by Sara Jones | Dec 6, 2018 | News Slider, Opinion
Finding a place to study on campus during finals week can be difficult and sometimes even stressful. “Studying on campus ends up being super crowded during finals week, so it can be hard to find a good, quiet place to concentrate,” said Lipscomb senior Allie Glenn. Students crowd Starbucks and Au Bon Pain to quench their caffeine needs. Classrooms are utilized as quiet study spaces. Then there is Beaman Library, where study rooms are hard to come by as students pack “Most of the study spaces are taken from 7:00 a.m. to 3 a.m., so it is hard to find space,” said Hayden Hall. On top of lacking space, some students find being on campus a distraction to their studies. “If I end up studying on campus I’ll likely just end up socializing because I’ll always run into friends,” said Glenn. “People are very loud, and I like to talk too much to people I know,” said Erin Frazier. For many students, working off campus at local coffee shops provides a more appealing environment. “The florescent light that are in most (on-campus) buildings where I would consider studying make it difficult to focus and it isn’t the most ideal environment for a long period of studying,” said Leslie Giles. “A few of my favorite off campus study spots are Portland Brew and JJ’s, which unfortunately has recently closed permanently. Whole Foods in Green Hills actually has a lot of seating and large windows, as well as endless options for coffee and snacks.” Other students opt for more traditional study spots, like an off-campus Starbucks. “By far my favorite place...
by Sara Jones | Dec 1, 2018 | News Slider
Each semester, Lipscomb sends education majors across seas to student teach. Teaching abroad is fairly new to Lipscomb’s campus. The first group of student teachers traveled in the Spring of 2014 and consisted of three students. “At the time we knew very little about the requirements and that kind of thing that needed to happen,” said Dr. Junior High, Education Department Chair. Throughout the years, numbers have stayed consistently around three to four students teaching overseas. This Fall, Lipscomb has one student, John Broadwell, placed in the Canary Islands. In the Spring, three female students will participate. These students have been placed in Thailand, Slovakia and South Africa. Art education major Ansley Gwin said she is looking forward to the time she will spend in Bangkok. “I studied abroad sophomore year, and I really loved it,” Gwin said. “And ever since then, and kind of before then, I had a heart for travel and different cultures, and so immediately when I heard teaching abroad was an option, I looked into how I could do that just because of my love of travel.” To place students like Gwin, Lipscomb works closely with the Christian College Teacher Education Coordinating Council (CCTECC). “This agency, the CCTECC, would make provisions for all of us, for our students as far as placements,” High said. “Because when you are trying to make international placements, you need to have knowledge of what’s available, and so this organization was recommended to us through Union University.” CCTECC began in 1990 by Interaction, an organization founded by Dr. David Pollock. The program works with Christian colleges in the U.S....
by Sara Jones | Nov 6, 2018 | News Slider
Bill Lee and Karl Dean will face off in the gubernatorial election tomorrow to succeed Tennessee governor Bill Haslam. Throughout the election, education has been at the forefront of debates and discussions. Over the past 16 years, governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam have worked hard to improve higher education policy, implementing rograms like Tennessee Promise, which provides tuition-free community college for qualified applicants Due to the Tennessee Promise program and other initiatives, the state in 2017 had the highest rate of applicants for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in the nation. Tennessee’s next governor will he expected to build on this progress. Dean and Lee have both promised to prioritize Tennessee’s education system if they are elected to office. Dean, who served as Nashville’s mayor from 2007 to 2015, is the Democratic nominee. He publicly praised Haslam for his work with the Tennessee Promise program. In fact, Dean created public-private support for free community college before Tennessee Promise was implemented statewide. Although Dean supports Tennessee’s current focus on increasing the number of college graduates, he also wants to increase access to vocational training programs. These training programs will align with the fast-growing occupations and industries of Tennessee. Republican nominee Bill Lee is the president of Lee Co., a home services business worth $250 million. He also served on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and Belmont University’s Board of Trustees. Lee’s diverse experience with business and higher education has led him to advocate for vocational, technical and agricultural education in Tennessee. During his campaign, he stressed the importance of providing opportunities for all Tennesseans, including those...
by Sara Jones | Oct 25, 2018 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb men’s soccer team lost 2-0 to the Memphis Tigers Tuesday night. Each team made runs throughout the first 45 minutes of the game, with midfield being an area of battle the majority of the first half. “I thought we did a poor job of locking down the midfield and sort of dictating the tempo and the rhythm of the game,” head coach Charles Morrow said. The first five minutes of the second half started with four corner kicks from the Memphis team, though they amounted to nothing. Scoring finally opened up on Memphis’ fifth corner kick. In the 64th minute, a Tiger launched the ball into the box, where Ben Roberts was able to find the net, giving Memphis a 1-0 lead. At the 71st minute, Memphis found room to dribble up the field and Alexandros Ierides was able to secure the second goal, adding to Memphis’ lead. For the remainder of the night, Lipscomb offense controlled possession of the ball but failed to score. Lipscomb will finish its season this Saturday at 7 p.m. against Stetson. “It’ll be very different in terms of any other team we have played this year,” Morrow said. “They play a little bit different shape, and so there is plenty preparation to get ready for that between now and Saturday.” Winning against Stetson this weekend would finish Lipscomb’s ASUN regular season championship. It would also insure the Bisons stay home during the ASUN...
by Sara Jones | Oct 11, 2018 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider, Opinion
As one of the longest-running Broadway plays, “The Play That Goes Wrong” has entertained audiences for several years now. Last night’s premiere at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center was no exception. Before the play begins, the cast has audience members reeling with laughter. As everyone took their seats, stagehands hurriedly worked to finish the set on stage, which continued to “fall apart.” One audience member is even called on stage to hold up a mantlepiece that refuses to stay on the wall. To help set the scene, Chris Bean proudly introduces “Murder of Haversham Manor,” a whodunit being produced by the inexperienced Cornley University Drama Society. He shares with the audience previous plays the society has put on including “The Lion and the Wardrobe” and “Cat” — an indication to the quality of performance the audience will witness. Although cast members forget their cues, props go missing and the set comes crashing down, “The Play That Goes Wrong” features many skilled actors and actresses. In fact, the actors are very good at being bad. The hilarious banter and sometimes shocking physical requirements of the play grabbed the audience’s attention. At one point in the evening, a part of the set is knocked down and leaves two cast members balancing themselves to avoid falling. This scene caused many audible gasps and left the crowd impressed with the strenuous effort involved. This hilarious play is sure to captivate a wide variety of audience members and provide a great night of entertainment. Rating: 4 out of 4 For more information on how to get tickets, visit TPAC’s website and follow them on...
