by Erika Thornsberry | Sep 30, 2013 | News Slider
Lipscomb University will host its first homecoming celebration beginning Oct. 1 and ending the 7. Alumni and their families will have an entire week’s worth of activities to enjoy on campus. Homecoming will be a great time to meet the Lipscomb students and faculty or to catch up with former professors and classmates. Herdcoming will host events throughout the week and end with Parents Weekend. Some premier events included the reunion gatherings for classes of 2003, 1988, and 1963. There will also be a Golden Bison luncheon, social club reunions, and a dessert reception with current and retired faculty. For even more fun and incorporation of current Lipscomb students, there will be a 5K run, a Lady Bison volleyball and soccer game, a theater production, live music, the Tau Phi Cowboy show and much more. (Schedule is courtesy of Lipscomb.edu) A highlighted schedule of a few of these events includes: Tuesday, October 1 7 p.m. concert – Dave Barnes in Collins Alumni Auditorium with $10 general admission Wednesday, Oct. 2 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Student Activity, Bison Square Thursday, Oct. 3 10:55 a.m. – The Gathering for HerdComing – Allen Arena Noon – Golden Bison Luncheon, Hall of Fame, $10 per person at the door 6 p.m. – Mr. Lee’s Pizza Party featuring the introduction of fall athletic teams Friday, Oct. 4 5:30 p.m. – “Class of 1963” 50th Reunion Reception, Ezell Center Lobby 6:30 p.m. – “Class of 1963” 50th Reunion Dinner, Paul Rogers Board Room, Ezell Center 6:30 p.m. – Lady Bisons Volleyball vs. USC-Upstate, Allen Arena 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – “Class of 2003”...
by Logan Butts | Sep 30, 2013 | News Slider
Being a performer was not always the plan for Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Dave Barnes. Barnes, who performed at Lipscomb on Tuesday night, originally just wanted to write music with no intention of performing it himself. He wanted to leave the performing up to the artists. After some prodding from his peers, Barnes decided to give the performing artist title a try. Six albums and countless concerts later, it’s safe to say Barnes made the right decision. Barnes is somewhat of a musical Swiss army knife. His array of talents, which includes the ability to play the guitar and drums in addition to his singing and writing skills, has proven to be a hit with audiences. Barnes’ array of musical skills gives his albums an eclectic sound. Traces of everything from pop to country to rock to soul can be heard in his songs. Despite his success as a performer, Barnes still enjoys writing music for other artists. “I like them both. The thing that writing has on being an artist is the lack of traveling. We have an about-to-be two-year-old little dude. As I’ve gotten older, traveling is a hard thing to do,” Barnes said. “The beauty of being a writer is you can stay at home, but you miss playing shows.” Over the years, Barnes has shown a chameleon-like feel for music. He has written for country crooners, contemporary Christian artists, soul singers, pop stars and even fellow singer-songwriters. Barnes especially plays a big role in the Nashville music scene, having written for local artists such as Brandon Heath, Drew Holcomb and Ben Rector. However, Barnes’ biggest...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 30, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
By Sophie Kellerman and Aaron Schmelzer Memories filled Allen Arena on Sunday afternoon as the Lipscomb community celebrated the life of fan Chuck Ross. Ross passed away earlier this month at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy of support for local sports. Through his fandom, Ross impacted the lives of the many, with a large group of local journalists, sporting figures and former Bisons lending their time to share a funny story and kind word about Ross. “Chuck was the roots that connected so many people and communities,” said Athletic Director Philip Hutcheson as he opened up the memorial. Orioles manager Buck Showalter, ESPN analyst Buster Olney and Voice for the Nashville Predators Pete Weber were among the multitude of people who recorded short anecdotes and well wishes that were shown throughout the service. Jonathan Seamon interviewed former Bisons basketball players Alan Banks, Richard Taylor, Chris Martello, Greg Glenn and Keith Edwards about their experiences with Ross. “I thought Chuck was somebody that we were doing something for,” Taylor said. “The reality is, as time passed, it was exactly the opposite. Chuck was such a role model for all of us.” “Describe Chuck in one word,” Seamon asked the former Bisons. None of them had to think about their answers very long. Laughter, compassion and unconditional love were just a few of the words that came to mind. Ross was not only a fan of the university sports. He also loved going to the Lipscomb Academy high school games and helping out any way he could. “For high school football games, Chuck’s job was to call and...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 28, 2013 | News Slider
Swang Chapel offered a quiet place of mourning and remembrance Saturday night as the Lipscomb community gathered to comfort each other and pray after the sudden passing of freshman Isaac Phillips. Phillips, a pre-nursing major from Nashville, died late Friday night. During the gathering, university President Dr. Randy Lowry expressed his sorrow over the loss, saying this is a trying time for the community. He referred to the common belief that college is supposed to be the best four years of your life – a belief emphasized to students during the start of their college experiences. “And then, all of a sudden, we’re reminded that even in the best four years of your life, sometimes life intervenes; and, together, we walk a somewhat different path,” Lowry said. He encouraged those in attendance to be a community for the Phillips family during the days ahead. Lipscomb Academy teacher and head football coach Scott Tillman read a scripture from II Corinthians 1:3-4, which talks about comforting each other in tragic times as we receive comfort from God. Tillman was a coach on the teams that Phillips was a part of during his time at the Academy. “God is faithful,” Tillman said after the reading. Senior campus minister Steve Davidson recounted a recent trip to Florida with his family. His young grandson tripped on the sidewalk and received a bump on his forehead. He and his wife hurt for their injured grandson, wanting to be there for him during the pain. Davidson related that experience to what many were feeling in the chapel. “Scott [Tillman] read a script about the God of all comfort, and that’s why we...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 27, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the sixth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Madeline Smith and Joe Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Janice Ng give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment, Kelly Dean gives you the weather forecast and Carter Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast sheds light on the merging of the English and Foreign Language Departments, offers a look into what the Lipscomb community thinks of Obamacare, takes a look at the new change of optional minors on graduation plans, shows highlights of the Lady Bisons’ volleyball match against Kentucky, gives an update on the shuttle service and features a recap of the 31st annual African Street Festival. Also featured this week are a look at Almost Golf, some insight into the upcoming Nashville Choreographer’s Canvas and an array of student opinions of the new Apple software update. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Bridgette Begle | Sep 26, 2013 | News Slider
Regardless of where they are in their academic careers, Lipscomb students now have the option to not include a minor in graduation plans. Lipscomb announced to students Friday, Sept. 20, that a minor would no longer be a requirement to graduate, but the 126-hour minimum is still in effect. Dr. Randy Bouldin, the Associate Provost for Academic Development, said the process began about a year and a half ago when the academic leadership team looked at other schools for guidelines and decided what would be the best for students. “We voted to do away with the minor requirement for graduation, but we had to decide how we were going to implement it,” Bouldin said. “There were several options we could have taken. We could have said this was only going to apply to incoming freshman next year, or implement it in the spring.” Ultimately the decision was made to let the new criteria apply to every student. “We have not eliminated the possibility of a minor,” Bouldin said. “But now a student has more options.” The goal of this new system is to let students customize their course load to a greater extent. “You have the capacity now to use those hours in ways that might be better than if you had to choose an 18-hour minor,” Bouldin said. This new “flexibility,” as Bouldin calls it, lets students do their own academic programming. He points out that an education is a huge investment and university leaders want students to get the most out it. Bouldin said he’s not worried about students taking too many electives, becauses he has faith in their integrity. Also, “it’s the...
