by Emily Snell | Oct 7, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
This week, anchors Wade Funderburg and Jessica Burke tell you everything you need to know about pledging and bid night, Brad McCoy’s presentation during Family Weekend, the 32nd annual Tau Phi Cowboy Show, missions fair, College of Arts and Sciences fair, and Campus Safety and Security. Also, Lumination explores students’ fall break plans; interviews Stephen Greyser, the guest speaker for Media Masters; and talks about the big athletics announcement. Lumination has all that, plus a look at entertainment, sports and weather. Please upgrade your...
by Emily Snell | Oct 7, 2011 | News Slider
Lipscomb University’s 120th birthday was Wednesday, and students recognized the event just like they would celebrate a friend’s birthday. Lipscomb in Motion hosted the “birthday extravaganza,” which took place in Bison Square from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students enjoyed chocolate cupcakes and free drinks. Some played “pin the beard on David Lipscomb” while others made music with brightly colored kazoos (another freebie at the party). There was music, balloons, streamers, a piñata and, of course, a birthday cake with 120 candles. In 1891, David Lipscomb and James A. Harding established Lipscomb University. According to the lipscomb.edu, both men believed Bible study was critical to the foundation of education. Since then, the school—originally called Nashville Bible School, then David Lipscomb College, and now Lipscomb University—has taught Bible classes for all full-time students. But both men wanted the university to be more than a seminary. “We aspire to stand in the front ranks of the great educational institutions of the world,” Harding stated. Today, this conviction is still evidenced in the university’s mission “to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence.” To read more about the university’s history, click here or visit this page for an in-depth look at Lipscomb’s...
by Cory Woodroof | Oct 7, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
If you’ve ever met me, you are likely to pick up within the first fifteen minutes that I kind of like movies. Movies have been an integral part of my life ever since my childhood. I distinctly remember my first movie experience- seeing The Lion King during its initial release in the summer 1994. I would have been around 2 years old. Over the past nineteen plus years of my life, I have seen countless films, written countless reviews, and have spent countless hours increasing my knowledge on the subject I love. Everyone has to have a point where they form their passion- a sort of love at first sight. I remember when I first truly fell in love with film. I was 3, the time was around Thanksgiving 1995, and Toy Story had just been released. I remember seeing Toy Story. It was the first time I really loved a film. For about a year or so, I was obsessed with everything Toy Story. I had a cowboy poster print around my walls. I had Toy Story bed sheets (with matching comforter and pillow covers), countless Toy Story toys and memorabilia (including the lunch box with thermos included), a Woody outfit for Halloween the following yea, and my own Woody doll with my name written on the bottom of Woody’s boot. After seeing Toy Story, I decided that movies were really my “thing.” I started to see everything I could under the sun. That personality trait has helped develop me as a writer and as a person. I always look back to Toy Story as the match that...
by Leah Raich | Oct 6, 2011 | News Slider
Fifteen years of meditative wordplay and music later, Coldplay still captivates crowds. The band, formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, has its sixth album “Mylo Xyloto” set for release later this month. And Coldplay hardly has slowed down on the live stage as well, as demonstrated in a recent stop in Atlanta as headliners of Music Midtown, a Sept. 24 festival at Piedmont Park. Other acts included Nashville transplants The Black Keys, Manchester Orchestra, Cage the Elephant and Young the Giant. But the day belonged to Coldplay, which has mastered the art of audience interaction, not only with music. As multi-colored beach balls are tossed throughout the crowd, the band’s neon light show gets people engrossed in their musical rhythms. “Mylo Xyloto” will be available for purchase Oct. 24. Several singles already have been released, including “Paradise” and “Every Tear Drop is a Waterfall.” The Atlanta stop is part of a tour that continues through the end of the year, with shows in various countries such as South Africa, the UK, France and Germany. Chris Martin once proclaimed the band’s music as “limestone rock” in comparison to “hard rock.” The band’s music has been called “meditative” and “blue romantic.” Many critics have deemed Martin’s lyrical wordplay as feminist. During the band’s early years, Coldplay became widely known in the media for giving 10 percent of the band’s profits to charity, which they continue to do. The band also asks that any gifts intended for them are donated to charity, according to a response on the FAQ section of Coldplay’s website. Bassist Guy Berryman...
by Tim Ghianni | Oct 6, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb men’s soccer team has been plagued with many issues early in the season. From two top sophomores not returning to play until this past week to losing players during crucial moments in games because play got too physical. But the reality isn’t as bad as it seems. The Bisons placed second in the Brentwood Invitational a week ago, after the team tied twice in double overtime, against IPFW and Bowling Green. “Every game we’re making improvements,” said Coach Charles Morrow. “The process is just taking a little longer than it has in years past. Every game we’re getting better, which is an encouraging sign.” The Bisons also added two sophomores back into their ranks, Kevin Barber and Nick Bibb. The team isn’t just trying to win games, but they’re trying to come together and play more as a team, a single unit instead of 11 individual units. “Our style of play is coming together each game,” Morrow said. “We don’t have a dynamic game-changer, but we’ve got a ton of very good players. It’s going to be a total team effort every game.” The team defense is probably its strength. Recently playing the high scoring Xavier Musketeers, the Bisons only gave up one goal to a deflected 15-yard kick. The team has been able to focus more practice time to improving the offense because of their stellar defense. There is hope too. Recently, against VMI, the Bisons earned their fist victory. With a stellar offensive performance, Lipscomb had 21 shots on goal throughout the game. By Liam...
by Brynn Watkins | Oct 6, 2011 | News Slider
Why is everything so expensive? I mean, fashion is a lovely form of expression and all, but seriously, I am not paying that much for jeans! Statements like these are why I decided to write this column. Face it. We are college students. We don’t have the jobs to pay for expensive clothes. We have more important things on the table. In Nashville’s The Look for Less, I will introduce you to local, exciting and, most importantly, economical places to spend your shopping time. First is ThriftSmart. This thriftstore is a treasure trove of fabulous finds, and the best news is EVERY FRIDAY, COLLEGE STUDENTS GET 50 PERCENT OFF! The store has a wonderful selection of popular thrift items such as clothing, shoes, appliances and furniture. Shop as often as possible because the inventory is always changing. The money you spend at ThriftSmart goes to many different charities such as, Mercy Children’s Clinic, African Leadership and the Belize Project. So, the more you spend, the more you give. It’s a win-win situation! ThriftSmart is open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m to 9 p.m and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Stop by today and embrace your inner urge to...
