by Danielle Boyd | Feb 3, 2012 | News Slider
The Latino population in Nashville is growing, and Lipscomb is the first local university to reach out to Latino students by offering grants of up to $22,000 per student for those who meet the general admissions requirements. As President Randy Lowry sets new initiatives to increase growth in higher education among Latino students, the Latino community on campus is growing rapidly. In the hopes of increasing diversity and setting a new vision for campus, Lowry appointed Jessie Van de Griek, the director of the Hispanic Achievers program at the Harding Place Family YMCA, to continue bringing students to Lipscomb. “My role on campus is to be a bridge builder,” she said. As the associate dean of intercultural engagement, Van de Griek works with the Latino students on campus to help identify ways to connect the Latino community to Lipscomb. In addition to being a bridge builder, Van De Griek is a mentor to students, helping them understand the importance of higher education and professional development. For many Latino students on campus, Van de Griek played an important role in providing extra assistance in understanding the enrollment process. Jarathzy Lendos, a sophomore majoring in nursing, said, “I didn’t know a lot of the process that goes into applying…and I asked for their help, and they were more than willing to help me out.” Lack of knowledge on the process of attending college and low income are common obstacles of the Latino community, according to Van de Griek. As a result, most Latino students do not even consider attending college. With the help of Lipscomb and the Hispanic Achievers grant program, more...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 2, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
One of the more memorable games of Don Meyer’s tenure was the 1990 Battle of the Boulevard held in Memorial Gymnasium on Vanderbilt’s campus. Before I dive into the game, let’s take a look back at what Chip Johnson wrote in the Feb. 16th edition of the Babbler leading up to the game. “Ladies and Gentlemen, the number on team in the nation, The Lipscomb University Bisons.” The top ranked Bisons who now stand at 32-4 overall and 14-0 in the TCAC, face their toughest rival Saturday night in a game that is projected to break the attendance record for any NAIA game ever. Entering the game, the Bisons of Lipscomb University and the Rebels of Belmont College were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 respectively in the TCAC and No. 1 and No. 9 in the nation. That year, the Bison had already played Belmont four times, going 3-1 in those contests. The Bisons were also riding a 15-game winning streak going into the biggest Battle of the Boulevard game in the rivalry’s history. During that streak, Marcus Bodie broke the NAIA record for most steals in a season. Jerry Meyer also broke the Lipscomb record for steals in a season. The span also allowed Hutcheson to work his way up to the number two and three spots on the all-time-scoring list. Everyone was getting up for this game – sports writers, students, die hard fans, casual fans…everyone. Also present was Rick Byrd’s red sweater vest. (Yes, he wore it in 1990, too.) Leading up to the game, the Babbler staff talked to some of those reporters and...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 2, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
The 1980s and 90s were years to remember for the Bisons. The team won its first NAIA National Championship in 1986 behind performances from the likes of Greg Caudle, Anthony Jones and Tom Kelsey. In 1990, the team played in front an NAIA record of 15,400+ at Memorial Gym. The Bisons won that game, too, 124-107 against Belmont. During that time, Lipscomb players also broke records. Philip Hutcheson broke the college basketball scoring record with 4,106 points, which stood until another Bison broke his record four years later. John Pierce, the only fitting successor to Hutch, broke his record four years later with 4230 points. Also, Jerry Meyer held the college basketball record for assists in a career. His teammate Darren Henrie holds the Lipscomb University record for most blocked shots with 273 career blocked shots, holds the university record for blocked shots in a season with 87, the record for dunks with 141 during his career as a Bison and the record for dunks in a single season with 61 dunks. Not to be outdone, Marcus Bodie is the all-time steals leader in college basketball with 440 over his career. Bodie averaged three steals per game over 148 games. After watching Darren Henrie come within 10 three-pointers of college basketball’s all-time record, Andy McQueen set his sights on taking care of some unfinished business. McQueen was deadly from behind the three-point line, hitting 112 as a freshman, 143 as a sophomore, 124 as a junior, and 136 his final season. McQueen would finish with 515 career three-pointers to break college basketball’s all-time record of 467 held by Bill...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 1, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Today, we have a little fun with the rivalry. If you listen to the “Herd That” Podcast from last night, we told you a little about the antics that go along with the Battle of the Boulevard. Sure, Lipscomb students have put dye in the Bruins’ fountains, Belmont has taken our championship banner and some former Bisons also took down John the Baptist – the statue, of course. However, when Blmont College students stole LU Bison’s head, the presses did everything but stop. The Feb. 20,1986 issued of the Babbler is littered with articles about the thieving Rebels from Belmont. Below, there are two articles highlighting the theft of the beloved Bison head. The first appeared on the front page of the issue and was written by J.L. Goode, Lipscomb’s Director of Security at the time. **On the evening of Jan. 31st, three days after the theft of our beloved Bisons head from McQuiddy Gym, two individuals driving a blue Honda were stopped by Security Officers Maurice Conner and Russ Roberts in the McQuiddy parking lot. The Names of the two males turned out to be students at Belmont College. These names were give by Security to Lipscomb’s Dean of Students, Bob Farris, who in turned passed them on to the Dean of Student’s at Belmont College. Belmont’s Dean was then able to locate the Bison burglars. THE BISON MAY ROAM BUT IT ALWAYS COMES HOME. On the evening of Feb. 6 Belmont Security notified our Campus Security they had possession of the Bison and were returning it to Lipscomb. At the suggestion of Athletic Director Ken Dugan and...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 1, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
What happens when a guy from Lipscomb falls for a girl from Belmont? Well, nothing happens until Battle of the Boulevard week. We don’t need counseling, we just need the game to come and go. However, until then, it’s time to bash the other’s school. Please upgrade your browser Battle of the Boulevard. Friday, Feb. 3rd. Doors at 4:30, game at...
by Brynn Watkins | Feb 1, 2012 | News Slider, Opinion
Ooh La La! French cuisine in Nashville? I must be dreaming! But my eyes are open! Provence Cafe and Bakery has captured the essence of a typical French cafe. Provence Breads and Cafe is nestled in the heart of Hillsboro Village. Tucked between whimsical fascinations such as BookManBookWoman and Pangea, you will find an intimate cafe that will transport you to a place where brie and baguettes are king. Provence is the perfect place for a quick snack, yummy lunch date or even some dessert. I popped in a week ago and helped myself to Provence’s exquisite sampling of the french classic Eggs Benedict. I give it rave reviews. It was an excellent presentation of eggs cooked to perfection, topped with a succulent Hollandaise sauce to finish. The meal ended on a note much like it would in Paris with a sweet and crisp macaroon. (A light baked confection much like a margarine type cookie). It was, as the French say, “un manger parfait!” Next time you are craving a taste of authentic French fare, check out Provence and have a bit of Paris right here in the heart of Nashville. Bon appétit! Provence Breads & Cafe in Historic Hillsboro Village 1705 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free parking & second entrance located behind the building. 615-386-0363 Fax:...
