by Cory Woodroof | Jan 25, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Sometimes, those five extra minutes of game play can go a mile and a half. For the men’s basketball team, five minutes of free basketball led to 18 points and a 79-72 win, once tied at 61 with the Kennesaw State Owls (2-18) at the end of regulation. The now 8-11 Bisons held the Owls to a manageable margin for most of the first half. Both teams went scoreless until junior Khion Sankey put up a big three to open the game at 17:54. After a few back-and-forth lead swaps, the Bisons finally gained a nine-point lead with five remaining before halftime. The Owls clawed back ever so slightly, but a resounding dunk by freshman Stephen Hurt to send the Bisons to a six-point lead before the break. The second half, however, was a different story. Kennesaw State came out swinging, cutting the margin to around one or two in the first few minutes. The Bisons and Owls fought for the lead in much of the second half. Four key free throw shots by sophomore Malcom Smith in the last few minutes of play helped send the game into overtime. In OT, the Bisons never let the Owls regain the lead, hitting important shots and using the clock in their favor. By the time the final buzzer echoed through Allen Arena, the Bisons emerged victorious. Malcom Smith had a big night for the Bisons with a double-double (21 points, 12 rebounds), while redshirt sophomore Carter Sanderson had a career night with 15 points (9 of those from beyond the arch). Hurt also had a double-double with 12 points and 10...
by Nick Glende | Jan 24, 2013 | News Slider
Fourteen teams, four games, no mercy. Lipscomb’s College of Informatics presented the Revenge of the Nerds video game tournament in Shamblin theater Wednesday night. Fourteen teams of four players – including a LU Faculty team – signed up to battle it out in four games to truly test their skill. Halo 4, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Rock Band were played in a battle royale to prove who was the best of the best. Gamers competed for prizes such as t-shirts, headsets and assorted gaming “swag”. The event was free to enter and watch, and free pizza/drinks were provided to all who attended. The battle began with a heated taunt from the faculty team, challenging the younger players’ “inexperience,” and claimed the other teams had to prove themselves, which they undoubtedly did. The crowd cheered and sang along to great classic rock hits as the gamers played Rock Band songs, featuring “Cold As Ice”, “Space Oddity” and “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Everyone sat on the edge of their seats during some of the closest matches in Halo history. When all was said and done and the scores were tallied, none compared to the result of team 817 Mafia, who scored highest overall. Congratulations to Rico, Ryan, Stephen and Neil (a.k.a. the 817 Mafia) for showing up the competition, also congrats on those awesome Atari gaming...
by Jeremy Keck | Jan 24, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
The gold-medal winning U.S. Women’s Soccer team is coming to Nashville. They will take on Scotland in an exhibition match at LP Field on February 13 at 7 p.m. Cooper Torrez, a Lipscomb student and Account Executive for the Tennessee Titans, is offering Lipscomb students specially priced tickets. All students have to do is call his office at 615-565-4814 or email him at ctorrez@titans.nfl.com. There is no limit to how many each person can get. Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, Abby Wambach and all the stars you likely saw on SportsCenter are all expected to play. If you would like to see the gold-medalists in action, all you have to do contact Cooper Torrez. Fun Facts: • February 13 will mark just the fourth match for the U.S. Women’s National Team in the state of Tennessee. • The U.S. WNT finished 2012 with a record of 28-1-3 and ended the year ranked No. 1 in the FIFA Women’s World...
by Savanna Schubert | Jan 23, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Ever feel bored in your dorm room wondering what’s going on around campus? Louis Nelms, chair for the Student Activities Board, has all the answers you need to get active this semester. “Student Activities Board is a group of about 12-15 people who are involved of different aspects of campus life,” Nelms said. The group comes together every week and discusses ideas for different events to host for Lipscomb students. Nelms, with one semester already under his belt, said he couldn’t wait to get the spring semester underway. He said that we should be expecting several big events relatively soon. A Super Bowl party, a Home Run Derby and Brickyard Basketball are being planned to kick the semester off in style. If you want to relive your childhood, you’ll want to remember “90’s night.” Nelms said it’s sure to be a blast with Space Jam, Nintendo 64’s and Dunk-a-roos in the game plan. Nelms also recommends for students to stay alert for updates on Singarama. “Singarama is definitely something to look forward to. It will be April 4-6th, and you really shouldn’t miss it,” Nelms said. The theme for this year’s show was announced via email earlier this week. The theme will be Timeless, with Yesterday, Today and Forever as the group performances. Nelms said this year’s show won’t be one to miss. “It’s Singarama’s 50th anniversary, so it’s got to be a big show,” Louis said. Looking for something to do during the cold spring semester days? Nelms says that hot chocolate afternoons will be arriving at Lipscomb (with ‘four square in the Square’ also on the agenda). There are many more...
by Sydney Poe | Jan 22, 2013 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
Whether it’s in reference to the city’s rising economy, sports fever, southern charm or constant entertainment, Nashville has been dubbed the new ‘it city,’ and it’s about time. For a few years, different news outlets and magazines have noted the rise both population and economy in Music City, but it seems that 2013 may just be the year that Nashville emerges as a top destination in the country. Back in 2011, Forbes magazine listed Nashville at No. 3 on their list of cities in line to be the ‘next big boom town’. Last year, the Business Insider ranked the city at No. 5 for fastest growing job markets in the U.S. Now, the New York Times is referring to Nashville as the next “it city,” and people can’t wait to become a citizen of the GQ-named ‘Nowville’. For a city that used to be mocked for its honky-tonk feel, how did it rise to the top? To start, the change in country music has helped move Nashville away from the old country vibe. Names like Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton have made it popular to enjoy country music again. Urban and Shelton are both in the national spotlight with roles on the hit television shows American Idol and The Voice, while Underwood, Swift and Lambert have all spent the past five years bringing in a younger demographic to the country music fan base. Country music is no longer limited to just Broadway Ave. Bridgestone Arena is constantly rotating the biggest names not only in country music, but the music industry in general throughout...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 21, 2013 | News Slider
As we enter the doldrums of January, the air is cold, the sun is on hiatus and flu season is in full swing. This installment of the dreaded virus might be a little nastier than its recent predecessors. The Center for Disease Control has gone on record saying that the 2012-2013 season might be the worst to hit in quite some time. The CDC reported that the number of patients with the flu has raised 26 times the amount of people that were diagnosed from December 2011 to December 2012. The typical flu season lasts from November to April. At a busy college campus, students (especially those who inhabit the many dorm halls Lipscomb has to offer) are at the risk of contacting the flu. Bethany Massey, Lipscomb’s director of health services, said she believes that students must be active and aware in their quest to avoid contracting the unwanted ailment. The top way to keep the flu away might be easier than you’d think. “The number one, best way is to get a flu shot,” Massey said. While waking up for an 8 a.m. class with Superman-like energy might make anyone feel like invulnerable, Massey said that anyone can be susceptible to the flu. “Lots of students are hesitant to get [a flu shot] because they think they’re healthy or they think maybe the flu won’t happen to them, but just the college atmosphere and lifestyle can make you more at risk for getting the flu,” Massey said. “The flu vaccine is really the best way and only way to really get your immune system ready to fight...
