by Erin Turner | Feb 10, 2015 | News Slider
Most know Nashville for its rich music history, but a recent report has named this city the second-most vibrant art community in the nation. The National Center for Arts Rresearch report is based off of three things — art supply, demand and the level of government support. “The numbers are only the start of the story, not the end,” NCAR director Zannie Voss said on NCAR’s blog. “Each city in our report is unique in what makes it a vibrant community for the arts. Our intention in developing this report is to stimulate conversation about what makes a city vibrant in the arts and how arts vibrancy varies across cities.” It is because of Nashville’s diverse cultural opportunities that it was ranked ahead of New York, Boston and San Francisco. Stroll down lower Broadway to hear a mixture of country and honky-tonk music. Turn the corner to be just steps away from some of Nashville’s premiere music and performing arts venues, like the Ryman and TPAC. Art galleries and coffee shops are also easy to come by in this culture-rich city. To keep up with Nashville’s growth as an art community, The Frist Center for the Visual Arts hosts camps, family days and educational programs. The Frist also hosts a College Night every Thursday and Friday for students to create or simply do homework in the museum setting. Another event that sets Nashville apart is its monthly art crawl. Art galleries throughout the community host receptions and openings during the first Saturday of every month. The festive event takes place on Fifth Avenue North and admission is free. Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR....
by Erika Thornsberry | Feb 8, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
The Lady Bisons softballl team walked away from the Music City Classic with three wins, but lost 14-2 in the final game this weekend at Draper Diamond at Smith Stadium. In the first game, the Lady Bisons had a 7-1 victory against the University of Missouri–Kansas City. The team took two more wins in the following games, with 8-0 and 9-1. The whole infield is a completely new team except for two players, senior Paige Neely and sophomore Mimi Cartwright, but it didn’t take long to notice the new players. In the first three games, the Lady Bisons had a total of seven home runs, seven doubles and Neely had an impressive batting average of .778. Freshman Abby Fenichel powered two balls over the fence in her first college game, recording three home runs for the weekend. Senior Brianne Welch kept the streak alive with two home runs for the weekend. Senior Gracey Aguirre and freshman Caitlin Plocheck were big power hitters and also contributed with their own home runs. “It helps when you are in a positive environment and when everyone else around you is hitting good,” Fenichel said. “I have been struggling in practice so I just came out there, tried to forget about that and clear my mind, and it just ended up going my way.” Junior pitcher Tanner Sanders took the 7-1 win against UMKC, only giving up one run. Junior Kelly Young pitched a no-hitter against IUPUI with a score of 8-0. The game against IUPUI made for Coach Kristin Ryman’s 300th career win. Her 300th win was a short one, as the Lady Bisons took the...
by Lana Sydenstricker | Feb 7, 2015 | News Slider
Jan. 21, 2015 kicked off the trip of a lifetime for students traveling to Vienna, Austria through Lipscomb’s Global Learning program. In the first week of the program students participated in a weekend retreat. The group stayed in a monastery nestled in the mountains of Schlägl and quickly learned about the simple life of the priests who live there. After returning from the retreat, the students settled in to start classes in Vienna. German, Psalms, Cross Cultural Experience, Foundations of Western Civilization since 1600 and International Business are the courses offered on this trip. The students said it is neat to see the connection between what they learn in class and on the weekend trips. “The other night there were riots in the city and it was really interesting to see the political side of everything that happened,” Janie Lynn Lankford said. “It was really cool to see people so passionate about something because sometimes when you travel you just see the light and fluffy side of things and in reality there’s dispute.” During the week, the students also go on walking tours throughout the city to see historical palaces and locations. One of the walking tours included visiting the Schönbrunn Palace. “The view we saw from the Schönbrunn Palace was beautiful and you can see all of Vienna,” sophomore Sarah Wagner said. “It was really mesmerizing.” The students also have the opportunity to visit art galleries and museums. “We went to an art museum and it was so cool because it is unlike any art museum in America,” sophomore Shelby Jordan said. “There is so much history behind the art, and...
by Erin Turner | Feb 7, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
Major League Baseball stars Rex Brothers and Caleb Joseph joined the Lipscomb baseball team at the First Pitch Dinner Saturday evening in Allen Arena. After attending Lipscomb, Brothers was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 2009. He was the 34th overall pick in the first round of the 2009 MLB Draft. Joseph also attended Lipscomb, leading the Bisons with a .342 batting average during his junior year. Joseph spent six years in the minors before he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2014. The two major leaguers, along with members of the 2015 ballclub and coaches, signed autographs before the dinner began. With the 2015 baseball season just around the corner, head coach Jeff Forehand and the team are looking forward to defeating strong contenders such as Kennesaw State. The 2015 season will begin on Feb. 13 with a three-game set against Butler at Dugan Field. Carousel photo by Sam...
by Colleen Casner | Feb 7, 2015 | News Slider
Cancer doesn’t sleep, so Lipscomb didn’t either. Participants joined in community to fight cancer at Lipscomb’s third annual Relay for Life event Friday night through Saturday morning in Allen Arena. By 2:25 Saturday morning, over 400 participants had raised $33,000. The structure for the event symbolized a day in the life of a cancer patient. “The relay is symbolic of the struggle that people who suffer with cancer have to go through, the journey that they have to go through, through the night, but we believe that there’s hope in the morning,” junior Chloe Rogers said. Even though participants had plenty of fun, many participated because of personal connections to cancer. Sophomore Sarah Wood lost a close mentor to lung cancer over the summer. “I actually came to Lipscomb because I started working with a woman here doing songwriting and stuff like that,” Wood said. “She worked in the Christian music industry, and I would send her my songs and she would critique them. I just got really, really close with her, and she lived here in Nashville. I fell in love with Lipscomb and that’s why I’m here — because of her. She was like a second mom to me.” Wood performed with her band, The Arcadian Wild, as part of the entertainment Friday night. Wood said that she enjoyed performing for fellow students in a larger venue and supporting a worthy cause. “I think just what Relay for Life is doing means a lot to me, and it’s such an amazing [thing] to be a part of — raising money to cure cancer,” Wood said. “We’re just honored to...
by Brianna Langley | Feb 6, 2015 | News Slider
This week on Lumination News, Carly Bergthold and Mignonne Bryant give you the latest updates on national and local news from behind the anchor desk. See what’s going on in world news with reporter Leslie Newman, and get caught up on Hollywood’s latest drama with Sarah McGee. Also, Thomas Jones is giving you an in-depth look into the world of sports. Join Lumination reporter Madeline Montgomery as she gets you caught up on Lipscomb’s alcohol policies and student expectations. This week’s newscast also features helpful tidbits to help you best handle your taxes, plus a preview on the Lady Bisons’ softball season that’s coming up just around the corner. Do you have any story ideas or events you would like to see covered? E-mail our News Director at...
