by Hunter Patterson | Jan 20, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
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by Emily Snell | Jan 20, 2012 | News Slider
We accidentally published an incomplete article about the Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17. We’re sorry for any confusion the error may have caused. The celebration, initially scheduled to occur in the square immediately after chapel, was postponed due to inclement weather. On Thursday morning, John Williams announced that the event was canceled. Williams said staff decided to cancel the event since it was getting late in the week and “most of the MLK activities ended earlier in the...
by Emily Snell | Jan 20, 2012 | News Slider
Donald Miller, Christian author and speaker, gave students his “rules to living a meaningful life” in The Gathering on Thursday. “The things it takes to live a good story are the same things it takes to live an interesting life,” Miller said, explaining that he learned a lot about storytelling while working with experts to produce the movie version of his book Blue Like Jazz, which will appear in theaters April 13. Miller said people have the ability to choose to live an interesting, enjoyable life or a boring, meaningless one. “The things that we’re doing with our lives actually shape whether or not we appreciate it,” he said. According to Miller, the first step toward living an interesting life is “you need to want something.” Miller said the reason people get bored during movies is the same reason they feel that life is meaningless–it’s unclear what the protagonist wants. “If I paused your life right now,” Miller asked, “and came to your closest friends and asked, ‘Ok, what do they want?’ Would anybody know?” Miller said he thinks people believe they have to want only God’s specific plan for their lives. But, Miller said he believes God doesn’t always have a detailed plan but allows people to choose what they do with their lives. He said too many people view God as “a dysfunctional dad who is controlling.” “I just see this picture of God as a dad, and He rolls out this big piece of butcher paper on the floor and He gives you a box of crayons,” Miller said, sharing his perspective. “And you and God get to...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 17, 2012 | News Slider
Lipscomb freshmen can begin attending Freshmen Interest Groups to help them get connected on campus, starting Wednesday, Jan. 18. A Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) allows those newer to Lipscomb to connect with other students who share in the same interests. All freshmen are welcome to attend any meetings available. Six different interest groups will be featured. Those with a knack for service can meet with Christin Shatzer on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Johnson conference room to join the community service/service learning FIG. This group also offers opportunities with the SALT program. Students looking for recreational activities can meet with Matthew Abplanalp in the Student Activity Center lobby at 4 p.m. Wednesday to join the Campus Rec FIG, aimed at promoting healthy living. Also on Wednesday at 4 p.m., those with a love for travel can meet Melissa Swan in Arlo’s to discuss world-wide exploration with the travel FIG. On Thursday at 3 p.m., Campus Minister Jake Burton will lead the spiritual FIG in the Campus Ministry office. This group will take a closer look at God’s work on campus and address spiritual questions. Any film buffs can join Dr. Matt Hearn in Swang 102 on Thursday at 5 p.m. to discuss the art of cinema with the movies/film FIG. Those with a love of the culinary arts can meet with Dr. Autumn Marshall at 3 p.m. Friday in Ezell 107 to delve into the world of good food with the culinary/food FIG. If you are unable to attend any of the Freshmen Interest Groups but still desire to know more information, please contact any of the group facilitators below. Other...
by Mark McGee | Jan 17, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb coach Scott Sanderson told his Bison in his postgame talk that the last play of the game went according to plan. He tried his best not to laugh. Everyone in the dressing room knew that freshman guard Damarius Smith was the last option the way the play was designed…including Damarius. But that didn’t stop him from firing a 3-pointer with three seconds left in overtime to give the Bison a 104-103 Atlantic Sun win over Stetson at Allen Arena Monday night. “Stetson did a good job of taking away what we were trying to do on the play,” Sanderson said. “Damarius did a good of jumping up there and knocking it down. It was a big shot and we needed it. It was nothing but the bottom of the net.” Damarius scored on two points in regulation. With 39 seconds left in overtime he missed a pair of free throws with the score tied at 99-99. Damarius admitted those two missed free throws were not on his mind when he went for the game-winner. “When I was coming down the court I knew Stetson’s defenders were going to fight Jordan Burgason (the first choice for the shot) to the best of their abilities,” Damarius said. “I decided if they were going to double-team him and no one thought I was going to shoot that I was going to shoot it with confidence. “I had missed two tough free throws. I tried to erase that and keep going to the next play. But I believed in myself. I believe my team believes in me. This is a game of...
by Emily Snell | Jan 15, 2012 | News Slider
Singarama, Lipscomb’s biggest theatrical event of the spring semester, will look slightly different this year. The massive effort by Lipscomb students to write, produce and perform their very own musical normally culminates after spring break, but this year the popular annual event will be March 8-10, the week before spring break. Garner Goode, director of student involvement, announced the change during an interview about the semester’s main events. He said a few years ago Singarama used to occur before spring break and staff decided to return to the former schedule. Goode said having the event late in the semester was causing problems. “People were coming back from spring break,” Goode said, “and not really getting an opportunity to focus on their classes, which is what’s important.” Singarama is only one of the events that Goode said he expects to be popular this year. In addition to the usual fairs and special occasions, Goode said Lipscomb in Motion is hosting a kickball tournament and a three-on-three basketball tournament called “The Brickyard.” “They’re just fun large group events that we think people will come participate in,” Goode said, “kind of like dodge ball where there are some set teams, a little ridiculousness and a fun atmosphere.” Goode said The Brickyard will take place in the square later in the semester. Lipscomb in Motion will coordinate some surprise events during the next few months—often in the middle of the day, involving food and giveaways. Goode said the spring events are designed to help students deepen their friendships. “The spring is more of a community experience,” Goode said, “because in the fall new...
