by Camryn Given | Mar 31, 2022 | News, News Slider
In honor of President McQueen’s inauguration and her declaration of today as a “Beautiful Day,” activities of all kinds are being held on Lipscomb’s campus. Students gathered to put together supplies for Ukrainian refugees as it was a “Beautiful Day for Service.” Partnering with Healing Hands International and Hands On Nashville, both social organizations centered on providing care via volunteer work, over 1,000 buckets were packaged with essential household items. Alisa Van Dyke, the Creative Director of Healing Hands said, “We were so impressed with the excitement and willing hands of the Lipscomb student body.” The buckets will be sent to various eastern European countries where those who have fled from violence in Ukraine can receive them. The buckets were filled with necessities such as dish soap, flashlights, clothes and handwritten cards from students. Van Dyke said that some buckets were being sent out on March 31. “The remainder will ship out within the next two weeks. We will have partners on the ground in Eastern Europe when the buckets arrive to report on the impact,” said Van Dyke. Students were excused from all classes today, making those that spent the two hours in Allen Arena on their off-day to help others more meaningful. “One thousand families escaping a desperate situation will be blessed by [the students’] efforts.” Photo by Kaylie...
by Camryn Given | Feb 14, 2022 | News, News Slider
On Wednesday, Tennesse’s Court of Criminal Appeals came to campus to hold three separate appeals cases. Collins Alumni Auditorium transformed into a real courtroom for a few hours while cases were heard. The clerk opened by telling the audience that the Court was grateful for the opportunity to hold court at Lipscomb University. Although the Court of Appeals usually hears cases in specific courtrooms in Jackson, Knoxville and Nashville, they also travel in order to be more accessible to other members of the communities. The Court of Appeals differs from the court dealings one usually sees on television. Whereas typically both sides present their full case, call witnesses, and present evidence, none of that happens in a court of appeals. In fact, there is not even a decision made at the conclusion. A case goes to the Court of Appeals after it has already received a ruling from a trial court. Instead of seeking a ruling, the appellant, or the person bringing the case, is asking for something to be corrected. Most of the lawyers on Wednesday were seeking a new trial for their client, proposing that something went wrong the first time. The Court of Appeals also differs by instead of having just one judge, there are several, who have all been appointed to their position. Judges John Everett Williams, Timothy L. Easter and Jill Bartee Ayers presided over the court. It began promptly at 9 am with the clerk announcing the judges and stating the common “Oyez, oyez, oyez.” The first case, State Of Tennessee V. Vana Mustafa, dealt with a 17-year-old convicted of first-degree murder that...
by Camryn Given | Dec 1, 2021 | News, News Slider
Students, family members and Nashville residents gathered on Lipscomb’s campus Tuesday night to celebrate the 17th Lighting of the Green. It is an annual tradition hosted by Amy Grant that ushers its attendees into the holiday mood. Some family-friendly festivities began as early as 4 p.m. including a photo opportunity with Santa for the children and a holiday market with specialty vendors. When the sun went down and the many Christmas lights began to glow brighter, the concert began. The grass outside of the Student Activities Center that usually lies empty was converted into a space for hundreds, complete with a large stage, speakers and seats for guests. Since the event was entirely virtual last year, many expressed their feelings on returning in person. “Are you happy to be back live this year?” asked NewsChannel 5’s Leland Stanton, the emcee for the event. He received delighted applause from the audience. The opening act was Lipscomb Academy’s chorus followed by Amy Grant’s first appearance. Grant has been with the event since its first show almost two decades ago. “I cannot believe we’ve been doing this for 17 years,” said Grant. “It’s so wonderful that you all made the effort – I have no idea where you parked or how far you walked!” Her second song was her own classic “Tennessee Christmas.” CeCe Winans, a well-known gospel artist, performed next. “Alright, it’s Christmas,” Winans said before jumping into her upbeat performance. Let’s have some fun!” There were several other songs from the university choir and Corinna Gill, who is Grant’s daughter. Not only was there abundant Christmas music featured, but some clips...
by Camryn Given | Nov 19, 2021 | News, News Slider
As the winter holidays are approaching, students in dorms are expected to go home and are therefore not allowed to remain in the residence halls. If you are living on campus, below are some upcoming dates to keep in mind. For Thanksgiving break: Halls close on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. Halls reopen Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. For Winter break: Halls close on Dec. 16th at 1 p.m. For graduating students, halls close on Dec. 18th at 6 p.m. Halls reopen Jan. 8th at 6 p.m. For the holiday dining hours, you can find those...
by Camryn Given | Nov 2, 2021 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider, Uncategorized
A new film adaptation of Dune, the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert, hit the big screen and home screens on Oct. 22. The movie has a lot to offer crowds, from music to special effects to cast; this movie went all out, but many critics still seem to be against it. This is a movie that could be the start of the next big sci-fi franchise, but people seem to not be interested in devoting the time to get invested. They find the movie slow when really they aren’t dedicated to plot development. With a budget of $165 million, this movie could do, and did, a lot. However, when you want to feature giant sandworms and space travel, the money makes a big difference in the overall experience. This movie could have easily fallen short without these funds. That was one of my big takeaways from this movie, if you have the means to see this film in theatres, you should. All of the best parts of the movie are amplified in the theatre, both the visuals and the score. If you watch it at home on a small screen and with little speakers, you’re missing out. Going into this movie, it is necessary to pay extra attention to the first 20 minutes of the film. That was my first mistake, which resulted in me having to watch it twice. In fact, if you’re like me and haven’t read the book it might even be helpful to familiarize yourself with some key terms. For example, the names of the planets and the names of the houses are how I...
