by Brianne Welch | Jan 29, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Defeating a United States Olympian at an invitational is only the beginning of great things to come from Lipscomb junior Tucker Peabody. The Memphis native began running track his junior year in high school simply to get in shape for football. “I didn’t think track would get me anywhere,” Peabody said. Peabody was offered to play football at several Division I and Division II colleges before sustaining an injury. The injury prevented him from fully participating in half of his senior year football season. “[The injury] diminished my football career, and so I decided to stick with track,” Peabody said. During his senior season of track, Peabody said he got much better and so he received other offers for track. “Once I started receiving all of the offers, I started taking [track] more seriously,” Peabody said. Peabody currently runs the 100m, 200m and the 4x400m relay for the Bisons track and field team. On Saturday, Jan. 19, Peabody defeated Olympian Manteo Mitchell in the 200m. Peabody finished with a time of 21.36 seconds while Mitchell finished with a time of 21.37 seconds. “People seem to think it’s a big deal,” Peabody said when asked about his victory. Whether racing an Olympian or another college athlete, Peabody gets nervous just like anyone else. “Nerves kick in before every race, whether there is very little competition or I am racing an Olympian,” Peabody said. “The nerves are always there.” Peabody and Mitchell have raced several times before, and Peabody has a competitive relationship with Mitchell. He said that when the two raced in a preliminary race on Friday, Jan. 18, Mitchell...
by Brianne Welch | Jan 28, 2013 | News Slider
Two beloved members of the Lipscomb family who died last week — former professors Dr. Bill Collins and Dr. Oliver Yates — will long be remembered for what they did for their students, colleagues and the university. Dr. Collins died Jan. 21 at the age of 71, Dr. Yates on January 24 at the age of 79. Dr. Yates first came to Lipscomb as a freshman in 1952, and he remained at Lipscomb until his death. “He taught thousands of students during a career that lasted nearly 55 years,” wrote Kent Gallaher, chair of the biology department. “[he] made a huge impact in the lives of hundreds of health-care professionals who did their undergraduate training at Lipscomb from the late 1950’s though 2010.” Like many others who were touched by Dr. Yates’ life, Gallaher spoke very highly of him. “Along with Dr. Paul Langford, he laid the foundation for the successful pre-med program we enjoy today.” Lipscomb provost, Craig Bledsoe, said Dr. Yates has left a lasting legacy. “Through his work, Lipscomb became the place to be to train for a health-related career,” Bledsoe wrote. “He personally trained hundreds of students who would go on to become highly successful doctors, dentists, nurses, veterinarians, and others who chose to devote their lives to caring for others.” Bledsoe talked about how Dr. Yates not only touched the lives of students, but he also was extremely involved in bettering the community. Professor Collins came to Lipscomb as a staff member in 1985, and he retired in May 2012. Dr. Collins was a philosophy professor but was part of the Bible department until 1999. In...
by Bridgette Begle | Jan 27, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
On Saturday, Jan. 26, in Allen Arena, the Lady Bisons basketball team played a game to improve their record in conference play. They also held an event to honor women’s basketball legend Pat Summitt. Pat Summitt was the head coach of the Lady Vols of the University of Tennessee for 38 years and is the overall winningest NCAA coach of men’s or women’s basketball on all levels. Last week (Jan. 13-20) marked the second “We Back Pat” week. Throughout the SEC, every women’s basketball team has played one home game that is dedicated to raising awareness and recognition for the Pat Summitt Foundation Fund. This foundation was founded on Nov. 27, 2011, launched by Summitt after she was diagnosed with early onset dementia, Alzheimer’s type at the age of 59. The funds raised are sent to nonprofits that provide support to those suffering from Alzheimer’s. The overall mission is to advance research for preventing and a cure. Senior basketball player Hannah Phillips said that Pat Summitt was a childhood inspiration of hers. “Pat Summitt was my idol growing up,” Phillips said, “I wanted to be a Lady Vol.” Attendance to this event was crucial for raising the necessary funds. According to freshman Alex Banks, each women’s basketball player penned hand-written letters to alumni inviting them to come to the game. She also mentioned utilizing social media sites as a promotion tool. The final tally of those in attendance was 1,434. The shirts that were given out at the game to the first 300 fans are ones that look very familiar around the SEC. Colors and logos change from school...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 27, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
After Thursday night’s nail-biter against Kennesaw State, the men’s basketball team served up another to-the-buzzer contest, but this time, last-minute heroics couldn’t save the day. The Bisons (now 8-12) put up quite a fight against Mercer, but unfortunately, the visiting Bears (13-9) claimed victory by game’s end. After a quick start (Mercer opened with a three in the first 10 seconds), the Bisons gained an early lead on the Bears, but as time progressed, the game became an level playing field, with a three-pointer courtesy of senior Deonte Alexander sending both teams to a 23-23 ballgame at the half. In the second, the Bears became the dominant team on the court, looking at a 61-46 lead over the Bisons with 7:27 remaining. Despite the looming margin, the Bisons weren’t about to let this one go. In the six-or-so minutes to follow, key Bison shots were made, key Bear shots were missed and Lipscomb rallied back to a 7-point margin with just about a minute left in play. A crucial 4-point play by Alexander shrunk the Bear’s lead to three with 41 seconds left, but despite the Bisons’ strong showing in the game’s final minutes, Mercer escaped with the win. Alexander had a strong night, leading the Bisons in scoring with 20. Junior Khion Sankey led the team in rebounding with 12, and sophomore Malcom Smith added in 16 points. Alexander said that he’s always looking to the next play in a close game’s final minutes, also concentrating on his defensive role. “I’m just trying my best to not let my man score,” Alexander said. Alexander said he feels that good focus on the scouting reports...
by Kyrsten Turner | Jan 25, 2013 | News Slider
In just one week, Allen Arena will be flooded with college students raising money to fight cancer. Relay for Life is known around the nation for it’s dedication to finding a cure for cancer, and for the first time, Lipscomb will be a relay host. “I’m excited for the actual event,” said Kara Philpot, a senior Public Relations major and Relay for Life participant. “We started working on it back in August so there’s been a lot of planning.” Philpot said Lipscomb has 36 teams with at least 10 people on each team. Every team member has an average goal of $100, making the team goal $1000 or more. “Our [overall] goal is $50,000,” Philpot said. “It’s a big goal. We’ve made a good amount [so far]. But, they say two or three weeks before the event is when you raise 90-percent of your funds, so we’re hoping for that last big final push.” The Relay committees have been planning all year for this event and students have a lot to get excited about. “To start off, President Lowry will come in and do a welcome,” Philpot said. “Then there is going to be a lap for cancer survivors and those that are going through [cancer]; and then a caregiver lap, and then all the teams will get out there and do a lap. And, then the party starts!” Students can expect to be hyped-up on food and entertainment throughout the evening. Competitions and games will be going on during the night to raise money for Relay for Life, as well as keep students awake and walking. “There’s gonna...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 25, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s third installment of Lumination News, Brynn Watkins and Jeremy Keck are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Monaih Sam brings you up to speed with sports, Jessica Burke takes us around the world in a minute with the week’s top headlines, Ariel Jones has some insight on this week’s Presidential Inauguration and Madeline Smith delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look into Nashville’s new status as the nation’s “It City,” a look at students participating in service events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a look at campus’ recycling group EKO, some information on this weekend’s Anteater’s Ball, a look into Lipscomb’s Revenge of the Nerds video game tournament, some news on the big Singarama announcements, insight into March’s 2nd Annual Student Scholars Symposium, some insight into the upcoming golf season and some student opinions of Nashville’s winter weather. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
