by Brianna Langley | Apr 3, 2015 | News Slider
This week on Lumination TV, Chad Johnson and Brittnay Estes give you a look at local and Lipscomb news from behind the anchor desk. See what’s going on around the world with Mignonne Bryant and get updated on all things entertainment with Katherine Harris. Erin King brings you all the latest from the world of sports and Leslie Newman gives you a look into this week’s weather forecast. Lipscomb’s global learning program has recently made a new addition. Reporter Erin King brings you all the details on where Lipscomb students will be studying this upcoming school year. Lipscomb’s engineering department has also been doing some traveling. Leslie Newman gives us the story on the impact they’ve had overseas. The Bison community has been observing Easter in unique and creative ways throughout the week. Colleen Casner gives us a look at how students have been getting involved in the celebration. If you have any story ideas or events you would like covered, contact our news director at jjng@mail.lipscomb.edu, or our assistant news director at...
by Jamin Craig | Apr 3, 2015 | News Slider
Lipscomb’s cinematic arts program is ready to kick off its second annual 5 Minute Film Festival. The festival is open to all students on campus who want to unleash their inner filmmaker. Steve Taylor, the cinematic arts department’s artist in residence, said that now is the perfect time to get students involved in making films. “With interest in filmmaking at an all-time high and the cost of filmmaking equipment at an all-time low, we thought a film festival would be a good way to get the rest of the campus collaboration on making short films,” Taylor said. “They don’t even have to be made using professional equipment — some of last year’s winners were shot on iPhones.” Taylor said he is optimistic that the amount of films turned in this year will be at least twice that of last year. “We launched it last year and got 14 submissions from students all over campus,” Taylor said. Students can either make a narrative-fiction film, or a mini-documentary. Judges will select the top two films in each category and award a cash prize to the filmmakers. The grand prize winner will receive $500 for the best film. Josh Link, a graduate film student, won last year’s grand prize. He noted that anyone that is thinking about making a film needs to block out any doubts or excuses. “My number one suggestion is to forget about all of the reasons why you shouldn’t make a film and just make one anyway,” Link said. “Some of the highest regarded movies in the independent circuit look like garbage, but the content and the story...
by Erin Turner | Apr 2, 2015 | News Slider
The Student Government Association Presidential Debate is set for Monday, April 6 at 5 p.m. in Shamblin Theater. Elections will be held on Tuesday, April 7 in Bennett Campus Center. Students will be able to vote for executive positions and senators from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Runoffs will be held Thursday, April 9. Students will only be able to vote for the senators in their class. Five senators are chosen for each class. Elections for Senator-at-large will be held Tuesday, April 14. To ask the presidential candidates questions, students can Tweet using the hashtag “LUdebate.” The following students are candidates in the 2015-2016 SGA election: President: Julia Allen Jordan Beale Margaret Rox Vice President: Ezra Fritz Lauren Gardiner Hannah Passamonte Jackson Smith David Villacorta Secretary: Jamie Keiser Treasurer: Adrian Ricketts Senior Senator: Zach Clemens Stephen D. Grady Brennan Johnson Cole Meador Anne-Claire Smith Kendall Young Junior Senator: Anna Cannone Philip Grimsley Caroline Hensley Carter Hilliard Grant Mathis Megan Neuenschwander Katie Scholl Sophomore Senator: Sinney Chan Brandon Cunningham Matt Gibson Luis Hernandez Destiny S. Mhishi Megan Roberts Alleah Thompson Grayson Webber Senator-at-large: Rachael Langston Caleb...
by Madeline Smith | Apr 2, 2015 | News Slider
Nashville Fashion Week had nothing on Lipscomb fashion and merchandizing department’s Professional Women’s Event and Fashion Show that took place Wednesday night in Shamblin Theatre. The event was hosted by Leanne Smith, a Lipscomb management and marketing professor, who talked about the importance of presentation. “We need to think how we’re coming across to people,” Smith said. “You pay so much for education so you need to leave knowing how to present yourself.” The theme of the event was “Creating your best self,” where the idea was reinforced to the all-female audience, “You are unique. You are enough. You are beautiful.” Before the fashion show, junior Kendall Young, a contestant from “The Sing-Off,” sang “Perfect” by P!nk and “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper as a montage of fashion quotes were displayed in the background. Students modeled business-wear, while fashion and merchandizing students narrated the inspiration behind the outfits. “It was cool and inspiring,” said Gracen Sanders, a freshman who modeled at the event. “It was fun trying a different look.” At the end of the fashion show, audience members were encouraged to Tweet in fashion questions with the hashtag “LipscombWPE.” Smith and a representative from Blush Boutiques helped answer questions regarding what color to wear and where to shop. Audience members were also advised on how to accessorize for interviews, what kind of hair and makeup to do and what is appropriate to wear in the business world. “The event was definitely informative,” said sophomore Shelby Hunter. “I’ve never really known what to wear for job interviews so hopefully this will help.” Refreshments such as fondue and tea sandwiches were served...
by Brianne Welch | Apr 1, 2015 | News Slider
The paintings done in Bison Square during resurrection week are a Lipscomb tradition, but for senior Shelby Smith there is more to enjoy than just the paintings. The tradition began during her freshman year when she didn’t even think she was supposed to be involved. “I actually thought they had the wrong person when Jake [Burton] asked me to do it,” Smith said. “I was like, ‘I’m not an art major. My last name’s Smith. You may have the wrong person.’ I was a freshman so I was second guessing everything.” Smith said she quickly realized that she loved doing the paintings — so much that she has done it each year. One of Smith’s favorite parts of participating is getting to interact with the student body in the square. “I paint once a year, for this,” Smith said. “When I’m out in the square people start talking to me, which is one of my favorite parts, which is funny because I’m an introvert, but I like getting to see all the people I know and meet new people who just come up and say nice things.” Four painters, including Smith, gather in the square at Lipscomb each year during the week of Easter to paint what this time means to them. Campus Ministry chose the 2015 theme to be “Journey to the Cross.” “The theme has something to do with [the paintings] every year,” Smith said. Smith said that in past years, she, along with campus ministry, have normally chosen artists just from people they knew, but this year they widened the search. “This has been the easiest year, because as I’ve come back to...
by Charlie Bateman | Mar 31, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
Mississippi State took down Lipscomb in a 1-0 win Tuesday afternoon at Draper Diamond at Smith Stadium. Lipscomb and Mississippi State were tied at zero until the fifth inning. It was not until the Bulldogs’ designated player Mackenzie Toler got a run-scoring single in the top of the fifth to make the only run in the competition. Junior pitcher Tanner Stevens gave up one run and had nine strikeouts on the game. “Tanner was really attacking the zone,” Lipscomb coach Kristin Ryman said. “She did a tremendous job. You can not ask for more than what she gave us today.” Ryman said she hopes that Stevens will continue her excellent pitching by hitting her spots for future starts. Mississippi sent out its number one starter and ace hurler Alexis Silkwood in the circle. Silkwood had four strikeouts and allowed two hits. Ryman was not surprised that Mississippi had its number one starter go against Lipscomb. “She is doing some good things for them,” Ryman said. Freshman Caitlin Plocheck extended her hitting streak to five games. Plocheck had a single in the bottom of the second. “Her last two at-bats were still quality,” Ryman said. “We are starting to see what we knew she was capable of. That is exciting for us as we move into the last half of conference play.” Ryman said she hopes Plocheck and others will become strong hitters as they go through the rest of the season. Lipscomb will travel to Florida for some Atlantic Sun action with Jacksonville this weekend. Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...
