[video] The Poetry Readings | Part I

by | Feb 18, 2011 | News Slider

It’s a glimpse of human nature, a reflection of society and a revelation of yourself all wrapped into one package called poetry. Join us as we explore poetry on our campus in part one of our three part series: “The Poetry Readings.” Please upgrade your...
Survivor premieres in one week, Lipscomb student competes

Survivor premieres in one week, Lipscomb student competes

by | Feb 9, 2011 | News Slider

Survivor: Redemption Island is set to premiere Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. CST, and if you’re watching and you think you see that kid who sat behind you in biology class last year, you’re probably right. Matt Elrod, a senior biology major from Nashville, will be competing on this season of Survivor, which airs Wednesday nights on CBS. Please upgrade your browser The show preview describes him as a “hunky heartthrob,” but Elrod, 22, describes himself mysterious, impulsive and deep. Click here to see Matt’s player profile and interview. This season is named for the twist that producers have thrown into the competition.  Traditionally, when players are voted off the island, they go home. This season, competitors who are voted off will live on the island alone until someone else is voted off. Then the two outcasts will duel and the winner will remain on the island, waiting for another castoff to battle. At a certain point, whoever is on Redemption Island will have a chance to return to the game and compete for the final prize. Other twists thrown into this season are the two mystery Survivor castaways from seasons past who arrive during the first episode, surprising the competitors of this season and changing things...

No snow policy, but students advised to avoid risks

by | Feb 9, 2011 | News Slider

The temperature may be dropping, but classes at Lipscomb are still hopping. Despite the snow and ice interruptions of the past two months – including the storm forecast to slam into Nashville today and tonight —  Lipscomb rarely cancels classes and does not have an official snow policy. Instead, individual class cancellations are decided by professors. Some student say that no classes should be held if the conditions outside are hazardous. Some teachers may be able to tough out the storm, but the icy roads and dangerous precipitation may give some commuters a more difficult time. Students may have to choose whether to drive in hazardous conditions or risk falling behind in class. But, according to one top faculty member, there is no reason for students to risk harm. “Don’t put yourself in any danger,” said Steve Prewitt, literature professor and associate provost for Academic Affairs. “If you live off-campus, you should not try to get to my class if you don’t like driving on snow or ice or if you don’t feel confident.” In the faculty handbook, faculty members are given several methods of recapturing the material for students who are unable to make it to class. With all the different outlets of technology available to faculty and students, conveying information to students should not be a problem. However, the amount of faculty using these outlets is unknown. (Take our survey and let Lipscomb know about effective communication between professors and students.) When a snowstorm hits suddenly, communication has to be done in haste. Emails notifying students about class cancellations are usually sent the morning-of, which can cause much confusion for students....