by Emily Snell | Apr 15, 2011 | News Slider
Nearly 700 people gathered in Allen Arena for the 37th annual Tennessee Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning. Gov. Bill Haslam spoke at the event, which was his first appearance at Lipscomb as governor. The president of World Vision, Richard Stearn, was the keynote speaker. Melinda Doolittle, a Christian recording artist and former American Idol contestant, performed, as did the Nashville Choir. “We hope this event will motivate us to pray,” said Joey Ivey, chair of the Citizens’ Committee. The committee plans everything prior to and during the breakfast. It is made up of 41 men and women—pastors, business professionals, community members and political leaders. According to the Tennessee Prayer Breakfast’s website, the purpose of the breakfast is “to seek the blessing of Almighty God for our governor, general assembly, the judiciary and others in positions of leadership throughout the State of Tennessee.” The Soul Choir opened the event by singing a song saying, “Lord, we need you to show up.” Ivey then welcomed the attendees, recognized the sponsors and said the opening prayer. The first few minutes of the meal were filled with musical performances by Dan Oxley and the Nashville Choir. Beth Harwell, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, read from Philippians 2. Chaplain (Major) Thomas J. Faichney prayed for government leaders, drawing attention to the government’s role to humbly execute justice under God’s authority, rather than as a substitute for God. He asked for “grace, teachability, selflessness, joy, peace and love” on behalf of federal and state leaders. David Perry prayed on behalf of families, asking for “a spirit of reconciliation.” He prayed that family members would...
by Ashlan Williams | Apr 15, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
The Bisons are in DeLand, Fla., as the No. 6 seed in the 2011 Atlantic Sun Men’s Tennis Championships, where they were set to face No. 3 seed Campbell University in today’s first-round action. The trip marks the first time in school history the Bisons (7-10 overall, 4-6 A-Sun) have earned a top-6 seed in the conference tournament. The Bisons are looking to post their first post-season victory. The Bisons last saw their first-round opponent on April 2, when they fell to the Camels 6-1. Head coach Andrew Harris said the Bisons will need to start out strong in doubles to get out of the first round. “Anytime you are in a conference championship like this, the doubles point is extremely critical,” Harris said. “Once the singles matches are completed, they stop all remaining matches.” Harris said the Bisons also need to vamp up their singles play as well as their mindset. “Honestly, we have not played at the level in singles the last few matches that we have become accustomed to seeing in the spring,” Harris said. “The guys understand that they don’t have to play unbelievably to win, but they understand they need to compete at a higher level to have success (today). “These guys have been working hard all year long, and they will give themselves the best opportunity possible to be successful.” Campbell finished the regular season 16-4 overall and 7-3 in the A-Sun. The Camels also boast the A-Sun’s player of the year, Senior Davy Sum, who unanimously won the title. Freshman Fernando Guillen also earned the honor of freshman of the year, while Dominik...
by Amy Estepp | Apr 15, 2011 | News Slider
A variety of spiritual events are taking place on Lipscomb’s campus as the end of Lenten season draws near. Lipscomb’s Student Government Association (SGA) Spiritual Life Committee is providing students with events every day of Holy Week. Monday morning students are invited to gather for a sunrise service in the Quad (the field in between Crisman Administration building and the Beaman Library.) The gathering will begin at 6am and will be accompanied with donuts, drinks, student-led worship and one chapel credit. On Tuesday night, students can attend another worship gathering that will be held in the amphitheater. The Tuesday night singing service will be held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Another service will be conducted from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday night in Ward Lecture Hall. A member of the community will be showcased and will lead students in a unique worship service. Chapel credit will be given for Wednesday night. A night of great food and fellowship, Thursday night will be paralleling the Last Supper. The Spiritual Life Committee is inviting 100 students to sign up to be a part of this special evening. The first 100 students to sign up in the SGA office will be invited to a free Copper Kettle dinner and time of fellowship. Students will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Hall of Fame room in Allen Arena. The week will conclude with a day sponsored by Campus Ministry. Good Friday will feature the stations of the cross. Student’s will be able to visit and take part in the stations every...
by Cooper Torrez | Apr 14, 2011 | News Slider
The 90‘s was a decade that was popularized by things such as new technology, overrated boy bands, Britney Spears and Furbys. But no one can forget the TV shows that popularized the 90’s and the television network, Nickelodeon, hans’t forgotten them either. According to Entertainment Weekly and numerous other sources, Nickelodeon will be airing classic shows from the 90s, starting in the fall, from midnight to 2 a.m. The list includes the popular shows “Rugrats,” “Kenan and Kel,” “The Adventures of Pete and Pete,” “Clarissa Explains It All,” “The Amanda Bynes Show” and “All That.” This announcement excites some Lipscomb students and freshman Elise Haltermann. “My cousin and I used to watch ‘Clarissa Explains It All’,” Halterman said. “Bringing back the show would bring back great memories of when I was a child.” In an interview with EW, Keith Dawkins, senior VP and general manager of TeenNick said, “It was ground-breaking and for the young viewers, a powerful and pivotal time in their lives. Those kids who are now 22, 23 and 24 want to bring that back.” The whole campaign was started by a Facebook fan page. Users started groups to support their old favorite shows. This gave Dawkins and the network the idea to ultimately bring them back. Junior Carter Hamric finds that some old cartoons relate to his life. “Watching Rugrats, I was always so confused as to why Tommy was bowlegged, and Angelica always reminded me of my sister,” Hamric said. “So I am excited to be able to relive those memories through the show.” While watching television we are able to connect with characters...
by Kathryn McKinley | Apr 14, 2011 | News Slider
Whether they are bowling, hanging out or going to a movie with their new friends, Lipscomb’s Best Buddies are making a difference. And their Buddies are making a difference in their lives as well. Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver – son of Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Peace Corps founder Sargent Shriver — with one objective: to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lipscomb’s chapter was launched about a year ago. Students from this campus as well as Best Buddies campus chapters from Belmont, Vanderbilt, MTSU and Trevecca have the unique opportunity to be connected and create individual friendships with people who are intellectually and developmental disabled, a “Buddy.” Students, or College Buddies, get paired with a person with a disability and build a relationship by doing things that a normal college student would do like talking on the phone, going out to dinner, watching a movie, or just simply hanging out. Lipscombʼs Best Buddy College Buddy Director, Deborah Hagerty, has seen the impact her friendship has made in the life of her buddy. Even recalling a story between her and her buddy brings a smile to her face. “You don’t realize what a big impact it is and how important it is for these people that you are in their lives until that moment when you walk in and theyʼre so excited that they are falling over themselves,” Hagerty said. Kristin Watts, Best Buddies Tennessee Program Manager, understands the impact College Buddies can make on their Buddies’ lives. Watts has first-hand experience and...
by Leah Raich | Apr 13, 2011 | News Slider
The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) should be high on the to-do list for everyone in town this April. With so many activities, concerts and other opportunities abounding in Nashville, it is easy to overlook this event that takes place virtually in Lipscomb’s backyard. But this year, Lipscomb University is sponsoring a film– Fambul Tok. Because of Lipscomb’s partnership with the film festival, students can get in, with their ID, to any weekday matinee screening of a movie for free. Students can also attend panel discussions for free. They simply need to arrive at the location of the panel, and, if there are still seats available five minutes prior to the discussion, they can get in free. The NaFF, April 14-21, is a cultural arts institution that inspires, educates and entertains through an annual celebration of the art of motion pictures, year-round events and community outreach. NaFF presents the best in World Cinema, American indies, documentaries and numerous short form programs by veteran masters, up-and-coming directors and first-time filmmakers. The festival has been held at the Regal Green Hills Cinema 16 since 1999. Since 2004, the festival has doubled in attendance to 23,000 and screens more than 250 films from 48 nations around the world. Gustavo Santaolalla headlines an impressive and diverse list of panelists for this year’s festival. He is the two-time Academy Award-winning composer of the scores of Brokeback Mountain and Babel. Michael Uslan will also be involved with this year’s events. Uslan is the executive producer of 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises, along with every other Batman movie since the original Tim Burton adaptation 22 years ago. There...
