[photos] Date Auction

Hosted by Kate Keith and Zach Brantley, Phi Sigma’s Date Auction raised awareness and money Nov. 3 to benefit the Touch A Life Foundation. Sixteen groups including social clubs, SGA and the girls soccer team were auctioned off, each group being auctioned off for anywhere from $100 to $250. Each group presented their own theme to appeal to potential bidders. The date auction was all in good fun where 100% of money raised went to Touch A Life Foundation. Please upgrade your...

[photos] Paint the Herd: a new twist on an old tradition

Paint the Herd: a new twist on an old tradition was the first of its kind event at Lipscomb. Sponsored by SGA, Paint the Herd took place in the lower level of the new parking garage. The floors were covered with tarp and fenced in with lights that constantly changed colors, for an underground look. DJ Potamus mixed the music for the paint rave. Students lined up early to participate in the event. After the first paint was launched by SGA via hand-held paint cannons, individual paint bottles were handed out for participants to squirt each other. Please upgrade your browser Click here to see a video from the paint...

[photos] Come Celebrate Nashville benefit concert

On October 8th, Come Celebrate Nashville benefit concerted was hosted by Lipscomb University in Allen Arena. The free concert benefited Second Harvest Food Bank and Warm Coats from Warm Hearts organizations. All who attended were encouraged to bring canned food items for Second Harvest Food Bank and to donate winter clothing for Warm Coats for Warm Hearts. Jeremy Camp was the lead musical artist performing with Carlos Whittaker and John Mark McMillan also making an appearance. This was the first Come Celebrate Nashville benefit concert. Jeremy Camp plans to continue the concert annually. Please upgrade your browser Slideshow (photo) credit: Emily...
Pizza & Politics: “It’s the Economy, Stupid – Again” [photos]

Pizza & Politics: “It’s the Economy, Stupid – Again” [photos]

Elaine Kamarck, spoke on Election 2010: It’s the Economy, Stupid – Again for the Don R. Elliott distinguished presidential lecture at Shamblin Theater on October 7th. Kamarck, who is a veteran at the White House and an expert on policies with years of expertise and experience during the Clinton administration and is the author of two books. She lectures on a variety of presidential policies, and more over about economics and how politics is effected by the 21st century environment. Kamarck began her speech with basic information about the economy but transformed that information into how the current economic situation has effected the popularity of the President and other current political issues. After her brief lecture, she and two other panelists answered questions from the audience. The other panelist were Marc Schwerdt, assistant professor of political science and academic chair of history, politics and philosophy, and Linda Schacht, associate professor of communication and political science. Questions by audience members varied from the weight of the president’s cabinet in decision-making to the role of congress, the current economic and political environment. Other audience members asked about the role of women in politics, particularly the progression of those roles. The event filled Shamblin Theatre with an audience of Lipscomb students and faculty and members of the Nashville community. Please upgrade your...
[photos] 31st annual Cowboy Show hosted by Tau Phi

[photos] 31st annual Cowboy Show hosted by Tau Phi

On September 25, 2010, Alumni Auditorium was filled for the 31st annual Cowboy Show hosted by Tau Phi. There was a talented showcase of Lipscomb students’ performances with a special feature by members of the Lipscomb staff. The band was lead by Pat Flyn, who has worked with many country music stars. Country music was exhibited and varied from classic songs, to top-40 hits and songs written by students. Burton Wood directed the event with Carter Hamric and Maegan Scherzinger as assistant directors. Performances were crowd pleasers with some being comedic and others having a more serious tone. The show ended on a high note, with a final song by current Tau Phi members and alumni. Please upgrade your...