by Jeremy Keck | Jan 24, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
The gold-medal winning U.S. Women’s Soccer team is coming to Nashville. They will take on Scotland in an exhibition match at LP Field on February 13 at 7 p.m. Cooper Torrez, a Lipscomb student and Account Executive for the Tennessee Titans, is offering Lipscomb students specially priced tickets. All students have to do is call his office at 615-565-4814 or email him at ctorrez@titans.nfl.com. There is no limit to how many each person can get. Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, Abby Wambach and all the stars you likely saw on SportsCenter are all expected to play. If you would like to see the gold-medalists in action, all you have to do contact Cooper Torrez. Fun Facts: • February 13 will mark just the fourth match for the U.S. Women’s National Team in the state of Tennessee. • The U.S. WNT finished 2012 with a record of 28-1-3 and ended the year ranked No. 1 in the FIFA Women’s World...
by Jeremy Keck | Dec 18, 2012 | Sports
Lipscomb students are, like millions of fantasy football combatants across the country, gearing up for the playoffs. Many opt to join a random league, but plenty also partake in a private league with people they know, and that play has the added benefit of helping players bond. For Lipscomb senior Tyler Summers, joining a league with his friends has been the most fun way to participate. “I love fantasy football,” Summers, a Bible major, said. “It’s always fun being in a league with the guys so that you can talk trash to them all week.” Summers is in three fantasy football leagues and enjoys the sense of community that comes with each one. “I’m in a league with people from Smyrna Church of Christ where I interned for two years and two different Lipscomb leagues,” Summers said. “It’s great having a group of guys that you can have some friendly competition with and exchange some smack talk leading up to the game.” Many enjoy the community a league tends to bring. However, each game must have one winner and one loser. Lipscomb senior Ethan Johnson has been on the losing end of a lot of his fantasy football games. “Both of my teams suck,” Johnson said. “I’m an engineering major; you would think I’d eventually devise a winning team, but that hasn’t happened for me this year.” Johnson is in two leagues. In one league, he has a record of 3-9 and is in 13th place out of 14 teams. In his other league he is 4-8, but is in last place out of eight teams. “This just hasn’t been...
by Jeremy Keck | Nov 5, 2012 | News Slider
Although the votes from all 50 states in the presidential election will be tallied on Tuesday, many feel the election comes down to one state: Ohio. The candidates’ spending shows that the Buckeye State is a major focus on Election Day. Team Obama and Team Romney have already spent a combined $128 million in TV ads in Ohio alone aimed to sway voters to their side. A lot of people outside the state may wonder, “Why has Ohio been labeled the big swing state this year?” For Drew Lykins from Marysville, Ohio, the uncertainty is common practice. “They’ve been a swing state ever since I’ve been alive,” said Lykins, a senior exercise science major. “They’ve just always been so divided, and it’s a big state being worth 18 electoral votes.” For those who want to delve deeper into the topic, Emily Haas, a Cincinnati native, offered some insight. “We have a lot of big cities,” said Haas, a double major in history and political science. “We’ve got Toledo, Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Larger cities tend to lean democratic. However, we also have a lot of rural area.” All of the rural population is important to keep in mind, as farming along with manufacturing are two of the state’s major industries. Haas explained that the state’s farming residents tend to be more conservative. While Ohio may be evenly split politically, Lykins and Haas agreed that each candidate’s stance on economic issues will play a major role in the election. “The economic downturn has hit Ohio pretty hard,” Lykins said, referencing the manufacturing that takes place. “This election is very unique,”...
by Jeremy Keck | Nov 4, 2012 | Opinion
There I was, behind the wheel, texting and driving. I intended to type out the message, “Meet me at McDonald’s in 20 minutes.” I did not get past, “Meet me at.” I looked up at the road to see a car pull out in front of me. I switched lanes, but oncoming traffic was headed straight toward me. I then tried to get back in my lane, overcorrected, veered off the road and crashed. The good news, however, is that this was just a simulation. All this happened on Thursday morning, Nov. 1 when I drove a simulator that AT&T brought to Brentwood Academy. I was there with Cathy Lewandowski, senior public relations manager, to shadow for the corporation. I regret to inform you that I crashed no more than 7 seconds into the challenge. The simulator is designed to drive a point: you never know what may happen on the road while you are behind the wheel. The simulation had cars pulling out in front of me, pedestrians jaywalking and stoplights quickly transitioning from green to red. These are obstacles you can easily avoid if you are paying attention but are much more difficult if you are not being fully attentive. When I was driving back to campus I experienced a real life obstacle of my own. I was driving down Granny White when a car in the opposite lane began drifting into my lane. I adjusted my car to the edge of the road, which was possibly a life-saving move because by the time our vehicles crossed paths the other person’s vehicle was halfway into my lane....
by Jeremy Keck | Oct 24, 2012 | News Slider
Parking at Lipscomb can be a hassle, so some students who live nearby choose to walk or bike to class. But biking in larger cities like Nashville – especially along busy roads like Woodmont Boulevard – can sometimes be hazardous. One student who bikes to school is Ian Dixon, a senior marketing major. Dixon travels from his apartment complex to Lipscomb safely on his mountain bike. “I feel fine biking to and from campus,” said Dixon. “There is a lot you need to pay attention to when you’re out there though.” Whether you are driving or walking along the streets near campus, it’s important to be cautious and to keep these safety tips in mind. FOR DRIVERS Do not turn corners swiftly. You never know when a biker or jogger may be at the edge of an intersection. Look ahead of your vehicle’s path while making the turn. Obey the speed limit. It’s important to follow the speed limit anywhere but especially in a neighborhood. A human life is more valuable than saving a few seconds getting to where you are going. Do not text and drive. This applies any time you are driving but especially around Green Hills. There is often a lot of activity on the sidewalk and street. Constantly keep your eyes on the road. FOR BICYCLISTS AND WALKERS Look both ways before crossing the street. Do not rely on your hearing. A lot of hybrid cars have quieter engines, so it may be difficult for you to hear them. A car can speed by before you ever hear it coming. Wait until you know the driver...
