by Erica Aburto | Nov 22, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
People will wake up before dawn Friday to get a head start on Christmas shopping, and Lipscomb students are no exception. Heck, some have even been camping outside the Best Buy and other “big box” stores for days before Thanksgiving. Ahhh the hallmarks of the holiday season: leaves falling off trees, the ubiquitous smell of pumpkin pie and apple cider, get-togethers and awkward small-talk with distant relatives, and the plethora of food that calls for elastic waistbands.The holiday season is also that time of the year where rules are bent. This isn’t more true than during Black Friday, when millions of people get an early start on their holiday shopping by waiting in lines, for hours at a time, in order to get discounts that more sane people likely will be able to get later. It’s common to see people fight for the same item, cut in line, kick, shove and elbow each other in order to get their items. Fortunately, here are some tips from Lipscomb students in order to avoid disaster and make sure your shopping is as pleasant and safe as possible. 1.) “Get there earlier than they open… make sure to eat and stay hydrated, and be careful of all the other shoppers that may knock you down or steal your items,” said Haleigh Seifert, a junior nursing major. 2.) “From personal experience I think people really need to price check different places. Last year me and my uncle went to three different places looking for the same TV. At the last stop (Costco) we found it for $30 cheaper,” said Josh Asres, a sophomore...
by Josh Banker | Nov 22, 2011 | Opinion, Sports
For one not in the racing world, it is difficult to understand the sense of loss those in “the family” feel after the fiery crash that killed beloved British racer Dan Wheldon. Wheldon, a good man, died Oct. 16 in a fiery crash in Las Vegas. He was doing what he loved, what all of us involved in racing love…. Some may call it the result of a dangerous sport, but danger is not what pushes these drivers who spend their lives in the pursuit of speed. It is not vehicles, after all, that we mourn or celebrate, but the people involved, the passion, the fervor, the triumphs, the losses and the loss. Passion forms the foundation for the racing family. The passion can come from all over, bringing everyone together to form one cohesive group that becomes so recognizable to everyone involved. Passion is the underlying force to which we as a racing community can go out and participate in the sport that we love so much. The passion that drives us as a community to continuously put it all on the line is not something to be explained but rather experienced. I cannot fully explain the sensations and feelings I experience as a corner marshal, flagging for every level of experience, responding to every incident that occurs near my post, risking my life on a regular basis, all in the name of such a deadly sport known as automotive racing. It is a passion that drives and pushes me back to the track, and it is the same passion that breaks you down when a tragedy like this occurs. The same can...
by Hunter Patterson | Nov 18, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
This week, Madeline and Wade bring you the news from Lipscomb. They tell you all about Anteaters Ball, Stomp Fest and more. Caitlin Selle has all the gossip from the entertainment world, Sydney will let you know how much you need to bundle up over Thanksgiving break and Kelly fills you in with everything going on in the sports world. Please upgrade your...
by Brynn Watkins | Nov 15, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
If you find yourself honky tonkin’ around on 12th Ave. South, check out a classy vintage shop: Savant Vintage Couture. This little homestyle bungalow is filled to the gills with intricate and beautiful vintage pieces from decades past. A waterfall of vibrant colors and bold patterns cascades upon you while you make your way through the mazes of racks of statement pieces. High quality pieces are displayed in meticulous, carefully-analyzed ways. One can tell that there is a designer behind every placement. My friend recently found her wedding dress at Savant. She wanted something unique, yet timeless–a look of her own– something memorable. Savant fits the bill for finding that classic LBD (little black dress), vintage rocker tee or worn-in saddle bag. The whimsical and interesting pieces are at home here at Savant Vintage Couture. Come in for inspiration, exploration and quality. Savant Vintage Couture is open: Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m – 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m – 7 p.m. It is closed on Sunday and Monday. Savant Vintage Couture is located at 2302 12th Ave. South Nashville, TN 37204...
by Kathryn Claire Watts | Nov 14, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
Commercials litter football games and Thanksgiving Day programs, and the newspaper is stuffed with ads the day before Black Friday. Some people stay up the night before to make sure they’re at the store on time, others sleep off the turkey and others go all out. Eric Heath, a senior law, justice and society major from Atlanta, Ga., has been planning a Black Friday Bash for the past five years. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving night in the Best Buy parking lot. Extension cords are brought in to generate power to the multiple televisions, heaters and even crock-pots. Lawn chairs are set up in theater style seating in front of one TV playing movies and another with video games. There is no doubt they go all out for this event. “This has been a tradition in my friend group for many years,” Heath said. “We’re being stupid in a safe way. Everyone comes for the experience, but only half of us really stay for the shopping. We’re not there for the consumerism; it’s for the friendship, the community and the experience, not for the sales.” Some have strict traditions. “On Thanksgiving, we lay out all the ads and map out our plan,” said Sydney Hale, a sophomore nursing major from White House, Tenn. “You have to really organize to get the best deals. We usually hit up Target and Toys-R-Us first, and then the mall once we’ve had some sleep.” Others are not so enthused. Many find it annoying and unnecessary. “I don’t go out on Black Friday because of all the crazy people,” said Megan Inman, a...
by Cory Woodroof | Nov 8, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
Hello faithful Redbox Report readers! The report has returned after a brief hiatus to fill you in on everything Redbox. As we are full way into the fall season (and Thanksgiving closer than we’d think), here is a film to consider and a film to avoid at all costs. I’m also going to share my thoughts on the recent price raise of DVD rentals. So, without further ado… CARS 2 (G, 120 minutes- featuring the voice talents of Larry the Cable Guy, Owen Wilson, Emily Mortimer and Michael Caine) *BLU-RAY OPTION RECOMMENDED Admittedly, I was not the biggest fan of Cars 2. So, you’re probably wondering…Why am I recommending that you give this film a go? It’s not all terrible. I went with a group of friends to see the film its opening night, and the unanimous opinion was somewhat positive. I had high hopes for the film -being a gigantic Pixar advocate- but I considered the film a rare misstep that will hopefully fade into time with the studio’s feature releases. In retrospect, I was more disappointed in the film than I am to dismiss it. It’s not a bad film, just a poor example of excellence from the folks at Pixar. Due to my fearful bias, I’m making the rare decision to recommend you make your own mind up on the film solely to not ruin your personal view of Pixar. Rent Cars 2 if you have not already viewed the film, and feel free to share your thoughts/criticisms in the comment section. GREEN LANTERN (PG-13, 116 minutes- featuring Ryan Reynolds) Here’s something green that...
