CSC Plenary: John Patrick Shanley

by | Jun 8, 2010 | Uncategorized

This video contains the final segment of a keynote speech by award-winning American playwright, John Patrick Shanley at the 30th annual Christian Scholars’ Conference. The speech was delivered in Collins Alumni Auditorium at Lipscomb University. Click to view the...

An Interview with Mike Fernandez

by | Jun 8, 2010 | Uncategorized

This video contains brief segments of an interview with Mike Fernandez, chair of Lipscomb University’s Theater Department and Director of “Doubt.” This performance was done for the 2010 Christian Scholars’ Conference at Lipscomb University. Watch as Fernandez shares his story of pulling off an incredible show in front of award-winning playwright, John Patrick Shanley. Click to view the...

An Interview with John Patrick Shanley

by | Jun 6, 2010 | Uncategorized

A brief segment of an interview with award-winning American playwright, John Patrick Shanley on the set of Lipscomb University’s production of “Doubt.” This interview was conducted during the 2010 Christian Scholars Conference. Check back for additional...

Lady Bisons defeat UAB 4-1 in first ever NCAA regional win

by | May 21, 2010 | Uncategorized

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. _ No matter how much the Lipscomb Lady Bisons tried to act like it was just another game there were more than enough jitters to go around before the facing UAB in the first round of the NCAA Regional at the Alabama Softball Complex. It was the first NCAA Regional appearance for both Lipscomb and UAB. Lady Bisons coach Kristin Ryman had stressed the need to take control of the game early in an effort to chase away the nerves. The Lady Bisons had split a doubleheader with UAB April 20, winning 1-0 and losing 7-5. They scored one run in the first, two in the second and added another in the fifth on the way to a 4-1 win over UAB from Conference-USA.. “I couldn’t be more proud of the way we came out and jumped on them early,” Ryman said. “Any time we score first it takes the pressure off. It definitely takes the pressure off our pitcher, Whitney Kiihnl. “There are always some nerves that are present when you’re playing in your first Regional. We were familiar with UAB already which was a good thing going in. I’m just glad we walked away with a win in our first game.” The Lady Bisons will face Alabama, the regional host and No. 1 seed, Saturday at 1:30. The Crimson Tide is 49-9 and advanced by beating Alcorn State Friday night 9-0 in a game called in the fifth inning due to the eight-run lead rule. Alcorn State, from the Southwestern Athletic Conference, finished its season with a 24-25 record. Kiihnl, a sophomore, struck out 11...