by Nick Hogan | Apr 23, 2010 | News Slider
In 2009, when singer, guitarist and co-founder of the Barenaked Ladies Steven Page left the band to pursue a solo career, many fans thought the band would never be the same. However, the band that Paul McCartney listed among his favorite bands on the current music scene in 2008 has proved their fans wrong. All the best attributes of the Barenaked Ladies are back in this album. Their strong harmonies, astounding songwriting ability, and hit potential all play a factor in their 2010 release “All In Good Time”, their first album since Page’s departure. Page’s departure only had a limited impact, since he and the other band members rotated lead vocals, and the band’s decision to continue without him seems to be a good one. The new album has a great mix of the Barenaked Ladies’ sense of humor, and their sense of in-depth songwriting. “You Run Away,” the album’s first song, was the single released prior to release of the album. There is a slow feel to this song, and it seems to have the greatest hit potential of any of the album’s songs. But the rest of the album is not to be underestimated. “Summertime” and “Four Seconds” are among the new songs that give a funky feel to them, and while not new to their musical style, they are not what people typically think of when they think “Barenaked Ladies.” If you’re looking for songs that sound just like the Barenaked Ladies you knew from the 90’s, I would suggest “Ordinary” and “I Have Learned”. Upon first listen, they don’t sound like a different band at...
by Nick Hogan | Apr 13, 2010 | News Slider
1. Name, Hometown, Major Jay Brocklebank, Raleigh, NC, Communication 2. What’s next for you after graduation? Hopefully getting a job 3. Long-term career goals? Not really sure what long term is right now 4. What is the most important thing you learned at Lipscomb? Friendship 5. Who at Lipscomb influenced you the most? How? Phil Kinzer. He taught me how to get out of my comfort zone and serve God in ways I didnt know I could...
by Nick Hogan | Apr 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
1. Name, Hometown, Major Clint Sweitzer, Canton, Ohio, Biology 2. What’s next for you after graduation? Dental School at Ohio State University. 3. Long-term career goals? Possibly to be an oral surgeon. 4. What is the most important thing you learned at Lipscomb? If you work hard, you can accomplish anything you want to. 5. Who at Lipscomb influenced you the most? How? Dr. Bradshaw, he’s taught me the most about relationships and what is important in...
by Nick Hogan | Apr 12, 2010 | News Slider
1. Name, Hometown, Major Jake Morgan, Dickson, Tenn., Law, Justice & Society 2. What’s next for you after graduation? Next year I’ll be working for Lipscomb doing video/film while living in Nashville, taking the GRE, and applying to graduate schools. Then it’s off to graduate school to study film! 3. Long-term career goals? First, I want to become a professional filmmaker. I would love to help create the next series like the world renowned “Planet Earth,” but I’m open to many ideas within in the film world. I would someday like to either teach or work with young filmmakers, but that’s way down the road. 4. What is the most important thing you learned at Lipscomb? I’ve learned how to communicate effectively through a variety of methods, whether through dialogue, public speaking, online communication, or video. This makes me very confident entering the real world. 5. Who at Lipscomb influenced you the most? How? Dr. Charla Long–This professor has invested a great deal of time, money, and energy into my development as a student. Through the Institute for Law, Justice & Society, she has helped me become the successful communicator I am today. As I take these first steps into the real world, I feel well prepared to take on whatever comes my way. Dr. Charla Long is a big reason behind my confidence....
by Nick Hogan | Apr 12, 2010 | News Slider
1. Name, Hometown, Major Lucas Womack. Sweetwater, Tenn. Major: Bible, Preaching Emphasis. Minors: Greek and Theatre. 2. What’s next for you after graduation? I plan to pursue a career in film and/or theatre. I enjoy acting, directing, and writing, so I’m just looking to do whatever I can to fulfill those passions and (of course) pay the bills. 3. Long-term career goals? Shooting for the moon. If I miss, I’ll land among the stars. 4. What is the most important thing you learned at Lipscomb? Yikes. I’m not sure that I can single out one singular lesson that I can herald as the most important thing that I have learned. However, upon reflecting on the largest things that I have learned, I find a common theme of “becoming.” I have learned that all of us have potential to become more than we presently are. This theme flows through many lessons I have learned at Lipscomb. 5. Who at Lipscomb influenced you the most? How? Again, I’m not sure that I can single out on singular person who has influenced me the most. The faculty in the College of Bible have been incredibly supportive and their wealth of knowledge/wisdom continues to amaze me. I have made the best friends of my life at Lipscomb, and I cannot express my gratefulness for the long conversations about theology into the early morning hours at Waffle House, for the support that they have given toward my creativity and career choices, and for all of the laughter. I am also very grateful for the influence that my brothers in Alpha Phi Chi have had...
