by Haleigh Ker | Nov 10, 2015 | News Slider, Opinion
Proud Star Wars fan and junior software engineering major Charles Humphreys took home a box-set of all six Star Wars movies Monday night after a trivia game held at The Well Coffeehouse. “When it comes to the questions, I’m kind of like a straight-up, hard core fan, and they’re not really difficult,” Humphreys said. The Student Activities Board organized the event in celebration of the upcoming movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. “A big reason we did it was to do a big kick-off party for our ticket sales,” student activities director Louis Nelms said. Lipscomb’s SAB bought 510 tickets for the anticipated blockbuster, and Nelms believed that trivia night at The Well would encourage buyers. “We like to do it over at The Well because it allows us to include one of our neighbors in our community,” Nelms said. “Sometimes students want to get off campus, and this is an easy spot to do it.” Students set up a table with Star Wars shirts, mugs and other memorabilia for consolation prizes. What really brought students in was the grand prize — a box set of all six movies. The game proceeded with Nelms asking questions over a speaker system. Students would write down their name, the points they were betting and their answers on sticky notes to hand in. Some of the categories were “Names,” “Quotes” and “Droids.” The student with the most points at the end of the game won. Nelms began with simple questions such as “What planet are Wookies from?” Other questions were more difficult for students, including “What was the name of the only rebel pilot...
by Stephanie Schiraldi | Oct 30, 2015 | News Slider, Opinion
Halloween in college might mean you’re a little too old to go trick or treating, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put on your favorite costume and have some fun. Lipscomb and Nashville offer a variety of events for the Halloween weekend including movie showings, concerts and haunted hayrides. During the day, check out some of the Nashville area’s best pumpkin patches including Gentry’s Farm in Franklin and Walden Farm in Smyrna. Both have mazes, hayrides, face painting and farm animals. If you’re looking for something a little scarier, check out some of Nashville’s greatest haunted houses such as Nashville Nightmare, Monster Mountain or Slaughterhouse. Check out these other events happening at Lipscomb and in the Nashville area on Halloween: The Exorcist with Linda Blair – Friday, Oct. 30 TPAC will have a special showing of The Exorcist in Andrew Jackson Hall on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Following the film will be a moderated discussion and audience Q&A with Linda Blair (Regan). Reverse Trick or Treating with Jamie Pratt Put on your favorite costume and serve your city at the same time by giving out encouraging notes to people throughout different neighborhoods in Nashville on Halloween. On Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. help write notes in the Student Center main lobby. If you want to help pass out the cards, meet at 6 p.m. in the basement of the Student Center. Use this form to sign up for the event. Halloween in Bison Square The Leading Edge will be hosting Halloween in the Square from 7-9 p.m. There will be chili, s’mores and more! Halloscream at Nashville Shores Head out to Nashville Shores on Halloween from...
by Lauren Borders | Oct 24, 2015 | News Slider, Opinion
College can be downright stressful. But one night of crazy fun can be the best kind of medicine for stress. On the night of Friday, Oct. 24, hundreds of students gathered in the lower level of Allen Arena West parking garage for just that. Paint the Herd is put on by the Student Government Association every year at the end of October and is essentially a paint dance party. For a $5 fee, students gear up in plastic jumpsuits and dance in a tarp-lined space while strobe lights flash and paint is shot at them from water guns. “I was a little apprehensive about coming tonight,” said freshman Ellory Overcast as she walked down the stairs to lower level. “But everyone told me it’s something to do at least once while I am here.” Paint the Herd is, without a doubt, a unique experience. The Lipscomb community dances together regardless of friend groups, appearances are completely disregarded and everyone emerges looking like a Jackson Pollock painting. Students said the event was also a great way to see acquaintances in a whole new light. “Seeing people outside of class is totally different from seeing them at Paint the Herd,” freshman Hannah Fox said. “It’s so weird to see someone I sit across from in one of my classes go completely insane on the dance floor.” Freshman Leslie Giles would have to agree. “There’s this one girl in my math class who is always so polite and quiet, and I barely even recognized her tonight,” Giles said. Most of the night’s attendees didn’t leave until the event came to an end...
by Rebekah Stogner | Oct 22, 2015 | News Slider, Opinion
The first performance I ever did at Lipscomb University was a scene from this insane show in which I played Rosencrantz and my closest friend played Guildenstern. We had no idea what to make of the script and sort of stumbled our way through Tom Stoppard’s philosophical play, so I was excited to see Nashville Repertory Theatre’s version in sort of a nostalgic light. Seeing the play brought to life gave so much joy to my theatrical, inquisitive, comedy-loving heart. If you can grasp the basic plot of “Hamlet,” there’s definitely something for you in this show. “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern” follows (who else?) Hamlet’s good friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in their time offstage during Hamlet. Have you ever wondered what characters do when they’re not being used in the script? Stoppard answers this question for you in this 140-minute comedic-romp that dabbles in questions about life’s beginning and end, probability and chance, madness and the sheer lack of humanity in actors. Title characters Matt Garner and Patrick Waller have absolutely brilliant onstage chemistry. Waller’s giddy and goofy Rosencrantz offers a beautiful and hilarious foil to Garner’s inquisitive and stern Guildenstern. These two play almost more like a comedy duo than Shakespeare characters, making it so enjoyable to watch. At the performance I attended, someone loudly dropped their cell phone on the floor and the two incorporated that in brilliantly, as if they were really searching for the source of the noise. At one point, Waller smacked directly into the set. I have no idea if this was intentional or not, but either way, he played it off incredibly and it...
by Becca Risley | Oct 14, 2015 | News Slider, Opinion
Disclaimer: I love haunted houses and Halloween is my favorite holiday. Enter each haunted attraction at your own risk. I sure did. Nashville Nightmare 1016 Madison Square, Madison nashvillenightmare.com Price: $20 single admission, $30 combo ticket Scare-O-Meter: ? ? ? ? One sentence summary: I had to call my mom after this one. This was the first haunted attraction I visited of the Halloween season and I really should have brought an extra pair of pants with me. Nashville Nightmare presents excellent, realistic acting and almost-too-convincing makeup – some of which I can still see when I shut my eyes. There are two exhibits at this attraction – Horror High (yes, this is set in a high school scene) and Night Terrors. I recommend purchasing the combo ticket for maximum horror. I still can’t shake the memory of a very large man-monster breathing on my neck from behind. It was horrifyingly awesome. Guests will find that this tour is a classic example of what a haunted house should be – terrifying, adrenaline-pumping, monsters emerging from the floor in an all-too-real example of why you should never look under your bed. I couldn’t have had a better, more realistic time. I probably won’t return until next season. It’s going to take me at least that long to recover. Monster Mountain Haunted Attraction 273 McMurtry Road, Hendersonville monstermountain.net Price: $18 General Admission, $28 Express Admission Scare-O-Meter: ? ? ? One sentence summary: I’ve never ran so fast in my life. This isn’t a testament to the haunted house as much as it is to my inability to run. But, whatever. This is the only haunted attraction I’ve...
by Brianna Langley | Oct 12, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider, Opinion
Chattanooga Located about two hours south of Nashville is Chattanooga. Nicknamed the “Scenic City,” this place is not short of picturesque scenery. Peaceful mountains and rivers surround Chattanooga. With fall break just around the corner, it is an ideal spot for a short escape from the hustle and bustle of school. What to do: Visit the Tennessee Aquarium Open since the early 1990s, the Tennessee Aquarium is always a crowd-pleaser. Along with tons of exotic marine life, there is a huge butterfly room, reptiles and even penguins. Shop on Frazier Avenue Need a little retail therapy to help you decompress from all that school work? Frazier Avenue has you covered. To be such a small stretch of space, Frazier does not disappoint when it comes to shopping. There are a variety of boutiques to browse. Blue Skies is the place to go if you’re looking for charming and unique gifts. Plum Nelly offers jewelry, house collections and more. River City Apparel has a wide range of trendy clothing for the contemporary customer. Get your heart pumping at High Point Climbing Gym Looking to engage in something a little more active? High Point Climbing Gym is ideal for adrenaline junkies. With 30,000 feet of climbing space, you can climb till your heart’s content. There is even an outdoor climbing wall that stretches up the building. Where to eat: Urban Stack If you’re in the mood for good burger, Urban Stack is worth a visit. Although it has only been open a few years on West 13th Street, it is a staple in Chattanooga. If you’re not a fan...
