by Chris Walker | Apr 11, 2010 | News Slider
Located in Nashville’s up-and-coming neighborhood Sylvan Park, The Local Taco is the newest hot spot for college students and young professionals. Only nine minutes from Lipscomb’s campus, The Local Taco is a cheap, upbeat and convenient setting for students to escape the humdrum of campus life. And, with warm weather rapidly approaching, the outdoor patio will be filling up quickly every night of the week. The menu consists of (you guessed it) tacos, but with a surprising Southern-gourmet flair. With names such as “The Southern Fried,” “Local’s Only” and “Spicy Shrimp,” it’s hard to choose just one. And with prices ranging from $2.25 to $3, you don’t have to. Each taco is hand-made when ordered and made from the freshest ingredients Nashville has to offer. For the guacamole fans out there, The Local Taco makes its own twice daily from fresh avocado, tomato, cilantro, garlic and lime juice. The decor resembles an open-air country market, with white walls accented by the restaurant’s signature blue and yellow logo. Old mason jars are lit and suspended over the bar, framing a flat screen television, playing everything from old black and white movies, to the Saturday afternoon game. Don’t worry about putting on your fine and fancy for dinner here. Locals are seen in everything from sweaty workout gear, to the trendiest skinny jeans available, and no one gives a second look. The Local Taco was recently the daily groupon, an email service you can sign up for that sends daily coupons for your favorite places around town. For the cost of $15, you could enjoy up to $30 of tacos and...
by Hunter Patterson | Apr 11, 2010 | News Slider
Last Monday, April 5, Better Nashville anchor Kacy Hagerty joined Lipscomb’s Society of Professional Journalists for their meeting. Hagerty graduated from Lipscomb in 2007. After transferring from Tennessee Tech for her sophomore year, Hagerty was able to get an internship with Channel 4 through the help and encouragement of one of her professors, Dr. Jimmy McCollum. At Channel 4 during her internship, Hagerty would write for the news anchors and help out with whatever else was needed. She also told the SPJ students that she loves what she does, no matter the stress that may come with it. “I may not make millions, but I love what I do, and that is what matters most to me,” Hagerty said. After Hagerty graduated she applied for a job as a producer at WSMV. Because she had interned there and knew the staff, she got the job. She worked as an associate producer for the morning show; which meant that she would have to go in at around 11 at night. “It was definitely a big transition for me, going from hanging out with my friends until midnight to going into work,” Hagerty said. After a short stint of doing that, Hagerty was unfortunately let go because of budget cuts. However, soon after that she was offered the producer spot for WSMV’s midday show, Better Nashville. “As soon as I heard the news I thanked God,” Hagerty said. “It truly was an answered prayer.” Today Kacy is still working as the producer, but is also hosting the show. The regular anchor, Holly Thompson is on maternity leave. While the idea of...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Apr 11, 2010 | News Slider
Explanation of the New Bible Requirement Beginning Fall 2010, all students desiring an LU degree must satisfy a specific Bible requirement. Most students will meet that requirement by earning credit for six Bible courses, as specified in I and II below; transfer students will meet it by following the guidelines specified in III below. I. Students who entered LU before Fall 2008 must have credit for BI 1072 or 1073, BI 1082 or 1083, BI 1092 or 1093, and any three other BI courses. (NOTE: Those listed as 2-hr courses in previous catalogs will count toward the six-course requirement for these students only.) II. Students who entered LU in Fall 2008 or after must take BI 1073, BI 1083, BI 1093; either BI 3213, BI 3433, or BI 4213; and any two other Bible courses. III. Transfer students seeking an LU degree must satisfy a Bible requirement based on the number of hours they will eventually earn at LU, including specific courses: A. Transfers who will earn 33-59 credit hours at LU must take two BI courses: BI 1073 and BI 1083. (NOTE: At least 33 hours must be taken at LU in order to receive a degree from this institution.) B.Transfers who will earn 60-79 credit hours at LU must take three BI courses: BI 1073, BI 1083, and BI 1093. C. Transfers who will earn 80-99 credit hours at LU must take four BI courses: BI 1073, BI 1083, BI 1093, and either BI 3213, BI 3433, or BI 4213. D. Transfers who will earn 100 or more credit hours at LU must satisfy the same requirement...
by Brittany Buhlig | Apr 11, 2010 | News Slider
On Monday April 5, the Student Government Association welcomed Emily Eldridge to present the Gary Chapman request. Eldridge spoke to students about the power of an idea and how it can mobilize people to accomplish amazing things. She discussed topics from Harry Truman and the media, to the passing of environmental laws in the government all because of someone’s powerful ideas. Students were encouraged to always keep in mind, while working in government, what the American people care about. These suggestions and ideas can be used to help better the SGA of Lipscomb and the students that make up the student body. Other topics discussed at the meeting were the upcoming elections for the new executive officers of Lipscomb’s SGA, The Bachelor of Ugliness and Miss Lipscomb Nominations and the American Red Cross blood drive on campus. SGA is constantly striving to make the Lipscomb experience better. From influencing policy change like open-visitation, to fighting for capital investments like recycling, to voting on money requests by campus organizations, SGA is looking for students who want to help improve the campus. Voting for the new executive office began online on Wednesday, April 7th at midnight and continued until Thursday April 8th at midnight. Senate elections will begin next week. SGA is also partnering with the American Red Cross in a blood drive on April 7th and 8th. The donation center will be in the student activities center from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. All students are encouraged to go to the American Red Cross website and make an appointment to donate. Follow the link to watch video coverage of Monday...
by Shyla Blankfein | Apr 10, 2010 | News Slider
1. Name, Hometown, Major, Photo Katelyn Schindel, Pickerington, Ohio, Social Work 2. What’s next for you after graduation? After graduation I will be moving to China to teach at a university. 3. Long-term career goals? At this point it is really all up in the air. Making long term plans freaks me out. I know I want to get my MSW (Masters of Social Work) at some point and I have a passion for working with at-risk youth. 4. What is the most important thing you learned at Lipscomb? Probably the most important thing I have learned is that you don’t have to know exactly what you want to do with your life. Don’t just settle for what you feel expected to do. Do something that has value to you and put your whole heart into it. 5. Who at Lipscomb influenced you the most? How? Well honestly, it would probably be Beth Jent. She has been my professor a number of times and has helped me figure out the kinds of things I want and enjoy doing. She is always willing to help out, and her passion for social work has provided me with motivation to succeed in the...
by Brittany Officer | Apr 10, 2010 | News Slider
1.Name, Hometown, Major? Bridgewater, N.J., Multimedia Leadership 2. What’s next for you after graduation? I will be looking for jobs in Nashville. 3. Long-term career goals? My goal is to work at a Television network. I would like to do production work or write for television news. 4. What is the most important thing you learned at Lipscomb? The most important thing I learned at Lipscomb was to be myself. Lipscomb helped me become the person I am today, which is confident, secure and ready for the road ahead 5. Who at Lipscomb influenced you the most? How? The friends I met at Lipscomb influenced me the most because they really helped me open up and be true to myself. I don’t know where I would be without...
