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 Charlie Bateman | Dec 9, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb (3-7) women’s basketball team lost to Southeast Missouri State 84-69 Tuesday night in Allen Arena. Seniors Ashley Southern and Kelli Smith led the team with points in the double digits. Both players had 12 points and led in scoring for the first half. The Lady Bisons’ were down 45-35 at the end of the first half. “They have been leaders for us all year,” head coach Greg Brown said. “They made the tough shots when we needed them in the game.” During the second half, Southern finished with 27 points total and Smith finished with 15 points. Lipscomb’s defense gave up several second-chance baskets and failed to rebound multiple three-point shots. “Defense is what hurt us tonight,” Brown said. “We had too many breakdowns and gave them too many easy opportunities on turnovers and second shots.” The Lady Bisons will take on Ball State at 5 p.m. in Allen Arena Thursday night. “I want to see growth defensively from our team,” Brown said. “We’ve got to tighten up on the defensive side of the ball. It will be a quick turnaround especially since Ball State is a very good team.” Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...
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 Tanner Allen | Dec 8, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
The Belmont Bruins defeated the Bisons 93-84 in the 138th game of the Battle of the Boulevard Monday night in Allen Arena. This rivalry match-up has become one of the best face-offs at the mid-major level in college basketball. Belmont won the past nine meetings between the two teams, beginning this streak in the 2012-2013 season. Lipscomb’s defense struggled to slow down Belmont during the start of the game Monday night. Halfway through the first half, the Bisons switched to a zone defense that slowed down the Bruins’ offense. “Switching to the zone helped our defense slow down one of the better offenses we are going to play this season,” head coach Casey Alexander said. “We were able to force Craig Bradshaw to go 1-7 during a stretch in the first half, and we were even able to cause a few turnovers.” Lipscomb shot a season high of 38 three-pointers with junior guard Josh Williams scoring 21 points total. This was the 24th time that Williams has scored 20 or more points in a game. Belmont swept the season series after beating the Bisons 105-89 on Dec. 1; however, Lipscomb leads the all-time series 73-65. Lipscomb is on a four game losing streak with the team’s last win coming over two weeks ago. “It can be hard going on a losing streak like this especially with a young team,” Alexander said. “We are working hard and preparing as much as we can prepare. We are just telling our guys to believe that it will pay off.” Lipscomb plays next Thursday at home against Princeton at 4 p.m. on ESPN3. Photos by Erin Turner and Ben Davis...
by George Wong | Dec 6, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb Men’s Basketball team suffered a loss to Tennessee Tech 81-78 Saturday afternoon at Allen Arena. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles led the head to head with 40 wins and seven loses. The Bisons came out strong from the start, leading 46-32 at half time. The Golden Eagles capitalized on the Bisons’ sluggish start in the second half and came back to take the lead in the final stages of the game. During the final minutes of the last period, the Bisons were down 77-76, but sophomore Nathan Moran made a steal and lay up which put Lipscomb in the lead. Freshman Garrison Mathews added 16 points and six rebounds, while junior J.C. Hampton finished with 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists. The Bisons will play their next game against rival Belmont on Monday night at 6:30 p.m. at Allen Arena. Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...
by Charlie Bateman | Dec 5, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb volleyball ended the season as they were swept 3-0 by No. 14-seed UCLA Friday night at the John Wooden Center. Lipscomb was defeated in three sets: 25-10, 25-22, and 25-15. “It was an off night for us,” Lipscomb coach Brandon Rosenthal said. “Unfortunately that off night concludes the season.” Freshman outside hitter Carly Nusbaum had her tournament debut, leading the Bisons with 11 kills. “I was definitely nervous at the beginning,” Nusbaum said. “I thought about it and I had 14 other girls who I know had my back and I had theirs.” Senior middle blocker Molly Spitznagle played her final game of the season with six kills and .250 hitting percentage. “It was very tough,” Spitznagle said. “It was not the way we wanted to go out. There are the ‘what ifs’ but we can’t let this take away from the season.” Rosenthal said he is proud of what they have accomplished this season. “We will take this and learn from it,” he said. “As I have told the girls, and we have been able to say this for quite a few years in a row, the future looks bright.” Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...
