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Put a Ring on It

Nine Players Placed on 2011 All-South Atlantic Conference Teams

Lenoir-Rhyne Bears Win Share of League Championship:First in 17 Years

Photo Credit: Tiffany FieldsSophomore Jeff Haney celebrates a touchdown against Catawba enroute to the Bears win clenching a SAC championship trophy.

Career HighlightsSAC Championship (2009, 2011) NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Champ (2009-11)First-team all-league honors four times (2008-11) Led L-R to the SAC Championship in 2008, 2009USTFCCCA Southeast Region Women’s Athlete Of The Year

for NCAA Division II Cross Country (2009-11) South Atlantic Conference Women’s Cross Country Scholar Athlete Of The Year (2009-11) 2011 Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-America second-team

honors for women’s cross country and track and field.Griewisch was also the female recipient of the 2010-11 South Atlantic Conference Presidents Award, the highest award

distributed annually by the conference.

16SweetWomen’s Soccer on pg 4 & 5

By: Tiffany FieldsStaff Photographer

It was 65 degrees with sunny, blue skies on Saturday, November 12 – a beautiful day for victory. The Lenoir-Rhyne Bears football team travelled to Catawba College that morning and came back with a share of the SAC Championship title. The title was a first for L-R since 1994, and Coach Mike Houston plans to keep it a tradition.

“It’s kind of surreal right now,” said Houston. “It’s the perfect beginning to my role as head coach.”

The Bears were officially co-champions with Mars Hill after their 38 – 6 victory over Catawba.

“As soon as the game was over with Newberry, they all knew what the game at Catawba meant for our team, the program, and them as individuals,” Houston said.

A strong defense held Catawba at a mere six points, and 130 yards of total offense.

“We had good control of the game at halftime, but when we came out for the second half and Jamont Jones made the return 95 or 96 yards for the touchdown, I really thought that was kind of the nail in the coffin for Catawba,” Houston said.

Defeating the Indians on their turf put L-R to finish 6 – 1 in conference and 7 – 3 overall. Winning the SAC title this year is what Houston hopes to be only the beginning.

“I want that to be the goal of our program every year,” Houston said.

The Catawba game on Saturday was just icing on the cake for a great season at L-R. With support from fans – students, faculty, parents – the football program has come a long way in the last few years. This year’s seniors were a part of its beginning and have now accomplished what they set out to do.

Senior Jamont Jones, #4, said he’s really seen the program turnaround from his freshman year with the way people view them.

“[It all started] last spring and last winter just in our preparation for the season,” Jones said.”We were all pretty focused and we set out to win the SAC championship.”

Senior quarterback and co-captain Major Herron, #10, is quite proud of his teammates. “We had some ups and downs at the start of the season but we kept going,” Herron said. “We knew we had a goal and we kept pushing for that goal. We never got too up, and we never got too down.”

The team agrees that it was their motivation, perseverance and teamwork that led them to the title.

“[We] set the tone early to play as a team,” Michael Green, red shirt sophomore said. “We came together as a team through a lot of adversity. It was a great feeling to win it with all of our brothers and a great coaching staff who had worked so hard for it,” Jones said.

Not only did the coaches and players contribute, but the team attributes a lot of their success to their strong fan base this year. To open the final game of the season, fans lined up to make a tunnel so the players could run through it.

“I’ve never felt anything like that coming into a stadium at the beginning of a game,” Houston said who has had his share of victories.

He said it was great to have somewhat of a “home-field advantage” at an away game.

Coach Houston says that recruitment is already in the works for next year and the younger boys know what they need to do to step up.

“I do think we’re the hottest team in the southeast if not one of the hottest in the country,” Houston said.

As long as the Bears “keep that hunger and focus,” they can be next year too.

Read about this @ http://www.lr.edu/athletics Photo credit: SportsFoto

L-R Senior Kate Griewisch Finishes Fourth at NCAA Division II Women’s Cross Country National Championship

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2011-2012 Rhynean Sta!

Editor - in - ChiefHeather Sackett

Assistant EditorJamie Frye

Managing EditorKimberly Caporale

Layout & Design EditorKate Coleman

Copy EditorsGustav MeynersOlivia Pitman

Sta! PhotographerTi!any Fields

Sta! Writers Danielle Bongiorno

Kaitlyn BurtonRandolph Carroll

Nikki DunlapJessie EmeryTi!any FieldsJimmy HiltonRyan Pegarsch

Darren RoseboroShayna Smith

Spencer VoelkertAsia Wilson

Student ColumnsFaith Column Olivia Pitman

Freshman IssuesNikki Dunlap

Going GreenKristen Lain

Music WorldDaniel Bullins

Reel WorldTi!any Fields

Restaurant ReviewersLauren Turnmyre & Whitney Ward

Tech TalkStephen Rankin

Senior IssuesAlyssa Carlson

Nutrition Lauren Singleton

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By: Heather SackettEditor-­in-­Chief

The ACP/CMA National College Media Convention created monumental “first-time” moments in my life. It was the first time I had been to Florida, the first professional conference I attended and the first time I was given the opportunity to meet and network with professionals in the media industry who are award-winning journalists and authors. Although I am a senior, I decided it is better late than never to take an opportunity such as this to build my resume, network with professionals and gain real-world knowledge outside of the classroom. Learning from professionals

College Media Convention: Priceless Opportunityin the media industry will better prepare me to enter the field upon graduation.

The conference ran like clockwork. It was very similar to a normal day of classes at L-R, except at the conference we came and went as we pleased attending various learning sessions on newspaper, magazine, design and photography. Learning sessions started at 9 a.m. and ran every hour until around 5 p.m. I attended sessions related to areas within the newspaper industry and those related to employment in the media industry, from applying and interviewing to being versatile and

successful in the field. The most valuable sessions I

attended in these areas were called “How to Get Hired” and “State & Regional

Small School Student Journalists Round Table.” In the “How to Get Hired” sessions I learned valuable tips on resume building, interviewing tactics and how to use the Web and social media to set yourself apart from other applicants and land your ideal job. The speaker, Pason Gaddis, President and Group Publisher of Florida Weekly is an entrepreneur

and award-winning journalist that spoke in blunt, real world terms that I found

See Editor’s Comments, p. 6

By: Lauren Turnmyre &Whitney Ward

Staff Writers

We dined at Neely D’s. This restaurant is located at 1816 North

Center Street in Hickory. We went to Neely D’s at around 2:30 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon.

Neely D’s t opens at 6:30 a.m. every day. but Sundays. Breakfast is

served from 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Mondays through Fridays. Lunch is

Bears’ BanquetNeely D’s Gets Approval

served from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.. Dinner is served from 4:30 until around 9:00 p.m.. On Saturday, breakfast is served from 6:30 a.m. until noon. Lunch and dinner are served until closing.

While driving to the restaurant we discovered that it wasn’t far from campus. When we walked in the restaurant, it looked clean. It was fairly spacious, but the tables were a little clumped together. The waitress seated us at a round table that was next to the window.

Besides water, Neely D’s serves different sodas in cans, orange and apple juice, sweet tea, coffee, and white and chocolate milk.

See Neely D’s, p. 3

By: Tiffany FieldsStaff Photographer

The Twilight Saga continues to impress into its final chapter. Breaking Dawn: Part 1 is full of action, romance and surprise – if you haven’t read the books, that is. Director Bill Condon brings to life yet another one of Stephenie Meyer’s visions, nearly word for word. The visual aspect is impressive

in the film, from camera angles to werewolf CGI. All of Meyer’s high points are covered with an appropriate amount of screen time.

The movie opens with Bella and Edward’s

much anticipated wedding. The scene lasts a good half hour and feels a bit dragged out to accommodate the two part movie. Visually, however, it is very well done and will touch the hearts of most of the gushy, teenage girls out there who are watching.

Next comes the honeymoon, which is lacking something – passion maybe? Even though they are in one of the most romantic settings that could be imagined, Bella’s awkward attitude manages to triumph these scenes. It’s

See Twilight Saga, p. 7

Reel World

Editorial cartoon by Corron Boston

The “Not-Quite-As-Real World”Pastor Weisner Writes Re!ection Letter to Students

By: Nicole DunlapStaff Writer

Back in high school, when we thought of “college,” words such as laidback, carefree and exciting often came to one’s mind. We never realized we would be in for a surprise when reality kicked in and we learned that those words would be replaced with, prioritizing, stressful and tedious.

“I didn’t think the professors would care much if we missed class, but they do,” said Jamison Chalmers, L-R student.

Many professors take attendance on a regular basis and students are required to make it to a certain number of classes in order to pass the course.

Never did we consider how challenging it might be to be in complete control of our schedules. Our laundry, eating, waking up, going to class and studying

are all items we have to manage without the help of nagging, but now appreciated parents. For many, life at home was the complete opposite from college life.

MisconceptionsLearned EarlyFreshman Column

“I expected it to be relaxed and do whatever you want; you’re away from your parents,” said Lizzie McNamara.

In high school we dealt with large amounts of homework practically every night. We expected college to be nothing but essays and the occasional exams, but for many classes this isn’t the case.

We are still assigned homework along with the expected essays. Most assignments are long-term meaning we must manage our time and not push them off until the last minute. Syllabi are given out in the beginning of the year and are followed thoroughly. It cannot be assumed you will be informed of all assignments; it is the student’s job to be prepared for all classes.

Many students’ daily schedules have huge windows of free time in them that can be used in productive ways. This isn’t always noticed at first and we waste the hours away with naps, watching television and playing video games.

Now that we have a heavier workload, we are realize how we can fit so much more into a typical day. Homework for the week can be completed during the day and convocations can be attended between classes. Getting into a routine hasn’t been easy for everyone.

“With having a soccer schedule to follow, everything else I have to do just falls into place,” said McNamara.

Many of freshmen were under the assumption that college would consist of partying, sleeping, playing video games and tons of socializing. Some may attempt this lifestyle, but most likely will not excel in the classrooms.

See Lessons, p. 6

Halfway ThereSenior Column

By: Alyssa CarlsonStaff Writer

With Christmas break creeping up on us, students are looking forward to no classes or homework and time to spend with family and catch up with old friends.

Usually I spend each break doing just that and allow myself time to relax and do absolutely nothing. However, for seniors, Christmas break means we are halfway done with this year. We are even closer to graduation, which means

this break needs to be used to get a move on job and graduate school a p p l i c a t i o n s , signing up for the GRE, as well as tweaking portfolios and resumes.

S o u n d s boring? Welcome

to the real world.For some of you, graduate school is

the next step. However, before you can apply to graduate school you must take the GRE. With the same concept as the SAT and ACT, the GRE is a big factor used when university officials decide whom to accept into their graduate school programs. This test was recently revised and now reflects the kind of thinking you will need to do in graduate or business schools; plus, it also shows whether or not you are or are not ready for graduate level work.

Split up into three parts, the test has verbal and quantitative reasoning section s as well as one for analytical writing. The GRE is offered across the state so if you are far from home, you will still be able to take it. Test centers nearest Hickory are located in Asheville, Boone, Charlotte, Durham, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh and Wilmington. If you are not from NC, visit http://etsis4.ets.org/tcenter/CenterList.jsp?N=N for a complete list of test centers in the US.

Once you have registered for the GRE, Christmas break is the best time to prepare your applications to graduate school. You should already have an idea in mind as to where you want to apply, so go ahead and organize the requirements for each application. Although you cannot apply without your GRE scores, at least you will have the application ready once the scores are posted. This can be a time consuming and stressful process, so be sure to keep each application separate. Keep a checklist for each school and cross things off as you complete them; organization is key.

By: Pastor WeisnerContributing Writer

See Pastor Weisner, p. 6

Breaking Dawn:Part I

See Halfway There, p. 6

News 3

By: Kate ColemanLayout & Design Editor

After nearly eight months of fighting within Libya, the county declares liberation after the fall of their leader, Muammar Gaddafi.

The revolt began in February 2011 with anti-government protests. As the months went on, the fighting became worse and turned into a civil war. Thousands were killed as the struggle turned into one of the bloodiest of the recent protest in North Africa and the Middle East.

Widespread fighting ended on October 20 when rebels killed Gaddafi in his hometown of Sirte. Initial reports cited that he had been caught in cross fire and accidentally killed, but closer research found that Gaddafi had been

Libya LiberatedDecades of Tyranny Ends with Gunshot

beaten and executed by a mob, receiving fatal bullet wounds to the head and abdomen.

Gaddafi’s body was paraded around for almost four days with the citizens of Libya celebrating their newly gained freedom. Videos of Gaddafi’s last minutes were released and shown worldwide. Just how badly the Libyan people desired revenge and freedom from four decades of tyranny horrified many.

The country is now on a two-year transition into democracy. The National Transitional Council, the top revolutionary authority, has many hardships ahead of them. This includes the daunting task of holding Libya’s first free election within eight months. But before the election takes place the country has to gain control of militias, find looted

arms, calm citizens to prevent further fighting, restore oil production, repair war damage and post civil war actions.

Even though the task of creating a democracy in Libya seems difficult, the country has many advantages over other countries that are recently on the track to freedom. The infrastructure of the government is generally still intact and where there are missing offices, civic-groups have taken over. The country still has money and plans to receive frozen assets as well.

Libya’s road ahead is not easy, but the citizens have hope for a better future.

“We declare to the whole world that we have liberated our beloved country, with its cities, villages, hill-tops, mountains, deserts, and skies,” said an NTC official.

Wahab Al Ghazali of Libya, left, poses next to a poster of Muammar Gaddafi reading “End of Dictator, Libya is Free, Thanks to the Blood of its Martyrs” as they celebrate at Saha Kish Square in Benghazi, Libya, Sunday Oct. 23, 2011 as Libya’s transitional government declared the liberation of Libya after months of bloodshed that culminated in the death of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

By: Jamie Frye Assistant Editor-­in-­Chief

To many US citizens, November 17, 2011 was just another day. To others it marked the beginning of what became a macro-political statement.

Occupy Wall Street is a movement by an organized group of citizens, who call themselves the “99%” and who will no longer tolerate the “1%” of people filled with greed and corruption. Occupiers desire to let the hands that handle our money know that enough is enough. According to the main website, the occupiers are sending the message that “we don’t need Wall Street and we don’t need politicians to build a better society.”

Protesters lined the blocks

of Wall Street with pickets and megaphones for hours on end. The movement began on Wall Street, so protesters had the chance to make it clear to economists that they are not happy.

The NYPD estimated that over 32,500 occupiers were present at the protest’s start in November, with members of the “99%” making up a majority of those occupiers. Enough were present to blockade all points of entry into the N.Y. Stock Exchange. It has expanded ever since.

Occupy Wall Street implemented several tactics to increase the productivity of its movement. According to the movement’s website, occupywallst.org, the main tactic used was the “Arab Spring,” which encourages

non-violence and protection of all those active in the movement.

Tara Beck, a senior at North Carolina State University, initiated, supported and co-led one of the most pivotal movements in NC—Occupy NCSU/Raleigh.

“Occupy NCSU is a student coalition of several student groups who sympathize with the Occupy movement . . . So, for the most part it is an outreach group with a direct-action element (hosting on Occupy national/global days of action, promoting college-centered events, organizing protests),” Beck said.

Beck became involved with the movement when she was at the first General Assembly in

Occupy Wall Street

Creating a Lasting Impact Everywhere

Dr. Angelina Shigeura, 31, left, and Dr. Amit Patel, 29, right, chant during a demonstration by doctors and medical professionals at the Occupy Wall Street protests in Zuccotti Park, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in New York. Doctors from the National Health Program and National Physicians Alliance have merged with the health care demonstrators within the Occupy Wall Street protests to form a group under the banner of “Healthcare for the 99%” and speak out against corporate greed in the medical industry. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

When we looked at the menu, we were impressed with how many different foods the menu offered. For breakfast, they offer about anything one could possibly imagine. They have many different breakfast sandwiches, omelets made to order, eggs, pancakes, French toast, gravy biscuits and oatmeal. They also have many side items for breakfast.

For lunch, they have a few different appetizers. They also have an abundance of different burger choices, all of which are served with a pickle spear and fries. They serve different types of wraps and salads. They have a soup of the day and homemade chili.

The dinner menu offers four different appetizers choices. The menu also offers five different entrée selections. Additionally, each of the entrées is unique. The side

selections are also varied. Lauren ordered the

mushroom and swiss burger. The burger comes with mushrooms, swiss cheese and caramelized onions.

Whitney ordered the club sandwich on sourdough bread. It came with ham, turkey, cheese, and bacon.

Lauren felt that the burger was very good and wasn’t messy like some hamburgers can be. Whitney was quite impressed with the taste of the club sandwich. Also, it was cut into fourths and it was attractively presented. Both of the sandwiches were $7.95 each, plus tax.

We both believe Neely D’s to be an excellent choice. The restaurant is moderately priced and the location is convenient for Lenoir-Rhyne students. The dining atmosphere is enjoyable and the workers are friendly. We strongly recommend Neely D’s.

Neely D’sContinued from pg 2

Over the last several years, the rise of the Internet has given way to a one-source, all-access pass to the world’s collective knowledge, which is Google’s search engine.

Soon after the modern rise of Google, a man named Jimmy Wales moved to create a large collection of knowledge where anything and everything could be indexed and searched in an informative format. Add the ability for instant contribution by users, and an expansive database of “wikis,” and the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, was born.

The consensus of most academics is that the legitimacy of a source that is user-compiled and created might not be considered a reliable resource. The article, “Wikipedia Finally Becomes Credible” serves to bring clarity to this debate. Jill Goatcher is of the mindset that Wikipedia should be regarded as a reliable source for academic research and students should be permitted to cite this source in their papers. CNET News provided information on a study of the content of Wikipedia.

Wikipedia: Legitimacy Questioned“. . . [There is] only a .09%

gap between the accuracy of the Encyclopedia Britannica and Wikipedia, which makes a compelling argument for the legitimacy of Wikipedia,” according to CNET and Goatcher.

Goatcher’s ultimate declaration is that Wikipedia should be considered a reliable source of information.

“Wikipedia is written, run and edited by the very people [who] use it, which creates a self-cleansing mechanism,” Goatcher said. “Often included within these articles are citations indicating where the author got the information for the page.”

One possible reason is that the citations at the bottom of the page and the annotations used are often overlooked when critiquing the reliability of the online encyclopedia. The content that is on Wikipedia is shockingly similar to that of the Encyclopedia Britannica.

There is a larger issue than the legitimacy of the source, however, which Goatcher makes clear: the citing of an encyclopedia in the first place. It is not acceptable practice in academic writings to cite an encyclopedia as a source. Since

most of the information is not novel, it should primarily be common knowledge to people who know anything about the topic of the essay.

What’s more, those who oppose the use of Wikipedia as a reliable source of information say that it is simply too easy for anyone to post erroneous information to the site.

In an attempt to test how the world’s Internet-dependent media would uphold standards of accuracy and accountability in an age of instant news, Dublin University student Shane Fitzgerald posted a phony quote on Wikipedia. Site administrators there caught the hoax, but the material passed straight through to the United States and other global news sites.

Many are abuzz about this issue. According to Robert VerBruggen of the National Review, the founders are listening—Wales and others are working toward a version of Wikipedia that would provide confirmation and citability for every article that is published on the site. “The feature would allow a version of a Wikipedia article to be frozen and approved by experts,” VerBruggen said.

Dublin University student Shane Fitzgerald posted a phony quote on Wikipedia to test how the Internet-dependent media upholds accuracy. His report card: Wikipedia passes. Journalism flunked. (AP Photo/Fionn Kidney)

Calendar of EventsDecember

5Christmas @ L-R

St. Andrew’s, 7:30 p.m.6

Christmas @ L-R St. Andrew’s, 7:30 p.m.

9Late Night Exam Cram Breakfast

Dining Hall, 10:30 p.m.16

Commencement—Fall Semester P.E. Monroe, 7:30 p.m.

17Puddingstone Christmas Concert

P.E. Monroe, 7:30 p.m.

January10

First Day of Spring SemesterDave & Ethan

College Dating CoachesBelk Centrum, 9:00 p.m.

10-13Welcome Back Week

16Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

P.E. Monroe, 9:00 p.m.24

Summer Experience &Internship Fair

Cromer, 11:00 a.m.31

Student N.C.Association of EducatorsBelk Centrum, 7:00 p.m.

See Wall Street on pg 6See Wall Street on pg 6

See Wall Street on pg 6

By: Jamie Frye Assistant Editor

News4

Second Sweet Season

“I think the ending of that game might be the most exciting game I’ve played in, just because there was so much riding on the outcome for us, and to be a part of that is amazing.”

-­-­Freshman Hanna Kiebel

Photo Credit: Rich Duncan"e senior soccer girls line up at the half-#eld a$er playing the last playo! game of their college careers. "eir e!orts placed them in the Sweet 16.

News 5

By: Danielle BongiornoStaff Writer

Heart pumping, adrenaline rising, emotions surging;; nothing can quite compare to the feelings accompanied with competing for a crucial win. This is especially true for matches that come down to the wire and hold the hopes for a shot at the national championship.For ninety minutes and two overtime

periods, Lenoir-­Rhyne University and Columbus State University fought for a single point. No matter how hard either team tried, penalty kicks became the determining factor for who would get to continue their amazing run. Almost every player can attest that shooting twelve

task, but with pressure on the line and one player on the goal supporting her entire team, this task becomes extremely

penalty kicks. Our team has been practicing them for months so I knew we were prepared,” said Caitlin Scruggs, L-­R’s goalkeeper. “All I had to do was block one, and I knew my team would

kicks].”Right before the kick there is a moment

in time where it seems as if everything freezes. The crowd becomes silent, the kicker takes her last breath, and the goalie settles in position. One sweeping kick

L-­R kickers, and an amazing block by the goalie, the Bears were victorious.“Blocking the penalty kick felt so

awesome. It got me and everybody else psyched. Winning after that was the best feeling in the world,” said Scruggs. As soon as the last kick soared into the

net, an over-­anxious crowd bull rushed

of energy that had built up throughout the game. Despite losing in their Sweet 16 match against Armstrong Atlantic State, they will not forget this amazing game and the opportunity of sharing it with

“I think what I’ll remember most about that game is standing at the half-­

Second Sweet Season

together. I think the ending of that game might be the most exciting game I’ve played in just because there was so much riding on the outcome for us, and to be a part of that is amazing,” said Hanna Kiebel, freshman defender.Since the moment the last seconds

of their 2010-­11 tournament run, the L-­R women’s soccer team has been

working toward putting together another successful year. There is no doubt that they have done just that and set many milestones in the process. On their way to winning the South Atlantic Conference regular season title, L-­R blazed through conference undefeated and set a school record of 16 straight wins.“It’s something we can be really proud

of because we are doing things teams have never done before,” said Kaelia

Lady Bears Intense Soccer Skills Land them in the Sweet 16

Photo Credit: SportsFotosSophomore Ariel Dominguez and senior teamate Catherine Hauck celebrate their win.

Unforgettable SeasonDespite a setback in the conference

tournament and an early season loss to one of the best teams in the nation, the Bears put together an unforgettable season. A few seniors on the team agreed that it requires taking one game at a time and not harping on the success from last year. This year the team decided to create its own memories. A piece of these memories was

created during the selection show prior to the NCAA tournament. The entire team gathered together in McCrorie room 213 to watch the selection show on the big screen. They sat staring, anxiously awaiting the school’s name to be called. As soon as “Lenoir-­Rhyne” hit the screen shouts could be heard from a mile away.“It was super-­exciting. Everyone

started yelling. We were all together which made it even more special,” said senior Mariel Mena.The thrill in their voices and the look

on their faces when they left the room said it all. Words could not describe their excitement. On top of playing in the tournament they discovered they would

enough to play for but now they had the support of their home fans.In addition to team successes,

there have been many individual accomplishments as well. The L-­R soccer

second-­straight year in Catherine Hauck,

players were named to the All-­Conference First-­Team and three were named to All-­Conference Second-­Team. Five players were also named to the Southeast All-­Regional teams.There is no denying that this season

will be unforgettable for these girls, but

players can attest that they are a super-­close team, especially the seniors.“The bond we have formed together is

something I am going to remember most, especially the seniors because we have been together so long. I would not have made it my four years without them,” said Mena.

Campus News6

By: Tiffany FieldsStaff Photographer

Of all the diverse students here on campus studying in various departments, one student in particular stands out in the art department. Julian Phelps, junior studio art major, has recently been published in the Poetry Hickory Reading

Series.

Phelps’ journey toward this accomplishment began by participating in open mic nights around the city, particularly at Taste Full Beans, a coffee shop in downtown Hickory. Phelps contributes to the annual literary magazine at L-R, Cantos, and is president of the Desperate Poet’s Society. Dr. Brandes, adviser for the organization and for Julian, is proud of his student. Even before his arrival at L-R, Phelps contacted Dr. Brandes and they corresponded on several occasions about the difference between a lyric and a poem. “He is definitely growing as a writer,” Brandes said. “He really has an ear for the way things sound on the page.” Phelps’ poetry is unique in that he draws his influence mostly from jazz, but adds a little Irish folk and southern culture to his work. “When you read the poetry, you can almost hear the music along with it,” Phelps said. Phelps has been writing since his freshman year in high school. He was inspired by one of his friends, a musician, who wrote a few lyrics. Phelps took the idea and wrote a “lyric” in biology class. Since he had picked up a little guitar the year before, he attempted to put music with his words. Eventually, his music and poetry went in different directions and he learned the difference between a lyric and a poem just before college – thanks to Dr. Brandes.

L-R Student Publishes Poem

By: Gustav MeynersCopy Editor

After many months of athletic success, the Lenoir-Rhyne Cross Country team has ended their season well. This year, a new runner is creating quite a name for himself.

Michael York, a freshman from South Rowan High School in China Grove has seen much success throughout the season. Finishing third for the team at their regional meet at McAlpine Park with a 10k time of 33:52, York has also averaged third throughout the season for the team.

However, this is not York’s biggest accomplishment of the season. York finished third overall in the 2011 Food Lion

The poem published in Poetry Hickory, “Rag Street”, was written on the Theta Xi porch. “It was a little windy, I had a cup of coffee and I was listening to Thelonious Monk,” Phelps said. Monk is one of his true inspirations. “I think Julian’s really talented and dedicated and he’s taken some risks,” Brandes said. “I really like his voice, he has a real storytelling voice.”Phelps is learning to incorporate performance into his poetry, and each open mic gets more and more exciting. Phelps said he was welcomed by people coming up to him after his first open mic night that left him with a good feeling. This feeling kept him inspired to continue performing and working on his performance skills. “He’s unique,” said Quincy Penn, a good friend and former roommate of Phelps. “One time, I held an entire conversation with him while he was asleep.” Unique seems to be a good description of Phelps. Even in his poetry, he likes to be different. “I like to use words you don’t really hear that often,” Phelps said, “Synonyms are my favorite things.” Phelps is currently working on his manuscript at L-R. He is well on his way to success. In fact, he is the only student to have a poem published outside of a campus affiliated publication as best as Dr. Brandes can recall. This jazzy fellow continues to write, perform and share his work with anyone who will listen. The Desperate Poet’s Society meets Wednesdays at 4 p.m. and Fridays at 3 p.m. in the downstairs area of the library. Phelps encourages everyone to come to a meeting, just to see what it’s all about.

Julian Phelps: a “Jazzy Kind of Fellow”

Cross Country Makes New StridesMike York Finishes Third in SAC, Named Freshman of the Year

South Atlantic Conference with an 8k time of 29:49. This finish earned him first-team all-league honors. York was also named the South Atlantic Conference Men’s Cross Country Freshman of the Year for his finish, being the first freshman overall.

“It was a neat experience,” said York about his conference finish.

During the race he was worried he would burn out, but in the end the race left him with a “pretty awesome feeling.”

York’s success has not been limited to his college career however. York was an All-County and All-Conference athlete in high school for three years in both cross country

and track, when he was a captain of both teams for those three years. York was a State Qualifier for both cross country and track for three years, and holds high school records for cross country, as well as the 4x800 in track. He was also County and Conference MVP for both cross country and track.

According to York’s high school coach, Robert Marchinko, York will be “both successful as a runner and a person.”

“He is disciplined, caring, and not afraid of hard work,” said Marchinko. “He is a great young man and a fine student athlete.”

York meanwhile, is busy looking ahead to the next year.

“I feel like I’ve gotten a lot faster and healthier,” said York.

He also credits the harder workouts and mileage of college running for his success this year and knows they’ll be important to his next season.

Next season, York hopes to break 26 minutes in the 8k with his current personal best standing at 26:41. Additionally, he hopes to win conference next year in cross country.

“I guess the only thing I can do is work harder,” said York.

With three seasons of cross country ahead of him, York will have plenty of time to achieve those goals.

Photo Credit: Kathy GriewischFreshman Michael York of China Grove, N.C. finished third overall in the 2011 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference.

By: Kimberly Caporale Managing Editor

As graduation approaches for the seniors and the rest of the classes survive another year at L-R, many begin to think about what will come next for them. Will they join the work force or will they attend graduate school?

Because of the recession and also due to jobs not being as prevalent as they once were, students are beginning to lean more towards graduate school before gathering any real world experience with their undergraduate degrees.

“Graduate school is not something that should be taken lightly,” said Katie Wohlam, Career Counselor at Lenoir-Rhyne University. “I encourage students to be intentional about their decision to attend grad school. It’s a lot of money and time to put into something your heart isn’t in completely.”

The graduate school process takes time, money and energy. The process begins much like the undergraduate search did. The questions for the next step becomes,: What do I want to do next’? What type of program do I want

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Raleigh. “Occupy Raleigh was really

kicked off because one person who was keeping up with the OWS movement in NYC said ‘well, let’s bring this here’ and started a Facebook page with a suggestion of a GA,” Beck said. “Within a few days, hundreds of people had joined the page and people who had been wanting to organize got keyed in with others of a like mind,”

The movement was a great success, with the first Occupation in Raleigh used as a planning meeting for the kickoff event. Nearly 800 people were in constant attendance and hundreds more passed in and out.

After the kickoff event, however, 19 occupiers were arrested. According to

Classes are much more challenging than most expect. Movies and songs depict college all wrong. The college life isn’t necessarily all fun and games, only when our prioritized tasks are completed can it be.

Back in high school we may have been in denial of the truth because we wanted to daydream about something that was better than the routine in which we were stuck.

Many argue that college is better than high school, even after discovering the misconceptions. Although at times it is difficult to manage everything, once tasks are completed it feels a lot better to know that you did it all on your own, without the nagging of a parent or a reminder from a professor.

Photo Credit: Tiffany FieldsPhelps takes a moment to read his poem “Rag Street,” which was recently published in Poetry Hickory.

Photo Credit: Tiffany FieldsPhelps puts his creativity to the test when he writes a poem on-the-spot during an interview.

refreshing and very helpful. I gained the most valuable

and useful knowledge from this conference not from Pulitzer Prize winning journalists, but from talking to students like me. The “Small School Round Table” was a session that was run by students, where I immediately took lead of the group discussion. Several questions were asked about retaining and recruiting members, work incentives, the editing process, design layout and advertising. Lenoir-Rhyne was the only small school at the conference whose university paper was purely run on a volunteer basis. Other newspaper students were given class credit or awarded scholarship to write for their university newspapers.

This realization was both intimidating and rewarding. I admit, it is difficult to publish a monthly newspaper based purely on volunteer work, but thus far I believe together we have done a great job producing a paper. I gained several valuable and innovative ideas, from learning how to work better as a team to incorporating a new design element into every issue.

My main goals in attending this conference were to leave better prepared to enter the real world after graduation and leave my legacy at Lenoir-Rhyne through The Rhynean. The ACP/

CMA National College Media Convention was an invaluable experience that allowed me to gain essential knowledge about the media industry, which in turn helped me grow as a professional. The opportunity to attend conferences related to a student’s undergraduate major or minor are once-in-a-lifetime chances that students should take advantage of in order to gain precious knowledge that can be utilized in both the academia and the professional worlds.

Lastly, I would like to thank Kate and Tiffany for attending this conference with me and participating in learning sessions across all media platforms, so that we now can bring back what we learned to build a sense of community and camaraderie on our campus through better utilizing the areas of communication Lenoir-Rhyne offers. Also, thank you to Dr. Harris and Mrs. Yingling for your never-ending, faithful support and help you put forth in continuously bettering The

Rhynean. I am proud to see how far

The Rhynean has come since I came to L-R in 2009 and I hope in this last semester of my undergraduate year I can further improve The Rhynean to be a great published piece that will be enjoyed by students and leave a lasting impression on the campus as a whole.

and explanation goes back further to Christian scriptures: “God is love” (1 John 4:16), and love, joy, peace, kindness, and gentleness (these, among others) are signs of God’s presence (Galatians 5:22 f). So, when we in the Cromer Center, on the ball fields, in our organizational gatherings, witness or engage in wholesome hugs and joyful greetings, we are witnessing signs of the presence of God.

Often we hear in college lectures, presentations, formal and informal discussions a reference to what life is like – or will be like – in “the real world,” meaning, after you graduate and are away from college. I will argue – and hope you will agree: that is not “real world” at all!

Both the Judeo-Christian tradition and Greek philosophy contend that God is the foundation of all being, “that without which nothing else exists.” As such, there is nothing else in all creation that is “more real” than God; and where God is, there is reality, that and there is what is “most real.”

So, when you graduate and move away from a college (or any other such emotionally-close, hard-working, value-based community), and you encounter fewer wholesome hugs, fewer joyful-greetings, fewer smiles and laughs among friends – that is the “real world?”

Not at all. The truth is, we are all of us, in this world, in the “real world,” simply in various and different expressions of it. But, the closer we are to God, the closer we are to ultimate reality; and when we are in the midst of joy, loving friendships, laughter, kindness – all of which can lead to hugs! – then we are closer to the “real world,” for then we are closer to God!

In ways beyond acquiring a liberal arts education, skills, and future job training, our experience at Lenoir-Rhyne is bolstering us with love, filling us with grace, to prepare for latter days when, indeed, we enter the “not-quite-as-real world,” i.e., the world where joy and delight in each other’s presence is not as abundantly demonstrated. Here, we invite, and indeed experience the “real world,” true fundamental reality, the presence of God, evidenced by joy, deep friendships, hugs, love and laughter – at Lenoir-Rhyne.

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to be in? What area of the country?

Wohlman suggests students select a program that is consistent with their career goals. One option for the search is to contact professional associations with people already in the field to see what programs or suggestions they have for graduate work.

Other factors are visiting the schools that are being considered and meet with students and faculty members. It is important to know the motivations for wanting to attend graduate school along with knowing yourself. That makes it much easier to manage the process and answer all the questions that come along with the application process.

Another step in the graduate school process is taking any of the necessary tests such as the GRE, MAT, and LSAT or any other tests needed. Each school has its own policy and standards so it is best to keep this in mind. The best way to prepare for any of these tests is to take a practice test and prepare oneself for what to expect.

Wohlman recommends

planning for the process to take about six months and to have materials, such as resumes, work samples and references, prepared ahead of time. These are not things that a prospective student should be throwing together.

It is also important to read all the information that is available about a program. This may mean visiting their website and requesting more information or calling the school to see what they have to send. There are five areas prospective students should focus their attention on: nature and structure of the program, what are the specialties and research areas of those teaching the program, where graduates of the program find work, financial aid options and what does the university value of its candidates?

Prospective students should apply to somewhere between four and eight schools. It is important to visit the areas and see what they have to offer.

The process of applying to graduate school may appear to be daunting, but when it is broken up into smaller steps and a prospective student has clear goals in mind, it is much easier to handle.

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Do you think it is too early to start applying for jobs? It’s not. An article in the Wall Street Journal said that one of the top mistakes made by first time job hunters is that they should have started looking for jobs earlier. The article also said that these people wished that they had applied to more jobs. With jobs being so scarce right now, the chances of you landing the first job you apply to are slim to none. However, be careful when sending out resumes and filling out applications. Be sure to tailor resumes and cover letters to the specific job as well as keep track of each job to which you apply.

Go ahead and get on LinkedIn and Monster.com. Set up your online profiles so that you can begin networking. Also,

tweak resumes and portfolios. Add any new experience you have gained onto your resume and invest in a professional portfolio for you to organize all of your work. It is common that employers will want to see a portfolio to help guide their decision as to whether or not you will fit their company.

In the past, Christmas break was a time to be lazy after a busy fall semester, but seniors, the real world is coming faster than you realize. This month should be used as a time to finalize your plans. Whether you want to attend graduate school or dive into the work world, start those processes now. The worst thing you can do is wait until April and have to rush applications and interviews. If you get the bulk of this work done now, you can enjoy your last semester and take some time to relax before graduation hits and our lives completely change.

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Beck, some who were arrested still returned: “. . . after all of them were out of jail a group returned to the capitol and began the occupation on the sidewalk in front of the capitol.” Occupiers have actively protested in Raleigh since October 15.

“Someone has been there ever since,” Beck said.

The movement has met a few roadblocks along the way, but Beck pleads for people to realize that any time one person can give to the cause helps it live. According to Beck “The issue has been . . . getting people to realize that yes, stopping in for an hour is great.” Beck said that one night is enough to give “a break to the core group who has been out there for days and really want a hot shower and a soft bed.”

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By: Gustav MeynersCopy Editor

Students and staff throughout L-R are all familiar with the Late Night Exam Cram.

“I really enjoy hanging out with my friends while I’m really stressed,” said Jamie Fisher, a senior at L-R.

Fisher has attended many of the breakfasts during his years here, “It’s a lot of fun seeing the whole school out there together.”

Late Night Breakfast Takes the Edge o# StudyingExam Cram: L-R Student Tradition

almost cute though, and the scene builds when she realizes that she’s pregnant.

Edward is immediately concerned about the pregnancy, and refuses to refer to it as a baby. Bella has already become attached to what’s growing inside her, and decides to

Photo Credit: Erin Sweet Eating pancakes and destressing with fellow classmates is a

favorite finals week activity among Lenoir-Rhyne students.

By: Sarah MagnessStaff Writer

Created this year, the Lineberger Fellows Program is coordinated through the Lineberger Center for Educational and Cultural Renewal and works closely with the honors program. What is the purpose of this new program?

“We need to make sure we do not miss opportunities to help high-achieving, highly motivated and creative students reach their full potential in the same way that we help under-prepared and struggling students reach their full potential,” said Dr. Rand Brandes, English professor and newly appointed Director of the Lineberger Fellows Program.

The Lineberger Fellows Program targets Lenoir-Rhyne’s star students who are interested in realizing their full potential and helps prepare them for larger opportunities to attend top graduate programs, as well as prepare them to become more competitive for larger, highly coveted nationally recognized scholarships, such as the Rhodes, Marshall, and Fulbright Scholarships

“To be competitive for these nationally coveted awards, you need to be mentored, among other things,” Brandes said. “In order to compete, there are four things a student needs: you need to have a major independent research project that spans at least six months to a year, as well as a significant internship, some form of international educational experience for more than a week, and then a campus leadership opportunity that is transformative.”

That is a lot to achieve in order to qualify for these prestigious awards. According to Dr. Brandes, starting early

The Lineberger Fellows ProgramCreated to Help Lenoir-Rhyne’s Star Students Rise to the Top

is crucial. Students who want to apply for the awards should start between freshman and sophomore year. During this time, the majority of students go home and revert back to their pre-college routines of working at camps and spending time with friends. In order to gain a competitive edge, students can look for internships and work opportunities to help develop organizational, problem-solving and social skills to gain the experience needed to compete for these awards and opportunities.

“There has to be intention on the part of the student,” Brandes said. “These things don’t just happen without

intentionality, and that is where the Lineberger Program can help prepare students and provide that guidance and that direction.”

To lay a foundation and establish recognition on campus, the Lineberger Fellows Program is sponsoring a series of events entitled “Rise to the Top.” These events are open to all L-R students, in order to help educate students on how to maintain a resumé and develop a portfolio, as well as be prepared to compete for these opportunities. Currently, these events are a special effort to reach students in the Honors Program, Alpha Lambda Delta, Mortarboard, Broyhill

and other distinguishing organizations.

Quinn Scarvey, a sophomore early education major from Salisbury, NC, was one of 25 students who attended the first “Rise to the Top” event after receiving an email invitation.

“I love to be involved on campus, [so] I decided to attend,” Scarvey said. “Based on the short meeting, I could feel that the desire is there for students to benefit from the program [and] I think students will be helped greatly. I can tell that the Lineberger Fellows Program will be yet another door L-R opens to help students follow their dreams.”

Once the Lineberger Fellows

program is established, students will be invited to apply to the program at the beginning of the second semester of freshman year and starting spring of 2013, four students will be invited to join the program. When in the program, the students will be presented with information on nationally recognized awards, and given opportunities to discuss and examine life goals. They will be provided with information on how to achieve them and be given opportunities to attend cultural events in the area.

In addition, the students will receive some funding, which increases each year the student is in the program. The funding is provided in order for the student to be able to work on a research project, volunteer or travel opportunity. In order to stay in the program, students will be expected to attend mentoring sessions, leadership workshops, and designated campus and community activities. Each new Fellow will be assigned an older Fellow mentor as well.

The second event, “Rise to the Top: Highly Coveted Fellowships and Awards” occurred on November 15 and featured a presentation by Lenoir-Rhyne’s President, Dr. Wayne Powell. These initial events are setting the foundation for the rest of the program.

“[The goal is to help students] develop life-long learning habits and to pay attention to one’s character,” Brandes said. “It’s about maximizing the full potential. We are targeting students who are really taking responsibility for their own learning and success at L-R. The biggest thing is it takes some risk. You have to put yourself out there and get outside your comfort zone in order to really grow.”

Photo Credit: Sarah MagnessTre Woods and Mathew Pohl review scholarship information distributed by the Lineberger Fellows Program.

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The Late Night Exam Cram is a breakfast occurs around midnight every semester, on the Friday evening during exams. Though the current students of L-R have known of this tradition for only a few years, the breakfast has been happening for much longer.

The breakfasts have been occurring since the early 80s. Dean of Students, Katie Fisher, says her husband attended L-R in 1984 and the breakfasts were

around then. Fisher, who has helped with

the breakfasts since she’s been here, thinks they are a great stress reliever.

“It’s a lot of fun really,” said Fisher.

Fisher, along with many members of the faculty and staff, are involved every year in putting on the breakfast for students.

This year, the breakfast falls on December 9, and there are likely many new memories to be made.

“I really like that we added karaoke this past Christmas, I think we’ll continue activities like that,” said Fisher.

She also enjoys cooking pancakes, and wondering which students will get the ones she burns.

More information should be available within the next few days about the exact time of the Late Night Exam Cram this year. Like Dean Fisher, take time to come out and enjoy the break from studying. It’s part of the L-R tradition.

Rhynean Staff

Lenoir-Rhyne University Communication students and professors attended the 90 Annual National College Media Convention in Orlando, Florida over Halloween weekend to gain knowledge of current trends in the newspaper and broadcasting industry and to bring back knowledge and ideas to improve campus media.

This is the second year the School of Journalism and Mass Communications has sent advisers and students to this conference. Last year, students attended the conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

‘The students who attended to [the conference] last year raved so much about it. It really interested me to improve faculty and student development,” said Dr. Lisa Harris, Chair of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and conference attendee. “It worked beautifully pairing newspaper and broadcasters. It was the

Associated Collegiate Press Hosts

90th Annual National Media Convention

perfect opportunity to learn about all the communication we offer here on campus.”

At the conference, attendees participated in educational learning sessions led by industry professionals and Pulitzer Prize winning journalists and authors. Students and advisers were given the choice to attend sessions to learn about specific areas within newspaper, magazine, public relations, broadcasting and radio industries that ranged from design to management.

Attendees who participated in this year’s conference were newspaper club members of The Rhynean, who included: Heather Sackett, editor-in-chief, Kate Coleman, design editor, and Tiffany Fields, staff photographer. In addition, attendees of the convention included: Communications Professor Dr. Bill Richter, Dr. Lisa Harris, Communications Department Chair and

Rhynean Faculty Adviser and Susan Yingling, Adjunct Communications professor and Rhynean Staff Adviser.

“This [was] my first time at the conference. I [enjoyed] hearing what other advisers are doing and suggestions they [had] for making our media stronger on campus,” Richter said. “ I especially [enjoyed] getting to talk to other advisers of college radio stations and learn[ing] from them.”

Richter’s primary focus was attending broadcasting and radio learning sessions to gain knowledge to help improve the campus radio station, WLRZ The LAIR on 99.3 FM and kick start broadcasting in our campus T.V. studio for spring semester. Aside from the broadcasting side of the conference, much attention was given to the newspaper and magazine industry, specifically design and layout elements. Kate Coleman, second-time

conference attendee, went to sessions that mainly focused on good design practices and tips to gain ideas to improve and change certain areas of The Rhynean layout.

“I love getting ideas on how to successfully run a smoother newspaper,” Coleman said. “We have occassional hiccups and the laying out process for the newspaper takes several days. I would like to see this process go down to a day or two. Also, with designing, there are always new designs coming out, so I [liked] finding out about those to put them into our newspaper.”

Other than the external image of The Rhynean and making the newspaper pleasing to the eye, the management behind the production is key. How to function as a small-school newspaper on a volunteer basis is difficult, but not impossible. Good management

Photo Credit: Tiffany FieldsAt the National Collegiate Media Convention Editor-in-Chief Heather Sackett reads the course offerings so that she can maximize her daily schedule.

and communication between members allows for a smooth publishing process. Learning sessions centered on newspaper management, which included sessions ranging from recruiting and retaining staff, to using social media in the newsroom. Sackett attended these sessions, as well as learning sessions by professionals who gave tips on resumes, job interviewing and how to be versatile and land different jobs in the media industry.

“I was very excited to be given this opportunity to attend conference this year. I am so glad I got to attend a conference before I graduated,” Sackett said. “As editor-in-chief of The Rhynean and a senior at L-R, I wanted to learn as much as a could about all areas of newspapers so I could bring what I learned back to campus, make improvements and leave my legacy.”

The ACP/CMA National College Media Convention provided students and professors the opportunity to explore deeper into the continuously changing and growing field of communications. The attendees have come back with several ideas that will impact the campus as a whole and will be seen through continuous changes made to The Rhynean, The LAIR and the campus T.V. studio. The majority of changes will be immediately seen in The Rhynean.

“From a campus point of view, the whole concept of higher education is to expand knowledge and become an active citizen. I think that can start at the collegiate level and communications and media is all about this idea.”

The Rhynean would like to thank SGA for their generous funding and Aramark for allowing members to conduct a Miss-A-Meal fundraiser that together helped make this conference possible.

Student photographers competed in the category “The City Beautiful, Orlando.” This photo of Kate Coleman by Tiffany Fields placed in the top ten.

keep the child despite the risks involved.

Through a series of snarling battles, Jacob ends up on the same team as the Cullen family. Does Bella survive the birth of their child and can Jacob control himself enough to stand against his pack? The movie ends on the perfect note, with the audience on the edge of their seats begging for more.

Exercises Begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. on

Friday, December 16thASSEMBLY BEGINS

6:00 p.m.P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Graduation

All August and December graduates who have met all degree requirements and approval by the above date will assemble for robing and instructions in the lobby of Mauney Music Building on Friday evening. All graduates are expected to attend the graduation exercises unless they have received per-mission from the Provost to graduate in absentia. For more information call (828) 328-7112. Carolina Photography will photograph each graduate receiving his/her diploma. Proofs will be posted on www.carolina-portraits.com. A DVD containing the Commencement Ceremony may be ordered online either before or a!er the date through LR’s Marketing & Communications O"ce at www.lr.edu/academics/commencement. Closed-captioned DVD’s are available upon request. Allow six weeks for delivery.

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Man on the StreetFamily Christmas Traditions

“We decorate a palm tree instead of a

Christmas tree.”-Zach Carles, freshman

“We make a cake, light candles, and sing Happy Birthday to Jesus.”-Professor Pat Earle

“My family [and I] decorate a real tree every year.”

-Trent Hughes, freshman

“"e youngest person in the room distributes the presents to everyone in a Santa Hat.”-James Palaniuk, freshman

By: Olivia PitmanCopy Editor

What many consider the home of popular sporting events, buzzing nightlife and live concerts, Charlotte is now home to the largest collection of ancient mummies ever to be assembled. With over 150 artifacts of real human and animal remains, Mummies

of the World will be featured at The Discovery Place in Charlotte from November 2011 – April 2012.

“We are really honored to have this exhibition,” said Discovery Place CEO John Mackey. “Charlotte was one of only seven cities in the United States to be selected for the opportunity.”

After persistently pursuing Mummies of the World for almost three years, The Discovery Place is aware that the exhibit is coming at the prime time for the community and will be most accessible to the large crowd of people who will flock to witness it.

“When an exhibition only has seven slots,” said Director of Discovery Place Joan Phillip, “It’s a balance between bringing [the exhibit] to your city and bringing it at the right time.

Excited for his city and surrounding cities to understand more about the human body and historic living, Mackey is encouraging everyone to visit The Discovery Place. Mackey wants visitors to ask questions and absorb as much information as they can, which includes thinking outside the box and overcoming common misconceptions about what a mummy really is.

“Typically Egyptian, typically wrapped, typically preserved in intricate preservation practices of ancient people,” said Mackey about what people traditionally think when the word ‘mummy’ is mentioned. “There are mummies who were intentionally mummified through preservation techniques and then there are mummies that have been preserved for many hundreds, if not thousands of years through very natural processes.”

One mummy specifically, The Detmold Child, is one of the oldest mummies to ever be discovered. Dating 3,000 years older than King Tut, the infant passed away at less than two years old. Carefully preserved and mummified, scientists are able to gather information from mummies like The Detmold Child using the newest technology available to them.

“We use a wide range of techniques,” said Dr. Heather Gill-Frerking, Research Curator for the German Mummy Project.

Mummies of the World Invade Charlotte

Convocation Credit for L-R Students a Distinct Possibility “In particular, we’re heavily dependent on medical imaging.”

Through medical imaging and analysis of small samples being taken from each mummy, Gill-Frerking can determine the age of a person at the time of death, the food ingested within a 14-month period and she can also determine what types of jobs a person held. Depending on the type of preservation, Gill-Frerking can even describe whether or not the person was of a lower or higher social status.

While it is important to know about the people that are being showcased in Mummies

of the World, the professionals involved are careful to not disturb the original condition of the mummies that are found.

“We don’t ever do anything destructive,” said Gill-Frerking. “We don’t ever autopsy, we don’t ever unwrap any of our mummies and we take as few physical samples as possible.”

When viewing these mummies, it is hard not to imagine who they once were. While science can tell us what their jobs were, if they carried children or if they were sick, it’s impossible for even the most advanced technology to describe the emotions felt by those who came before our civilization.

When visiting Mummies

of The World in Charlotte, one will find that they walk away from the exhibit with emotions running higher than they would expect. As stated by Mackey, the mummies featured in the exhibit are of real people who once lived lives just as people live today. They had families, children, jobs and a purpose. With a belief system not far from the beliefs of our own, the society that we live in today is much more connected to these ancestors than many care to acknowledge.

With more questions than answers by the end of the exhibit, it’s impossible to leave without asking the most intense questions about not only the purpose of the lives we lead today, but also what life was truly like thousands of years ago.

Truly a once-in-a-lifetime event, Mummies of the World is available for viewing now at The Discovery Place in Charlotte. For information about this exhibit, including ticket pricing, visit www.discoveryplace.org.

For those students who

may be interested in obtaining

convocation credit for attending

this once-­in-­a-­lifetime educational

exhibit, that possibility is being

investigated. Keep an eye on the

Rhynean’s new Website for the

posting of further details.

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The second annual Potterfest drew witches, wizards, and goblins to L-R on October 28.

“Three Egyptian Heads”--these heads are part of the Mummies of the World exhibition, the largest traveling exhibition of mummies and artifacts ever assembled. Two centuries ago, Egyptian mummies were frequently cut into pieces and sold to tourists.

“The Tattooed Woman”--naturally mummified in the warm desert air, she is seated in the burial posi-tion typical in Chile in 1400 A.D. She is wrapped in fabric after her death.

“Monkey Mummy” --this howler monkey, from the site of Grand Chaco, in Argentina, South America was likely preserved naturally in the warm, dry environment and then prepared for display with a rhea feather neck wreath.

“Egyptian Cat Mummy”--this mummy dates to the Ptolemic period and shows how cats were ceremoniously embalmed.

otter fest Farewell

Sarah Magness and her op-ponent play Quidditch on their brooms. From trivia in the library to games on the lawn, there was something for everyone.

Exhibition Dates

November 11, 2011 - April 8, 2012*Closed "anksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day.Hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.mSaturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday: noon - 5:00 p.m.Discovery Place "e Discovery Place parking deck is located at the corner of Church and 6th Streets in uptown Charlotte. Enter the deck from 6th St. "e Deck is three levels - walking access to the Museum from the parking deck is on Level 3, an elevator connects and staircase connects all three levels. During the summer parking may become con-gested, we suggest arriving early.Exhibit photos courtesy of American Exhibitions, Inc.

Students participated in manyactivities straight from Hogwarts itself. Alyssa Beers looks dubiously on as Ellen Clough and Sarah Magness cast a spell.

“Egyptian Man with Gold Flecks”--this 45-50 year old adult male still has remains of the gold that was applied to his face and hands during mummification.

Healthy Holiday How-tosBy: Laurann Singleton

Contributing Writer

Well it’s that time of year again. The holidays are no doubt, a time of cheer. The holidays can also be a time of expanding waist lines and resolutions of weight loss. However, it’s certainly possible to enjoy the holiday meals without feelings of regret afterward.

Always fill up on fruits and vegetables first. You can even bring your own fruit or vegetable tray to parties. Opt for foods, such as turkey or cranberry sauce as opposed to gravy. Green beans, corn and baked potatoes are better options than macaroni and cheese or mashed potatoes. Beware of breads, rolls and stuffing. Bread-like foods will make you feel full faster and only supply empty calories. Stick

with one small serving, if you must. Whenever you initially feel full, leave the table, walk into another room, away from the food, and catch up with friends and family.

When it comes to dessert calories add up quickly. One piece of pecan pie can add up to 500 calories. Ask a friend to split a small piece with you or opt for fresh fruit and dip. A quick and easy treat you can bring yourself is fruit salad. Just cut up apples, grapes, raisins, and walnuts. It’s a delicious and nutritious alternative for dessert.

Remember the holidays are for spending time with loved ones, decking the halls with boughs of holly and spreading cheer. Best wishes to everyone for a happy holiday, and to all a full serving of fruits and vegetables.

Holidays are often associated with parties, goodies and the inevitable weight gain. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe, FILE)

Potterfest photos by Barbara Woodcock