The Lee Clarion

The Lee Clarion is the university's student-run bi-monthly newspaper. Currently it runs as a 12-page broad sheet. The scholarshiped student editorial staff works with other students who receive academic practicum credit to produce campus news every other week. A mainstay on campus for more than 20 years, the Lee Clarion provides hands-on experience in meeting publication deadlines as well as in writing, editing, ad sales, ad designs, photography and publication design. Student-produced from start to finish, the paper also affords students terrific résumé and professional portfolio material for life after Lee.

 

The Vindagua

The student yearbook has an unusual name with a history dating back to the 1940s. The original name, “Vindauga” is the Old Norse word from which our word “window” is derived. The originators of the name felt that the college annual provided a window to the school year, and at that time, our sports teams were known as the Vikings.  A few years after its launch, the "u" and "g" accidentally got switched in publication and "Vindagua" was born.  Subsequent editors apparently liked the sound of the new word and kept it until the 1980's when the book went back to the original spelling for eight editions.  In 1988 the decision was made to revert to Vindagua.  By then, Lee sports were known as Flames instead of Vikings and there seemed to be no reason to stick to accurate Old Norse! Vindagua is a word unique to our campus and it continues to offer a window into all of Lee's fascinating diversity.

The Vindagua provides opportunities for students to gain valuable hands-on experience in advanced photography, feature writing and cutting-edge publication design. The 2001-02 Lee University Yearbook received the College Media Advisers Golden Apple Award, first place in its category of 300-page books.