by Anne Paquin | Mar 9, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s eighth installment of Lumination News, Savanna Schubert and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Ariel Jones brings you up to speed with sports, Jessica Burke fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Brynn Watkins gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Nicolette Carney delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features insight into the Charlie Daniels’ Scholarship for Heroes Tour, a special feature on one of our Lipscomb veterans, information about Stephen Hurt’s A-Sun honor, a look at a fundraiser for the International Justice Mission, and highlights from the special chapel with the quarterbacks from the Tennessee Titans. We also take a closer look at senior Deonte Alexander and his time with the men’s basketball team, the Lipscomb Adoption Rally, a preview into the men’s track team, as well as our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Brynn Watkins | Jan 31, 2013 | News Slider
Style is found everywhere, from the hectic streets of New York City to the rolling hills of Tennessee. Style even appears at Lipscomb University. These are our stories – your stories. This is Lipscomb Street Style. Sammi Horne: 1. Shirt- Old Navy 2. Cardigan- London Boutique 3. Jeggins- Gap 4. Boots-Off Broadway 5. Leather Bracelets- Florence 6. Watch- Urban Outfitters 7. Necklace-London Flea Market Name: Sammi Horne Year: Sophomore Major: Marketing Dream Job: Independent social media marketer Favorite store and why: Anthropologie – I love the way they incorporate such unique design and art into their entire brand. Describe your Style : I love lot’s of deep colors (navy/forrest green/maroon/black). I like to style myself in button ups, moccasins, thrifted T-shirts, sweaters and oversized cardigans. Favorite local Nashville stores: Pangea Style inspirations: I love wearing comfortable clothes that I still can feel unique in. I have lots of random pieces, but always stick to the same color palette so that I can easily incorporate new pieces to my wardrobe. My favorite part about my wardrobe is my go-to accessories. I have a lot of hand-me downs and things from my travels. I love using them to tell stories. Favorite piece of clothing or accessory : Definitely my denim button up. It goes under or over and can be layered with ANYTHING. I’m currently a full time participant of the top-button-buttoned movement. I also love my peter pan jeggings. They are comfortable and unique. Micheal Galo: 1. Plaid Blazer- bought in Poland 2. Button-up shirt- H & M 3. Bow Tie/Suspenders- Milan 4. Boots-Florence...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 25, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s third installment of Lumination News, Brynn Watkins and Jeremy Keck are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Monaih Sam brings you up to speed with sports, Jessica Burke takes us around the world in a minute with the week’s top headlines, Ariel Jones has some insight on this week’s Presidential Inauguration and Madeline Smith delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look into Nashville’s new status as the nation’s “It City,” a look at students participating in service events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a look at campus’ recycling group EKO, some information on this weekend’s Anteater’s Ball, a look into Lipscomb’s Revenge of the Nerds video game tournament, some news on the big Singarama announcements, insight into March’s 2nd Annual Student Scholars Symposium, some insight into the upcoming golf season and some student opinions of Nashville’s winter weather. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Brynn Watkins | Jan 15, 2013 | Opinion
Are you looking for a coffee shop with some elbow room? Barista Parlor, a new coffee shop in the heart of East Nashville, may be the solution. Barista Parlor is great for people who want to really enjoy their coffee. The staff focuses the art of coffee making and the quality they can give their customers. With an array of coffees available from artisans around the world, the choices are vast and endless. Not sure which coffee you prefer? Not a problem. A trained staff of baristas is behind the counter to help determine the perfect blend for each individual customer. Barista Parlor makes coffee with beans from around the country. Portland’s Stumptown, North Carolina’s Counter Culture, Michigan’s MadCap, Illinois’s Intelligentsia, and California’s Sightglass are all different types of coffee you can try. With it’s spacious seating and quiet atmosphere, clumping it with other coffee houses like Starbucks seems almost unnatural. Kevin Mac Erwin, a junior at Lipscomb, explained how the Barista Parlor is rapidly gaining fans and national prestige. “The Barista Parlor provides a handcrafted and aesthetically pleasing experience to its ever growing group of followers,” Mac Erwin said. “With an emphasis on quality coffee and collaboration with local merchants, The Barista Parlor is quickly becoming a Nashville classic.” Lipscomb sophomore Allison Kate Collins said she believes Barista Parlor is the perfect early morning or late afternoon coffee break. “Barista Parlor is perfect if you want to get way off campus. Its spacious atmosphere is a welcome contrast from cramped classrooms and the campus Starbucks. If you’re not a coffee connoisseur (as I’m not), one of the friendly...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 11, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s first installment of Lumination News, Nicolette Carney and Jeremy Keck are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Ariel Jones brings you up to speed with sports, Jessica Burke gives the scoop on all things entertainment, and Brynn Watkins delivers your weather forecast. Videos feature a look into how Lipscomb students spent their winter break, highlights of Monday’s Bison basketball match-ups, an update on the new shuttle changes, interviews with a few Predators players and Coach Trotz concerning the recent end of the NHL lockout, a look into ‘senoritis,’ some information on Campus Recreation’s Get Fit initiative, information on AfterDark’s visit to campus, a look into campus’ recycling efforts, a few student opinions on why the Mayan’s supposed apocalypse didn’t happen, and our weekly Nashville Spotlight/Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
