Lindenwood Magazine - Fall 2021

12 FALL 2021 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD 13 FALL 2021 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD UNDERSTORY The CAMPUS LIFE LETTER FROM A STUDENT Dear Lindenwood, The decisions we make in the present will dictate the opinions and opportunities we have for the future. A recipe for success is the adoption of an attitude and thought process of seizing opportunities today so that we can create great presidents, create great legacies and foster a reputation that will be spoke inside of rooms you are yet to set foot in. This all begins with you and within you. You have the ability to create history by the decisions you make within your life today. Begin to not only seize given opportunities but begin to create them too. One’s success is determined by not only our efforts but the actions we execute today. When you go on to adopt this mindset and create history, you will become living history. Remember, the decisions we make in the present will dictate the options and opportunities we have for the future. Sincerely, ROBBY HAMILTON Robby Hamilton is a senior from Ferguson, Mo., majoring in sociology. Hamilton is president of Lindenwood Student Government, a President’s Ambassador, and a member of the Black Student Union. CAMPUS LIFE Lexy Biller knew there was something special about Lindenwood University on her first visit. “I wasn’t even on campus for 24 hours but felt like I was more a part of the family at Lindenwood than I’d felt anywhere else,” she said. When Biller transferred to Lindenwood in January 2020, she immediately made an impact on the lacrosse field. From the start of the 2021 season, Biller and her teammates set out to accomplish what they’d been dreaming of. “Winning a national championship wasn’t just a goal we set this past season, it’s been Lindenwood lacrosse’s mission for a long time,” she said. “It’s a player-led team that’s guided by Coach Cribbin and Coach Smith—it’s pretty special.” Throughout the season, Biller and her teammates continued to earn their place in the history books. “One goal is to try and keep building our culture and taking advantage of the opportunities we have,” she shared. Biller finished the season with several accolades—First Team All-American, IWLCA All-Region List, NCAA Tournament MVP, and a team national title, with parents Scott and Susan, and brother Kevin, in the stands. “People don’t talk about you as a player once you’re done, they talk about you as a leader, the kind of person you were,” Biller said. “I think those are the things I want to be remembered for.” The history books are not yet closed for Biller, as she will play in the 2022 season to conclude her eligibility while pursuing a master’s in leadership. Whether on the field, through team group chats, or in her plans for the future, Biller’s legacy as a leader is in the making. STUDENT PROFILE Hamilton is the Lindenwood Student Government President for the 2021–22 academic year. FUN FACTS Did you know that after WWII, Lindenwood professor and History Department Chairman, Homer Clevenger, served as mayor of St. Charles, MO between 1945 and 1951. Dr. Clevenger, taught at Lindenwood from 1941 to 1968. The connection to St. Charles’ highest office continues to this day with current Mayor of St. Charles, Patti York, who is a Lindenwood alum and professor. Biller fights past an opponent in the championship game. People don’t talk about you as a player once you’re done, they talk about you as a leader, the kind of person you were, I think those are the things I want to be remembered for. LEXY BILLER