Sophomore running back Isaiah Witaker takes a hand off from red-shirt freshman quarter back, Teverrius Jones.
“Bears make their presence felt as Conference play begins.” By: Calvin Caldwell Staff Writer The Bears entered the season as defending conference champs, as they finished with the top scoring offense and scoring defense in the South Atlantic Conference last season. The Bears’ 2011 campaign was convincing enough for the voters to grant them a top 25 preseason ranking(23). The lofty expectations don’t bother the Bears though. A veteran core of returning players, quality coaching, and the influx of new talent have Lenoir Rhyne confident that they can improve on last year’s record. One of the main advantages the Bears feel that they possess is the core of returning players, especially on the defensive side of the ball. If all starts up front, and
it is safe to say that the Bears have a head start. They return seniors Brandon Martin (All-American), and Jason “Hollywood” Arenillas on the defensive lines as well as junior BJ Woodley at defensive end. Woodley may be the most unsung of the unit but it definitely isn’t because of a shortage of ability. In his first two years on campus the 6’0 240 defensive end was primarily utilized for his quickness as a pass rusher. As a junior, Woodley has added more bulk to his frame and his game has matured He feels he is in for a huge season. “My first few years, I relied a lot on my natural abilities. I take my craft more seriously now. I approach the game with a much more serious and business attitude,” he said. With some young defensive linemen getting to play this
season, Woodley has found himself taking on a little more of a leadership role than in the past. “ I am a hard worker and I do whatever the coaches ask. I’m not big vocal leader but I try to lead by example and show the young players what it takes to be productive at this level.” Woodley has made his presence felt thus far this season, with a huge forced fumble at Concord and a crucial third down sack against Davidson. He allegedly models his game after Broncos Pro Bowler Von Miller, and the Bears would love similar production from their junior defensive end. Woodley seems to be getting better and better with each outing, and the Bears will need it if they want to repeat as conference champs.
It’s 10:30 p.m. on a Thursday, and about 30 students are scattered across the Intramural Gym, hurling balls at each other. Every week, dozens of L-R students gather in here to play dodgeball. It’s a weekly event that seems to have been going on for ages. “It’s been going on for at least 10 years, I’m not really sure though,” said Elizabeth Wills, the head of dodgeball for L-R. She’s been the head of dodgeball for about a year now, a position the school pays her for. “The head from last year graduated, so I just took it over from them.” But even if there were no organization to the sport, students would still probably be coming out to play every week. “I love coming to dodgeball,” said sophomore James Rayfield. “I’ve been coming since freshman year.” And many others seem to feel the same way. From week to week, the same stream of students continues to participate. Others see dodgeball as a chance to escape from the workload of school. “It’s a great way for college students to relieve the stresses of the school week,” said senior Caleb Kingery. Kingery has been attending dodgeball since he was a freshman. Dodgeball at L-R isn’t the typical game of dodgeball though. As in most dodgeball games the two teams separate to different halves of the gym. The balls are lined up along the line separating the two teams, and the teams line up along the far walls of their sides.
When the game starts, the players rush forward to grab the balls and begin to launch them at each other. When someone gets hit, they’re out. Similarly, if someone catches it, the person who threw the ball is out. When everyone on one team is out, the remaining team wins. However, L-R’s dodgeball also includes two unique rules. Each team’s side has four bowling pins, which the other team can aim for. If a team loses all four of their pins, then they are out, and the other team wins. Additionally, on each team’s side is a basketball goal. If a team can hit the backboard on the opposing team’s side with a ball, they can bring a teammate who has already gotten out back into the game. Sometimes the games last a couple of minutes. Other times, the two teams spend at least a half an hour trying to win. However, some weeks the games don’t run very smoothly. “Sometimes we get some really immature people,” Wills said. Often, some participants will pretend that they didn’t get hit or continue to throw balls when they are already out. Though it’s never a big problem, it can occasionally detract from the enjoyment of the sport. “It makes it no fun to play,” Wills said. But despite the intermittent problems, students continue to enjoy and play dodgeball every week. It’s an L-R tradition that’s been going for years, and it doesn’t show any signs of ending anytime soon. For more information go to the website student.lr.edu/ intramural/dodgeball
Women’s soccer shoots for three By: Randolph Carroll Sports Editor The Lenoir-Rhyne’s women soccer team is coming off two championship season that earned them not only a spot in the playoffs but some nice rings as well. This season they look to repeat as conference champions for the third time in three years. When asked who is L-R’s stiffest competition this year, senior goalkeeper Caitlin Scruggs and senior forward Carley Griffin simultaneously answered “Wingate.” Rightfully so seeing as Wingate was voted to finish first in the conference this year with seven first place votes. LR was picked to finish second with three first place votes. Despite the lack of confidence from the voter’s perspective, the goal is still to win conference. “We want to win conference and get past the Sweet 16,” Griffin said. Scruggs said “We want to win conference. We have to win conference to guarantee a
spot in the playoffs.” The team goal is clearly to win another conference championship, however individual are also still quite as lofty. Scruggs said “I do not want to be scored on more than ten times.” Griffin said, “I want to be on every team’s scouting report.” This is a goal that every competitor would love to achieve but with Griffin’s scoring ability it becomes a very real possibility. Griffin has an interesting story behind her as well. She transferred to L-R from a school in California, where she and Scruggs are both from, last year. This year she is now a captain along with fellow transfer Hanna Kiebel who transferred to L-R from South Dakota State University. “It’s kind of weird because I have only been here for a year but, I am honored” about being a team captain,” Griffin said. Matches have already been started for the women’s team who began the season with a 9th national ranking and got as high as 6th during the month of September.
Photo Credit: Phillip Robinson of SportsFotos In this image released by SportsFotos, Soccer mid fielder Carley Griffin works the ball up the field with support from Sophomore Hanna Kiebal and Freshman Brianna Belsky.
Volleyball girls expect a killer season
Men’s Soccer Driven by motivation
Emma Sellers named L-R’s Director of Multicultural Affairs By: Kelsey Smith Copy Editor Emma Sellers was recently named the Director of Multicultural Affairs, a new position on the Lenoir-Rhyne University campus. As the Director of Multicultural affairs, Sellers will work to unite all departments and areas of the University in working to increase the recruitment and retention of minority faculty, staff and students. She will also work closely with members of the Hickory community to build relationships between Lenoir-Rhyne and established community groups who focus on people of color that reside in the local community. There will be many opportunities for collaboration in different capacities to meet the needs of campus. Sellers knew she wanted to work in Multicultural Affairs from the time she studied as an undergraduate student. After graduation and some time spent working at a small
Submitted Photo Named director of Multicultural Affairs.
university in Iowa in Residence Life, Sellers made the move to North Carolina and L-R. Since her start, she has received a master of science degree and is currently working on a doctoral degree. Most institutions similar to L-R have a designated office
of diversity. And every one of those colleges or universities has different criteria they look for in someone to lead a multicultural affairs office on its campus. “Most of what I need to successfully be the Director of Multicultural Affairs comes from life experiences, putting myself in situations where the opportunity to learn about others is great, exposing myself to different things, and intentionally and truly wanting to understand the interdependence that cultures and people have on each other,” Sellers said. Sellers has worked six years with L-R minority students and has been purposefully involved in many community organizations that work primarily with diverse populations, to be qualified for this new position on campus. “When a group of diverse people comes together, faculty, staff and students, lessons are learned from individuals’ past experiences that are shared and those lessons will prove to be valuable to everyone,” said Sellers.
Photo Credit: Phillip Robinson of SportsFotos In this image released by SportsFotos, Junior Kayla Morrow gets ready to spike a set from Senior Merideth Lutz.
By: Hannah Dixon Staff Writer For most Lenoir-Rhyne students Tuesday, August 14 meant that there were still a few more days of the summer left to cherish before moving back to school in the fall. For the Women on the Lady Bear’s Volleyball team however, that Tuesday meant it was time move back to school and to begin training to get prepared for a winning upcoming season. “My expectations for this season are to win of course. We have the depth and the talent to go so far this year, we just have to work
to get it done.” said senior Meredith Lutz. “This season is a lot different from the past couple seasons, there is a lot of chemistry and we are a “team” not 11 individuals playing together.” This is Lutz’s fourth year on the volleyball team and she believes it will easily be the best season she has participated in so far. Lutz graduated from Fred T. Foard in Newton, North Carolina in 2009 and came straight to Lenoir-Rhyne to play her freshman year. “I really can not wait to see what this season has in store for us. We’re determined and I know we are going to have a
great season playing together,” said sophomore Haley Rhyne. The lady bears attended their first tournament of the season August 31 - September 1 at Armstrong Atlantic in Savannah, Ga. This past weekend the team played at Pfeiffer University in Charlotte. They are currently 3-3 and are planning for many more wins along the way. The Lady Bears host Limestons on Oct. 2, Mars Hill on Oct. 5 and Tusculum on Oct. 6. Be sure and come out to support the team during their home games throughout their season and cheer them on to the winning season they are bound to have.
Photo Credit: Phillip Robinson of SportsFoto In this image released by SportsFotos,Sophomore mid fielder Zach Carles gets ready for a header as he works to secure position fro L-R.
By: Calvin Caldwell Staff Writer Men’s soccer is often overshadowed in the fall due to football hoopla, but we at The Rhynean are here to give them the attention they deserve. The Bears look to be in for an exciting season as they have some key parts in place to be competitive in the SAC this season. With no players on the preseason all-conference teams. The Bears come in with an extremely motivated bunch and
they have a lot to prove. With a one win, one tie, and two losses thus far on the season, the Bears have shown potential as well as a lack of consistency. The Bears return for a two- game home stretch against Wingate and Catawba next week and will be looking to right the ship. Even with two early losses, the Bears remain optimistic about what this season holds for them. Freshman Tobias Tobrant thinks the team has the potential See M. Soccer, on pg 7
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Transfer Student Association A Lenoir-Rhyne University First
By: Tiffany Fields Assistant Editor Lenoir-Rhyne is home to all different types of students. The majority of the population is made up of traditional students, but we also have over 500 transfer students and adult learners on campus. Juan Ramirez, Enrollment Counselor, has a found a way to reach out to these students. The Transfer Student Association is an organization that Lenoir-Rhyne has never had before. Ramirez, along with students and other faculty, worked this summer to map out what the organization would be. Officers were also elected, and Jennifer Hardy, a transfer student, was elected president. “It is truly a privilege to belong to this organization,” Hardy said in an e-mail to all transfer students. “I would like to invite each and every one of you to join TSA and make our transfer students the new trend on the L-R campus.” Although many logistics are still being worked out, TSA has already held their first meeting. “We had about 18 students come in and talk about, ‘What can we do?’” Ramirez said. They have already been recruited to share with visiting students at open houses, and are working towards finding
Morality from pg 2 wherever we gather them from, without being told what to do in every situation. The bottom line is that when norms are sufficient, laws are unnecessary; therefore, when norms are insufficient, rules and laws are unenforceable. Essentially, the application of morality should be ascribed upon one’s own heart. I am not at liberty to tell anyone exactly how to live their life in every situation, and religious teachings are not either. Jesus’ teachings, for example, demonstrated a foundation of general moral principles. The applications of those principles are up to the individual who is in the given situation at the time of need for application.
If I were in a store and saw an obviously rich man drop money, while there was a woman with ragged clothes also in the store, picking and choosing what to buy and what to leave to feed her children, then I would probably point the woman in the direction of the rich man’s money (but only under the guise of situational ethics). Case in point, my reflections have led me to realize that morality itself is not a treatise on what to do and how to react in every situation; rather, morality is the fluid application of a general ethical principle, and that is why I believe that morality is not fixed but fluid. It is my hope that you will find pleasure in perusing the paper this month – happy reading!
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Friday Oct. 12 Photo Credit: Tiffany Fields Juan Ramirez, Enrollment Counselor, is excited about the potential of his new organization TSA.
ways to utilize their skills. “It’s very much student-led.” TSA will also provide the opportunity for transfer students and adult learners to meet with career counselors to work on resume building as well as other guest speakers and workshops. “For a University of our size, I think it’s amazing that
we have this organization,” Ramirez said. “There is a stigma about who the transfer students are, and this is not necessarily true. We want to break that stigma.” The Transfer Student Association can be found on Facebook, and they invite all L-R transfer students to get involved.
Hanley H. Painter Bear memorial golf tournament Lake Hickory Country Club -- 8:30 a.m. Refreshments at the Cloniger Alumni House -- Floating 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting and dinner with Alumni Society -- 3:30 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 13 Parade on Stasavich Place (in front of Shuford Gym) -- 10 a.m. Dedication of football and swimming statue given by Irwin Belk at the corner of Stasavich Place and the entrance to Shuford Gym pool -- 10:45 a.m.
Men’s soccer game against Carson-Newman -- 7:30 p.m. Purchase this Full Color Space to Advertise Your Business!
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to be more than what has met the eye in past years. “We have some really good freshmen this year” says Tobrant. “ With a little polishing we could be great!” The new influx of young talent that Tobrant allotted to may be just what the Bears need to provide a spark for some exciting soccer this year. Wingate and Anderson typically reign at the top of the conference but the Bears feel that it is time for them to make their presence felt and they are working to do so. “We don’t play like anyone else, we have our own L-R style of play and I think that can make us successful.” One of the keys for the team this year will be developing chemistry between the new players and the guys that are returning. The sooner they can find a happy medium between the two groups of players, the quicker they’ll be successful. Be sure to go out and support your men’s soccer Bears at all of their home games this season. They are true underdogs in the SAC this year. However, with their belief combined with excessive support from the student body there is no telling how far they can go.
Photo Credit: Phillip Robinson of SportsFotos In this image released by SportsFotos, Sophomore forward Mario Pinos Garcia works the ball down the field in search of another L-R goal.
Theatre Preview: L-R Playmakers begin with The Clean House By Anna Harris Staff Writer This semester, The Playmakers decided to open up with a comedy called “The Clean House.” “The Clean House” is a story about a Portuguese woman who lost her parents, both of whom were fantastic comedians, and decided to go to America to clean the house of a female Doctor. During the play there is betrayal, sorrow, love, and many laughs. Mia Self is
directing this play with stage manager Hannah P. Simmons. The cast is Rachael Welty as the doctor, Lane. Amanda Cotto is the Portuguese cleaning lady, Mathilde. Brittany King is the OCD cleaning sister of the doctor, Virginia. Cody Watson is the ex husband Charles, and SheQuitaRoss is the lover of Charles, Ana. The show dates for “The Clean House” are Oct. 3, 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and October 7 at 2:30 p.m. in P.E. Monroe Auditorium.
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Amanda Cotto - Mathilde Brittany King - Virginia Cody Watson - Charles
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Belk Centrum Suicide - Signs and Preventions
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Mauney Music Building
Tue. Oct. 9 3:00 p.m.
Mauney Music Performing Bach Cantata Building Worship
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Wed. Oct. 10 10:00-10:50 Mauney Music Chapel Service with Bach a.m. Building PPD = Personal and professional development ID = Intellectual Development CDE = Creative Development and Expression
On Tuesday, Oct.9, 3:00 pm. Rev. Costello will speak on “Performing Bach in Worship.” On Wednesday, Oct.10, 10:00 am. Chapel Service with Dr. Stinson, Rev. Costello, and the choirs of Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Since 1996, the Sacred Music Program of Lenoir-Rhyne University has trained students to serve in church vocations, and has prepared them for further graduate study in music and theology. Graduates serve as full or part-time church musicians in a variety of denominations across the country.
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On Monday, Oct. 8,at 10 am. Dr. Stinson will speak on “Bach in the Year of His Promotion, 1714.”
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Florence Jowers will present a collaborative organ recital of Bach works with narrative “Bach and the Organ” by Dr. Stinson and sung chorale settings by Instructor Amalie Hinson.
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Wednesday, October 3 -- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 4 -- 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 5 -- 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 6 -- 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 7 -- 2: 30 p.m.
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Football M. Soccer W. Soccer
Sports Hall of Fame ceremony at P.E. Monroe Auditorium -- 11:15 a.m. Homecoming football game at Moretz Stadium -- 2 p.m. Women’s soccer game against Carson-Newman --5 p.m.
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10/06/12 10/13/12 10/20/12 10/27/12 11/03/12 11/10/12
@ Brevard Tusculum Mars Hill @Wingate @ Newberry Catawba
1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m.
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@ Montreat Brevard @Mars Hill Carson-Newman @ Lees-McRae @ Tusculum @ Anderson
4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
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Photo Credit: Hilary Nelson Sorority groups come together for a picture on bid day.
Photo Credit: Samantha Williams ZTA sisters are excited about their new members.
Photo Credit: Beka Forst KD sisters smile for the camera after gaining new members on bid day.
Photo Credit: Hilary Nelson Everyone enjoyed sorority bid day, even some of the fraternity boys.
ZTA sisters pose outside the ZTA house in price village.
DZ sisters pose out on chalk plaza.
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Photo Credit: Raychelle Andrews New Sigma Kappa sisters smile for a picture while celebrating their new membership.