by Dale Lipscomb | Apr 22, 2010 | News Slider
While most Lipscomb students would prefer to stay on the LU side of the road, venturing down Belmont Boulevard has a few benefits. One of those benefits found only by brave Lipscomb students is a coffee shop called Bongo Java. Bongo Java is an old house that has been refurbished and converted into a coffee shop. The store opened in 1993, and a year later began snatching up the award for best coffeehouse in the Nashville Scene magazine. The award has alternated for block periods of time between Bongo Java and its sister coffee shop Fido, located in historic Hillsboro Village. The top floor of Bongo Java has a small stage for concerts and theater events. The concerts I have been to at Bongo Java were intimate and enjoyable. The Bongo Java website has a list of events you can enjoy on a free night. I have tried several drinks at Bongo Java including a caramel latte and a house drink called the Mochahontas, made with cinnamon, chocolate, and vanilla. Both drinks feature distinct coffee flavor over the sweetness, but the boldness does not overpower. Each drink is topped off with a design in the milk, also known as latte art. Bongo Java has a full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you are looking for some mouth-watering breakfast, try the Bongo Basic Breakfast. Although the coffee is great, ordering can be intimidating. Unlike the Lipscomb campus Starbucks, the Bongo Java employees do not try to engage in a cheerful conversation with each costumer. The employees seem to expect the costumer to know what they want right away....
by Dale Lipscomb | Apr 19, 2010 | News Slider
Two comedic geniuses unite for the first time on the big screen in the movie Date Night. Tina Fey and Steve Carell make Date Night a hilarious movie going experience. The PG-13 comedy goes beyond sexual humor to adding a message about love to the semi-romantic action-comedy film. The movie begins by showing how difficult marriage for Phil Foster (Carell) and Claire Foster (Fey) can be when kids and work take up all the time. One of the key moments in the movie is when the Fosters find out their friends Haley Sullivan (Kristin Wiig) and Brad Sullivan (Mark Ruffalo) are separating. Phil and Claire start to wonder if their marriage is in the same danger as their friends. Phil decides he and his wife are going to spice up their date night instead of doing the same routine. The Fosters claim to be another couple at a restaurant (played by James Franco and Mila Kunis) that did not show for their reservation. After enjoying several glasses of wine, two men mistake the Fosters for the couple whose reservation they took, and escort them out back for some questions. The real action begins when they are accused of stealing delicate information from a modern day mob boss. At this point, Carell and Fey begin their movie-long flee from the bad guys. Later, they steal a car, sparking an intense car chase scene, but not quite as classic as the Blues Brothers (1980) final car chase. The movie is filled with great jokes, some cleaner than others. Each comedic scene had the audience cracking up. One of the defining characteristics...
by Dale Lipscomb | Apr 12, 2010 | News Slider
Relying on his cane and the arm of editor Richard Goode, professor of history, Will Campbell made his way in front of the Beaman Library audience recently for a question-and-answer session for his new book, Writings on Reconciliation and Resistance. The March 9 appearance of Campbell, 86, attracted a range of listeners, from Lipscomb students to older adults. Some of the older attendees turned out to be Campbell’s friends who came to support him. In his younger years, Campbell was a civil rights activist. His beliefs on equality are still a defining factor in his character. Campbell’s biggest struggle today is sharing his ideas with a much younger, technological world. Campbell faces new hurdles in communicating with his audience. “In his later years more people want to hear him,” John Egerton, Campbell’s long time friend and car driver for the day, said. “By the time he was able to (reach a wider audience) he had less vigor.” Although Campbell’s age has produced new communication difficulties, people such as Goode recognize the importance in preserving his ideas. “The publisher contacted me and asked me f I would work on this project,” Goode said. Once on board, Goode began digging through archived works and interviewing Campbell to compile information. “Be as small as you can be, and have a beautiful library and a beautiful lady to run it,” Campbell said about how Christian schools should act. “Be proud of an answer like...
by Dale Lipscomb | Apr 11, 2010 | News Slider
In 1970, Robert Greenleaf forever developed the idea of a leader as a servant in his essay “The Servant as Leader.” Greenleaf’s ideas that leaders should meet the needs of others before their own thrive today at Lipscomb University through Walt Leaver, Vice President for University Relations. “Humility is something he brings into virtually everything he does,” said Dr. Randy Lowry, President of Lipscomb University. “He has this ability to make sure everyone is featured and spotlighted.” Leaver is a Lipscomb graduate who has worked in the administration since 1994. His position includes responsibilities ranging from faith outreaches to arena management. “Without Leaver, outreach wouldn’t be happening to the degree its happening,” said David Hughes, Lipscomb University’s Veteran’s Liaison. “Walt gives and gives.” For Leaver, being Vice President of Relations means working hard on numerous projects. He has been a key figure for Lipscomb events such as Lighting of the Green, Summer Celebration, Impact summer youth camp, the Maybelle Carter Memorial Stage dedication concert, and the recent Operation Yellow Ribbon event. Office hours for Leaver can vary depending on what meetings he has on his agenda, but he spends a bulk of the day at Lipscomb. His commitment, however, is a 24-hour job. “Walt is very creative and works hard,” said Joe Ivey, Senior Vice President for Advancement. “Leaver’s work ethic is apparent, but often goes unnoticed to the public.” Leaver’s work goes beyond Lipscomb to serve others in the Nashville community. Apart from Lipscomb, Leaver is the minister at Brentwood Hills Church of Christ, is on the Nashville Inner City Ministry board of directors, and serves on the...
