by Madalyn Chaffin | May 2, 2011 | News Slider
Cyberbullying – a new word for internet harassment – has been reported here at Lipscomb, according to the counseling center’s Paul Cates. Recently, the word “cyberbullying” was added to the Oxford dictionary, defined as “the use of electronic communications to bully a person, typically by sending messages of intimidating or threatening nature.” However, this is not a new issue. With the popularity of social media and constant connection, stories of cyberbullying are becoming more common. One-third of U.S. teens are victims of cyberbullying, statistics show. The media has reported numerous cases in which people have either been on the verge of suicide or actually committed suicide due to harassment they receive on the internet. While most cases are dealing with teens, cyberbullying has no limits. It can be found in cases of all ages and in all countries. Cates says he has seen a small number of cyberbullying cases here. “Most instances of cyberbullying occur with females,” Cates said. “Usually victims of cyberbully at Lipscomb experienced the bullying prior to entering college, which leads to other issues and problems for their college years.” “Victims have a background or personality that leads them to being susceptible to being picked on because they are emotionally vulnerable.” The epidemic of cyberbullying comes from the sense that being online rather than communicating face-to-face is less personal or nearly anonymous. The comfort of their own home and the ability to filter their identity seems to give people more courage in their actions. “The bully usually gets acceptance from their peers,” Cates said. “They may get a laugh, giving positive reinforcement from bystanders.” Cyberbullying may not be...
by Madalyn Chaffin | Mar 25, 2011 | News Slider
This Friday, will you be saying “TGIF?” The Student Government Association hopes so. SGA will be giving you something more to look forward to than just the weekend. The 1990s TV-inspired event will be turning the square into a Friday night fit for a kid. During the day, visit the square for corn-hole, games and snacks you cherished through your childhood– yep, Dunkaroos and Capri Sun. However, the fun does not stop there. That evening will offer more food and the entertainment of the original TGIF TV lineup. SGA will be showing episodes of Boy Meets World, Clarissa Explains It All, Hanging with Mr. Cooper and more in the square. These classic shows were good, wholesome entertainment for preteens, teens and the whole family on Friday nights. Unfortunately the ending of shows, competing networks and ratings brought the primetime sitcoms to an end. ABC attempted to have TGIF comebacks, but they had poor ratings due to other shows, reality television and the basic fact that it was a Friday night. In case you don’t get enough Friday night, some can still be seen on day-time television on channels such as ABC Family, Nick at Nite and Ion...
by Madalyn Chaffin | Mar 4, 2011 | News Slider
A pair of Lipscomb students who have worked hard to help get Vineyard Vines up and running is excited about Saturday’s grand opening. “I am looking forward to seeing who all come and getting to know our customers better,” says Camille Yokley, a sophomore exercise science major sophomore from Huntsville, Ala. Yokley and junior Liz Hartman, an English education major from Franklin, Tenn., are two of the store’s eight employees. Hartman has been a customer of the company for years. “I like that we have a small staff– we all get along really well and have fun with each other,” said Hartman. While the store opened its doors in the Hill Center of Green Hills earlier in February, the official grand opening was scheduled later so that the company’s founders could be present. Vineyard Vines was created in 1998 by the Murray brothers, Shep and Ian. Originally corporate workers in New York City, the two decided to change pace and create a tie company on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard. The business that started out selling unique, preppy ties out of bags to people on the beach has flourished into a respected company that now has many more products than just ties. Being home to one of only three locations in the south out of the 12 total retail locations is a whale of a treat for Nashville. Most of the stores are in the New England states such as New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, D.C. and Virginia. However, there is a store in Memphis, Tenn., and Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., along with other outlet locations. Hartman and Yokley both are...
by Madalyn Chaffin | Feb 16, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
Vanderbilt transfer Richie Goodenow’s opportunity to show his prowess on the pitching mound for the Bisons this year has the baseball team optimistic. “I’m excited to have him on the staff,” said junior pitcher Josh Cotham. “I know he is going to do a lot of great things for us.” For the Commodores last season, Goodenow went 3-1 with a 2.23 ERA. He made 31 mound appearances for Vandy and was named MVP of the NCAA Louisville Regional All-Tournament team for his outstanding bullpen work. Goodenow said he doesn’t know what his role will be on the Bisons hurling staff but that his main focus is doing what’s best for the team. “I think all pitchers just want to get out there and do their best, wherever that may be,” Goodenow said. After graduating from Vandy last year, he had one year of college eligibility remaining. Going to graduate school was important. But so was playing out his years as a baseball pitcher. “I didn’t want to put myself and my family through the stress of tuition, but I still wanted to play,” Goodenow said. Being from Nashville, Goodenow knew Lipscomb and said he was happy to have an opportunity to stay in town; he’ll be pursuing graduate work with the conflict management program. As a courtesy to Goodenow, Lipscomb and Vanderbilt have taken each other off their schedules. “I don’t really have any emotions about it,” Goodenow said. ”I respect both programs and both coaches. I appreciate the respect they both have for me.” Junior Commodore hurler Navery Moore lists himself among those who respect the new Bisons...
by Madalyn Chaffin | Feb 10, 2011 | Opinion
Feb. 14 is fast approaching, and there are a variety of feelings about the holiday dedicated to love. The next few days cannot pass fast enough for the hopeless romantics who have planned their displays of affection and devotion. But it will be just another Monday for those who could care less, those who will spend their evenings watching DVDs and munching, alone, on popcorn. Then there are those dreading the day– people who currently have Valentines that they don’t want. They obviously don’t care to spend a day of hearts and flowers with these “losers.” You have most likely seen or heard of the movie How to Lose A Guy In 10 Days. Well, you don’t have 10 days to lose your Valentine. But here are 10 ways to break up with someone before Valentine’s Day. 1. Tell them to meet you at a location for a surprise date. Actually set up a blind date for them and have their new date tell them it is over between you two. At least they get another date out of this. And who knows? One person’s trash is another’s treasure. 2. Send them flowers and write the note to say, “You might think this is for Valentine’s Day, but it is actually for your mourning.” (idea courtesy of freshman Kyle Wittler) 3. Hire a barbershop quartet to sing the break-up message. Perhaps suggest a classic harmony song like “Happy Trails.” 4. Invite them to watch a movie about break-ups such as 500 Days of Summer, Forgetting Sarah Marshall or even The Break-Up to drop the hint. 5. Take someone else...
