by Kathryn Claire Watts | Oct 28, 2010 | News Slider
It was announced Monday that U2 would finally be making its way back to Nashville after 30 years of passing the Music City on their global tours. They will be playing at Vanderbilt’s Hawkin’s Field on July 2, 2011, with their brand new 360° tour set to launch next year. The band hasn’t played in this city since 1981, before they were ever named international superstars. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Oct. 29, through TicketMaster, LiveNation, or Vanderbilt’s box office. U2 resonates with many generations. Clint Williams, Lipscomb’s coordinator of enrollment information, remembers listening to U2 a long time ago. “U2’s album Boy was the second cassette tape I ever bought,” Williams said. “They had a huge impact on my musical taste. I’m super excited about U2 coming to Nashville. Right now I’m still debating the cost of good seats and overall experience, but it will be such an awesome concert!” Daniel Jordan, a freshman from Bossier City, La., went to their concert last October in Dallas, and is excited that they’re making their way to Music City. “Their concert experience is unlike any other,” Jordan said. “The music paired with the sets is really moving. It’s definitely something you won’t want to miss.” Classically dubbed a “second-tier” city, Nashville has historically been skipped over by big-name acts. But lately, Music City has been getting its fair share of big names. Recent acts have included Coldplay, Justin Bieber and even Paul McCartney. In the next year Nashville will host Lady GaGa, Michael Bublé and John Mellencamp, to name a few. Artists have begun recognizing Nashville as a big-ticket city and are...
by Kathryn Claire Watts | Oct 27, 2010 | News Slider
Trunk or Treat Thursday evening will be just the beginning of what promises to be a spooky good time at Lipscomb this Halloween. SGA, Kappa Iota Theta and Residence Life are throwing the first of what is planned to be an annual trunk or treat event from 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the Allen Arena Circle. Groups from around campus – including representatives of Lumination Network – will sponsor vehicles that will pass out candy to students who visit their trunks. The event also will have food, a pumpkin patch and a couple of musical guests. “SGA is constantly focusing on establishing and maintaining a community here on campus,” said Leah Raich a junior SGA senator. “What better way to do that than by a campus-wide trunk or treat?” It’s not all goodies, though, as other parts of campus are involved in the Halloween festivities. For example, the spinning classes offered in the SAC this week have taken on a spooky feel. The studio has been “haunted,” with black lights, Halloween music and a graveyard scene. Halloween classics such as Goosebumps and Halloween will be the backdrop as students ride the bikes. On Sunday, all rides will be free as SeaMonsters 3D provides the setting. “Our spinning instructors are excited to see all the current as well as new spinners experience these haunted rides,” said Emily Harris, director of campus recreation. “You won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity. Call 615-966-5860 to reserve your bike.” Another nostalgic event is the airing of Hocus Pocus – a cherished Disney flick — in Fanning’s courtyard at 6 p.m. Sunday. This one ought...
by Kathryn Claire Watts | Oct 6, 2010 | News Slider
How amazing would it be to go surfing in the morning and skiing in the afternoon? Take a trip to Easter Island, or to the Atacama desert? What if you could get class credit for it? Next semester, Lipscomb is introducing its inaugural trip to Santiago, Chile. Students who go on this trip will have the chance to interact with Chileans, sample unique cuisine and live in the world’s longest country, from north to south. The students will take humanities courses, as well as Spanish, and get to choose from several electives ranging from biology to PE. Linda Benthall, the on-site coordinator for Santiago loved the time she spent there last spring. “I visited Santiago in May and was overwhelmed by the beauty of the people and the country,” Benthall said. “The people are laid-back, fun and friendly. They have a rich political history. [Chile’s] geography is fascinating, as it’s the longest country in the world and is just over 100 miles wide. “It has a desert on the north, mountains on the east, glaciers on the south and an ocean to the west, creating a type of ‘island’ from the rest of the continent. It also claims a large chunk of Antarctica.” The Chilean adventure is just the latest life-altering trip offered by the university. “Lipscomb students consistently say that a semester abroad is life-changing,” Benthall said. “They learn so much about themselves, a foreign culture and God’s presence around the world. Students gain confidence, perspective and adaptability that is valuable for the rest of their lives.” Memphis native Matt Filchak, a French major with minors in both German and Spanish,...
