by Stephanie Schiraldi | Dec 10, 2015 | News Slider, Opinion
Do you feel it yet? Do you feel the lump in the back of your throat, the pounding in your chest, the goosebumps all over your body? It’s like someone or something is following you, lurking behind the nearest bush. You don’t know how it happened. You don’t know how you got here. But all of a sudden you’re in the middle of the scariest horror movie ever made: finals week. Welcome to the worst part of the semester. It’s time to begin mourning the loss of decent grades and the downfall of your GPA. Stage 1: Denial Via www.hercampus.com You’re a strong, independent college student and you don’t need an exam grade to determine the outcome of your life. If Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs didn’t graduate from college, then you don’t have to either. Stage 2: Anger Via www.illtumblrforya.com What’s worse than getting hit by a burrito? Your teacher not knowing what’s going to be on the final that you’re taking in 5 days. Or perhaps your teacher giving you a study sheet with information you never covered in class. Did you ever even buy your textbooks? Studying won’t make it better, but canceling the final will. Maybe getting hit with that burrito wasn’t so bad after all. Stage 3: Bargaining Via gifmovie.tumblr.com “Hello, it’s me. I was wondering if I could get a grade above a C?” It’s never too late to start begging your professors for a higher grade. Extra credit might do the trick. Maybe you can...
by Stephanie Schiraldi | Dec 8, 2015 | News Slider
Lipscomb students in the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering will soon be able to pursue their degree within the walls of a new building designed to provide a state-of-the-art learning environment. Engineering classes at Lipscomb began in the 1930s, but the program transformed into the College of Engineering it is today because of the perseverance of Raymond B. Jones. Jones’ daughter came to Lipscomb to study engineering, but was unable to finish her degree due to the lack of an engineering school. This situation inspired Jones to take action. “About 15 years ago, Ray [Jones] made this initial start and we are benefitting today from that,” Dean of the College of Engineering Justin Myrick said. “None of us would probably be here if it weren’t for his dedication.” In the 1960s, Lipscomb implemented a program that allowed students to transfer after three years and complete their engineering degree elsewhere. In 2002, the university had her first engineering graduates, but it wasn’t until 2004 that the bachelor’s degree program became accredited. “Today we honor the past and we definitely look towards the future,” senior development director Mark Meador said. “A future that will include a four-story, 27,000 square foot building.” The new building will house innovation labs and collaborative learning areas. David Scobey, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said he was particularly excited about the faculty and students that would be walking the halls of the new building. “I’m excited about the magical thing that happens when you take a faculty that believes in God, and students who are trying to pursue a degree in engineering, and you bring them...
by Stephanie Schiraldi | Nov 12, 2015 | News Slider
One of Lipscomb’s best-kept secrets could be saving students money and providing a helping hand for those without a car on campus. Parked in a reserved spot in front of the Burton Health Sciences Center is a Nissan Altima part of the Enterprise CarShare. Seniors Jaime Pawlitschek and Emily Walker are brand ambassadors for the service. They are both in charge of promoting the program and getting new members to sign up. “[The car share] has been on Lipscomb’s campus for the past four years, but nobody has known about it,” Pawlitschek said. “We only had five members, but since August we’re up to 24 members here.” The car share requires a one-time application fee of $20, but is available at a discounted price of one dollar until the end of December. After the application fee, an annual membership costs $50, but the price is waived for the first year. “Once you have a membership, you get a card and that allows you access into the car and then it’s five dollars [an hour] to rent the car,” Pawlitschek said. “The five dollars includes gas and insurance on the car, so if something were to happen, you’re covered.” The car can be reserved online or through the Enterprise CarShare app on a mobile device. Senior Amanda Newbold is an international student from the Bahamas. She first heard about the CarShare concept while visiting a friend at a university in Virginia that uses the program. “I saw that it was a really convenient and cheap way for [my friend in Virginia] to get around, so when I saw the flyers...
by Stephanie Schiraldi | Oct 30, 2015 | News Slider, Opinion
Halloween in college might mean you’re a little too old to go trick or treating, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put on your favorite costume and have some fun. Lipscomb and Nashville offer a variety of events for the Halloween weekend including movie showings, concerts and haunted hayrides. During the day, check out some of the Nashville area’s best pumpkin patches including Gentry’s Farm in Franklin and Walden Farm in Smyrna. Both have mazes, hayrides, face painting and farm animals. If you’re looking for something a little scarier, check out some of Nashville’s greatest haunted houses such as Nashville Nightmare, Monster Mountain or Slaughterhouse. Check out these other events happening at Lipscomb and in the Nashville area on Halloween: The Exorcist with Linda Blair – Friday, Oct. 30 TPAC will have a special showing of The Exorcist in Andrew Jackson Hall on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Following the film will be a moderated discussion and audience Q&A with Linda Blair (Regan). Reverse Trick or Treating with Jamie Pratt Put on your favorite costume and serve your city at the same time by giving out encouraging notes to people throughout different neighborhoods in Nashville on Halloween. On Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. help write notes in the Student Center main lobby. If you want to help pass out the cards, meet at 6 p.m. in the basement of the Student Center. Use this form to sign up for the event. Halloween in Bison Square The Leading Edge will be hosting Halloween in the Square from 7-9 p.m. There will be chili, s’mores and more! Halloscream at Nashville Shores Head out to Nashville Shores on Halloween from...
by Stephanie Schiraldi | Oct 4, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
Men’s social club Tau Phi introduced new and old traditions to the audience in Collins Alumni Auditorium with the 36th annual Cowboy Show Saturday night. This year’s show featured a wide range of talents including Nashville singer/songwriter and producer Pat Flynn and the first ever mother-daughter duo of alumna Michelle Robertson and sophomore Rebecca Robertson. The performances featured songs by hit artists Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, George Straight and Lipscomb alumna Kelsea Ballerini. Junior psychology and political science major John Blake Parker directed this year’s show with assistant directors Stephen Ingram and Ashton Montgomery. “I’ve been honored to put this production together, one that is so rich in history and features so much talent from Lipscomb students,” Parker said. Parker said every girl who auditioned this year made it into the Cowboy Show. “I believe this speaks volumes for the level of talent we have this year,” he said. “I honestly believe this year’s Cowboy Show is one of the best we’ve ever had talent-wise.” The Cowboy Show began in 1979 on the steps of Collins Alumni Auditorium, but since then has grown into a full professional production. Each performance is backed up with music played by Flynn and a band of professional musicians. “Pat has played an enormous role in making the show the production that it is today,” Parker said. Flynn said it all started 15 years ago with a group of Lipscomb students in a band called Crucial Smith who he was working on a record with. The band asked Flynn to come watch them perform in the Cowboy Show in the early 90’s and asked him to be a part...
