by Brianna Langley | Nov 13, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
The Alkaline Water system in the athletic department ionizes the water available to the athletes. And so far, they love it. The system was installed in the training center located the basement of Allen Arena for the athletes to use almost a year ago after undergoing a trial run for a short period of time. “I know the athletes do enjoy it,” said head athletic trainer Will Ness. “They say it has a crisper taste.” Ness said the reason the athletic department decided to have the system installed is because of the health benefits the water offers to Lipscomb’s athletes. Such benefits include better hydration, the ability to drink more water without feeling bloated and the anti-oxidant levels found within the water. Last year, the athletic department was approached by Cellular Hydration Specialist Scott Adkins about installing the system for the athletic department to use. Adkins is also the founder of a company called “The Freshouse”. His mission is to provide better, ionized water for the community of Nashville. Adkins explained that the electrolytes the alkaline water contains provides its consumers with extra calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium. “When we ionize water, we’re getting an abundance of electrons,” said Adkins, “And the alkaline level between 8.5 and 9.5 pH is optimal for us to drink. It’s providing us energy and oxygen on a cellular level.” We decided to take a sample of the water to the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry for official testing, who reaffirmed Adkin’s claims. “We tested the water samples, and I know that there was a sample that was supposed to be around the pH...
by Janice Ng | Nov 1, 2013 | News Slider
Dee Anna Smith is the only female, non-physician leader of a cancer company in the world. She is also the 2013 recipient of the Lipscomb University College of Business Heroes of Business Award. Business students and professionals gathered in Stowe Hall on Thursday, Oct. 31, to hear Smith discuss her leadership role of CEO of the Sarah Cannon Cancer Research Institute. “My daughter saw a bumper sticker the other day that read, ‘women who behave rarely make history,’” Smith said. “As I’ve gotten older, I’ve interpreted ‘behaving badly’ to being distinguished in what we do. “In Daniel 6, it said that Daniel distinguished himself among the officials. My desire in life is to be distinctive among,” she said. Smith, a Board Member of the Lipscomb College of Pharmacy, began her career at KPMG, one of the biggest professional audit, tax and advisory service providers in the United States. “The discipline that I got from working at that company for all those [six] years gave me a fantastic foundation to take that forward,” Smith said. “The Sarah Cannon Research Institute is in the business of advancing therapy for patients,” Smith said. “It’s a drug testing institute. We want to make sure the medication is safe for people to use. We’ve had quite a large impact in drug development.” The Sarah Cannon Institute, a Nashville-based foundation, later merged with Hospital Corporations of America (HCA), one of the biggest healthcare providers in the world, to provide healthcare for cancer patients. Together, the two merged companies are worth over $4 billion. How does Smith take control of such a large company? She says...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 27, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the sixth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Madeline Smith and Joe Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Janice Ng give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment, Kelly Dean gives you the weather forecast and Carter Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast sheds light on the merging of the English and Foreign Language Departments, offers a look into what the Lipscomb community thinks of Obamacare, takes a look at the new change of optional minors on graduation plans, shows highlights of the Lady Bisons’ volleyball match against Kentucky, gives an update on the shuttle service and features a recap of the 31st annual African Street Festival. Also featured this week are a look at Almost Golf, some insight into the upcoming Nashville Choreographer’s Canvas and an array of student opinions of the new Apple software update. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Whitney Jarreld | Sep 9, 2013 | News Slider
Where Granny White turns into 12th Avenue South, business is rising and a farmers market is thriving. Every Tuesday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sevier Park hosts a farmers market full of produce and “local goodies.” Founder and market manager, Mary Crimmims, stresses that the market’s products are produced and harvested in the Middle Tennessee region. “Everything that we do here is within 150 miles from Nashville or less. So, it’s a producer-only market,” emphasizes Crimmims, who circulates around the information tent ready to assist people. Customers will be able to find Tennessee produce that is in season and at its peak of freshness during the months of the market: May through October. Other products include natural remedies, organic meats, honey, and the alternative to cow diary: goat diary. Because most farmers operate the farms themselves, most products available at the market are organic. Besides being able to sell and market their products, vendors enjoy the time they spend with their customers and talk about the benefits of the food they grow. Tanner Olson, selling okra and different types of sprouts, is the founder and operator of Ramble Hill Farms. Olson finds the time he spends with customers to be a valuable experience for both parties. “I really just like to come to these neighborhood markets, get to be apart of the community, and talk about food,” Olson says. “Talking about food, talking about nutrition, and how to be healthy, is just a really important thing for me,” Olson states. Grinning, Olson adds, “it’s really good to come and make that connection.” Other than being able to connect with your local...
by Monaih Sam | Aug 12, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Elite Sports Medicine, led by Lipscomb alum Dr. Burton Elrod, is set to take over the providing of health care for Lipscomb athletics after a rebranding initiative made by Saint Thomas Health early last month. The rebranding changed the names of five middle Tennessee Hospitals but has no affect on Lipscomb athletics. “Literally, it’s the name on the shirt that changes,” said Athletic Director Phillip Hutcheson. “We did not change any of our trainers. We did not change any of our services or level of service.” Elite Sports Medicine has taken over the contract from Baptist Sports Medicine, as Saint Thomas Health focuses on other health-care opportunities. “There’s great familiarity with Elite Sports medicine from the surgical and care side,” Hutcheson said. “Dr. Elrod has worked with Baptist a lot and has operated any number of our athletes.” Dr. Elrod also serves as the head team physician for the Tennessee Titans and specializes in sports-related injuries such as arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder and elbow. Elrod received his undergraduate degree from Lipscomb and his medical degree from the University of...
