Freshmen, seniors asked to improve Lipscomb through surveys

by | Feb 15, 2011 | Uncategorized

Lipscomb wants your feedback on the student experience.If you are a freshman or senior student and have received an email in the last two weeks from Dr. Landon Clark regarding the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), please take a few moments of your time to click on the link in the email and complete the survey about your student experience at Lipscomb. Your feedback will help us compare your experience with those of other students across the country, and allow us to enhance education at Lipscomb. If you have any questions about the NSSE project, please contact Dr. Landon Clark at landon.clark@lipscomb.edu or...

Valentine’s day recommendations for any budget

by | Feb 10, 2011 | Uncategorized

Well folks, the day so many men – even the bravest among us — dread is quickly approaching.  The day where men spend too much money, and women are consistently disappointed. Valentine’s Day. OK, turn that dread into something of the past.  Make this Valentine’s Day tasty by perhaps trying out one of the following recommendations: 1. For an early dinner with your main squeeze, perhaps before your third viewing of Black Swan, I recommend Burger Up, a relatively new 12 South spot.  The small burger joint not only offers delicious food, but is also “cutesy,” describes fellow dining buddy AJ Bentz, with community dining option. “All our beef is raised and purchased from Triple L Ranch in Franklin, Tenn.,” said owner Mike Pontes. “We try to get everything locally, from the veggies to the buns.” Prices ranging from $8-15, the menu offers gourmet burgers and mounded salads without depleting the cowhide in your back pocket.  The menu offers new takes on old burgers, and an option to upgrade to truffle fries (totally worth the extra buck). 2. For the next level of dining atmosphere, try Tavern Mid Town.  With its opening last Monday, Tavern is making its stamp on the trendy area of Nashville.  The assorted menu, ranging from $6-19, is not only tasty, but filling.  Culinary Director Robbie Wilson and Executive Chef Ray Whitlock use fresh ingredients, from the salmon to the in-house guacamole.  The location is also convenient walking distance to after-dinner venues. 2. Bring out your big guns and try a Nashville classic, Jimmy Kelly’s.  The old steak house (literally an old house), directly across...

Campus Recreation Weekly

by | Feb 8, 2011 | Uncategorized

CAMPUS RECREATION February 7th-12th Intramurals – Current Sports: Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Racquetball & Badminton – Create an account on imleagues to register and follow Intramural Sports. Click HERE Wellness (Jan. 24th- March 3rd) -Contest- 80 Contestants competing to lose the most body weight and the most activity points. Over 77 lbs lost and the Biggest Loser from week 1 lost 8.6 lbs. Week 1 Challenge Team Winner- All We Do Is Win – Lost In LOVE, Romantic 80’s Spinning- Tues, Feb. 8th 4:00-5:00pm – Saturday, Feb. 12th Spinning canceled due to a Spinning Conference -Zumba Valentine Party- Sunday, Feb 13th 3:00-4:00pm FREE to first 40 students to sign up at the SAC desk – Group Fitness Schedule & Purchase a Class Pass- Click HERE Outdoor Adventure – Buggy Top Cave/ Hiking Trip- Feb. 12th (9:00-5:00pm) – Zip Line Tour- Feb. 18th For more information and to register visit, imleagues. RecRewards Participate in Intramural Sports, Wellness Services, Outdoor Adventure & workout at the SAC! WIN the Campus Recreation team warm-up (awarded to the top 5 men and 5 women with the most points at the end of the semester). To claim your points, Click HERE. (Points must be submitted within 5 days of registering for an event or...