by Anna Rogers | Nov 7, 2018 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
This year, Illumination Entertainment, the same studio that brought us the beloved ‘Despicable Me’ franchise, gave its take on Dr. Seuss’ “The Grinch.” With its unique theme song by Tyler, the Creator, clever humor, and colorful animation, the film breaks down boundaries of age to entertain parents and kids alike. The classic Christmas story, narrated by Pharrell Williams, is a more kid-friendly spin off of its live-action relative, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” If you’ve seen the other Universal film, you might expect the mean, green, Christmas-stealing monster to be sinister and scary. However, in this adaptation, the animated antihero is easier to digest for younger audiences. Illumination did a great job of showing his disdain for the Whos and the holiday season without creating a character that might haunt them when they leave the theater. The Grinch himself is played by Benedict Cumberbatch, who is often seen in darker, more mature productions such as BBC’s “Sherlock” or Marvel’s “Avengers.” The British actor is taken less seriously in this film, and I found his voice much less dramatic when he’s feigning an American accent. The Grinch gets a whole new backstory in this tale, compared to the live-action version. His resentment for the snow and Christmas decorations come from the trauma he experienced growing up in an orphanage, a heavy theme that Universal handles very tastefully. They drop subtle messages about coping with pain and having healthy friendships, which are important lessons delivered simply enough for the film’s intended PG-rated audience. Cindy Lou Who, if you remember, is the character who eventually returns the Grinch’s heart to its normal size....
by Anna Rogers | Oct 29, 2018 | Fashion, News Slider
From now until the end of October, the Lipscomb bookstore is offering a promotion where customers can receive 25- percent off a regular-priced hoodie after donating a gently-used hoodie. All of the collected hoodies will be donated to Nashville Rescue Mission. “Our other schools are very on board, and everybody knows it happens every year,” said Kelsey Bucknam, an employee of the Lipscomb bookstore. “We’re hoping that becomes such a strong tradition here.” The program started in 2011 and has also been an annual event at nearby Trevecca University. If students cannot afford a hoodie, the bookstore has provided a list of other items that the rescue mission is accepting. These smaller and more affordable items ensure that all students can participate. Tree of Life, the organization that operates the Lipscomb bookstore, hopes the event will positively impact the entire Nashville community, starting with, but not limited to, the student body. “We want our store to be more than a campus store,” Bucknam said. “We want to pour into the community. “The hoodies must be gently-used. Obviously, we want them to be good quality. We want to show dignity to the people we’re donating to.” Immediately inside the bookstore is a display with various facts about homelessness. Many of these are centered around poverty in Nashville, and others are holiday-themed. If students are unable to donate in person, Tree of Life has set up a website where customers can purchase a new hoodie, and the bookstore will then donate one of their own to the mission. The online shop’s website...
by Anna Rogers | Oct 17, 2018 | Arts and Entertainment, Galleries
For the sixth consecutive year, the GMA Dove Awards were hosted on Lipscomb’s campus. Multiple Christian and gospel musicians performed in Allen Arena Tuesday night and were awarded for their songs, albums, films and more. Below are Anna Rogers’s photos from the red carpet: ...
by Anna Rogers | Oct 10, 2018 | News Slider
Lipscomb University’s campus appears environmentally conscious, with recycling receptacles located adjacent to most trash cans in The Square. However, in 2016, Lipscomb’s Student Government Association decided that there were better uses for student funds than large-scale recycling options on campus. Yet, student interest was proven last spring when now-senior Lauren Borders helped host a recycling event. “We put together this event to get people talking and to prove to administration that recycling was something that could be done on Lipscomb’s campus,” she said. The event collected 189 pounds of recyclables from students, who took the load to a nearby facility. Dr. Josh Roberts, Dean of Student Development spoke of the school’s past recycling efforts. “We used to operate a large-scale recycling initiative through Earth Savers, and that was funded through $15-20,000 a year from a subsidy that SGA provided,” Roberts said. Student body president Sierra Sparks elaborated on why SGA chose to use their funds elsewhere. “Our job is to enhance the student experience and be able to give Lipscomb students something to want to come to and want to look forward to.” The $15,000 spent on recycling could take up over half of the SGA budget, depending on the year. “Don’t get me wrong, I think recycling is very important… But sometimes it’s okay to say that that’s not what SGA does,” Sparks said. As far as the future of sustainability on campus is concerned, Borders is hopeful. “There is a possibility that there could be some administration shifts toward more environmental policies, and there is a new SGA proposal in the works,” she said. “Service operations does...
by Anna Rogers | Oct 7, 2018 | Galleries, News Slider
Tau Phi hosted its 39th annual Cowboy Show at Collins Alumni Auditorium on Saturday evening. Directed by Tau Phi member Jonathan Flatt and assistant director Wyatt Eaton, the show featured both new and classical country hits. Act 1, started off with a bang when members of Tau Phi sang, “John Deere (Tau Phi) Green.” The show featured a lot of variety, with solo, group and medley acts. The covers ranged from George Strait to Maddie & Tae. Collins Alumni Auditorium was a packed house, with students, alumni and parents here for Lipscomb parents weekend filling the audience. Click through the gallery below to check out scenes from the...
