by Rachel Carden | Oct 13, 2010 | News Slider
In its first year up and running, Lipscomb’s Lumination Network took first prize in the online publications category at last weekend’s Baptist Press Convention here in Nashville. FOX News reporter Todd Starnes judged the contestants in the online category, and Lumination came out on top followed by Union University’s Cardinal and Cream. “I am happy to know that all the work we have done the past two semesters has not been in vain,” said Lumination editor-and-chief Kate Keith. “We know that we still have a lot of work to do, but it is good to see that we are beating out other schools and are ahead of the curve.” Individual and overall awards were also given in the areas of print publications, feature writing, column writing, and yearbook. The prestigious President’s Award was awarded to Kristina Webb of Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida for her influential and faith-based work. The award also included a scholarship of $1,000. The Christ-centered journalism convention offered seminars to over 100 students and professors at the Southern Baptist Convention building Oct. 7-9. Topics included photography, video editing, the importance of internships, and thoroughness in covering stories. Union University, Biola University, and California Baptist University are just a few of the many universities represented at the conference. The schools were also given the opportunity to worship together as Christian recording artists Chris Tealy led worship for the weekend. “Congratulations to the students, and all who were involved in helping the Lumination Network move from dream to reality,” wrote department chair Craig Carroll to the Lumination staff. “This is indeed an honor,...
by Rachel Carden | Oct 5, 2010 | News Slider
[UPDATE] Stokes school has been taken off the market, due to a potential increase in students in the Hillsboro cluster. Candace McQueen, dean of the college of education, will not let this lost opportunity to partner with public schools in Nashville divert the education department from being a vital member of the community. “The College of Education at Lipscomb University is already partnering with the city in some very productive ways, including in the Cameron Partnership to bring education innovation to that community,” McQueen said. “We look forward to continuing, and expanding, that and many other beneficial collaborations with the public school district.” [ORIGINAL STORY] Lipscomb has expressed interest in purchasing Walter Stokes School from the Metro Nashville school system. Currently, the university uses the school’s lot for overflow parking. The building has been used in recent years as a temporary site for Metro schools undergoing renovations but has been vacant for two years. The school was built in 1936 and sits on five acres of land. Metro had previously declared the property a surplus, but after some questions were raised at a Metro Committee meeting, the school has now gone back off the market. The Metro Council must again pass the property through three readings before they can again deem the school surplus. The last of these reading will be held on Oct. 5. As long as the readings pass and no other Metro agencies are interested in the property, then negotiations with Lipscomb will begin again. “From what we have been told, no other agencies want to purchase the property, so it looks like we’re back on...
by Rachel Carden | Oct 4, 2010 | News Slider
Wondering what the construction behind the baseball field is for? Are you hoping it’s more on-campus parking? Well go ahead and let those hopes down, because Lipscomb is transforming the area into a pond with a fountain to enhance the look of the university. “I do a lot of visiting to campuses across the nation, and I noticed that a lot of campuses have water features, and we have a lack of water features on campus. So I told Dr. Lowry that I thought that it would make a great pond,” said Tom Wood, Director of Campus Enhancement. Walkways, picnic tables, an iron fence and landscaping will eventually be added around the pond to create a child-friendly environment open to the surrounding neighborhoods. The fountain will shoot 30 feet in the air, and administration is discussing whether or not to add fish. “It will be a nice gathering area for students and neighbors,” Wood said. “It will be a great enhancement to the university, so I think it’s something that we will be very pleased with.” The area is not officially named yet, but Wood suggests holding a contest and letting students submit name ideas. “Right now I call it Lake Lipscomb, but maybe we should let the students decide,” Wood said. The pond will still meet 100 year flood levels, so Granny White will not be flooded if a heavy rain comes. Phase two of this construction will be adding a combined fountain and baptistry to the middle of Bison Square. Wood is hoping to break ground by next summer. Students have been very vocal about what enhancements...
by Rachel Carden | Sep 27, 2010 | News Slider
After transferring to Lipscomb from Georgia his sophomore year, Jackson Sprayberry immediately started making changes here on campus. “I decided to transfer here to Lipscomb because I wanted to grow closer to God through my education,” said Jackson. “That simply wasn’t happening at Georgia.” Jackson is a senior political science major from Chickamauga, Ga., with aspirations to become a social justice lawyer. One of his favorite things to do is shop at thrift stores where nearly half of his clothes came from. In high school, he was the president of his class all four years and went on to serve as a Senator-at-large at UGA. Last year at Lipscomb he served as Vice-President of SGA and is currently the SGA President. He also served on Quest Team this past summer and is currently a resident assistant in the Village. If you enjoy the Lipscomb movie channel and more open visitation hours, you have Jackson to thank for that. He also suggested offering sushi upstairs in the Bison Café. His immediate concern is starting a better recycling program on campus. “It’s great that we have sustainable buildings and hybrid parking spots, but I’d like to be a part of the process,” Sprayberry said. “What I’ve heard from dozens of students is they’d like to be a part of that process as well.” He is also pushing for the library to stay open 24/7. He wants to students to have a “safe, quiet space to study throughout the night.” Jackson is extremely dedicated to Lipscomb and wants to make it a better place. “Lipscomb is a community that grants me the...
by Rachel Carden | Sep 18, 2010 | News Slider
Want to find out if your friends can really sing? Are you in desperate need of a cheap date? Ever wished you could be serenaded by that cute guy in Tau Phi? Well one show can solve all these problems. The 31st Annual Cowboy Show presented by Tau Phi is set for is Saturday, September 25 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Auditorium. The show is hosted, performed, and produced by members of Tau Phi along with female vocalists representing the various women’s clubs on campus. There are also many performers who are not in social clubs, but all acts underwent an audition process. This year’s show is directed by Burton Wood. Carter Hamric and Maegan Sherzinger are his assistant directors, and Tau Phi alumni Chandler Vester will be hosting the show. Phi Sigma will be represented by six performers, Pi Delta by four, Delta Sigma by two, and Delta Xi one. Junior English major from Memphis, Charli Shelby is a member of Phi Sigma who will be singing in Cowboy Show for the first time. “I can’t wait for the the show,” Shelby said. “Burton, Maegan, and Carter have made the experience wonderful and exciting.” Performers will be accompanied by a professional band lead by Pat Flynn, who has been a band member for Garth Brooks, Lee Ann Womack, Randy Travis, and many more. Pat has received many awards and honors, one being “Best Acoustic Guitarist” five years in a row by FRETS magazine. He has been the master musician of the show for over 13 years, and he is an Honorary Member of Tau Phi for his dedication to the show’s...
