JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Blue Tiger fans will get to see LU’s nationally-recognized track & field team at home this weekend at the Lincoln Open on Friday and Saturday (April 7-8).
The running events and some of the field events will take place at Dwight T. Reed Stadium in Jefferson City. Admission is free.
The shot put and hammer throw will begin on Friday at 3:00 p.m. CDT while the 10,000-meter will begin at 6:00 p.m. CDT. The majority of the events will be held on Saturday, with field events scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. CDT. The track events will start at 1:00 p.m. CDT with the 4x100m relay.
(Stock image from 2022 LU Invitational/Clarion News)
By Dan Carr/Assistant AD for Media Relations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Thirty-one members of Lincoln’s men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams made the MIAA Academic Honor Roll. Five Blue Tigers also received the MIAA Scholar Athlete Award while two earned the prestigious MIAA Academic Excellence Award.
The MIAA Academic Excellence Award is given to student-athletes at member institutions who have completed at least two full semesters and possess a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average. Earning the award from Lincoln’s women’s team are sophomores Hughasia Fyffe (Bronx, N.Y.) and Toni-Ann Robinson (Manchester, Jamaica).
The MIAA Scholar Athlete Award is bestowed upon athletes who have completed at least two semesters at a member institution, own a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and who earned All-MIAA honors. For the sport of track & field, that means finishing in the top-three of any event at the MIAA Indoor Championships. Three members of the LU women’s team earned the award: sophomores Annalisa Barclay (Linden, Guyana), Maria Diamond (Lagos, Nigeria) and Shevanae Thomas (Spring Garden, Jamaica). Two members of the Lincoln men’s team, junior Shanthamoi Brown (Kingston, Jamaica) and sophomore Troy Whyte (Kingston, Jamaica), also received the award.
In addition to Fyffe, Robinson, Barclay, Diamond and Thomas, 13 other members of the Lincoln women’s indoor track & field team made the MIAA Academic Honor Roll: seniors Kamoy Fagan (Kingston, Jamaica) and Shanice Reid (St. Catherine, Jamaica); juniors Ray-Donna Lee (St. Catherine, Jamaica), Danneika Lyn (Frank Sound, Grand Caymans), Jameaka Mannings (Kingston, Jamaica) and Chrissani May (Manchester, Jamaica); and sophomores Shanette Allison (Manchester, Jamaica), Monae Carey (Deeside, Jamaica), Shamar-Kay Fable (Clarendon, Jamaica), Shantae George (Georgetown, Guyana), Denita Jackson (Berbice, Guyana), Nehlia Mills (Kingston, Jamaica) and Sophia Myers (Queens, N.Y.).
From the men’s team, Brown and Whyte joined 11 other Blue Tigers on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll: senior Imar Tomlinson (Kingston, Jamaica); juniors (Rashane Bartlett (Manchester, Jamaica), Kewani Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica), Brandon Heath (Kingston, Jamaica), DauJaughn Murray (St. Thomas, Jamaica), Reuben Nichols (Castries, St. Lucia) and Joshua Raffington (Uniondale, N.Y.); and sophomores Leondre Francis (St. Paul’s, St. Kitts and Nevis), Kevaughn Goldson (Kingston, Jamaica), Gary Rankin (Grand Cayman, U.K.) and Dervin Walker (Westmoreland, Jamaica).
To qualify for the MIAA Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must have completed at least two semesters at a member institution and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Freshmen and newcomer recipients of all three awards will be announced in June.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY – Women’s History Month is during the month of March, one of the busiest times of the year on the LU campus. We decided to let a few students reflect on the history of women and/or the women in their life. We asked: “When you think of women’s history, who do you think of?”
“During Women’s History MonthI think about my mother and any other ladies who have had an impact on my life because I don’t think I would have survived without them.” – Devyn Sigars, a senior broadcast journalism major from Kansas City, Missouri.
“Women’s History Month makes me think of my mother and Rosa Parks. She is my role model since she is a strong, independent woman. She stepped up and took care of me when my father wasn’t around.”- Marc Hill, a freshman agriculture major from Belleville, Illinois.
Women battling for women’s rights comes to mind when I think of women’s month and I had a close buddy keep an eye on me while I was going through a difficult time. -Travis Barrett , a junior biology major from Jefferson City.
“I consider myself. As a young woman, when I thought of myself, I set a lot of standards and restrictions for myself. I’m happy for everyone who helped me and led the way.” – Lonnie Williams is a freshman sociology major from St. Louis.
“When it comes to Women’s History Month, I think mostly of the ladies I look up to, including my mother, aunt, grandmother, sisters, and many others.” – Cory Macon, A sophomore from Kansas City, Kansas.
LUPD Chief Gary Hill during active-shooter training held in Young Hall 300 during the week of March 20-24, 2023.
By Clarion News
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY – The difference between life and death was the simple point of mandatory active-shooter training for campus faculty and staff held March 20-24 in Young Hall 300. LUPD’s Chief Gary Hill and Sgt. Jenna Mendez discussed a variety of strategies for anyone facing a violent intruder.
“You have to know what to do,” said Mendez, noting that it often comes down to a run-hide-fight situation. The LUPD officer noted that some campus doors don’t lock, but that’s going to change. “They’re going to fix the doors that don’t lock.” The campus uses a variety of notification procedures when a threat enters campus.
The RAVE system sends texts to smart phones, a public broadcast siren may blast across campus, emails are sent, and campus phones can also be alerted. Chief Hill noted that even highly trained persons may not be able to act when facing a shooting threat.
“Not everyone is going to have the fortitude to do what we’re asking you to do,” Hill said. “We get that.” However, he said training gives campus employees the ability to make decisions in chaotic situations. Using two audience volunteers, Hill graphically demonstrated how a pistol and an assault rifle can be jammed by strategically grabbing the weapon. Acting as a would-be shooter, Hill began to point the weapon in a threatening manner. Using Hill’s training method, one of the volunteers grabbed the weapon, forcing the barrel down and likely jamming the gun if fired.
It worked. Hill noted the importance of acting quickly and correctly. Run-hide-fight. Training can make the difference in the outcome.
ROLLA, Mo. – The Lincoln men’s track & field team opened its 2023 outdoor campaign in winning fashion, taking first place in six events at the Miner Invitational, hosted by Missouri S&T on Friday and Saturday (March 24-25).
The Blue Tigers swept both the 4x100m (41.45) and 4x400m (3:16.47) relays, and Dejone Raymond took first place in the high jump with a mark of 2.01m. In the long jump, Wesley Tyndall led LU with a fourth-place result, posting a distance of 6.95m, and Malik Drummond came in ninth (6.55m) while Raymond finished in 11th (6.51m). In the triple jump, Drummond was the runner-up at 14.60m, and Raymond claimed fourth at 13.54m.
Shemar Fletcher won the 200m in 21.52, with Dervin Walker taking fourth (22.31) and Dimitri Beckford placing ninth (22.52). Beckford also placed third in the 100m (10.91) while Tyndall claimed seventh place (11.10).
Kevaughn Goldson had the winning time of 48.70 in the 400m dash, while DauJaughn Murray was the runner-up in 48.84. Lincoln also swept the top-two of the 400m hurdles, as Kewani Campbell won the event in 52.22 while Shanthamoi Brown was the runner-up in 53.21.
The Lincoln women’s outdoor track & field team also opened its 2023 season on Friday and Saturday, winning four events at the Miner Invitational.
Two of the wins came in field events, with Annalisa Barclay taking the triple jump with a distance of 12.33m and Nehlia Mills winning the high jump at 1.68m. Barclay also posted a fourth-place result in the long jump with a leap of 5.51m.
Shantae George was the winner of the 400m dash, timing in at 57.36, while Denita Jackson turned in a time of 58.45 to finish as the runner-up. Sophia Myers, meanwhile, won the 400m hurdles in 1:05.85. In the 100m hurdles, Vivian Akunna took second (15.55) and Ray-Donna Lee came in third (16.21).
Chrissani May finished as the runner-up in the 800m, clocking in at 2:20.20. In the 200m, Monae Carey claimed third (25.20), Jackson took fourth (25.56), Shanette Allison placed eighth (26.53), and Mills closed out the top-10 (26.65).
Lincoln also excelled in the 100m dash, with six Blue Tigers finishing among the top-11 in the event. Hughasia Fyffe posted LU’s quickest time of 12.13, good for third place, and Carey checked in at fourth after timing in at 12.27. Jovanna Gustave (12.62) and Danneika Lyn (12.65) respectively placed seventh and eighth. Barclay (12.85) took 10th, and Mills (12.87) finished in 11th.
Up next for the Blue Tigers is the CMU Invite, which will be hosted by Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo. on March 31 and April 1.
LUPD Chief Gary Hill explains how to disable a gun during active shooter training held in Young Hall 300. March 23, 2023. (Clarion photo)
By Clarion News
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY – The difference between life and death was the simple point of mandatory active-shooter training for campus faculty and staff held March 20-24 in Young Hall 300. LUPD’s Chief Gary Hill and Sgt. Jenna Mendez discussed a variety of strategies for anyone facing a violent intruder.
“You have to know what to do,” said Mendez, noting that it often comes down to a run-hide-fight situation. The LUPD officer noted that some campus doors don’t lock, but that’s going to change. “They’re going to fix the doors that don’t lock.” The campus uses a variety of notification procedures when a threat enters campus.
The RAVE system sends texts to smart phones, a public broadcast siren may blast across campus, emails are sent, and campus phones can also be alerted. Chief Hill noted that even highly trained persons may not be able to act when facing a shooting threat.
“Not everyone is going to have the fortitude to do what we’re asking you to do,” Hill said. “We get that.” However, he said training gives campus employees the ability to make decisions in chaotic situations. Using two audience volunteers, Hill graphically demonstrated how a pistol and an assault rifle can be jammed by strategically grabbing the weapon. Acting as a would-be shooter, Hill began to point the weapon in a threatening manner. Using Hill’s training method, one of the volunteers grabbed the weapon, forcing the barrel down and likely jamming the gun if fired.
It worked. Hill noted the importance of acting quickly and correctly. Run-hide-fight. Training can make a difference in the outcome.
LUPD Chief Gary Hill and LUPD Sgt. Jenna Mendez explain tactics during active shooter training held in Young Hall 300. March 23, 2023. (Clarion photo)
LUPD Sgt. Jenna Mendez shows a video during Active Shooter Training held in Young Hall 300. March 23, 2023. (Clarion Photo)
Professor Eli Burrell, left, with Dr. Sunder Balasubramanian, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. (Photo courtesy Eli Burrell)
By Devyn Sigars/Clarion News
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY – An LU English professor was recently recognized for being one of the state’s best teachers in higher education. The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented annually to one faculty member from each higher education institution in Missouri.
On March 15, 2023, Professor Eli Burrell was honored with the award for “effective teaching, effective advising, service to the university community, commitment to high standards of excellence, and success in nurturing student achievement.”
The Clarion asked Professor Burrell a few questions about the award.
The Clarion: You graduated from Lincoln. How does it feel to teach here and to be recognized for excellence in teaching?
Burrell: My mother also graduated from Lincoln, so I’m a legacy student. Because of that, I’ve always felt connected to LU. During my time as a student at the university, I learned from many talented and dedicated professors. Although that time was years ago, some of those same professors are still here teaching students. Now they are my peers. I’m still learning from many of them. Instead of learning how to solve an equation or write an effective thesis sentence, I witness how they interact with students and one another. That’s the truth of it. You never stop learning. It means so much to be recognized for excellence of any type. Still, it’s incredibly gratifying to receive this award for teaching in the very place I once was—and in many ways still am—a learner.
The Clarion: What are your favorite classes to teach and why?
Burrell: I cherish time spent with English majors and minors. Those upper-level courses are challenging and rewarding; students continually amaze me with their creativity. Everyone has a story to tell, and they must figure out how to tell it. Everyone can relate to and learn from excellent writing from the past—and the present—they have to find the writing that speaks to them. I enjoy meeting students every semester in ENG 102: Advanced Composition & Rhetoric who learn to write compelling arguments and do research. It’s satisfying to see them find their way into what they read in the course (whether it’s someone like James Baldwin, Yusef Komunyakaa, Kendrick Lamar, or W.B. Yeats), then apply it to their own writing. It’s deeply fulfilling for me—and, more importantly, for them—when they see themselves in others’ writing and realize they’re never really alone in the world.
Clarion: What makes a good student, and how can students excel in your classes?
Burrell: A good student is a good communicator. That means keeping an open dialogue with and getting to know their professors. A good student is a student who’s willing to engage and grow by reading the materials. A good student is a curious student. A good student sees those that have come before them and been successful and wonders, “Why not me?”
Shanthamoi Brown, left, and Sophia Myers are two of 12 Blue Tigers selected to attend the 2023 NCAA Division II Indoor Championships being held March 10-11 in Virginia Beach, Va. Brown is a junior sprinter and Myers is a sophomore hurdler. Both are journalism majors. (Photo by Jordan Parker/Clarion News)
By Dan Carr/assistant AD for Media Relations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Lincoln’s men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams combined to receive 11 All-American awards from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
From the Lincoln women’s team, Sophia Myers and Shanette Allison each earned first team All-American honors in the 60m hurdles. Annalisa Barclay also received first team All-American accolades in the triple jump while Maria Diamond earned second team All-American status in the 400m.
Five members of the Lincoln men’s team earned All-American recognition, including Reuben Nichols and Kewani Campbell, each of whom claimed two All-American awards. Campbell took home first team All-American awards, while he, Nichols, Troy Whyte and Shanthamoi Brown all earned second team All-American recognition in the 4x400m relay. Rashane Bartlett garnered first team All-American honors in the 60m hurdles, Nichols was a second team All-American in the 400m.
Any athlete who scores a point by finishing in the top-eight at the NCAA Division II Championships earns first team All-American status, while athletes who finish ninth through 12th claim second team All-American recognition.
Sophia Myers (Photo by Jordan Parker/Clarion News)
Dan Carr/assistant AD for Media Relations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Lincoln men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams combined to earn seven United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division II All-Region Awards. The top-five individuals in each event from each NCAA Division II region earn the awards.
For the LU men, Reuben Nichols was named all-region in the 400m, and Shemar Fletcher was feted in the 200m. Kewani Campbell was recognized in the 800m, and Rashane Bartlett rounded out the Lincoln men’s team’s honorees by earning the distinction in the 60m hurdles.
For the LU women, Annalisa Barclay earned all-region status in the triple jump. Sophia Myers was recognized in the 60m hurdles, and Shenese Walker closed out Lincoln’s honorees by claiming the award in the 60m dash.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Lincoln softball team scored four runs in the first inning and held off a Missouri Southern comeback to beat the Lions, 4-3, in the opening game of a double-header on Tuesday (March 14). MSSU won the second game, 7-3.
After forcing the Lions to go three-up, three-down in the top of the first, Leslie Callahan led LU off with a base hit. In the next at-bat, Qwynn Marquez tallied a double that brought in Callahan, and forced an MSSU pitching change. Leah Wagner later drove in Marquez with a single through the right side, and Maris Ollison hit a homer to put LU ahead, 4-0.
Solo homeruns in the second and third cut the LU lead in half, and an RBI double in the sixth pulled the Lions within one. Lincoln (4-14, 1-3 MIAA) stranded nine Missouri Southern (17-6, 3-1 MIAA) base runners in the contest, however, including notching a strikeout to end the fifth inning with two Lions in scoring position. LU used a pair of ground outs to hold a runner at third in the fourth, and stranded MSSU players on second and third in the top of the second.
A fly-out prevented Missouri Southern from scoring the tying run in the sixth, then reliever Ashton Stalling forced MSSU to go down in order in the seventh to earn her first save of the year. Jordan Galliher started the game and pitched 5.2 innings, and got the victory while striking out three batters. Wagner led LU defensively with five putouts and Emily Williams and Myah Dwyer were next with four apiece. Ollison turned two assists.
Lincoln had seven hits in the win, with Callahan going 3-for-3 at the plate. Ollison had two RBI while Stalling also had a hit.
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