by Hunter Patterson | May 22, 2010 | News Slider, Sports
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. _ Caroline Mason’s two-out ground ball single down the left field line scored Mollie Mitchell with the game-winning run in the ninth inning in a 7-6 extra inning win over UAB Saturday night. It was the second game of the day for both teams. The Lady Bisons had lost 5-2 to Alabama to open a blistering hot day at the Alabama Softball Complex in the second day of the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional. UAB beat Alcorn State 9-0 in six innings to eliminate the Lady Braves from the regional. They had approximately 30 minutes to get ready to face the Lady Bisons. The Lady Bisons raised their record to 50-12, a new all-time program high for wins in a season. The old mark of 49 was set in the NAIA era in 1997. It was only the third extra innings game of the season for the Lady Bisons. The Lady Bisons are unbeaten in extra innings games. The Lady Bisons will have a rematch with top-seed Alabama Sunday at 1:30. If the Lady Bisons win that game the two teams will meet again at 4 with the winner advancing to a Super Regional. Friday night the Lady Bisons beat UAB 4-1 to open the regional. The Lady Bisons are 3-1 against the Blazers this season. In the first inning the Lady Bisons scored one run. Courtney Billington singled to left field to bring home Kellie Sirus who had reached base on a two-out double that bounce off the lower left field wall. In the third the Lady Bisons struck for four runs. Lauren Dortwegt opened with a single...
by Hunter Patterson | May 22, 2010 | News Slider, Sports
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama Crimson Tide (50-9) beat the Lipscomb Lady Bisons 5-2, to close out game three of the NCAA Softball Tuscaloosa Regional. Alabama got out to an early lead, piling on three runs in the first inning against the NCAA ERA leader Whitney Kiihnl. The Tide then tacked on a run in both the fourth and fifth innings while Lipscomb scored runs in the fifth and sixth innings to narrow the gap. UA freshman Kayla Braud paced the Tide at the plate, collecting two hits and pushing her regional total to five. Junior Kelsi Dunne (28-4) earned her 15th straight win by allowing two runs, one earned, on five hits. The right-hander struck out 10 and walked one. Kiihnl was tagged with just her fourth loss of the season, allowing five runs, two earned, in four innings of work. Lipscomb returns to action today at 6:30 p.m. against the winner of this afternoon’s UAB-Alcorn State game which is slated to get underway at 4:30 p.m. The winner of the 6:30 p.m. game will face Alabama Sunday at 1:30...
by Alé Dalton | May 14, 2010 | News Slider
Three gubernatorial candidates spoke to the crowd in Collins Alumni Auditorium at the “Focusing on the Future: 2010 Gubernatorial Forum” hosted by the Nashville Junior Chamber. Cara Kumari, the state Capitol reporter for WSMV, moderated the event. Mayor (Knox.) Bill Haslam, Mike McWherter, and U.S. Congressman Zach Wamp partook in the event. State Representative and Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey was schedule to attend the event but was unable due to an extended Senate session. The candidates answered questions regarding young professional involvement in the future administration, Race to the Top educational funds, TennCare, creation of jobs, the possibility of liquor being sold at supermarkets, and natural disaster relief. The questions were a compilation of submissions via Facebook, Twitter, and directly to the Nashville Junior Chamber. The three candidates took similar stances when it came to making healthcare affordable for the people and the state, and ensuring that young people partook in their future administrations. All equally ensured their utmost dedication to making Tennessee a better place. Differing opinions came with questions regarding education reform and liquor availability in supermarkets. Congressman Wamp made a clear stance by promoting early childhood reading as a means to improve the students’ chances to succeed in the later stages of schooling. Both Mayor Haslam and McWherter focused on educational reform and good utilization of Race to the Top funds. Mayor Haslam and Congressman Wamp both agreed that making liquor available in supermarkets would hurt the local economy and its small business owners. McWherter pleaded a conflict of interest due to his family’s beer distribution business. The evening concluded with a video of the flood’s...
by Aaron Schmelzer | May 14, 2010 | News Slider
The Nashville Junior Chamber sponsored the gubernatorial forum hosted at Lipscomb on Monday, May 10, where candidates answered questions from Twitter and Facebook, explaining why they should be the next governor of Tennessee. President Randy Lowry opened the event, Focusing on the Future, in Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium. “We’re in for a treat tonight with a tremendous conversation of importance to us,” Lowry said. “We live in this state, it has his challenges, and we need those who will lead it as they give their lives to public service.” Channel 4 news reporter Cara Kumari moderated the forum, and three of the four gubernatorial candidates discussed their views on changing taxes, fixing the state budget, disaster relief procedure and other topics. State Senator and Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey was not able to attend the forum, because the senate was still in session. Bill Haslam, Republican candidate and mayor of Knoxville, joined Democratic candidate Mike McWherter and fellow Republican candidate and current U.S. Congressman Zach Wamp. Click here to see political reporter Alé Dalton’s coverage on this...
by Jackson Sprayberry | May 14, 2010 | News Slider
Last Friday, students boarded United flight 9012 for London-Heathrow airport. What was originally scheduled to be a nine hour flight became nearly a twelve hours as a result of the volcanic ash lingering in the Icelandic sky. However, the 18 students on the trip used this extra time to sleep on the airplane and to aid in adjusting to the timezone differences. Upon arrival in London, students took a quick bus tour of London before checking in at the hotel, including a tour of the inside of Westminster Abbey. Friday proved to be a day of sight-seeing, souvenir shopping and the enjoyment of an authentic fish and chip dinner at a local restaurant. Sunday morning began with a worship experience at Westminster Abbey. The Anglican service was one most students had never experienced but were appreciative of partaking in. “The tradition was quite beautiful,” said one student about the worship. Later that afternoon, students traveled to Kensington Palace. Cheese plates, various teas, sandwiches, finger foods, and desserts filled the tables as students enjoyed the cultural experience of high tea at the palace. After tea, Dr. Charla Long recognized the three seniors who graduated this semester but were unable to walk as a result of going on the trip to the EU. Grace Biggs, Hayden Pendergrass Justin Harris, Anela Odzakovic and Bojana Zivak were all recognized. Biggs also received her SALT scholar medallion. Monday morning began with a lecture from Chris Bullivant, the Projects Director of The Centre for Social Justice. This lecture served to highlight the similarities in British and American approaches to poverty, education, and homelessness. The Centre for...
by Bari Ray | May 13, 2010 | News Slider
As the Department of Communication and Journalism begins to move into its new curriculum, students have started covering campus using an array of media. Click to expand the video...
