by Keela Evans | Apr 16, 2010 | News Slider
1. Name, Hometown, Major Dannie Russo, Rockledge, Fla., Fashion Merchandising 2. What is next for you after graduation? I’m not sure what the short-term future will hold, but I look forward to being in Nashville and seeing what this next stage holds. 3. What are your long-term career goals? I would love to see myself as a Fashion editor for a magazine! 4. What is the most important thing you have learned at Lipscomb? To get uncomfortable! Do things that require effort and that challenge you. Be involved and get yourself out there! 5. Who at Lipscomb has had the most influence on you the most? My Quest week/Freshmen group of friends. They changed the way I look at life so much, encompassing all aspects such as my faith and my...
by Clay Smith | Apr 16, 2010 | News Slider
Click to expand the video player. Kangaroos, cooks, and dancers could all be seen roaming Bison Square Thursday afternoon. The occasion? The International Square Fair hosted by Kappa Iota Theta, formerly known as Lipscomb University Multicultural Association (LUMA). This was the ninth annual International Square Fair held at Lipscomb. This celebration was created to highlight the diversity of our campus and the local community, and is one way for students to celebrate their heritage and learn about other cultures. Here is a video highlight of the International Square Fair. International Square Fair 2010 produced by Heather Gleason on Vimeo. The event lasted from 12 to 4 on Thursday, April 15th. Numerous groups set up booths representing countries such as Italy, Ethiopia, Japan, Germany, Honduras and Madagascar. Also represented were nonprofit organizations like United Way, Healing Hands International, Italian is Fun and the Metro Human Rights Commission. A stage set up in front of Alumni Auditorium showcased a wide variety of talent from all different musical styles. The common thread? A cultural heritage distinctly inherent in each group. The Love Drums opened up with a blend of unique drumming styles from West Africa. They were followed by some of Lipscomb’s own Malagasy students who danced in skirts to a traditional Malagasy song, later dancing to the song “I Like to Move It” which is featured in the movie Madagascar. The Nashville International Folk Dancers presented dances to a number of Bulgarian, Romanian, and Armenian folk songs. The group got a number of students involved on their last song, a Transylvanian circle dance. Other student groups followed. Latin Rhythm showcased typical...
by Keela Evans | Apr 15, 2010 | News Slider
Lipscomb Fashion majors, as part of their final senior seminar project, held a Green Fashion Event on Thursday, April 15. The event was hosted in the Bennett Campus Center and Senior Fashion Merchandising major Mary Morgan Gentry commented on the evening. “This semester long project was both beneficial and educational to all that have been a part of it,” said Gentry. “It was a great opportunity for us to use our fashion education in very practical ways and the turnout has been great! “There have been many fashion and non-fashion students in attendance we have successfully been able to showcase many...
by Benjamin Seamon | Apr 15, 2010 | News Slider, Sports
Bisons senior pitcher Josh Smith is no stranger to the spotlight, but he may have to share it on Friday night when the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles visit with their major-league pitching prospect Chris Sale. The two teams will open the weekend series Friday night at 6 p.m. at Ken Dugan Field. Both Smith and Sale are expected to take the mound in what should be a showdown between two future draft choices. Smith, a fifth-year senior from Margate, Fla., has set the tone this season in Lipscomb’s weekend series. The Bisons ace has tallied a 6-1 record while posting the Atlantic Sun’s fourth-best ERA of 2.98. Typically, when the Bisons right-handed pitcher takes the mound, he garners all of the attention. However, with the A-Sun’s top pitcher coming to town this weekend, fans should be in for quite a treat. Smith said he looked forward to the opportunity to pitch against Sale. “He is a definite first-round pick,” Smith said. “He is everything you want in a Friday-night guy. It is definitely going to be a fun day. Being from the same state as some of these guys, I actually played growing up against some of them. My sister goes to school there, so there is definitely a little something extra in this game.” Smith has thrown three consecutive complete-game victories for the Bisons over the last three Friday nights. During that span, he struck out 41 batters while giving up only 25 hits. On the year, Smith leads the A-Sun with 70 strikeouts. The Bisons veteran leader gives all of the credit to his teammates for the success...
by Allison Woods | Apr 15, 2010 | News Slider
Singarama is considered one of the biggest student-run productions of the year, and it’s definitely the highlight of the spring semester for many students. Though three main groups comprise the shows of Singarama, the hosts and hostesses are featured before and after each group performance. This year’s hosts and hostesses were Josh Britt, Zack Green, Carter Hamric, Joe Muchmore, Mallory Haynes, Allison Lancaster, Carter Martin, and Mariel Bolton. This is quite an eclectic group in the way of Singarama experience. Some have experienced what it’s like to be a host before, while others have participated in a group segment before. For some this is their first chance to step on the Singarama stage. “I love how different all of the hosts and hostesses are, but we have all bonded and really enjoy performing together,” said Carter Martin, a junior American studies major from Murfreesboro, Tenn. Martin joined the hosts and hostesses after having a lead role a group show last year. Singarama has always been about a diverse group of students putting on a great show in a relatively short amount of time. Anyone who has participated in Singarama before is familiar with six hour practices and late night set painting, but when the lights go up and the competition begins, all the hard work pays off. While the hosts and hostesses have no competitive edge, they know the joys and sorrows of leading the show. “Being a Brady Bunch character for a day takes the cake,” said Mariel Bolton, a sophomore art and English major from Cookeville, Tenn. “I got to wear a blonde hippy wig and scamper...
by Heather Gleason | Apr 15, 2010 | News Slider
Thanks to more than 700 student volunteers, Lipscomb served at 28 locations in the community last Wednesday. The students participated in service projects varying from Radnor Lake to Monroe-Harding Children’s Home. Service day provides students the opportunity to reach out to the community and reflect on their knowledge gained from serving others. Check back for pictures from various Service Day locations. Click here to see more photos from Lipscomb Service Day...
