by George Wong | Oct 17, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb volleyball team extended their winning streak to 6-0 in Atlantic Sun Conference play after a 3-0 win over USC Upstate Friday night at Allen Arena. The Lady Bisons started off strong, taking the first set 25-20 in a close and tense encounter against the resilient USC Spartans. The second set was an even closer battle with momentum swings from both teams. The Lady Bisons displayed grit and came back to win 27-25. The Lady Bisons continued to be aggressive on both offense and defense, winning the third set 25-14. “We played ok — there was a lot we could have done better — we are now moving on and looking ahead onto our next match against Kennesaw,” sophomore Jenny Phelan said. Several came to not only witness the match but also support the recent tragedy that occurred at USC Upstate, with the death of four student athletes last weekend. At the end of the game Lipscomb University presented Upstate with a plaque filled with support from the whole Lipscomb community. “It is hard to play against them after the tragic news, but we knew that they were here to play and try not to think about it when we played,” Phelan said. “We just did what we needed to do.” The Lady Bisons will return to Allen Arena on Sunday at 2 p.m. to play against Kennesaw State to close out the first half of the A-Sun season. Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...
by Erin Turner | Oct 16, 2015 | News Slider
The 13-year-old student in Des Moines, Iowa, who stood up for her rights by wearing a black armband to school is now traveling across the country encouraging students to stand up for what they believe in. Mary Beth Tinker shared her story — which shaped a landmark court decision concerning students’ First Amendment rights in school — with Lipscomb students Oct. 15 in Ward Hall. She uses the Tinker v. Des Moines court case to fuel conversation with other young people when she visits different schools. “There is a great power in young people and there is a great power in the values of our faiths,” Tinker said. “When you put those two together — young people and those spiritual values — that’s a very powerful combination.” This powerful combination that she shares with students today is what led her to stand up for all the lives taken in the Vietnam War 50 years ago. As an eighth-grade student in 1965, Tinker was strongly affected by the news of Vietnam, as graphic footage was brought straight to the living rooms of many people. To mourn the dead on both sides of the war, she wore a black armband to school, along with her brothers, sisters and several other classmates. The armbands also supported a Christmas truce called for by Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Just before the students wore their armbands to school, the principal put a rule in place banning students to wear the armbands. Most of the students who wore the armbands were suspended, including Tinker. “When we wore the black armbands to school on Dec. 16 and 17, 1965, we thought...
by Becca Risley | Oct 14, 2015 | News Slider, Opinion
Disclaimer: I love haunted houses and Halloween is my favorite holiday. Enter each haunted attraction at your own risk. I sure did. Nashville Nightmare 1016 Madison Square, Madison nashvillenightmare.com Price: $20 single admission, $30 combo ticket Scare-O-Meter: ? ? ? ? One sentence summary: I had to call my mom after this one. This was the first haunted attraction I visited of the Halloween season and I really should have brought an extra pair of pants with me. Nashville Nightmare presents excellent, realistic acting and almost-too-convincing makeup – some of which I can still see when I shut my eyes. There are two exhibits at this attraction – Horror High (yes, this is set in a high school scene) and Night Terrors. I recommend purchasing the combo ticket for maximum horror. I still can’t shake the memory of a very large man-monster breathing on my neck from behind. It was horrifyingly awesome. Guests will find that this tour is a classic example of what a haunted house should be – terrifying, adrenaline-pumping, monsters emerging from the floor in an all-too-real example of why you should never look under your bed. I couldn’t have had a better, more realistic time. I probably won’t return until next season. It’s going to take me at least that long to recover. Monster Mountain Haunted Attraction 273 McMurtry Road, Hendersonville monstermountain.net Price: $18 General Admission, $28 Express Admission Scare-O-Meter: ? ? ? One sentence summary: I’ve never ran so fast in my life. This isn’t a testament to the haunted house as much as it is to my inability to run. But, whatever. This is the only haunted attraction I’ve...
by Becca Risley | Oct 14, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
Story by Becca Risley and Stephanie Schiraldi Pop, hip-hop, Southern gospel and rock music rang out from the same Nashville stage Tuesday, Oct. 13, as the 46th annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards returned to Lipscomb’s Allen Arena for the third year in a row. The event, co-hosted by Mary Mary gospel music star Erica Campbell and “Duck Dynasty’s” Sadie Robertson, returned to Nashville two years ago, and the GMA is in the third year of its contract with Lipscomb University. The theme of the awards show was “Better Together.” Lipscomb University President Randy Lowry addressed the crowd with a word of thanks and welcomed the audience with a reminder – that the meaning of the Dove Awards goes far beyond honoring Christian music and musicians. “You are here to share in the story of God’s redemption and hope,” Lowry said. “We will share that together in this arena and we will take it to the world.” Click the play button below to hear how Lipscomb’s campus was affected by the awards show. http://luminationnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Dove-Awards-Campus.mp3 Lowry wasn’t the only Lipscomb face that appeared on stage. Eight Lipscomb students were given the opportunity to play on stage with award-winning artist Lauren Daigle. “Lauren was so thankful and excited to be playing with live strings,” sophomore Jamie Pratt said. “I didn’t really grasp how cool this opportunity was until the eight of us were sitting behind her on the stage, looking into the crowd of so many influential musicians we were about to perform for. This was such a big night for Lauren, and it really was an honor to come behind her to...
by Brianna Langley | Oct 12, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider, Opinion
Chattanooga Located about two hours south of Nashville is Chattanooga. Nicknamed the “Scenic City,” this place is not short of picturesque scenery. Peaceful mountains and rivers surround Chattanooga. With fall break just around the corner, it is an ideal spot for a short escape from the hustle and bustle of school. What to do: Visit the Tennessee Aquarium Open since the early 1990s, the Tennessee Aquarium is always a crowd-pleaser. Along with tons of exotic marine life, there is a huge butterfly room, reptiles and even penguins. Shop on Frazier Avenue Need a little retail therapy to help you decompress from all that school work? Frazier Avenue has you covered. To be such a small stretch of space, Frazier does not disappoint when it comes to shopping. There are a variety of boutiques to browse. Blue Skies is the place to go if you’re looking for charming and unique gifts. Plum Nelly offers jewelry, house collections and more. River City Apparel has a wide range of trendy clothing for the contemporary customer. Get your heart pumping at High Point Climbing Gym Looking to engage in something a little more active? High Point Climbing Gym is ideal for adrenaline junkies. With 30,000 feet of climbing space, you can climb till your heart’s content. There is even an outdoor climbing wall that stretches up the building. Where to eat: Urban Stack If you’re in the mood for good burger, Urban Stack is worth a visit. Although it has only been open a few years on West 13th Street, it is a staple in Chattanooga. If you’re not a fan...
by Becca Risley | Oct 9, 2015 | News Slider
In celebration of the one-year-anniversary of PAX, originally named Rep the Rainbow, a group of students painted the Bison with rainbow colors and the saying “Everyone is wanted” Friday morning. “The group is called PAX because we commit to peace before truth,” junior Bible major Josh Yarbrough said. “We believe that truth is important, and we all strive to do our best to understand what that is. There’s a really beautiful element to us being able to live in community with one another even if we don’t agree.” The group meets every Saturday from 7-9 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church near campus. Before walking over to the building for the meeting, the group plans to gather at 6:45 p.m. by the Allen Bell Tower. “We’re going to gather at 6:45 so that people can walk and don’t have to be alone,” Yarbrough said. “We want there to be that sense of solidarity, so that people who are walking past can show up to the bell tower and they can see that there are other people gathered there who support them and love them.” This group was originally founded on Lipscomb’s campus by Yarbrough and other students but is not a Lipscomb associated group. Several students from Vanderbilt have joined the weekly discussion, and Yarbrough plans to reach out to Belmont students as well. According to Yarbrough, some members of PAX identify in the LGBT community, but the majority are not an identity or sexual minority. PAX invites anyone of any age to join them for a weekly conversation of faith and identity. The group is currently dominated by college-aged individuals and...
