by Hunter Patterson | Apr 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
People ask me if I think I can really get off-campus meal plans and a three day easter weekend and some of the other things we talk about in our video and on our fliers. The fact is, I wouldn’t know how reasonable these things are if it weren’t for me getting to experience the process this year in SGA. This isn’t groundbreaking work; Daniel has been working all year to get us to the point where we can have a conversation about these things.As his presidency has come to a close, I’ve found myself working to keep his process moving forward, which means taking initiative for the past couple months on off-campus meal plans. I plan on living on campus this summer, and I expect to be busy working alongside Jeff Wilson to get a deal hashed out that will provide a debit account for restaurants off campus. I can’t sit here and promise you this is definitely going to happen, but I can promise you that I am not content with our meal plan system as it stands and that I will fight through the summer and into the next school year in order to get us a better service. I want to be transparent with the student body, and I want them to know where their money is going. But don’t just vote for a giant banner in the square or a clever video on Facebook – get a chance to know who I am and what I stand for by coming to Bison Square immediately following Chapel on April 10. Get a little popsicle, listen...
by Cory Woodroof | Mar 7, 2012 | News Slider
This past Friday, Lipscomb students were given a rare treat. Mat Kearney, best known for hit songs “Nothing Left to Lose”, “Undeniable” and more recently, “Ships in the Night” and “Hey Mama”, headlined the free SGA-sponsored spring concert alongside Kiernan McMullan in Alumni Auditorium. Kearney, a resident of Nashville, offered insight into his past, his music, his faith and his love of everything Lipscomb. A native of Eugene, Ore., Kearney’s found his musical influence from A Tribe Called Quest, Bob Dylan and Weezer. Growing up, any sort of hip-hop music caught Kearney’s attention. In college, Kearney started to write his own music. “I would steal my roommate’s guitar and go sit on the front porch, and I was so bad at covering other people’s music that I would just start writing my own songs.” Everything changed when Kearney helped a friend move to Nashville. As a junior soccer player at the University of California State, Chico, Kearney agreed to help a friend drive to Tennessee. “We drove across country in the summer in our un-air-conditioned Chevy S-10 and got to Nashville. And by the end of the summer, I was hanging out at Fido; that was it,” Kearney said. “I was like ‘I’m not going back. I’m not going home’.” Kearney, who had just started to record music here in town, saw that Nashville was the place to be. “I just called home and said ‘I’m moving to Nashville’.” Kearney, a Christian, wants his faith to play a major part his music. “I think my faith is a huge part of what I do,” Kearney said. “Being a Christian,...
by Katie Underwood | Feb 24, 2012 | News Slider
Lipscomb University is filled with students with poetic voices and passions to perform. And that’s what inspired the Student Government Association to establish the Coffee House series. After students arrive at Lipscomb, they discover this unique “study break” opportunity. Every Thursday night starting at 10:30, a student, or a group, performs for an audience of fellow students. Their set lasts for about an hour, and the entertainers have the freedom to play original songs, covers or a combination of the two. The student performers provide the entertainment and SGA provides the coffee. The event is held in the Starbucks on campus. During the hourlong performances, SGA picks up the tab for the students’ drinks. However, if they want to enjoy a free drink they are limited to a tall-sized coffee, hot chocolate or caramel apple spice. The SGA created Coffee House for a number of different reasons. They wanted to provide a free outlet for students to express themselves, but also wanted to encourage on-campus community and support for fellow students. Sophomore Brandon Carver has attended many of the events and will be performing with a friend later in the semester. He with many other students, regularly attend Coffee House because of the inviting atmosphere. “I go to Coffee House to support my fellow Lipscomb students,” he said. “I love the casual, easygoing atmosphere and listening to good music. You can’t refuse free coffee either.” Zach Brantley, a junior at Lipscomb, performed at Coffee House recently with two other students, Lincoln Mick and Ethan Johnson. Brantley always has been involved in music, but Lipscomb has provided him with the opportunity to bring his talents to...
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by Whitney Jarreld | Oct 31, 2011 | News Slider
Bright fluorescent lights, loud music, fog and everyone dancing while throwing paint at each other isn’t something that happens on a regular basis at Lipscomb. But this Friday, Oct. 28, based on last year’s success, SGA is bringing back Paint the Herd. According to SGA member Amy Estepp, one reason why the Paint the Herd tradition is continuing is because “we received amazing support from students last year and even greater responses after the party.” “This year we are having a different DJ and will be expanding the cage to make the space a little larger than last year,” Estepp said, explaining a few changes to the event. Also, this year’s Paint the Herd will last one hour longer. While Paint the Herd is considered a paint-rave, Estepp said the administration is supportive. “We have an amazing administration that supports students and their ideas,” she said, “so it made it an easy decision for us to continue this tradition.” DJ Telemitry will be mixing the music for the night. Last year, many students dressed for the night and wore white t-shirts and SGA handed out white paint suits. Students also brought goggles and wore clothing, including shoes, that they didn’t mind getting paint on. Come prepared to have paint splattered on you and be ready to splatter others. Like last year, the event will take place in the lower level of the Arena West parking garage. Paint the Herd will start at 10 p.m. and end at 1:30 a.m. Lipscomb students can attend for $3 with an ID. Non-students can attend also but for $10. To see what happend last year click...
by Nick Glende | Oct 2, 2011 | News Slider
Just when you thought it was safe, a new strain of infection has appeared. You thought you had outlasted them, but they are making a return. Whether the human race lives or becomes zombie food is in your hands; so get your guns ready, we’re counting on you. Lipscomb University wants you to join the defensive forces against the incoming zombie horde. Another game of Humans vs. Zombies begins October 10. If you live under a rock or were unable to participate in the previous events, now is your chance. “What is Humans vs. Zombies?” you ask. Imagine a very large-scale game of tag, but much more in-depth. Students play campus-wide for days straight. One player starts as the “original zombie,” or “it,” and then tags other players who then become zombies themselves. But rather than just run away, you defend yourself with Nerf® weaponry. Head Administrator for HvZ, Brian Wessels, has high hopes and promises a much better experience for players this time. “The last couple of games we had instances of players who took the fun out of the game. We had people sign up and not participate and players who would break the rules. “We now have an administrative staff to prevent any cheating, and staff members can’t play. Also to get people more involved, we’re going to have missions and prizes. This will be our new core experience.” The missions will be mandatory, so people won’t just sit in their rooms and hide. They will consist of exciting adventures, such as escort and rescue missions, as well as a scavenger hunt. Players who complete the missions...
