by Kara Philpot | May 8, 2013 | News Slider
New Lipscomb Public Relations Student Society of America president Amanda Priddy, who served as vice president last year, says she has big plans for campus’ chapter of the public relations organization. “I’m thrilled to be elected president, and I’ve already been working on plans for next year,” said Priddy, who was elected at the March meeting of the group. Priddy will begin her term at the end of the semester, which will run through spring 2014. “I want to increase membership and make PRSSA an essential part of being a communications major,” Priddy said.“This will include many opportunities for networking, job shadowing and help with resumes, cover letters and portfolios.” This incoming slate of officers are, like Priddy, seniors Andrew Thetford, who will be vice president, Kaleigh Bueckert, who will be secretary and Katy Holmes, who will be treasurer. “I’m excited to work with Andrew and the girls, and I think they’re all amazing leaders and forward-thinkers,” said Priddy. “I think we’ll make a great team.” The team will meet once a month along with their faculty advisor Aerial Ellis. A primary goal is to raise funds in order to send the chapter to Philadelphia for the PRSSA National Conference in October. The officers also must create opportunities for their members to get involved in the local and national community. “Our chapter is small, but I think there are so many opportunities in Nashville for us. This year will be about taking advantages of those opportunities,” Priddy...
by Kara Philpot | Dec 13, 2010 | News Slider
Nick Painter is one of the select group of Lipscomb University students who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. The junior information technology major said the two traditions became a part of his family’s celebration because an aunt and her family are Jewish. Painter said he grew up learning both the significance of the Jewish holiday and enjoying the perks of having two celebrations. As a young child, he enjoyed lighting the candles, playing the dreidel game, receiving an increased amount of gifts, and learning the history behind the holiday. “Today Hanukkah still serves as a reminder to me of the importance of the Old Testament and the Hebrew roots of the Christian faith,” Painter said. “Perhaps more importantly, it has shown me that it is important to keep an open mind and to always be willing to learn about other cultures so that you can understand their perspective on...
by Kara Philpot | Nov 18, 2010 | News Slider
Harry Potter fans all over the country have been anticipating the release of the final movie, or at least the first half of the final movie. The final installment actually is being released in two parts, but that doesn’t seem to be holding Lipscomb students back from attending the premiere in the wee hours of Friday morning. “I’m going to the midnight premiere, and I am excited about it,” said Michelle Rivard, sophomore accounting major from Sanford, Me. “But I probably wouldn’t be going to the midnight showing if it wasn’t a Lipscomb event and [for] the free tickets.” Many of the students began reading the books when they were very young and grew up with Harry Potter. Some started when family members read the books to them while others read for themselves. “I’ve read all of the books,” said Kathryn McKinley, sophomore communication major from McMinnville, Tenn. “I have been into them since the first one was released. My mom bought me the book and being the nerd I was, I read it immediately.” Still others began watching the movies and became hooked on the storyline. “I love the building of Dumbledore’s Army and the Order,” said Laura Wilson, sophomore from Lebanon. “Sirius Black was always my favorite character.” Students all across campus, no matter their major or year in school, are drawn to Harry Potter. Friday, movie and book fans alike come together to wonder at the first part of the final movie. “I like fantasy,” Brian Wessels, a junior psychology major from Franklin. “[Harry Potter] has a great story and great character development. It’s just plain awesome.” Fandango, a...
by Kara Philpot | Nov 11, 2010 | News Slider
Voter apathy comes in all ages and stages of life, including at Lipscomb University. In mid-term elections that changed the face of Congress, reversing the course set two years ago when the Democrats swept into office, many Lipscomb students simply chose not to participate when the balloting was held Nov. 2. “The main reason that I didn’t vote was simply because I am so busy as a college student,” Nick Painter, junior information technology major from Franklin, Tenn. “Since I am unable to adequately follow the news, it would be irresponsible for me to vote without thoroughly reviewing all the candidates and having a deep understanding of all the issues at hand.” Many other students had similar opinions of these mid-term elections. Some were disinterested. Some weren’t legally able to vote. Some didn’t care. “I lost my voter registration card and it just wasn’t a big priority,” Christina Bartelt, sophomore elementary education major from Fayetteville, Tenn. “I didn’t know who was running, let alone who I would elect. I honestly couldn’t name a single candidate, as sad as that is.” Other students didn’t vote because they are not from Tennessee. “I didn’t vote because I forgot all about the absentee ballot,” said Michelle Rivard, sophomore accounting major from Sanford, Maine. “I don’t live in Tennessee and it just completely slipped my mind.” Some students were not even registered to vote because the last presidential election was before they were of legal voting age. They thought they had plenty of time to register before the next presidential election and therefore waited. “I’m actually not registered to vote,” Lindsey Schafer, sophomore Spanish major from Rowley, Mass. “But to be...
by Kara Philpot | Nov 5, 2010 | News Slider
Does the the mention of dodgeball spur images of friends and enemies running around throwing red foam balls at various targets? Well Lipscomb University is striving to change that opinion and promote the “life” of dodge ball and its purpose on the campus. “Dodgeball is a meant to be a saga,” said Garner Goode, director of student involvement. “We watched dodgeball as it was played over and over on the Lipscomb campus. It was in fact, overplayed, and so we killed it. “Then we watched as it was brought back from the dead and was reborn into our events here at Lipscomb last year. This year, we have to watch it and try to figure out where dodgeball has gone wrong.” This year’s theme in dodgeball is “No Escape,” named for the prison-like features of Fanning . “The purpose of the audience is to try and decipher why dodge ball needed to go to prison and what went wrong,” Goode said. “The Lipscomb campus has been so wrapped up in the life of dodgeball since we began the program several years ago. We need their help to get into the personality of dodgeball.” In 2004, dodgeball was played in the fall and spring semester and then again in the fall 2005 semester. In the spring semester of that year however, dodgeball was “killed” so there were no dodgeball games in 2006 or 2007. However, in 2008, dodgeball was brought back to life and reborn in 2009, and featured teams such as the ones pictures: the Indianapolis Cults (above), including Jim Jones and his followers, and Team Belmont (left). “The goal is to have fun,” Goode said....
