by Janice Ng | Oct 23, 2013 | News Slider
It’s hip, it’s current, it’s an art department – Lipscomb’s art department to be exact. According to Nashville Scene Arts Editor Laura Hutson, Lipscomb University “secretly harbors one of the hippest art programs in Nashville.” Lipscomb professor Rocky Horton and Artist-in-Residence Seth Lykins couldn’t agree more. The Lipscomb art department offers several opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the art world. Associate Art Professor Rocky Horton says the work produced by students and professors is very contemporary-progressive and cutting-edge. “That atmosphere paired with this amazing [Presidential] Lectureship series, as well as the OPEN Gallery downtown, has pushed us to the forefront of programs in Nashville,” Horton said. The Presidential Lectureship series for Art and Art History brings prominent artists, art historians, and critics to lecture and interact with the community with studio visits and exhibitions. Past lectures have included Daniel Johnston, Nick Cave and Jose Parla, to name a few. “Lipscomb’s art department is super conceptual,” said Lykins, a junior studio art major. “It really challenges you in how you think about art. There are also a lot of opportunities for students.” As Artist-in-Residence, Lykins is offered a cash award that allows him to spend the summer as a working artist, presenting his work at the beginning of the fall semester. Lipscomb also offers a Visiting Artist Program, which highlights several artists throughout the academic year from all over the country and brings them to Nashville to interact on an intimate level with students and the community over a period of two or three days. Lykins curates the OPEN Art Gallery in the Arcade downtown, a gallery run entirely by...
by Erika Thornsberry | Oct 21, 2013 | News Slider
Monday afternoon, the Lipscomb community gathered in the Beaman Library to support 2011 graduate and adjunct professor Michael McRay as he discussed and signed copies of his book Letters from “Apartheid Street.” McRay currently works as a volunteer chaplain at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution, hosts a Belfast-originated monthly storytelling event called 10×9 and is also a part of Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT). In April 2012, McRay went on a three-month stay in the West Bank that included a two-month stint in Hebron with CPT. It was during this trip that the idea for Letters from “Apartheid Street” came about. “Letters from “Apartheid Street” tells what happened when I was over in Palestine,” McRay said. “It’s a reflection on how to become peaceful and to truly love your neighbors. “I joined the CPT and help out at the prison because I want to do my part in helping out the world. To go to a place like Palestine, you have to come to peace by being peaceful,” McRay said. McRay took a few minutes to read a small part of chapter 8, which he feels is the central part of the book. He also explained a story in which he and others who were a part of the CPT would follow around soldiers singing hymns. McRay’s family has been involved in Palestine, and he can really see there’s a need for helping the country and its people. Going to Palestine was just a way to do his part. Little did McRay know that going there would lead to him writing his own book. “When I went on my trip, I sent letters...
by Sydney Poe | Oct 18, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the eighth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Joe Sanderson and Madeline Smith are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Savanna Schubert fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Ariel Jones give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment, including an extended look at winners of the 2013 Dove Awards. Aaron Schmelzer gives you the weather forecast and Carter Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week, we’ll bring you all the details on the 44th annual Dove awards including words from some of the night’s top winners, a look at the red carpet and what Lipscomb students thought of the event being held on campus. We’ll also give you a look at Lipscomb’s art scene around Nashville, check out a free event hosted by the Student Activities Board and see how Lipscomb students are preparing for the upcoming flu season. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Carter Sanderson | Oct 18, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb always seeks to be a community, and now, the school has the opportunity to help a friend at our sister campus Belmont. Matt Barnett, the assistant head coach and pitching coach for the Belmont Bruins baseball team, lost his home in a fire earlier this month. A resident of La Vergne, Barnett is a husband to his wife Natalie and a father to his 7-year-old boy Easton and his 18-month-old boy Braxton. Belmont’s athletic department began accepting donations immediately on behalf of the family, and Lipscomb has joined in the relief efforts. In a campus goal to raise $10,000, Lipscomb have already raised $8,327. To help the Barnett family in their time of need, please visit http://www.gofundme.com/4qud74 to donate to our friend down the...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Oct 17, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb men’s golf team is on par to succeed now and in the future. Changes in recruiting and in the offseason have sparked an early tournament victory. Most recently, the Bisons won the Murray St. Invitational after going into a two-hole playoff. In the playoff, Alabama St. shot two over par and the Bisons shot right on par. Dustin Wilder, senior and co-captain, said that even though the penalty was assessed, the team still was confident of their ability to win. “Once we found out we were going to go to a playoff, I think we were pretty confident and pretty calm,” Wilder said. He said that while the team played well, it’s important to be patient and stay focused. “It’s easy for us to be really hyped and excited coming off a win, but not everyday is going to be a good day on the course,” Wilder said. “When we aren’t playing our best, I think it’s important to remember to stay focused and to stay patient and know that we’re capable of playing well.” In only his second year as head coach, Will Brewer has made a special effort at recruiting players that are ready to compete and win. The five freshman–one redshirt–and one transfer student have already made an impact this season, as they came to school prepared to play. “I think the upperclass realize that we’ve been very intentional about our recruits, and when they come in, they’ve come in ready and compete; they really have a strong desire to win,” Brewer said. Upperclassmen certainly have noticed the freshmen’s talent, as Wilder noticed. “The...
by Bridgette Begle | Oct 15, 2013 | News Slider
By Bridgette Begle and Cory Woodroof Allen Arena traded basketballs for golden trophies Tuesday night as the best and brightest of Christian music gathered to celebrate this year’s Dove Award winners. The 44th annual show made its home at Lipscomb after spending two years at Fox Theater in Atlanta. Industry legends Amy Grant and Kirk Franklin were the evening’s emcees. Gospel Music Association CEO Jackie Patillo thanked Lipscomb for their guidance in hosting the event in its return to Music City, a longtime home of the awards. “We are at the Allen Arena because of the vision of the leadership here,” Patillo said. “President Randy Lowry has opened his doors to us and his heart.” Dr. Lowry told the estimated crowd of 2,800 of the importance of having fellow believers join the campus to celebrate an art that ties directly in with faith. “We have about 200,000 visitors a year on this campus, but there are no visitors that are more important to us than those who share the Christian story with us,” Lowry said. “A lot goes on in higher education, and a lot of it is so far from the story we believe in. “But at Lipscomb University, we are going to be Christian intentionally, we are going to be Christian courageously and we are going to be Christian graciously.” Lowry noted that arena donors Jim and Linda Allen were in attendance of the evening’s events. “They had a vision 15 years ago and dedicated a tremendous proportion of their resources to build this – not knowing you specifically, but having you in mind. Hoping that in this...
