by Erika Thornsberry | Feb 12, 2013 | News Slider
On Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Auditorium, the Lipscomb’s Theatre Department will be opening their performance of the childhood favorite, James and the Giant Peach. The children’s production will be coming to life in a unique fashion, as the stage will be designed like a giant pop-up book. The department decided to put on this particular show last spring. To ensure the performance’s success, everyone has been working to prepare since they got back to the university after Christmas Break. Deb Holloway, the director of the show, has been thinking/dreaming about this production for about 9 months. She said that the show’s goal is to benefit those in the audience, as well as those on stage. “Our first goal is to entertain children, which includes special school performances February 14 and 15 at 10:00 a.m., and our second goal is to train our students, whether it’s performing or working in the technical aspects.” Holloway said. “I think Jesus sets the example of wanting children to come to Him, and that’s what we are trying to do also.” Holloway noted that the play reaches a wide audience, whether it be families with small children or students right here on campus. “James and the Giant Peach will be a great presentation for the entire family to enjoy, but it also will be appreciated by college kids,” Holloway said. “James and the Giant Peach was a great choice since not only is it a very popular play, but it also is a story and movie that college age kids grew up with.” Taylor Browning, a theatre major, is the mother and the second...
by Micah Fleming | Feb 11, 2013 | Sports
Every year, more than 20 teams, comprised of about 175 players, take the courts looking to take home the intramural championship. Nick Marsden, a junior biology major, is one of the star players and is known for his air time. “It’s exciting to go out and compete with your classmates,” said the leaping Marsden. While most teams are playing for the championship, there are some that play just to have fun. Tyler Bivens, a junior communication major, plays on one of these teams. Bivens, an outside shooter for the High Rollers, plays for the camaraderie. “It’s a lot of fun getting out on the court playing with my friends,” Bivens said. “And it’s a good distraction from the rigorous studies of college life.” Regardless of competition level, players agree that the game is the thing that ties them together. “Just being out on the court and playing is really the best part,” Marsden said. “Basketball is such a fun sport, and it doesn’t really matter how good you are,” said Bivens. To get started in finding out about the intramural programs,...
by Cory Woodroof | Feb 8, 2013 | News Slider
SGA President Patrick Grace has confirmed a few major developments for Lipscomb students, including a potential breakthrough in the long-awaited possibility of off-campus dining. To start, Grace confirmed that there will indeed be a spring concert taking place this semester. “We have a spring concert. It should be in the middle of March,” Grace said. “We’ve got a band kind of in agreement in principle.” Grace says that SGA will make an announcement next week as to who will be playing as soon as it’s set in stone. The spring concert has long been a successful tradition at Lipscomb, with singer-songwriter Mat Kearney headlining the show last spring. Alongside the spring concert, the SGA will help sponsor a new edition of Tokens, a show founded by campus’ Dr. Lee Camp on March 7 in Alumni Auditorium. SGA is planning to release tickets for free to the student body. Grace described the show as “sort of a theological, variety, folk music radio broadcast.” SGA will be holding auditions for a student act to play during the show on Friday, Feb. 15, in the afternoon. The tryouts will be held in Ward Hall. “I’m looking forward to [the auditions] because we’ve got some real talent on campus,” Grace said. Off-campus meal plan in negotiations, could be ready for fall semester The SGA president said he and Dr. Scott McDowell,Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Campus Life, have been in negotiations with Sodexo and human resources to potentially create a plan that would allow for Lipscomb students to use their dining plan at off-campus locations. Grace said he has a level...
by Cory Woodroof | Feb 8, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s fifth installment of Lumination News, Kelly Dean and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Kage Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Jessica Burke takes us around the world in a minute with the week’s top headlines, Savanna Schubert gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Nicolette Carney delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look into campus’ Lifelong Learning program, a recap of last Friday’s Relay for Life event, some interviews with Lipscomb students who are also children of missionaries, a look into women’s rights across the globe, some insight into this month’s celebration of Black history month, a look into some new developments in social club policy, some info on job interview do’s and don’ts and a few student opinions on the Super Bowl, 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 Cory Woodroof | Feb 1, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s third installment of Lumination News, Caitlin Selle and Jeremy Keck are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Joe Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Nick Glende fills you in on the week’s top technology headlines, Ariel Jones gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Brynn Watkins delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features highlights from the Anteater’s Ball, a look into the past week’s severe weather through the eyes of sleepy dorm residents, a look at the Bisons’ basketball matchups against Mercer , a look into mission trip funding and opportunities, a preview of the upcoming baseball season, a look into the fading art of penmanship, some information on the commuter’s lounge, a look into The Well coffee shop, an interview with Lipscomb artist-in-resident Savanna Lampley, 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...
