by Kyrsten Turner | Mar 19, 2013 | News Slider
If students are not talking about Nashville’s music, they’re talking about Nashville’s coffee. Crema has the best in the city. Located near downtown, tucked away next to a gas station, Crema’s space used to be an old diesel repair shop. Owned and operated by the same individuals, Crema was opened in 2008 with the mission of serving great coffee; and that’s just what they’re doing! Making coffee in a completely different way, Crema uses small roasted beans and quality equipment to create a unique, fresh taste that can’t be found anywhere else. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of coffee, but Crema’s Cuban (a concoction of sweetened condensed milk, steamed milk and espresso) is slowly changing my mind. Their Chai Tea Latte is flavorful, as well! Offering a variety of sweet pastries, muffins and cakes, Crema is the perfect place to meet for a business meeting in the morning, or for a quick snack in the afternoon. The baristas are all very friendly and enjoy talking to their customers. They make each individual feel right at home as soon as they walk in the door. Crema’s atmosphere is simple, warm and inviting. It’s hide-away rustic charm reminded me of the place a closet artist might come to think. The tables and chairs around the shop are not pushed close together, like in some other coffee shops, and visitors are given the space they need to enjoy their coffee without feeling rushed. A deck area at the front of the shop is the ultimate sitting area to enjoy your coffee on a warm spring day, or to watch the sunset...
by Kyrsten Turner | Mar 4, 2013 | News Slider
Charlie Daniels may be sending the devil down to Georgia, but he’ll be back in time to headline Tuesday’s Scholarship for Heroes Tour. “It’s an amazing night,” April Herrington, the assistant director of Lipscomb’s veteran services, said. “You’ll get to see Charlie Daniels perform. I know a lot of the students here are probably not familiar with Charlie Daniels, but he is a great supporter,” Herrington said. “He has been on this walk with us for four years. Ever since we started, he’s been right behind us to support us.” The concert series first started four years ago as a way to recognize Lipscomb’s Yellow Ribbon students. “That was the original start of the Charlie Daniels concert,” Herrington said. “Then it was called Operation Yellow Ribbon. Now, it’s been changed to Charlie Daniels’ Scholarship for Heroes.” “The concert raises money for scholarships to help pay for students who were not 100-percent eligible for free tuition. The money goes toward them to help supplement their cost so that hopefully, when we raise enough money, they can go to school, tuition free as well.” Herrington said donations of over $30,000 were collected at last year’s concert and Lipscomb was able to award 10 scholarships for the current year. They hope to raise even more Tuesday night. There are approximately 175 yellow ribbon students, so every little bit helps. A reception will be held Tuesday night before the concert for veterans and sponsors. The veterans will also have a special meet-and-greet session with the artists before the big performances. “We have several great performers coming,” Herrington said. “Basically, the concert is going...
by Kyrsten Turner | Feb 24, 2013 | News Slider
‘Honoring life by abolishing the death penalty’ was the motto students championed Saturday morning when discussing capital punishment. “One of the challenging things about justice is it has multiple parts,” said Lipscomb history professor Dr. Richard Goode. The 7th Annual Tennesseans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty student conference was hosted yesterday by Lipscomb’s department of History, Politics and Philosophy. A TADP board member since 2011, Dr. Goode first joined the group in 1999. “The first thing I did when I got involved is I started visiting a guy on death row,” Goode said. “I visited him for 10 years. He eventually died from cancer.” Goode became involved after a former student told him about the group. Goode said he had been talking about issues of retribution, justice and reconciliation, but it wasn’t until his student told him about TADP that he decided to act on his feelings. “It stopped being an issue and became a very human concern,” Goode said. “It’s important to understand the policy and the practice, and the system and structures, because they are important. But, they’re important because they hit real people.” Students from across the state gathered for the conference in Ward Hall. Universities and colleges such as Belmont, Vanderbilt, Middle Tennessee State, Bell, Martin Methodist, Volunteer State and Lipscomb were all in attendance. The conference began with a short opener from Stacy Rector, who has been the executive director of TADP since 2006. Rector also serves on the national board of People of Faith Against the Death Penalty. Recognizing her audience did not have a unified opinion, Rector asked students to be...
by Kyrsten Turner | Jan 25, 2013 | News Slider
In just one week, Allen Arena will be flooded with college students raising money to fight cancer. Relay for Life is known around the nation for it’s dedication to finding a cure for cancer, and for the first time, Lipscomb will be a relay host. “I’m excited for the actual event,” said Kara Philpot, a senior Public Relations major and Relay for Life participant. “We started working on it back in August so there’s been a lot of planning.” Philpot said Lipscomb has 36 teams with at least 10 people on each team. Every team member has an average goal of $100, making the team goal $1000 or more. “Our [overall] goal is $50,000,” Philpot said. “It’s a big goal. We’ve made a good amount [so far]. But, they say two or three weeks before the event is when you raise 90-percent of your funds, so we’re hoping for that last big final push.” The Relay committees have been planning all year for this event and students have a lot to get excited about. “To start off, President Lowry will come in and do a welcome,” Philpot said. “Then there is going to be a lap for cancer survivors and those that are going through [cancer]; and then a caregiver lap, and then all the teams will get out there and do a lap. And, then the party starts!” Students can expect to be hyped-up on food and entertainment throughout the evening. Competitions and games will be going on during the night to raise money for Relay for Life, as well as keep students awake and walking. “There’s gonna...
by Kyrsten Turner | Dec 4, 2012 | News Slider
Pi Kappa Sigma spent November collecting trendy, used clothing items for teenage girls at Youth Villages, all the while serving their mission and growing as human beings. “I hope that it makes our members more aware of the needs of other girls in the community and that they see it as a potential to make a positive impact in the lives of others,” said Emily Brunson, PKS service coordinator. Brooke McAllister, a senior family relations major, interned with Youth Villages in Middle Tennessee last summer and was excited to get PKS involved with the organization. McAllister, whose passion is helping young people, was glad to find an internship that provided her some financial support while also allowing her to develop as a person, at the same time doing something for which she is committed. “I chose Youth Villages because I wanted some experience in a social services organization where I could learn a lot and also get to serve,” she said. Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization seeking to help troubled children and their families lead successful lives. With locations across the country, including one here in Nashville, Youth Villages primarily serves youth between the ages of 12 and 17, many of whom have suffered abuse. “I worked in a group home with teenage girls,” McAllister said. “We were there to provide therapeutic structure, supervision, and to spend time with them. We took them on outings, helped with homework and listened when they wanted to talk.” But, service isn’t just about the people who are being served. It’s about the people who are serving. “I didn’t realize beforehand how...
