Volume 108 - Issue 1
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August 2013
Welcome to LRU! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Lenoir-Rhyne was founded in 1891
L-R is affiliated with the
Lutheran church
L-R is ranked 14th in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges in the south
61.6% Female
38.4% Male
Student to Faculty Ratio is 14:1
Greek Life at L-R 86% of students have cars on campus
60.4%
of classes have fewer than 20 students
9%
of male graduates are in a fraternity
19% of female graduates are in a sorority
L-R is part of the
NCAA Division II
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athletic conference
87.3% of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid
L-R’s campus is 100 acres
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2012-2013 Rhynean Staff Editor - in - Chief Tiffany Fields
Managing Editor Jimmy Hilton
Sports Editor Randolph Carroll
Layout & Design Editor Kate Coleman
Copy Editor
Welcome home bears By: Randolph Carroll Sports Editor To all students, returning and new, and faculty who also may be returning or new, on behalf of SGA and myself I want to say welcome home. Whether you think of it this way or not, L-R will be your home for the next nine months. You may be living in a freshman dorm or in a house off campus but every day you will be walking campus, either to class, practice, a meeting or just to be walking. I hope you enjoy your walk and
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By: Jamie Frye, Contributing Writer If you’re new here at L-R, there are a few things you need to know about your laundry (dirty laundry, that is). If you and your friends got a little too wild last night and you got soaked in, oh, I don’t know— a n t i f r e e z e, the water from your pet goldfish Roger’s tank, someone’s b o d i l y fluids (leave that up to interpretation), then chances are that you’re going to need a washer and dryer. Stat. You and I both know that you can’t take those oh-my-godI-ran-down-the-hallway-in-mypajamas-from-my-roommatewho-had-a-watergun-full-ofpiss-and-now-I-smell-like-anelementary-school-playground clothes home to mommy and daddy. You probably won’t be prepared to answer the questions they’ll ask you, and chances are, they don’t want to know the answers.
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My battle, victory with my health By: Hayden Eldridge Contributing Writer My name is Hayden Eldridge, I am a rising Senior at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Having already finished three years of college, one would think by now I should have the everyday struggles of college down to a science. For the vast majority of those three years, I thought I did indeed have everything mastered. However, I somehow seemed to overlook the one aspect on my life which should always have priority over everything else ... my health. Throughout my whole life up until college I never had to worry about anything health-wise. Regardless of the amount of food I wedged into my mouth, I never gained any weight. Now that I look back, there were multiple factors as to why I did not have to worry about my weight in high school. Before college, I was always involved with sports in some form or fashion, there was seemingly no offseason. On top of that, my metabolism was much higher back then. Not to mention I was coming home to a well-cooked, healthy dinner prepared by my Dad every night. The point I am trying to reach here is that incoming freshmen tend to think they know everything about college before they have even stepped-foot on campus. In that respect, wellness is one of the last of an incoming freshman’s worries; at least it wasn’t one of mine. This See Health, on pg 5
To save yourself the heartache of parental humiliation, you should know that there are laundry facilities in every dorm on campus. You will have to make sure you have loads of extra quarters ($1.25 per load to wash or dry) on hand, because as you learned at freshman retreat, you don’t bring your mommy and daddy to college with you—and that means your universal ATM/ change machine doesn’t come with you, either. Since we know that you’re here on your own (you Mister/ Miss Independent Hotshot, you!), you’ll probably need a few pointers on how these machines operate. If you value your garb, you’ll want to pay attention to how this works (back-to-school shopping for new clothes becomes a thing of the past once you get to college—don’t expect to come back each year with a new wardrobe, because it won’t happen!). If you don’t mind walking around with pink and blue shirts and socks, then it doesn’t matter what you wear because you must look like Ryan Gosling or Emma Stone and have no problems attracting the
opposite sex. You may still want to read the next paragraph, because many of your peers will probably hate you and/or need your help, just like you need mine, right now: 1) Take your laundry from off of your dorm floor and throw it in your hamper. Yes, you do have to touch your skidmarked skivvies. Use gloves as necessary. 2) Separate bright colors and dark or neutral colors into different loads. If you’re fresh and this is your first time washing your new college wardrobe, most of your clothes will probably bleed and you will want to take extra steps to make sure you don’t wind up looking like a hobo. 3) Follow the instructions and put the exact measurement of detergent in your load that is called for. If you don’t, your clothes will come out looking like dandruff—and you don’t want that, do you? (No, you don’t.) 4) Put in the quarters that you didn’t spend on your Cookout run last night. Close the lid and select the type of load that you want (Just push permanent press every time.
It works for almost anything and won’t hurt your ego when your friends come to you asking which button they should press.) 5) Go do something to occupy your time for the next forty minutes or so. After you’ve been gone for hours with your new friends and you remember to check it, go get your laundry and throw it in the dryer. (Note: goldfish, cats, textbooks and annoying hallmates are not permitted in the dryer at any time. Your sweat-stained t-shirts and your toe-jam socks are perfectly fine, though, and even highly encouraged). As long as you stick to these laundry rules, you’ll be the coolest kid on campus: hands down. On the other hand, some of you may have read this headline expecting to see an article on how to keep your “dirty laundry” hidden. There is no hope for you. If you have dirty laundry, don’t expect to keep it hidden for very long. You share a hallway and a bathroom with a ton of other people. In college, the same applies to your business: Get used to it.
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but we would love to see and would support students outside of SGA offices who want to make L-R a better place. The past two years SGA has finished with a large amount of money left in the budget. This is not because we deny budget proposals so be active, try to make a change. If money is a problem then fundraise and ask SGA for money, we want to help you make L-R better. All in all welcome home, to returning faces and new. Have fun and be the change you want to see on campus.
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More importantly than taking advantage of these experiences, is to shape these experiences yourself. Lord knows how many times I have heard people complain about how they wished things were different. What I have to say to that is to make that change happen yourself. People will be there to help you; I will be there as well as any other SGA member. Fundraise, petition, or draw up a budget proposal to change whatever you may see needing change on campus. We as SGA have plans of our own
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feel comfortable the way I do in calling this place home. I am excited for this year. For me it brings a lot of firsts, first time living off campus, first time even holding a SGA position and I am sure many more firsts are sure to follow. I know I am not the only one and this year will be sure to bring you your first experiences as well. Enjoy these experiences and take advantage of them to the fullest, do not let yourself walk away from these opportunities wishing you had tried done something differently.
By:Allison Floyd Staff Writer With the long days and even longer nights of summer behind us, starting school can seem like good times are on lock down. Whether this is your first year at LenoirRhyne or your last, there is one campus activity sure to boost fun into the fall. Tailgating. Saturdays at L-R during football season are like no other. Tables, tents, RV’s, food and Cornhole games are just a few of the guaranteed sights anyone could catch on game day. Even though L-R is a smaller university, students, faculty, fans, and parents make tailgating a great experience each week. The majority of tailgating takes place in the parking lot of the football stadium. Students park cars the night before the game to ensure a spot for the morning. Fans come from out of town and the visiting school usually brings a decent crowd as well. The parking lot fills up very quickly, especially if it’s Homecoming or another big game. So get there early! You want to get a good spot and don’t want to miss out on any fun. With any event gathering high volumes of people, rules and regulations are important. L-R has official Football Tailgating Etiquette. These rules are in place to make LR a fun and safe environment. Granted, most people technically
break these rules at each tailgate. Tents are set up all throughout the tailgate due to the limited grass area in the parking lots. Music can be heard from different cars the majority of the tailgate. Once the game starts people continue to tailgate. Attendance to the game is not mandatory but highly encouraged. We want the football team to feel the support of the fans and student body each game. As long as no situation gets out of hand or control, security is very understanding of tailgaters and wants everyone to have a great time. Advise for first time tailgaters: be sure to get up early, eat a good breakfast, wear comfortable attire and act like you have sense. For the seasoned vets: if you see something, say something. One slip up could ruin tailgating for everyone. Don’t run around being the “Tailgating Nazi’” but make sure that all fun is contained. Also be sure to invite underclassmen to join in on the days fun. LR is a small school, everyone must stick together. Embrace Saturday tailgating. Get as involved as possible. Tailgates are a great way to meet people new and old. Remember to be safe but above all have fun! These will be some of the best times of college life. Everyone have a blast this season! Go BEARS!
Rules of Tailgating 1
GAS POWER GENERATORS For safety reasons, gas powered generators are not allowed due to the combustible situation
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GRILLS AND KEGS Please be advised, propane/gas grills will be allowed. However, we ask that propane tanks be limited to the 5-10 gallon size. Kegs will NOT be permitted.
GLASS CONTAINERS For safety considerations, we ask that all tailgaters use cans and/or cups only – NO GLASS, PLEASE!!!
TENTS
All tents are restricted to grassy areas – no tents will be erected on asphalt/concrete due to space limitations and for emergency access into and through the parking lot.
EXTERNAL STEREO SYSTEMS Out of courtesy to others using the parking lots, only portable radio/stereo units will be permitted. Remember though, for safety reasons, house stereo units requiring an external power source will not be
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GAME ATTENDANCE
All tailgate parties will be suspended at the start of the game. This allows for the game day operations staff, security, and medical staff to turn their attention to those inside the stadium confines and is for the safety of all those attending the game. Tailgating will be limited to the day of the game and must end no later than midnight.
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BEHAVIOR
Please be respectful of other tailgaters around you and remember that all students are subject to the Social Regulations and Policies stated in the Lenoir-Rhyne University Student Handbook. All others are subject to rules and regulations of the State of North Carolina, the City of Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University and the LenoirRhyne University Athletic Department.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Please pick up and bag your trash before entering the game. No alcohol may be admitted into the game and make sure you provide an adequate amount of food for the amount of alcohol being served. Please make sure you have a designated driver.
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EMERGENCIES In case of emergency please contact LenoirRhyne Security at 828-
A guide to hooking up at Lenoir-Rhyne By: Gustav Meyners & Randolph Carroll Copy Editor & Sports Editor Welcome back to yet another year at Lenoir-Rhyne University. T h e beginning of a new school year is always f i l l e d with the pleasures of seeing old faces and meeting new acquaintances. Unless you were born an emotionless fool, you most likely want to dive headfirst into the vast, well-stocked dating pool that can be found at L-R. But before doing this, consider the car buying process.
If you’re looking to buy a new car, do you buy the first car that you see? Only if you have the mental capacity of a sloth. Every smart car buyer knows that before they decide what they want to keep around they need to take a few models out for a test drive. As should you. Why jump into a relationship at the beginning of the school year, when you could sample all that is available first. It’s probably the greatest decision you could make in your college career, even more important than what you should major in or what career field you want to pursue. Thus, we present you with out foolproof guide to hooking up, since every L-R student is required to have an advisor. It’s a small school, so it’s very unlikely that someone that
you’re trying to hook up with has ever been with anyone else at L-R. Never has drama arisen from a simple hookup. Freshmen, never listen to upperclassmen. If they tell you to steer clear of a certain person, they must be crazy. How could they know what’s better for you? After all, it’s not like they’ve been in college longer than you. Guys, what woman could possibly ever resist a solid pickup line? Whether its flattery, arousing or just sheer confidence exhibited through a pick-up line, it’s a sure thing to melt a girl’s heart. Girls, if a guy uses a pickup line on you, his intentions are only of the purest and most honorable. Guys definitely don’t use pick-up lines like, “Hey baby, you must be a light switch,
because every time I see you, you turn me on” just because they want to get into your pants. If you are trying to find “Mr./Mrs. Right” in college, you obviously need to get your priorities straightened out. But if you’re looking for “Mr./Mrs. Right Now”, you’ve grasped the true essence of college. No one comes to college for the education that the institution offers or the extremely important landmarks that they feel the need to build for their students. So remember, hooking up is fun and college is fun. Ergo, hooking up is college. The semester has barely begun and you’re already learning things crucial to your collegiate success. So go ahead and hookup; you’ll see how far it will actually take you.
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Campus News
Playing the lottery at L-R Ghostly residents Apparitions on campus By: Zach Clayton Staff Writer
Photo Credit: Zach Clayton Price Village bedrooms are like apartments: spacious and open. Some have individual beds, some have two, so roommates are also possible here, with rooms on the second floor and the first floor used as a kitchen/ living
The in’s and out’s of L-R’s housing lottery By: Zach Clayton Staff Writer
So, you’re an L-R student who isn’t a freshman and now have a choice of where to live. You’ve got several options available. However, the LLC and Price are extra costs. FritzConrad has the Cub’s Pub, and no additional cost. FritzConrad may be a popular hangout spot on campus, but there is one little trick to making sure you get a room there: the lottery. The lottery is a process that applies to any student who isn’t
a freshman. Residence Life will email every student a designated lottery number, of which they must bring to the “drawing” to get a room assignment and select a roommate that he or she wants to live with. It’s important students wising to live in Fritz-Conrad attend this, otherwise getting a room for the next academic year may be a problem, and they will have to go through Residence Life to resolve the issue. The lottery is especially important for those wanting to live in any of the double rooms in the LLC.
Now for those students who would like to live in the LLC or Price Village, the lottery does not apply. All students need to do to live in either of those two places is to simply fill out a residency form from L-R’s website; if there are any students you’d like to live with, put down their names on the form as well. It should be noted that ALL students will receive a lottery number, even if they know they’ll be living in the LLC or Price. If you get that email and you’re living in the LLC, just ignore it.
It is believed that LenoirRhyne University does in fact have ghosts on its campus. “Every university has its ghost stories,” said Jonathan Rink, Residence Life Director. Indeed, and L-R is no different, because according to several faculty, staff members and students, there are frequent occasions when L-R seems like it is haunted. Ghost encounters at L-R have occurred in locations such as the campus library, Mauney Hall, and the resident hall, Morgan. According to Becky Sharpe, Administrative Associate for Student Life, these are where the believed apparitions can be heard on campus. “These are just the ones I know of,” Sharpe said. Regarding the ghostly visitor in Morgan, apparently the story goes like this: Someone who once lived there, most likely a freshman, was stabbed in the back and murdered there. Now, he roams the halls at night searching for the one who killed him, opening doors and walking the halls. However, there has been no confirmation on this particular ghost though the flickering lights that freshmen often see in Morgan might be a sign. As someone who lives in the LLC, though, this may very well be proof that a ghost resides there as well. During random points of the
day, mostly when it’s quiet, the sound of a slammed door can be heard. This happens several times a day, and it’s not the sound of the type of door that the rooms in the LLC are equipped with; not to mention how deathly cold it gets in the hallways at times, even when the AC is turned up. But perhaps the students who live in the dorms near the Mauney Music Building can witness the sound of a phantom orchestra playing at night after hours. Students can generally hear music coming from that building during the day anyway, but at night when the place is empty is a completely different story. Footsteps in empty classrooms can also be heard. Sillykhan’s Blog reported on these ghost stories, which is a website that circulates celebrity news and local happenings, written by a college grad student. “The old Highland Hall, which was first a dormitory, has had its share of paranormal,” Sillykhan said. Footsteps and the slamming of doors could be heard, and from the street a dim light could be seen coming from just one room in the building at night. The only way to truly find out about the ghosts on campus is to experience them first hand. Keep an ear out for abnormal sounds, do some ghost-hunting, expect the unexpected, and maybe the ghosts of LenoirRhyne will prove themselves; not just on Halloween, either.
Residence life101 What students need to know about campus housing By: Zach Clayton Staff Writer Incoming freshmen, listen up. What you’re about to read is a complete breakdown of all the residence halls on campus, and the information may apply to you if you don’t want to be stuck in a place you don’t like during your time at LenoirRhyne University. This is what you need to know, and how to go about claiming your “house” on campus, and how to get the money’s worth out of that $10,040 students pay. The residence halls consist of five different buildings around campus. Two of them are defaulted to freshmen; the others are devoted to upperclassmen and some faculty members who live there year-round. The question is where do students choose to live as they move up the class ranks? Freshmen are made to live in either of two halls: Isenhour, also called Ike; and Morgan. Both of these are located behind the football field and across from the track. Upperclassmen then have a choice of staying in Fritz-Conrad, the Living Learning Center, or Price Village apartments. But here’s what some of you may find good news: all the halls are coed, only separated by rooms and not floors or halls. “This prevents any problems that
Photo Credit: Zach Clayton The lobby of Fritz-Conrad is a great hangout spot for any student. It includes the Cub’s Pub (seen here), as well as pool tables and a movie theater.
would occur if they weren’t co-ed,” said Jonathan Rink, Director of Residence Life. “Isenhour has suite style double rooms that share a bathroom between,” he said, “Morgan is a little different in that it’s double rooms, but bathrooms that each floor shares together.” Casey Marlin, a sophomore who lived in Ike, said, “It’s great to have your own bathroom. It’s more accommodating and more comfortable for us during our first year, and it’s close to everything on campus.” Dan Baucino, a student who
lived in the freshman dorms, said, “The best part of sharing a room with someone in such a small space is that you get to become good friends with them. I love my roommate, he’s great.” Fritz-Conrad, located in the center of campus behind Lineberger and the Rhyne building are two separate halls joined together by a common room lounge. Here, the rooms are double rooms as well, but with shared bathrooms for every two rooms. The adjoining lounge area has pool tables, a movie theater, televisions and a
place to use Meal Equivalency called the Cub’s Pub. “It’s a great place for students to hang out, even if they don’t live there,” Rink said. The Living Learning Center, or the LLC, is one of the newer halls and offers something a little different. Behind the track is where you’ll find it, complete with a computer lab and study rooms. There are double rooms here as well, but mixed into that are individual rooms that are set-up like an apartment. Each student has a private room, but shares a commune with three others, including a kitchen and
bathroom. The private rooms do cost a little extra, but only for those rooms. “The common misconception is that the LLC costs more,” Rink said, “The private rooms are $2,700 extra, but what students don’t realize is that those double rooms in the LLC are the same price as the other halls.” The only catch is that students need to grab those double rooms early, because they fill up fast. “We sometimes can’t fill up the private rooms, but those double rooms get snatched up quick because of how ideal the LLC can be for upperclassmen to live in,” Rink said. Lastly, behind the LLC is Price Village. These are apartments similar to the LLC, only bigger and with two floors. Each resident has their own bathroom, two beds, and a kitchen/living room downstairs. “It’s a bit of a walk from campus but students find the rooms accommodating,” Rink said. “It’s nice because there’s a lot of room and your neighbors aren’t really a problem,” said Tiffany Fields, a junior who lived in Price. “It’s worth the money if you like your space.” Those wondering how to claim a room for each academic year but don’t know how to go about it, don’t worry; L-R has a system for that too. To get in See Residence, on pg 7
Sports
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Bench break
New coaches on campus By: Corron Boston Staff Writer
Lacrosse player, Stephen O’Hara, came back after an off season to be voted team captain.
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L-R athletes come back after off season By: Leslie Ellis Campus Editor
In recent years, there have been several Lenoir-Rhyne University student-athletes who have taken a season off for various reasons. “I’ve been playing for so long, I felt like I was done playing,” said junior women’s lacrosse player Rachel Stefanski. After playing her sport for 10 years, Stefanski said her heart wasn’t in the game anymore. She took a year off but is rejoining the team’s roster in the spring. “I didn’t realize what I had,” Stefanski said. “Not playing made me realize.” The hardest part for the women’s lacrosse player was going to games to see her old teammates play and not be on the field with them. “I knew I had to prove myself,” Stefanski said. “I’m really grateful that my coach and teammates were supportive of me.” Stephen O’Hara, a senior on the men’s lacrosse team, has also been playing lacrosse for about 10 years. After his freshman year at L-R was complete, O’Hara decided to transfer schools
before returning back to Hickory for his junior year. “It was tough watching my team go through a season without being on the field,” O’Hara said. Even though he wasn’t able to play on the field, O’Hara said his break from lacrosse allowed him to focus on school and added a year to his eligibility. “I got to gain a year of experience without loosing a year of eligibility,” O’Hara said. Junior football player Greg Baker is another student-athlete who took a break from his sport. He said he didn’t give L-R a chance so he spent two years off the field. “It was more of being immaure,” Baker said. “I just grew up and I realized I have to get my education.” He said after getting his first job he realized he didn’t want to do work like that for the rest of his life. “It was so hard [not playing football] and I was embarrassed,” Baker said. “It motivated me.” The football player made a phone call, came back to visit the school, and was given a second chance. “I was amazed and could tell
the whole program - the whole L-R - had shifted,” Baker said. “That made me want to come back. I actually wanted to be here and I was happy about playing football.” Head Football Coach, Mike Houston, said most of the athletes who take a year off don’t plan to. These unplanned reasons for leaving could be anything from academic ineligibility to an injury. “It’s usually not a good thing from a program stance,” Houston said. “It leaves you short.” Houston said some of the athletes never recover from their break, but for others it’s the best thing to ever happen to them. “They develop and it’s a lifechanging experience,” Houston said. He said Baker is a young man who has proven he can turn his life around. “I don’t have a problem giving a guy a second chance,” Houston said. Coach Houston and several other L-R coaches are giving their players second chances in order to succeed on and off the field. “Everyone deserves a second chance,” Houston said.
Lenoir-Rhyne University has claimed their share of South Atlantic Conference championships in the past few years. Since then, a few of our championship teams have undergone some coaching changes. Last school year, both Lenoir-Rhyne football and Soccer teams won their league championships and hired some new coaches. This year, the two-time champion football team will introduce six new coaches and graduate assistance for the current season. Head athletic director Michael Flicker says he thinks we are going to have a great group. “A lot of the new coaches that were hired has already worked with or has experiences with current members of the coaching staff, so I think we will have a good group. We should be pretty set to go whenever the season kicks off,” said Flicker. Tripp Merritt will join the team as the new Defensive Back coach. Merritt will be replacing former assistant coach Brandon Lynch who recently went on to coach at the University of Northern Iowa. Merritt came to L-R in February after serving 8 seasons at Davidson College as head football coach. Merritt also coached at Bucknell University with current L-R offensive coordinator, Brent Thompson so the two will work just fine. Sam Perryman joined the team last semester as the new Wide Receivers coach. Perryman played football at Lehigh University and also coached as a graduate assistant for Penn State. After being on the coaching staff for a number of schools, Perryman joins LenoirRhyne leaving behind his Secondary Coaching position at Lock Haven (Pa.) University. Perryman’s coaching experience with Brent Thompson at Bucknell University, will help him merge in easily with the bears. Randy Thompson will join
the team on the defensive side of the ball. He and former Quarterback Rueben Haynes will be this year’s Graduate Assistants. Thompson came to L-R after just two seasons as assistant coach for Greensboro College (201112). Prior to Greensboro, Thompson coached at Ashbrook (N.C.) High School. There he mentored Jheranie Boyd, who was widely considered one of the top 10 wide receiving prospects in the nation coming out of high school. Haynes is no stranger to the Lenoir-Rhyne football program. He spent the last five years as a Quarterback and his last as a starter. Last year, Haynes led L-R in total offensive yards (1,118). He tallied 608 yards rushing and 510 passing. Haynes also finished his last year as a bear with 12 touchdowns passing and six touchdowns rushing. Bear football will also welcome John Ward as the assistant offensive line coach. Ward spent his past two seasons as an assistant coach for Springfield (Mass.) College. Ward coached tackles and tight ends for Springfield and helped the Pride win the 2012 Northeast ECAC Bowl Game. The Pride averaged over 340 yards rushing per game last fall, and ranked second-best in NCAA Division III. The Women’s soccer coach Madison Gates will begin her first season as an assistant for the Lady Bears. Before being named to the position in the spring of 2013, Gates spent three years as the Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Lemoyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. She also started as a goalkeeper for the University of Michigan. During her time at Michigan Gates earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the week honors and was named to Soccer America’s Women’s Team of the Week and the Soccer Buzz Elite Team of the Week. Gates was also a part of the United States National Team Pool from 2003-06 and played four years with the Region 1 ODP Team.
Lenoir-Rhyne football refuses to let up By Calvin Caldwell Staff Writer Lenoir-Rhyne football has the juice. No, the Lenoir-Rhyne football team does not have their own sports drink out. For the sake of this article, the “juice” can be used to mean on a roll, having the “it” factor if you will. With two backto-back SAC Championships rings gleaming on their fingers, the Bears got their hands dirty again this winter and worked harder than ever in the weight room and during spring practice. Coach Mike Houston and the staff have not missed a day reminding the players that each year it will become harder and harder to remain at the top of the conference. Fueled by a second round playoff loss to Carson-
Newman, the Bears hit the offseason with a vengeance, putting a premium on minimizing mistakes and high level competition in spring practice. Being in arguably the most competitive conference in Division II football, LenoirRhyne knows that they will need to bring their “A” game in each matchup next season. Luckily, when the Bears take the field, they feel as though they posess something that most other teams lack. “Heart,” said senior Corron Boston. “LenoirRhyne football has a heart that is sold out to the men they are surrounded by. Every man that steps out on to the Lenoir-Rhyne football field has proven that he is a man of character.” That character showed
when the Bears were down by 21 points in the third quarter against bitter rival Mars Hill this past season. Showing perseverance and determination, the Bears fought their way towards a home victory that set them up to later win the conference championship. Last year, the Bears were fortunate to have players such as quarterback Reuben Haynes, linebacker Demetrius Green, and defensive tackle Jason Arenillas. This year the Bears will be looking for new leaders to make big strides to become a top notch team this coming season. Leading returning rusher and junior Jarrod Spears looks to build on his stellar sophomore year by having the same mental state See Football, on pg 5
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Photo Credit: SportsFotos Senior, Jarrod Spears leaps a defender in last year’s game against Mars Hill.
Intramurals By: Corron Boston Staff Writer Intramural sports at LenoirRhyne have grown to be quiet popular. In recent years, involvement on campus has become second nature for students. Coordinator Ingrid Uhlenhopp says that Basketball season gets most of the attention out of any of the sports, but there are plenty others offered. All students, professors, graduate assistants, and staff are allowed to participate in any intramural sport that may take place throughout the school year. For starters, Flag Football will be offered in September, and soccer will be offered in October. However, Intramural Dodge ball will be every Thursday night from 10:30pm to 12am for the entire school year, though most students participate in the fall. “I really enjoyed being able to compete against some of the new friends of mine. Intramurals really give a fun perspective on sports, especially when you have played them organized,” said Ashleigh Hudgins, a senior at
L-R. The month of November will host 3v3 basketball in the intramural gym. “Teams usually stick together throughout the year. They go from sport-to-sport and it’s usually pretty successful for them,” Uhlenhopp said. Last year’s intramural basketball season featured some pretty talented players from former high school teams. The January 5v5 basketball season was a thriller to watch, but the always strong Red Rockets took home the title. “Reed’s Red Rockets are usually pretty dominant year round, but the graduate assistants like to keep a competitive squad as well,” said Uhlenhopp. The five on five basketball season starts January and finishes in February. Spring semester will host the rest of intramurals. In March there will be Softball, and in April the Beach Volleyball season will close out the remainder of the school year. Students, faculty, and staff are all encouraged to participate.
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A major dilemma
Knowing what to study in college By Tiffany Fields Editor-in-Chief Nearly 1,500 academic programs are listed in the Department of Education, and the list continues to grow to fit an ever-changing job market and student demand. With hundreds of majors to choose from, finding the right career path can be a challenge for many college students. Lenoir-Rhyne University, home to about 1,900 students, offers more than 60 majors and minors in a variety of disciplines. “When choosing a major the most important thing is for students to really examine their own strengths and find what they’re good at,” said Juan Ramirez, Enrollment Management Counselor at L-R. Each student is required
to declare their major by the second semester of sophomore year, but many students make the decision during their freshman year. “I always knew I wanted to go into law enforcement,” said freshman Dylan Houser. “One of the biggest demands in the field right now is cyber security and computer jobs, so I’m majoring in computer science.” Houser is one of many freshmen who participated in a personality test with the Career and Personal Development Counselor Katie Wohlman. Wohlman visited several First-Year Experience courses conducting the tests and helping students look at careers that fit their personality types. “My personality fit with what I already knew I wanted to do, but I think it was especially helpful for those
who are undecided about their careers,” Houser said. Wohlman’s job includes counseling students on many different things, but is mostly focused on jobs and career paths. “Having a career counselor on campus is a great way for students to find out what jobs are out there and what qualifications you need for those jobs,” Houser said. Other freshmen agree and have benefitted from Wohlman’s visits. “Knowing about your personality can help you find where you fit in and what kind of situation you will work best in,” said LaCorte Suber, freshman at L-R. “It helps you narrow down your search and gives you a good starting point.” Suber declared his major in Accounting after his first semester at L-R.
“I first started taking all core classes, and I did really well in my math courses. I met with my advisor and decided to declare an accounting major,” Suber said. “My second semester I took an accounting class and it confirmed my decision.” Many students at L-R and across the country have decided to earn multiple degrees by becoming double majors. According to the Education Department, the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded with double majors rose 70 percent between 2001 and 2011. Suber followed this trend by recently adding a Finance major alongside his Accounting major. “My advisor told me that with only a few more classes I could pick up a second major,” he said. “And it’s a lot better to have both degrees when you’re applying for jobs.”
A new nurse in bear country Nurse Lisa Largent joins Lenoir-Rhyne
By: Raven Winstead Goins Staff Writer Lisa Largent, RN-C, WHNP, ANP, is a native of Rockingham, NC. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Prior to working as the LenoirRhyne nurse practitioner, Largent worked at A Woman’s View, an OBGYN office also in the Hickory area, and served as a nurse practitioner in public health. Largent, who prefers to be recognized as “Nurse Lisa”, has a special interest in adolescent health and family planning. Largent has been a licensed practitioner for 10 yrs in public and private health. Nurse Lisa is happy about the move from McCorie Building to her new abode at the new Student Wellness Center located at the Cornerstone House. This center will give students access to all health services in one location. The mother of 2 small children, she has a little boy that is 3 months old and a 2 year old little girl. Largent lives in Cramerton, NC with her three
Submitted Photo Lisa Largent has joined the L-R community as director of the student health center.
dogs and enjoys family, food, and church. She was inspired to come to Lenoir-Rhyne because she absolutely loves this age group. “I have experience with younger as well as older working group, I just feel I have a lot to offer young adults,” Largent said. While wanting to
keep her office professional, she also wants to offer her motherly instinct to her students to enable them to come to talk to her about anything. “Running nose to relationship issues, I want to be a provider of emotional and clinical support,” Largent said. Largent is a nurse
practitioner, which means she can prescribe medication but won’t write a prescription for every person that comes to her office. “Everyone thinks they need an antibiotic,” she said. ”Self care measures and life style modification is the best medicine generally.” Patients can receive samples of basic medicines for minor illnesses. Largent is currently working without an assistant, so the office can sometimes get hectic. She wants to be available for all students and facutly, however, if the door is closed she suggests to visit one of the nearby Urgent Cares or The CVS medic clinic where no appointment is neccessary. Largent does offer literature on health issues and would rather students come to her than to the Internet. “The internet can often be misleading.” she said. If she cannot assist in ones health care needs she can and is determined to make referrals to get the proper care you need. Nurse Lisa welcomes any and all suggestions to help her be the best asset she can be for L-R.
The rules, where to park on campus By: Victoria Velton Contributing Writer Parking is an important part of campus life at any college, and Lenoir-Rhyne University proves no exception. L-R has its share of rules about parking, and security is around to make sure these rules are enforced. If you are a student, facility-staff or an employee of Lenoir-Rhyne you are required to register your vehicle with the Department of Security Services and receive a valid parking decal. The registration fee for all student motor vehicles is $40.00; the fee for vehicles registered already by the same person during the same school year is $5.00 each. If a student decides not to get a parking decal and still parks on campus, this could lead to parking tickets. Throughout the campus there are five different parking lots with specified parking decals. They go on sale at the beginning of each school year; the expiration date is printed on the decal. The decal that represents a “C” is for students who are commuters; if space is available it can be given out. The decal that represents “R” is for students who are living in all campus housing except for Conrad Hall and Fritz Hall. The decal, which displays an “F, C”, is for students who live in either Conrad Hall or Fritz Hall. The decal that represents “P,” is for the faculty, staff, and permanent employees, this excludes student workers. Lastly is the “A” decal that represents ARAMARK food services – all of the employees and trucks park there when necessary. All decals should be placed inside of the windshield, in the lower right corner (passenger side). If the decal is taped to the windshield or not placed how it should be then it will not be considered as a real decal. With L-R’s campus growing more and more each year it
Submitted Photo Resurfacing parking lots around campus is one of many projects L-R has undergone over the summer.
limits the parking spaces. All vehicles parked on University property (except for unpaved areas) must be in a marked space. Only emergency, security, maintenance and service vehicles should ever park in a Tow-Away zone, drive or park on the grass, driveways or sidewalks. No vehicle should ever park in a marked crosswalk; block a ramp for the handicap or park in front of a fire hydrant. When you see a yellow or red curb it is indicating that no parking is allowed. All the parking spaces in the Quad are reserved. Students are never allowed to park there unless you are going to utilize the handicap spaces. College Drive is a one-way street, with that being said westbound traffic is only permitted. On the right side of Fritz Hall the parking spaces are reserved for “F/C” parking decals. Across on the left side by the Rhyne building the parking spaces are reserved for faculty and staff.
The spaces from the rear of Lineberger building to the stop sign are reserved for faculty and staff as well. Minges Science building parking lot is reserved for faculty and staff, but during certain times of the day a valid C decal is okay to do. The Library rear parking lot is reserved for faculty and staff. The small parking lot at the end of Fritz Conrad are reserved for maintenance, housekeeping or service vehicles at any time of the day. On 6th Street NE Parking Lot (Corner of 8th Ave and 6th St NE) is first come first serve parking with a valid LR decal. The stadium parking lot is for visitors that come to LR, also for the entire freshman living in Morgan Hall. All the housing halls on campus are reserved for students currently living there. If for whatever reasons a student parks in the wrong spot and does not have a valid decal then there is a penalty for that. There are three different
categories these violations can take place in. If student fails to register their vehicle it is a $50.00 fine. If ever parked to where your blocking a dumpster or in a handicap parking spot than the fine is $100.00. Category two violations are all $30.00, including parking in all reserved spaces (except 24 Hour reserved and Handicapped), parking in crosswalk, parking in commuter parking without a “C” decal, wrong way on a one way street and no parking zones. Any vehicle not within lines in a paved parking area will be considered in a No Parking Zone unless the area is marked “Fire Lane,” in which case the Category I fine of $50.00 will be charged. If given a category two violation you are able to reduce the price by 50% off if they are paid at the Security Office within 72 hours they received the ticket. “I believe that is a great deal for the students,” said Norris Yoder, head of campus security.
Senior Hannah Simmons made the same decision her first year at L-R, declaring a major in both English and Theatre. “One of the good things I’m getting with a double major is a lot of different job opportunities,” Simmons said. “I want to go into scriptwriting, but I can actually do different jobs with my degrees if I wanted to.” Although many students declare their majors early on, not all of them continue with that degree for all four years. Studies conducted at Penn State show that up to 50 percent of college students change their major at least once. “I see students change their majors all the time,” Ramirez said. “It’s more common than you would think because as they get exposed to more things See Majors, on pg 8
Health from pg 2 careless attitude toward my well-being continued for twoand-a-half years; even though I knew I had gained weight and was clearly out of shape. This ignorance was in for a rude awakening this past Winter Break. A few days after Christmas I decided to schedule a doctor’s appointment due to constant exhaustion and extreme thirst. After the doctor did some tests, she came back with awful news. I had developed Type II Diabetes due to my poor health and weight gain throughout college. I was crushed. Even though I had heard of this happening to others, I had the stereotypical “it’ll never happen to me” attitude, and that proved to be my undoing. On New Year’s Eve, when most college kids would be out partying, I was at home feeling sorry for myself. After that night, I set out on a mission to get my life together before it was too late. Even though my diabetes was a burden on my health, I decided to turn my diagnosis into something good instead of letting it bring me down even further. On January 3, 2013, I stepped on the scale and the number 220 was staring back at me. I was appalled, and though I knew I was chubby, I was completely oblivious to how bad it had become. Through the help of my doctor who put me on a vigorous low-calorie, highprotein diet, I am a completely new person. As of today, May 3, 2013, I weigh-in at 181 pounds. I have lost almost 40 pounds! The best part is that my diabetes/blood-work is under control and I feel like myself again for the first time in years. At my last check-up, my doctor told me that she sees many college students these days that have developed diabetes like I did. After someone unknowingly develops diabetes, if they continue to gain weight without treatment, it can become life-threatening. I cannot explain how crucial it is for incoming freshman to understand the importance of living healthy. Turn your health around before it is too late! Even though I have lost so much weight, diabetes will always play a part in my life from here on. I chose to have that part be as minor as possible through my diet and exercise. The reason I placed an asterisk behind “victory” in the title is to serve as a reminder to never go back to how I was, or the diabetes will win.
Football from pg 4 he came into last year with. “I look forward to playing with my teammates and wearing our brand new jerseys.” Spears is referring to the brand new Under Armour sponsorship that the Bears will have starting in the fall of the 2013 season. The Bears will be the first Division II team to be granted a full sponsorship by Under Armour. With the great achievements of the past, they have great expectations from here forward. This spring, the Bears worked on filling holes at receiver, defensive line, and they’re also breaking in a new but experienced quarterback Teverrius “Poodie” Jones. The special teams unit was the best in the conference last year and it will be a team effort to keep things up on that end. “Hard work is never easy and success brings stress,” said senior free safety Michael Green. “So when times get hard we just bring our best; at the top it’s just us.”
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Learning Teaching Fellows explore Ireland beyond the class
Photo Credit:Ryan Peters Duane Kirkman, Director for International Education, shows Jo Green, 2013 graduate, where he can study abroad for the semester.
By Ryan Peters Contributing Writer
Each summer rising senior members of L-R’s Teaching Fellows participate in a study abroad experience. This year the students adventured to Ireland, where they got to see the country’s majestic hillsides, eat local cuisine, and learned to pour the perfect pint at the historic Guinness brewery.
The hurdles of a transfer student By: Cheryl Dockery Contributing Writer Despite the exhausting conversations with your parents and the endless research that you put in to picking the “right” school, the reality is not what you had expected. So you decided to transfer to a different school, one that will make you happy. Or will it? It is very likely that you chose your last college with no intention of transferring, but found that something did not quite fit. Perhaps it was the cost, the social life or the academic program. Whatever the reason, you are part of the 30% of students that transfer to Lenoir -Rhyne University. You should be congratulated for recognizing what you do not want. This is, as they say “the first day of the rest of your life.” However, the grass is not always greener on the other side and there are certain aspects of transferring to a new school that you should spend
Photo Credit: Leslie Ellis Getting involved is a good step for transfer students, likeZach Clayton, who works as a DJ at the campus radio station.
some time considering. For the most part, students would agree, that their opinions are different from the administrators’ when it comes to facilitating the transition. Ultimately, the transition should be seamless, (if the proper steps are taken). Unfortunately, that is not always the case. “Have an open mind and don’t be afraid to try new things,” said Ashley Gruning, a
senior transfer student at L-R. Once you arrive in a new city, you will need help getting attached to the community and being treated as part of the community. Inserting yourself into this new element is often a challenge for transfer students, but one of the ways to help diminish this, is by connecting with students who are involved in campus organizations. This will allow you to share common ground with
your new peers and can often lead to long-lasting friendships. Zachary Clayton is a transfer student from CPCC, Charlotte and says that there are many great things about being a transfer student. “You don’t have to take the FYE and you get to take an online course instead,” Clayton said. Clayton is a perfect example of how to get involved; he is a communications major and works as a campus DJ. Transfers fall into three categories - those that are coming from 2-year schools, those that are coming from other 4-year schools, and those that are returning to school after a hiatus. Each has specific needs and should be marketed to and treated differently. Make sure your needs are addressed and all your questions answered, be proactive and ask questions, get involved. This is a new beginning at the “right” school and no one wants to be a freshman again, so make sure you take steps to make the best of your years at L-R.
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Being able to stand out above anyone else to employers is key to getting a job; one aspect of standing out is having a study abroad experience on the resume. Many students on the Lenoir-Rhyne campus do not take advantage of the study abroad opportunity that is available. During the 1990’s L-R saw an increase in the amount of students that were conducting some kind of study abroad experience whether that is a weeklong trip, semester long trip, a faculty lead trip, or a yearlong trip. The place for students to do a study abroad was limited compared to what students at L-R have to choose from today, mostly for financial reasons. Duane Kirkman, Director for the Office of International Education, has been implementing two programs at L-R since the spring of 2009. This allows the L-R students to use their financial aid given by the university for that fall and spring semester. L-R in 2009 joined the first exchange program called Conance, and in 2010 joined the second exchange group called ISEP. “ISEP allows students to choose from 150 universities in 50 different countries,” Kirkman said. Since joining both organizations the amount of students taking a study abroad has increased to its highest amount in 2011 of 56 students. Even after joining the two exchange programs many students still don’t have an understanding of how the study abroad experience works. There are three kinds of study abroad experiences a student can take depending on the length of time they would like stay abroad. A student can choose from a weeklong, semester long and yearlong study abroad trip. There is also a faculty lead option for students to consider. An example of a faculty lead performance would be the soccer team traveling to another country to participate in a tournament. Most faculty lead trips are about a week to 10 days long and usually happen over fall or spring break. Students usually choose to do their study abroad during the fall or spring semester, which is covered by their L-R financial aid, but there are some instances where students choose to spend a summer semester abroad. The summer study abroad experience is a little different than the fall and spring semester study abroad. Since L-R is not in regular school session, a student’s financial aid cannot be used to cover the cost for summer study abroad trips. However, a student who wants to complete their study abroad experience over the summer may apply for one of the five 500 dollar scholarships that are available, for the summer only, to help cover the expense of the summer study abroad trip. In order to have a successful study abroad experience it can take up to a year in advance to plan for the trip. There are many aspects to the trip besides just wanting to travel to another country for education. “It took me an entire semester to plan for my five month study abroad trip,” said Hannah Harkey, a 2013 graduate. The first step in the planning process is to get a passport, which can take up to six weeks to get. The second step is to meet with your advisor to plan which classes are going to be credited for the courses you will take abroad. The third step is to have those approved from the registrar office. The fourth step is to meet with Duane Kirkman, See Abroad, on pg 8
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How to live a healthy lifestyle in college Tips to help you avoid common college wellness mistakes By: Hayden Eldridge Contributing Writer Worried about the infamous freshman-fifteen? As a college student, you are writing papers, studying for exams, joining extracurricular clubs, working a part-time job, while attempting to maintain a decent social life. What college student has time to think about health? Unfortunately the habits that are common for college students these days can lead to much more serious health problems than an extra fifteen pounds. Developing a healthy lifestyle during your first year away from home is crucial to your maintaining your health throughout the rest of your life. Staying healthy will not only ensure the emotional and physical success of you and your body, but also will give you an edge in your academics. How do you think it will affect your cramming, working and relaxation time if you’re stuck in bed with the flu, or have low energy due to eating nothing but pizza and potato chips? If you take care of your body properly, you will be a step above the rest. The following steps serve as a customized Lenoir-Rhyne guide to ensuring your body’s well-being. Exercise is extremely important for every body type, even if you are tight on time during the week, anything to get your heart pumping is crucial. Cardio is one of the biggest parts to maintaining your health. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends moderate cardio for 30 minutes, four times a week. No time? Even activities such as walking or biking to your classes throughout the day can serve as your exercise if you’re in a pinch. For those who have enough time on their hands,
Photo Cretid: Tiffany Fields Parker Murray works out with his teammates to stay healthy while in college., even in the off season.
L-R has plenty of places to engage in cardio such as the Moretz Sports Athletic Complex where you can run on the track or gather a group of friends for team sports such as soccer, baseball/softball, football or volleyball. On a rainy day, head over to the Shuford Physical Education Complex to take a dip in L-R’s Olympicstyle pool or walk across the hall to shoot some hoops in the gymnasium. “Simply doing some jumping-jacks or pushups before bed every night gets your heart going and blood pumping. It’s not much, but it’s a step in the right direction,” explains Perrin Everman, Owner/Fitness Director at Snap Fitness 24/7. Diet is equally important as exercise. Intake is the biggest setback for most college students. It is extremely easy for students to lose track of their
diet due to the easy access to fast food and junk food lying around the dorm room. Dr. Lisa Capirossi, MD, a Hickory doctor who specializes in weight loss says, “For people in college, or roughly Photo Credit:Hayden Eldrige ages 18 to Chris Cosgrove, MD, expert in 25, a diet internal medicine and sleep that is high studies. in protein and fiber as well as moderate-to-low in calories is very helpful to keep their bodies in good shape. With younger people having higher metabolisms, as long as they keep their saturated fat intake low and calorie intake at a decent number, they should maintain their body weight and keep their blood pressure low.” Lenoir-Rhyne students have
Educating healthy students
Photo Credit:Hayden Eldrige Lenoir-Rhyne students enjoying some volleyball while receiving vital cardiovascular exercise.
University urges teens to form healthy habits By: Hayden Eldrige Contributing Writer Lenoir-Rhyne University is ramping up its efforts in educating young, incoming students with basic health habits that are necessary to remain fit after arriving on campus, away from the comfort of home. L-R has recently published a paper which will be sent to all first year students at the school. The publication is divided into three main categories, exercise, diet and sleep. Each category contains the vital information that many previous freshmen have not had access to. The publication was born from popular demand for university-wide
wellness recommendations due to the amount of students’ parents complaining that their children had gained weight because of their lack of knowledge on the subject. Lenoir-Rhyne interviewed the top professionals in the three main topics in order to acquire the best recommendations for freshmen specifically. The work informs students how much they should be exercising every week, along with statistics that show how poorly students perform nationwide compared to the recommended amounts. Students can also find information regarding the best on-campus places to do the cardiovascular exercise.
The section devoted towards diet shows the students the best places on-campus to find readily available healthy food. Instructing them to keep a diet which is low in calories and high in protein, L-R is hoping the students will comply. The final section consists of informing the teens how much sleep they should be receiving on a nightly basis. It also tells the students what they should do in a situation involving loud, unruly roommates; as well as proper techniques regarding brutal all-nighters during exam week. L-R’s efforts toward student health are ongoing, and more details are available upon request.
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multiple on-campus sources for dining. Healthy options can be found at Cromer Cafeteria, the Bear’s Lair and the Cub’s Pub. “Nutrition Central” signs can be found at all on-campus dining locations as part of Lenoir-Rhyne’s ongoing effort to educate students with proper eating habits. Some of the “Healthy Highlights” include how to build a nutritious breakfast, ‘Salad Bar Know How,’ and healthy options at the Deli. “If a college student is searching for unhealthy foods, he will easily find them in any cafeteria. We just want to make it easier for the kids who are trying to eat well, by showing them which foods are good for you and which foods are bad for you,” proclaims Stacy Young, an employee for Montague’s Deli, located inside the Bear’s Lair. Proper amounts of sleep for
Residnce from pg 3 Fritz-Conrad, students must take part in a lottery. “This allows students to pick who and where they’d prefer to live with,” Rink said. Now, for those who would much rather live in the LLC, it might be a little easier. “Students can request a residency form for either the LLC or Price Village, without having to participate in the lottery.” Rink also said that because of the extra cost, sometimes it’s hard to fill the private rooms. “If you want one, generally you’ll get it because of the cost difference. It’s the double rooms that fill up quick,” he said. What’s interesting about the LLC is that the Resident Advisors don’t live alone; instead they share a commune with three others, like the rest of the hall. RAs get their own rooms in the other dorms, aside from Price, where the RA lives in the same apartment as other students.
college students is extremely vital to the well-being of your body. Chris Cosgrove, MD, an expert in sleep studies and internal medicine, recommends that college students log six to eight hours of sleep per night. “During the first couple of years in college, most students’ bodies have to adapt to different sleep patterns compared to their high school schedules. We have discovered that if the students who are engaged in this ‘adaptation’ are not getting enough sleep, the vast majority report some type of physical or mental ailment.” Some of you are asking, “What about if we have to pull an all-nighter to study during exam week?” When you must pull an all-nighter, it is very important to try to take a one to two-hour nap the following day to make up for some of the difference. If you live in an on-campus dorm and you have roommates that are constantly up all night, try to make a ‘contract’ that outlines quiet hours, or create sleeping arrangements that allow the quiet roommates to bunk in the same room. If after attempting these approaches you still find yourself not getting enough sleep, feel free to visit the Student Health Center located on the 3rd floor of the McCrorie Center to see if they can diagnose your problem. Being truly healthy consists of countless steps besides just diet, exercise and sleep. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day to stay properly hydrated and stretching frequently to relieve stress are two other ways to ensure your well-being. Be sure to follow these simple steps to staying healthy during your freshman year here at Lenoir-Rhyne University to avoid common campus sickness and weight gain. Rink also mentioned that instead of the residence halls, students can also live in offcampus housing that the college owns and regulates, but could also be more affordable for students. University Park is campus housing, but follows the same rules as the residence halls. According to Rink, the dorms and apartments have a strict “no pet policy”. The only pet that is acceptable are goldfish. “The only exceptions are the faculty residents and the Resident Directors,” Rink said, “Because they have to live there year-round, and because it’s pretty much their home, they can have pets.” So there we have it; a complete breakdown of where to live on campus. Choose wisely, because where you live matters, and you can’t switch rooms on a whim. “There are always complaints about every residence hall, but in reality it’s a matter of opinion,” Rink said. Welcome to Lenoir-Rhyne.
Young adults, affordable care act By: Raven Winstead Goins Staff Writer Due to the new health care reform for colleges regarding their students, Lenoir-Rhyne is not offering health insurance for the 2013-2014 school year. If you’re age 18-25, you may not be thinking about health insurance. You may think you’re healthy and don’t have to worry about
it, or the cost might be keeping you from getting coverage. But what if you get into an accident or have a serious illness? Your medical bills could put you in debt or ruin your credit and you may not be able to afford the health care you need to recover fully. The Affordable Care Act is expanding your options for health insurance and making them more affordable.
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Under the Affordable Care Act, you can now be insured as a dependent on your parent’s health insurance if you’re under age 26. The only exception is if your parent has an existing job-based plan and you can get your own job-based coverage. New health plans must now cover certain preventive services without cost sharing. Starting in 2014, if you’re unemployed with limited income up to about $15,000 per year for a single person (higher income for couples/families with children), you may be eligible for health coverage through Medicaid. Starting in 2014, if your employer doesn’t offer insurance, you will be able to buy insurance directly in the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Individuals and small businesses can buy affordable and qualified health benefit plans in this new transparent and competitive insurance marketplace. Open enrollment begins on October 1, 2013. The Marketplace will offer you a choice of health plans that meet certain benefits and cost standards. Starting in 2014, members of Congress will be getting their health care insurance through the Marketplace, and you will be able buy your insurance through the Marketplace, too. Find out how you can get ready to enroll. Starting in 2014, if your income is less than the equivalent of about $43,000 for a single individual and your job doesn’t offer affordable coverage, you may get tax credits to help pay for insurance.
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Chapel Under Construction
March of this year, Lenoir-Rhyne University broke ground for the new chapel. Throughout the summer, constuction has started and will continue thoughout the school year. The chapel will cost $4.6 million and will be completed in 14 months.
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Abroad from pg 6 Director for the Office for International Education. The fifth step is to apply for the study abroad trip which the application can take several months to complete due to the amount of references needed and paper work. Once the application has been completed and the student has been accepted then the final step is purchasing a plan ticket. The only personal expense that is not covered by finical aid is a plane ticket and spending money. All those steps may seem a lot but if a student does enough planning ahead of time then they will be on track to complete their study abroad experience. One might not think that there could be a negative side to study abroad but there can be. Even though there can be negative aspects of a study abroad trip there are also positive aspect as well. Some of the negative
aspects of studying abroad can be from being a great distance from family and friends, in an environment that is unfamiliar to a student, and language barrier. Studying abroad is not meant for everyone. “I did not want to study abroad because I don’t like traveling and prefer to stay close to home,” said Elizabeth Norris, a senior at L-R. There are many aspects that can contribute to either having a positive or negative study abroad experience. “The positive side of studying abroad is studying a different culture, learning to approach people, and meeting people from all over the world,” said Jo Green, a 2013 graduate originally from York, England. For more information about the study abroad program email Duane Kirkman at duane.kirkman@ lr.edu.
Majors from pg 5 they fall in love with something else.” Senior Suzanne Proctor experienced this her freshman year. Coming to college she really wanted to go into political science, but soon turned in a major change request form to the Registrar. “When I got to college and started taking the courses, I saw what it was really like,” she said. “I changed my mind and decided that business was better for me.” With so many options available, it’s important for students to explore different areas of interest when choosing a major. “You have to start somewhere, whether it’s an organization, job-shadowing, an internship. Get experience and get exposed to different things while in college,” Ramirez said. L-R requires students
to take core classes in humanities, science, math, health, and english before they graduate. Students are encouraged to take these classes early in their college careers. “Take as many core classes as you can at the beginning to get a feel for what you like,” Proctor said. “I wish I had taken theatre earlier so I could maybe minor in that.” The core curriculum is designed to give students a wide variety of knowledge in different areas, and expose them to courses that they may otherwise overlook. “Take advantage of the fact that we’re a liberal arts school and try everything,” Suber said. “It’s best to try everything.” Along with the long list of majors and minors offered at L-R, there is a continually growing list of organizations where students can gain experience in different fields.
“The more things you are involved in the more opportunities you are qualified for,” Simmons said. “I’m learning that having a good resume at the end of college is a very important thing.” Choosing a college major is a daunting task for many students. Studies show that 80 percent of students entering college admit that they’re not certain what they really want to major in, even if they’ve initially declared a major. Counselors and advisors are available to help guide students in the right direction for their future and find what Ramirez refers to as their “calling”. “Many people get obsessed with careers or jobs because they see it based on just income,” Ramirez said. “Look at it beyond the income. Once you do what you love, you’ll be paid for it regardless.”