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LYNX 2003
BUILDING A LEGACY
Rhodes College
2000 North Parkway
Memphis, Tennessee 38112
Palmer Hall, whidl w~ the first building to stand after the Burrow librwy, whidl w~ providoo by Mr. and Mrs. A.K
Coll6Je's move to Memphis from Oark.will.e, Te nn~, Burrow, will be used for other pulJXliffi UJX>n the opening of
prove5 to be one of the m<N functional buildings on rompus the Paul Barrett, Jr. librwy, whidl w~ providoo by the 1946
with offi<:ffi, c:J.omooms, and an auditorium graduate.
Diehl Statue stands aipcent to Qlk Alley, whidl seJ.VOO ~ the This sign stooi in the field where the groundbrooking for the
orginal entrance to the College and ooptures its boouty in the Paul Barrett, Jr.librruy held on IRcember 12, 2002 The
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spring. Diehl, a fonner prrof~r, dean, and pl'ffiident of the new librwy will stand just ~uth of the Bcyan Campus Ufe
College, l'eS{X>nsible for its ardlitErturol G>thic axle. Center.
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BUILDING A LEGACY
Since its move to Memphis in 1925, the College has continued to build its
legacy: architecturally, locally, and nationally. The 2002-2003 academic year
/ was no different. With the groundbreaking of the $40 million state-of-the-art
: library, the College plans to achieve further success by allowing students more tools
to enhance their college.e xperience and better prepare them for their carees that he
ahead. The College expects to open the doors of the Paul Barrett, Jr.
Library in August 2004, where the facility will join the beautiful Gothic buildings
which stand today. Palmer Hall, among these buidings will reflect the old, while the
.. new library is sure to prove to hold the latest technology.
The College not only continues to build architecturally, but proves to be
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among the most recgonized liberal arts collegs in the country. The College was once
again featured in U.S. News: Best Colleges 2003, ranking as one of the best liberal
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arts collegs in America. Also, the Princeton Review ranked the College sixth in its
'Professors Get High Marks .. category and nineteeth for its ''Best Quality of Life ..
category.
Continually serving the Memphis community, the College proved once again to
be a dominant force, leaving its mark in various areas. Athletically, the women ·s
cross country team captured SCAC Championship title. Theatrically, many students
were cast in the popular daytime soap oprea "As theWo rld Turns .. in the fall.
With all of the successes of the 2002-2003 academic year, the College has
continued to build its legacy in perhaps one of the most recognized years in recent
_past.
BUILDING A LEGACY 3
Student Life at the College is dictated
by traditions: the continuation of past
events and the creation of new experi
ences. From Homecoming to late nights
of studying or relaxing around town, stu
EASTVILLAGE
dents find many of spending their
way~
time. Whether going out to a local restau
The new
rant like Huey's or catching one of the
apartment-style
many plays at McCoy Theatre, student Ii fe
dorms reopened
plays a vital role in each students' experi
· their doors for
ences during their time at the College.
the second year
These experiences serve as an intergral
in August 2002.
part of life at the College and build a legacy
that will live on within its gates.
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WHETHER SITTING UP LATE IN THE EAST VILLAGE LODGE
CATCHING UP ON LAST MINUTE READING OR HANGING OUT WITH
FRIENDS AT THE "SAUCER ON PINT NIGHT," THE COLLEGE'S STUDENTS
ROAM WAY INTO THE NIGHT AND EARLY INTO THE MORNING. CAMPUS
HAPPENINGS OCCUR ALL AROUND--ALL THE TIME, OFFERING A WIDE
VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO PASS THE TIME AWAY.
LATE-NIGHT STUDY SESSIONS ARE COMMON PLACE WITHIN THE
GATES OF THE COLLEGE. IT'S NOT STRANGE TO FIND, ON THE STRAY
DRY-ERASE BOARD HERE AND THERE, NOTES LIKE: "STUDYING IN )AVA
CITY" OR "OFF TO (LOUGH." Jl FREQUENT STOP WITH MANY STUDENTS
ARE THE COFFEE HOUSES SURROUNDING AND ON THE CAMPUS
STARBUCK$ AND THE UGLY MUG BEING AMONG THE FAVORITES. THE
BEST PART ABOUT STUDYING IN COFFEE SHOPS IS THE ATMOSPHERE.
RATHER THAN STUDY IN AN ISOLATED LOCATION, PLACES LIKE )AVA CITY
AND THE "MUG" OFFER THE OCCASIONAL FRIENDLY FACE. "SEEING AND
TALKING TO PEOPLE YOU KNOW MAKES STUDYING THAT LESS PAINFUL,"
SAYS JENNY DILL, A JUNIOR ECONOMICS MAJOR.
WHEN STUDENTS AREN'T BOUND TO THE BOOKS, THEY KNOW
HOW TO FIND A GOOD TIME. CATCHING A MOVIE "ON THE SQUARE,"
HEADING TO BEALE STREET, OR TAKING THEIR CHANCES AT TUNICA
RHODENTS ENJOY GREAT ASPECTS OF THE AREA'S NIGHT LIFE. EVEN IF IT'S
JUST A QUICK RUN DOWN POPLAR TO TACO BELL OR A LATE NIGHT
CHAT IN THE JIMPHITHEATRE, THE COLLEGE OFFERS ACTION AT ALL
HOURS OF THE DAY.
9:ooA.M. Townhouse 12:00 P.M. Catherine Harris
resident Rachel Martsolf finishes up a little reading
blow-dries her hair before · before heading to lunch in the
heading out the door for Lynx Lair.
class.
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3:00P.M. Christa Nathe and
Swiggett Robbins take a coffee 6:15P.M. Rachel Tilley and
break in Java City after a long Kelley Savage enjoy dinner at
day of classes. a local restaurant.
9:30P.M. Brad
Stoner, Paul
Koshergian, and
Sarah Rinn take time
from studying to
catch up on their
card tricks in the
library.
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Rhodes Activities Board hangs out Students show their enthusiam by
with members of Sister Hazel after dancing in the Ampitheatre during the
their Rites of Spring performance. annual Rites of Spring weekend.
Rites of Spring
headliner Sister
Hazel takes over
the Ampitheatre
during Saturday's
festivities.
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