by Logan Butts | Jun 27, 2014 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
In one wild week, the group stage came to a chaotic end and the knockout rounds have been set. We’ve seen former champs (Spain, Italy, England) go down and Cinderella teams (Costa Rica, Algeria, Greece) make a run to the round of sixteen. Let’s take a look at the events that transpired and what to expect in the coming week. Best goal(s): Leo Messi, all of them The best player in the world has lived up to his monstrous expectations so far with four goals, including three in the past week. All of the goals have been impressive, but with skill and timing factored in, his goal against Iran stands above the rest. Most heartbreaking elimination: Ivory Coast With a spot in the knockout round all but secured, “Les Elephants” were robbed of their first round of sixteen birth thanks to the most controversial penalty kick given out in the Cup so far. Greece made the kick and lived to play another day, while the best team in Africa was left to ponder what happened. The “Oh no, not again” award: Luis Suarez Most soccer fans, myself included, wanted to believe that Suarez had gotten past his early career antics. He was dominating games for Liverpool in the Premier League and for his national team, Uruguay. But then the Mr. Hyde side of Suarez flared up again. Now Italy is unfairly watching at home, and Uruguay is missing its best player. The “Too little too late” award: Spain With two games and some national embarrassment behind them, the Spanish national team finally decided to play like themselves in their...
by Rachel Carden | Sep 9, 2010 | News Slider
Do you get bored over your winter break? Wish you could travel around the world, go skiing or knock out a GenEd or two? Wintermester 2010-2011 is a new academic term that offers more flexible ways for Lipscomb students to earn their hours and meet class requirements during their winter break. Wintermester offers travel, online, and hybrid courses in a number of departments and offers a broader range of classes that may not be as accessible during regular fall or spring semesters. Students have the opportunity to lighten course loads, get ahead, or catch up by taking their choice of five courses offered this winter. Principles of Management, MG 3503, taught by Zach Evans is on online course offered to students who can earn credit while at home over the break. Intermediate Algebra, MA 1030, is a hybrid course that will be taught by Brandon Banes. This Wintermester also offers three travel courses. Dean Norma Burgess will be taking a group of students to Southeast Asia from December 27 to January 8 to explore the interrelationships between families and their environments. Students will experience consumerism and merchandising in Singapore then visit ancient ruins and cities in Cambodia. Three credit hours can be earned in either Fashion, History, or Sociology. The Bible Department is also offering a travel course to Greece and Rome from December 27 to January 8. Dr. Mike Williams will be taking students on a journey following the footsteps of Paul while learning about the ancient cultures surrounding the early church. Credit will be given in either Story of the Church or New Testament World. The last...
