by Konnor Gottfred | Feb 24, 2019 | News Slider, Opinion
This week, I sat down with Dr. Marc Schwerdt, a professor of political science here at Lipscomb to discuss and go over the potential successes and shortcomings of The Green New Deal. Before we get into the some of the points made within the interview, I would like to go over just what exactly the Green New Deal is and what it entails. The Green New Deal is a sweeping and newly-proposed resolution that is being championed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey. While it was mentioned all the way back in November after AOC won her congressional race in New York, the actual document containing the details and provisions behind a new ten-year plan was first introduced to Congress on Feb. 7 of this year. The Green New Deal declares that “because the United States has historically been responsible for a disproportionate amount of greenhouse gas emissions, having emitted 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions through 2014, and has a high technological capacity, the United States must take a leading role in reducing emissions through economic transformation.” Therefore, there are many domestically-centered projects and objectives outlined within the resolution that revolve around a global concern for our environment. AOC looks for America to move to a system of 100 percent clean, renewable energy by around 2030, and the deal also looks for the world to be able to have net-zero emissions by 2050. Not only would we be moving away from greenhouse gases and fossil fuels, but this also includes the decommissioning of all nuclear plants. According to the document, if we do nothing to reverse...
by Maria Morales | Feb 23, 2019 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider, Opinion
If you are a fan of DreamWorks Animation, you will definitely like the “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy. Based on one of the book series written by Cressida Cowell, “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” was directed by Dean DeBlois. In this installment, Hiccup and his loyal dragon Toothless continue to rescue dragons that have been captured and bring them back to Berk, which is the island where Hiccup and his people live. We also see Astrid, Hiccup’s love interest, helping Hiccup save more dragons in order to create their own sort of dragon paradise. At some point, Hiccup is faced with overpopulation of dragons in the Island. Hiccup remembers that his late father Stoick told him about the ‘Hidden World,’ which could be a safer place to keep all of the rescued dragons. Meanwhile, warlords and an infamous dragon hunter named Grimmel the Grisly wants to capture Toothless to make him the alpha. Grimmel uses a white female dragon, “Light Fury,” to try to get Toothless’s attention and capture him. Hiccup must find a way to protect Toothless and his people from Grimmel’s threats. For starters, the action scenes are impeccable, and the dragons’ being different even in their smallest detail should give the film the attention it deserves. The storyline delivers two different love stories between Hiccup with Astrid and Toothless with Light Fury. It shows a whole different side of Toothless while he is falling for Light Fury, something that was unexpected yet still charming. While the story keeps its humorous scenes, surprisingly, it has parts that might be considered more for a...
by Russell Vannozzi | Feb 23, 2019 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb forward Matt Rose has a new job, and it doesn’t involve basketball. The redshirt junior recently accepted a spot in Merrill Lynch’s Financial Advisor Development Program, which he will begin this June in Nashville. He previously interned with Merrill Lynch in Knoxville last summer. “It was a really big learning process for me,” Rose said. “Being a basketball player my whole life, I’ve never been through the interview process like that. I did an internship with one of my dad’s friends and really liked [Merrill Lynch].” Rose decided before the school year that the 2018-19 season would be his last. The Samford transfer took a redshirt in 2016-17 to comply with NCAA transfer rules, and he’s now in his third season of eligibility but will graduate with a finance degree in May. “I’m glad he told us, but I was still surprised,” Lipscomb coach Casey Alexander said. “Any time someone wants to give up a year of eligibility, it’s always a little bit of a surprise, even though he’s got good reasons for doing it.” In addition to his job at Merrill Lynch, Rose is getting married to former Liberty soccer player Caroline Boone, whom he met while attending Lexington Christian Academy in Kentucky. Their wedding is set for July 6. “I thought it was the best decision for me and my fiancé,” Rose said of skipping his final season. “We’re excited to move on together, but we’ll still be around all the time to support [the team].” Ironically, Liberty joined the ASUN just in time for Boone’s senior campaign last fall. Jerry’s Jokers, the Liberty student section,...
by Adrienne Luu | Feb 23, 2019 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb men’s tennis team was defeated 4-0 by Vanderbilt Friday evening at the Vanderbilt University Currey Tennis Center. It was the quickest loss Lipscomb (4-5) has had this season. The match lasted less than two hours. “I would never use it as an excuse, but I don’t think we were the most healthy [tonight],” Lipscomb’s head coach Geoff Hernandez said. “But I’m pretty pleased with what the guys brought in preparation for St. John’s (Saturday’s match).” The Bisons started the night down 1-0 when they lost the doubles point to the Commodores. In line two, Lipscomb’s Jorge Ortegon and Pedro Uribe were first to lose their set 6-1 to Vanderbilt’s Adam Sraberg and Christiaan Worst. In line three, Lipscomb’s Jake Penny and Michael Tougher lost 6-2 to George Harwell and Marcus Ferreira, leaving the No. 1 doubles match unfinished between Lipscomb’s Victor Chaw and Pablo Caffarena and Vanderbilt’s Cameron Klinger and Billy Rowe. After the teams moved onto singles play, Lipscomb was never able to get a point against Vanderbilt. Lipscomb’s Uribe, in line four, lost to Rowe 6-0, 6-4 to set the score at 2-0 in Vanderbilt’s favor. Next, in line three, Ortegon was defeated 6-2, 6-4 by Vanderbilt’s Macsen Sisam, which put Lipscomb further behind at 3-0. Caffarena, the No. 2 player for the Bisons, lost both of his sets 6-3 against Harwell, and the Commodores took the 4-0 victory. Matches between Lipscomb’s Chaw and Vanderbilt’s Klinger, and Penny against Ferreira were left unfinished. “Obviously, we came to do our best against Vanderbilt,” said Hernandez. “But we’ve had a bunch of guys sick and some injuries....
by LeBron Hill | Feb 22, 2019 | News Slider, Opinion
Donald Trump has been on a mission to “build that wall” since his 2016 presidential campaign. Flash forward to 2019 and Trump is continuing to make good on his word to create a wall spanning the entire length of the southern border of the United States. Trump’s mission has become yet another wedge into the already divided society in America. The issue is not whether or not we need better defense surrounding the border, but how we go about it. When someone speaks of keeping their family safe, they do not speak of one race or people being the main threat. Their goal is to make sure they’ve taken any measure to keep their family safe from anyone or anything. Everyone can agree on that. A more divisive way to say that would be, “I want to keep every black and brown person away from my home because they’re all criminals.” No one person, race or sexual orientation can be accountable for the actions of a few. However, it’s become a common concern for Trump supporters to believe that immigrants pose a threat. It’s hard to imagine how immigrants and refugees (yes, there is a difference) who are leaving everything behind — friends, family, work, comfort — can be considered more of a threat than the 42 percent of Americans who have access to a gun. There’s no wrong answer when talking about border security. Yes, we need to protect our borders from any threat to our country. Other presidents have tried to do this before him, including President Obama. However, condemning someone for wanting a better life is...
by Martin Baker | Feb 22, 2019 | News Slider
On Thursday, the Lipscomb community hosted a memorial service in celebration of the life of Shirley Boone, the wife of Pat Boone and daughter of Red Foley, and the positive spiritual impact she had on others. The memorial, held in Collins Alumni Auditorium, was beautiful and respectful, with just the right amount of happy to outweigh the sad. Julia Gooch, a childhood friend, recounted the story of how she introduced Mr. and Mrs. Boone when they were only young teenagers. “Their eyes just sparked,” Gooch said. “They were so in love.” The service was filled with testimony after testimony of the impact Shirley Boone had made on the world and of what an amazing woman she was. “She excelled at everything she tried, and even things she didn’t try for,” her nephew Grant Boone said. “Jesus was revealed in Shirley,” her friend Landon Saunders said. Many recounted how, even in her later years and towards the end, Mrs. Boone never stopped trying to help and minister to others. “There was no retirement for Shirley Boone,” Rhonda Lowry, the wife of Lipscomb’s president, said. “She did ministry from a chair.” There were several musical portions of the service, with songs sang by Michel W. Smith and Nicole Mullen, among others, as well as a few video and photo montages of moments from her life. However, the most touching moment came when her four daughters, Cherry, Lindy, Debby and Laury sang a song together for their mother. Singing was just a part of being Boone, and the daughters were no exception. “What a gift she gave us,” Debby said. “Harmonizing taught...
