by Cory Woodroof | Sep 13, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Nashville has lost an icon, and Lipscomb has lost its biggest fan. Chuck Ross has died at the age of 68. Ross passed away on Friday morning due to complications of diabetes and fluid on his lungs. He was receiving hospice treatment at the Lakeshore Heartland Nursing Home. For six decades, Ross was one of the campus’ most recognizable faces. He attended nearly every sporting event that Lipscomb had to offer, cheering on his beloved Bisons and Mustangs with the now-hallowed chant, “Beat’em, and beat’em bad!” Ross’ death comes in a year that saw the passing of another Lipscomb legend; former high school football coach Glenn McCadams passed away in March. Nashvillians will remember Ross for various reasons. Some may mention having received one of Ross’ infamous phone calls, possibly asking for a game’s score or the next day’s weather. Some may recall humorous encounters with the Bisons fan, with many stories likely ending with a rubbing of Ross’ noted Bison belt buckle. Former Lipscomb Academy head basketball coach and current Nashville Christian head coach Mike McPherson added to the memories of humorous phone messages, recounting a rather lengthy message Ross had left him. “He called and left me a voicemail one time, and at the end of the message, he started going through every sports team on campus,” McPherson said. “He said, ‘Go Mustangs, go Lady Mustangs, go Mustang soccer.” He then went on and started naming every team on the college campus. The voicemail last about 10 minutes of Chuck saying go every team on campus.” McPherson remembers Ross as a great motivator of teams, having brought...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Editor’s note: Today, we take a moment to pause and remember what happened on Sept. 11, 2001. Here are stories from five of our Lumination contributors, reflecting on where they were 12 years ago. Ariel Jones I was 10. I didn’t expect anything out of the ordinary to happen that day. I wasn’t even in the right classroom because I think my actual teacher was still in New Zealand. I remember attempting to figure out some sort of work that I was given to do when one of the elementary teachers came in and took my fill-in teacher aside. I didn’t really pay too much attention, since teachers sometimes floated in and out of classes, to whisper “secrets” as we in my class fondly labeled. The eighth-grade teacher then wheeled his TV into the classroom. He turned it on to some channel, shushed the class. Aand there it was. A tall building on fire and people running around screaming, covered in what looked to be dust to me. I didn’t know what I was seeing at first. I thought it was a movie and wondered why he would show us something like this. One of my classmates hollered out, asking what was on TV. My teacher said, “They bombed the Twin Towers…they bombed America…” Someone bombed America? At that moment, I wanted to go home. I wanted to snatch my little brother out of his third-grade class and demand for my dad to pick us up. Within the next hour, parents were picking up their kids. I don’t exactly remember how long it took my dad to get us, but it seemed like...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 8, 2013 | News Slider
The university announced on Friday via email that the shuttle service used to transport overflow parkers at the Lipscomb Academy Athletic Complex on Caldwell Lane will return Monday, Sept. 9, for a two-week trial run, ending on Sept. 20. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., a single shuttle will be running from the field’s ticket booth to Allen Arena and back every 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic. The service will last until 5:30 p.m. The university estimates that it is a 10-minute walk from the field to campus. It was indicated that continuing the service past the point of observation will depend on the level of demand for the shuttles. Both sites will have shelter during inclement weather. University offers parking tips In the same email, the university acknowledged that “finding an open parking spot on the main campus lots will often be a challenge at peak times during the fall semester.” To help remedy the situation, it was recommended that after 9 a.m., students diverge to one of the two primary overflow lots at the Stokes campus and Lipscomb Academy Athletic Complex. According to the university, those arriving prior to 9 a.m. should check the lower level of the Allen Arena West Garage by the Ezell Center, adjacent to Belmont Blvd. Parking is also available in the lot by the university softball and soccer fields. Students who wish to take public transportation are also encouraged by the university to take part in the MTA Easy Ride service. Students with school IDs can ride for free on Monday through Friday during regular hours of operation. Carpooling when possible was also suggested....
by Cory Woodroof | Aug 22, 2013 | News Slider
Wednesday morning, the Gospel Music Association announced the nominations for the 44th annual Dove Awards in the Hall of Fame room at Allen Arena. The Dove Awards will be hosted on Lipscomb’s campus in Allen Arena for the first time after spending two years in Atlanta. Lipscomb President Randy Lowry welcomed the awards to the university, emphasizing the importance of the event’s ultimate goal of spreading the Gospel. Mayor Karl Dean also offered some opening thoughts, welcoming the award show back to Nashville, its original home. Artists Mandisa, Dailey & Vincent and Jason Crabb were among those present to announce the nominations. Notable nominees included Francesca Battistelli, Lecrae, Tamela Mann, Chris Tomlin, Tasha Cobbs, TobyMac, NEEDTOBREATHE and Matt Redman. Presenters and talent will be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the actual awards show, which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Allen Arena at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are currently available on the Dove Awards’ official website. For a full list of nominations, visit the event’s...
by Cory Woodroof | Aug 21, 2013 | News Slider
Editor’s Note: The following was an email sent to the student body by Lipscomb Dining. Good Afternoon, we wanted to provide you with some additional information in regards to Bison Bucks. Please review our FAQ’s and let us know if you have any questions! What are Bison Bucks? The Bison Bucks program was created for Lipscomb University Students, Faculty and Staff to be the ultimate complement to the university dining experience. These funds are a supplement to all meal plans (with exception of the Village Plan) and can be added by you, your friends and family online 24/7! Your campus ID card can now be used off campus at select locations as well as all dining locations on campus, and the Lipscomb University Bookstore! Now your campus ID gives you the utmost flexibility, variety and value you deserve! How can I add Bison Bucks? To use Bison Bucks, you must first purchase them! You can add Bison Bucks online. If you are a new user, please follow this link: https://www.ocdn.com/OCSCardHolder/lipscomb/signUpAction.do If you are a returning user, please follow this link: https://www.ocdn.com/OCSCardHolder/lipscomb/loginAction.do You can choose to pay with a credit or debit cards and savings or checking accounts. Is there a wait time to use Bison Bucks after adding them? *If you purchase Bison Bucks with a debit or credit card through the web site, your Bison Bucks will be loaded instantly. *If you purchase Bison Bucks with a checking or savings account through the web site, your Bison Bucks will take approximately 48 hours to load on to your card. *Though you can purchase Bison Bucks through Campus Life, there may be up to...
