by Nick Glende | Jul 5, 2013 | News Slider
Lipscomb Dining has cooked up a few new offerings for the fall, including the addition of an off-campus mean option and extra hours for dinner. General Manager Wolcott Fary revealed that the dining hall will be adding extra hours to the schedule, meeting the request of many late-dining students. “Extending hours in the dining room: it hasn’t happened yet, but it will happen this fall,” Fary said. “The dining room will stay open an extra 30 minutes and will now be open every Saturday.” The dining room will now be open 7 days a week, and normal hours of operation will be from 7:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The long-talked about off-campus dining option is also now a reality, with the first wave of restaurants being commissioned for the fall. “Starting this fall, you’ll be able to use your Bison Bucks at certain local restaurants within a five-mile radius of the school,” Fary said. “The off-campus solutions team with Sodexo are in the process right now of going to more than 35 local restaurants to contract with them each individually to see if they want to become a part of the program. Each contract will be different, and there’s some outlay for the restaurants to become part of the program. Each restaurant will have to decide on its own whether it feels like it can get enough business to support the cost of maintaining the program.” No restaurants can be absolutely confirmed at this time, but Fary disclosed a few of the restaurants on the list, including Copper Kettle, Subway, The Cheesecake Factory and Nero’s Grill. Food-to-go in planning stages, dietary options...
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 Kage Sanderson | Feb 2, 2013 | News Slider
Relay for Life began in 1985 in Tacoma, Washington. 27 years later, on Friday, Feb. 1, Lipscomb hosted their first Relay for Life event in Allen Arena. Though it was chilly outside, the inside of Allen Arena couldn’t have felt warmer. Everyone was buzzing around the arena and sharing their stories of why they participated in the event. Everyone in attendance had been affected by cancer in some way, whether it be through personal experience or knowing a family member or friend with the disease. From seven at night until seven in the morning, hundreds of people walked to show support for their loved ones. All through the night, there were booths full of games and food. The floor of the arena had Zumba dancing sessions with hundreds of people. There was a mechanical bull, ping-pong competitions and basketball and volleyball games that carried on throughout the night. The musical entertainment, games and activities were a great way to keep everyone going and feeling good until the sun began to rise. Money raised from Relay for Life goes to the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society puts the donations from Relay For Life to work, investing in research for many different types of cancer. The American Cancer Society also provides free information and services to cancer patients and their families and...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 21, 2013 | News Slider
As we enter the doldrums of January, the air is cold, the sun is on hiatus and flu season is in full swing. This installment of the dreaded virus might be a little nastier than its recent predecessors. The Center for Disease Control has gone on record saying that the 2012-2013 season might be the worst to hit in quite some time. The CDC reported that the number of patients with the flu has raised 26 times the amount of people that were diagnosed from December 2011 to December 2012. The typical flu season lasts from November to April. At a busy college campus, students (especially those who inhabit the many dorm halls Lipscomb has to offer) are at the risk of contacting the flu. Bethany Massey, Lipscomb’s director of health services, said she believes that students must be active and aware in their quest to avoid contracting the unwanted ailment. The top way to keep the flu away might be easier than you’d think. “The number one, best way is to get a flu shot,” Massey said. While waking up for an 8 a.m. class with Superman-like energy might make anyone feel like invulnerable, Massey said that anyone can be susceptible to the flu. “Lots of students are hesitant to get [a flu shot] because they think they’re healthy or they think maybe the flu won’t happen to them, but just the college atmosphere and lifestyle can make you more at risk for getting the flu,” Massey said. “The flu vaccine is really the best way and only way to really get your immune system ready to fight...
by Brianne Welch | Jan 16, 2013 | News Slider
Get Fit Month, Campus Recreation’s January health initiative, offers many diverse programs – from weight loss to yoga to a mild kick- boxing/dancing hybrid – all designed to help students fulfill their New Year’s resolutions and live healthier. “Everyone sets goals to have better health, to have more fitness, and we are trying to help everyone go along with that,” said Callie Shanks, facilities and marketing graduate assistant, in talking about the Student Activities Center’s Get Fit Month programs. One of the more popular events the SAC is sponsoring during is the Biggest Loser competition, which began January 14. “It is for individuals who really want to make big lifestyle changes,” Shanks said. Unlike The Biggest Loser reality TV show, Lipscomb’s event is not simply dedicated to weight loss, but instead uses a “swap points” system to put the focus on overall healthy lifestyle adjustments. “Some swap points could be along the lines of: Instead of drinking soda, you drink water,” Shanks said. “So someone who is overweight, but has made a ton of healthy decisions, is able to win as well.” Shanks said the winners will be encouraged to continue their lifestyle choices. “They can win prizes such as yoga, ballroom dancing and tons of fun fitness activities to help them be active,” Shanks said. It costs $45 for students to compete in the Biggest Loser challenge. While the Biggest Loser program is currently the largest Get Fit Month activity at the SAC, there are many other fitness programs – such as spin classes and Monday night yoga – that are designed to help students get moving. Shanks...
