by Lauren Borders | Dec 5, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
Lipscomb’s dance company Foundation Dance Theatre (FDT) presented the first of three “Elevate” performances Friday night in Shamblin Theatre. FDT provides an artistic outlet for students of all majors and backgrounds. The foundation’s main goal is to provide an on-campus way for students tell stories through movement and grow in the art of dance, whether he or she is a beginner or an experienced dancer. The show features performances by both company and theater students as well as professional dancers. Styles include jazz, ballet, modern and tap. “For me, it was really exciting to come to college and still be able to dance,” freshman Peggy Miller said. “There’s a really good sense of community in being able to do something you love with really good professors and at the same time grow a lot as an artist. It was so much better than I expected. I really love it.” “Elevate” was directed by co-founder and adjunct faculty member Leigh Anne Ervin as well as choreographer and professor Kari Smith. “Initially it was primarily theater students that were involved,” sophomore Emily Meinerding said. “It branched out [to] incorporate other students that wanted to dance outside of school.” The two-act show features performances by students with a wide range of expertise. Several students participate in multiple dances. The production’s lighting and sound was constructed by students as well. The production includes both secular and religious pieces. The event concludes with a dance by Tier II students that centers around the power of baptism. “What I love about the dance theatre company here is that it’s unique because we have the ability to use our...
by Tanner Allen | Dec 3, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
The Lady Bisons basketball team lost to the Belmont Bruins 90-68 in the annual Battle of the Boulevard Wednesday night in Allen Arena. “They got out to a great start,” head coach Greg Brown said. “I thought we held our composure and came back until they went on a great run in the third period.” The Lady Bisons were held scoreless as Belmont went on a 15-0 run during the third period. Lipscomb committed five turnovers during their scoring drought. “We missed too many shots that we normally make,” Brown said. “When they are shooting the way they shot today, it can be hard to keep up. We’ve got to hit the open shots and they just weren’t falling today.” Senior Ashley Southern led the Lady Bisons in scoring with 23 points and the defense was able to enforce 21 turnovers from the Bruins during the course of the game. “We had times where we played really good defensively, but we need to have that intensity more consistently,” Brown said. “I’m glad we get a few more games at home coming up and I think we will have a great environment in these games here at home.” The Lady Bisons will face off against Morehead State on Dec. 5 at 1:30 p.m. in Allen Arena. The game will be streamed on ESPN3. Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...
by Charlie Bateman | Dec 2, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb’s Bisons suffered a loss to Belmont ‘s Bruins 105-89 on Monday night at the Curb Event Center during the season’s first Battle of the Boulevard. Lipscomb was able to put up a fight, but had trouble stopping the Bruins from three-point range as Belmont hit 16 total threes in the game. The Bisons hit eight threes in the first half, but still trailed 48-45 at halftime. The leading scorers in the first half for the Bisons were juniors J.C. Hampton and Josh Williams with 10 points respectively. Lipscomb had three players hit double figures in the game and Williams led with 20 points. “I thought a lot of our players, not just Josh, were really aggressive tonight,” head basketball coach Casey Alexander said. “I think it is a matter of Josh playing good basketball and taking advantage of his opportunities.” Lipscomb was able to force Belmont into foul trouble, and Belmont senior Craig Bradshaw fouled out. “I think that was kind of the luck of the draw,” Alexander said. “We were really aggressive driving it, and that is where we had our most success. Bradshaw just happened to be the culprit with the most fouls.” The next edition of the Battle of the Boulevard will be held Dec. 7 in Allen Arena. Lipscomb’s next game will be against Tennessee Tech at 4 p.m. Saturday in Allen Arena. Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...
by Becca Risley | Dec 2, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
Festive music, hot chocolate and Christmas lights welcomed the 11th annual Lighting of the Green Tuesday night in Allen Arena. Amy Grant returned as the host of the evening with guest artists Steven Curtis Chapman, Odessa Settles, Jon and Valerie Guerra, 3for3 and a group of over 150 academy and university chorus students. Lipscomb’s own Arcadian Wild also performed during the show. Sarah Wood, a junior and founding member of the band, was awarded the first Amy Grant scholarship. Wood was selected based on her artistry within the College of Entertainment and the Arts as well as her philanthropy work with the Tennessee prison ministry. “Not only is she someone with great talent,” Presidential Spouse Rhonda Lowry said. “But she’s one that does something that matters.” Before the show began, guests were invited to take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus and visit several local business venders made available inside Allen Arena. Attendees also received hot chocolate and cookies courtesy of the Lipscomb Theatre Department. “Doing this is a great way to hand out Christmas joy, especially to families with young kids who just get so excited to be here,” sophomore Katie Woytach said. Grant performed a number of her Christmas-themed hits during the show, including “Emmanuel” and “Tennessee Christmas.” “I grew up listening to Amy Grant on tapes in my mini van with my mom, so I hear these songs and it brings back memories from Christmases my entire life,” sophomore Caroline Sutton said. During the show, Grant discussed her partnership with the Barefoot Republic summer camp. She invited founder Tommy Rhodes on stage with her to...
by Charlie Bateman | Nov 30, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
During the NCAA Selection Show on ESPNU on Sunday night, Lipscomb volleyball coach Brandon Rosenthal’s wish came true. Rosenthal wanted his team to travel far from Middle Tennessee for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament. In the crowded Hall of Fame room, the Bisons found out they will face No. 14-seeded UCLA Friday in the first round. “I said if you are going to send us somewhere let us travel far away,” Rosenthal said. “You can’t get much farther away than Los Angeles. This is an opportunity for Lipscomb to put its name on the map a little more.” UCLA is the first Pac-12 team that Lipscomb will face in the NCAA tournament. With this also being the first time Lipscomb has played in California in the tournament, Rosenthal said he believes early road trips to Utah will prepare them for the long distance travel. “It will be a different situation, but it will not be difficult because of our fans and the people that will take care of us in California,” Rosenthal said. “The knowledge of our fans and the variety of ages in the crowd has helped. Our success has grown the population of this sport, and I could not be more proud of our team.” Rosenthal said there will be goals they would like to accomplish but feels like having a relaxed team style will help on the long trip. “We want to stay focused, but we will try to have a little fun,” he said. “When we went to Texas A&M we visited an alpaca farm. I am not sure if there will be...
by Lana Sydenstricker | Nov 19, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
It is all about the team and loyalty for Katie Bradley. The junior volleyball player from Louisville, Kentucky learned a first-hand lesson about loyalty and commitment when Lipscomb volleyball coach Brandon Rosenthal retained interest in getting her on-court for the Lady Bisons–despite a torn ACL when she was in high school. Bradley started playing travel volleyball when she was 13 and quickly grew in her love for the sport. She continued to play at Sacred Heart Academy and made the varsity team her sophomore year. Rosenthal started recruiting Bradley during her sophomore and junior years of high school because of her playing skills. Even after suffering from a torn ACL during her junior year, Rosenthal said he still wanted her on his Division One college team. “It really hit home for me that he said nothing changes on our part,” Bradley said. “By then he had already offered me a full-ride scholarship to play. He said he still wanted me at Lipscomb, so a couple months later I committed here.” Despite multiple injuries, Bradley is a huge supporter of her teammates on and off the court. She said she is making the best of her minimal playing time and believes the team is having a great season. “The team is doing really great,” she said. “My playing time is very limited, but when I get in I just have to make the best of it. Whatever is best for the team is fine with me and as long as we keep winning, I will support my teammates.” Off the court, Bradley wants to be a teacher and is studying elementary education....
