by Hunter Patterson | Oct 28, 2011 | News Slider
Candy out of cars? It’s really okay, because it was Lipscomb’s annual Trunk or Treat. This residence life event had live music, warm cider, cornhole, face painting, hot chocolate, smores, and of course, lots of candy. Different clubs and organizations had decorated trunks full of candy for students and children that were invited from Y.E.S. (Youth Encouragement Services.) This event was a fun time to hang out by the fire and celebrate Halloween with fellow bison. Please upgrade your...
by Kelly Dean | Oct 28, 2011 | News Slider
The festive tradition of getting to be someone other than yourself for a night doesn’t get old for college students. Some students play it safe by being your typical witch, and others will take their costumes to a whole new level. Being on a strict budget, many college students make their own costumes with things they find around the dorm or by visiting the local thrift store. The creation possibilities are endless when creating your own costume. Please upgrade your browser Across Lipscomb’s campus, there is a wide variety of costume ideas for the spooky night of Halloween. While Sophomore Rachel Bush will dress as southern cook Paula Deen, Senior Nathan McCarty will simply be a blade of grass. There is no telling where people come up with their crazy costumes...
by Julie Shrewsbury | Oct 27, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
It’s mid October, nearing that crazy time of year when people dress up like their favorite celebrities, sports figures, ghouls, goblins or other unique personality. Yes, Halloween is right around the corner and dressing up and trick-or-treating can be a blast, but if you live in Nashville there are plenty of other Halloween festivities to partake in. Haunted houses run a muck around the Nashville area, however, finding one to fulfill the thrill you’re looking for can be a difficult task. There is a haunted house out there for everyone, but the chore is finding one that’s scary enough for those daring adrenaline junkies, not too scary for those bringing children, and easy on the gore for those with weak stomachs. Here’s some insight on some of the most popular haunted houses in 2011. Nashville Nightmare, a new haunted house established this year, consists of highly detailed scenes, state of the art animations and special effects as well as intense actors. It is located at 1016 Madison Square and general admission is $15. Please upgrade your browser Bikers Who Scare Haunted House is hosted by bikers that are a part of the Bikers Who Care Organization. It is hosted in an old movie theater in Clarksville, Tenn. and is usually open only on weekends. Located at 1955 Madison Street, it is one of the cheaper haunted houses around, costing under $10. Abby Dodson, a nursing major from Franklin, Tenn., attended Haunted Woods Haunted House in Leipers Fork, Tennessee. “I didn’t think it was particularly scary, but it was fun to go to with a group of people,” Dodson says....
by Lacy Pack | Oct 2, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
Fall is here and now it’s time to bust out the Halloween decorations! But don’t go buy them, make them yourself at Brushfire! Brushfire, a pottery studio located just a mile from Lipscomb’s campus, offers a wide selection of unfinished pottery, colors and loads of decorating options. Brushfire’s shelves are now stocked with jack-o’-lanterns, spiders, skull mugs and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. You can even get your name carved in a pumpkin before you paint it! All of these options would make fun and festive dorm decor! Pottery pieces range from $3 – $60; however, most pieces average $8 – $15. For college students looking for an inexpensive outing, Brushfire has weekly specials—Monday Madness, 2 Punch Tuesdays, Wednesday College Night, Thursday Ladies Night and Sunday Family Day. Check their calendar for seasonal specials. The atmosphere is laid back with soothing music and friendly, helpful workers eager to assist if you have questions. Bring friends (even food, if you like) and have fun catching up and creating your own masterpiece. Brushfire is open late, so you can take your time, relax and enjoy a break from school stresses. Brushfire’s studio hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Mondays, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sundays. Get in the Halloween spirit. As the sign in Brushfire reads, “Fall is on the way—paint a pumpkin...
by Whitney Jarreld | Nov 5, 2010 | News Slider
Sponsored by SGA, Kappa lota Theta and Residence Life, Trunk-or-Treat: A Halloween Block Party provided an opportunity for Lipscomb students to have some fun before Halloween. There were an abundance of music performances by Lindsey Latimer, The Mason Jars, Thomas Rhett Akins with Joseph Whitaker and Kirk and the Crazy Kats. Students collected candy from trunks sponsored by dorms, social clubs, academic clubs and other Lipscomb organizations. The night also included a pumpkin patch and pumpkin carving, along with bonfires for marshmallow-roasting. Many people dressed in costumes for the night. Check out the pictures below. Please upgrade your...
