by Kailey Schuyler | Dec 12, 2019 | News Slider
SGA President Jack Weber is trying to spark some changes in the university’s alcohol policy. “I want to see if we can get a Good Samaritan policy started where, if your friend is intoxicated and you help them out, you are not liable for any punitive damages from Student Life,” Weber said. The debate around campus surrounding the alcohol policy is nothing new. Some students believe the current policy is “outdated,” and others say, “You know what you signed up for when coming to Lipscomb.” “Obviously, I think the rules were put in place for a reason,” said senior management major Ahmed Amaar.“ But, just like any policy or rule, I think that times change, and it’s always worth looking and reassessing to see if there are adjustments that need to be made.” SGA can advise changes to the alcohol policy, but ultimately, the decision is up to the university administration or board of trustees. SGA is trying to initiate a process whereby a letter of recommendation can be used to present ideas from the student body and SGA to the trustees, according to Weber. “I would love to get something like that formally, so that we can make recommendations about the alcohol policy,” Weber said. “Not necessarily say ‘Let students drink whenever they want,’ but let’s have a conversation about it.” Discussions about such changes are not without merit, according to Al Sturgeon, vice president of Student Life and dean of students. “Oh, always a possibility,” Sturgeon said.“Every spring, we review all of the code, so that is something on my radar every year. “I’m the SGA adviser,...
by Kailey Schuyler | Nov 20, 2019 | News Slider, Opinion
Reducing plastic on college campuses has been a hot topic in Nashville ever since Vanderbilt completely eliminated single-use plastic on campus earlier this fall. So what is Lipscomb doing to eliminate plastic on campus? “To my knowledge at this point in time there really isn’t any initiative from the campus side or from the dining services side to try to work through eliminating or reducing plastic,” says Director of Dining Services, Wolcott Fairy. “At Vanderbilt, the initiative was driven primarily by the student groups. So as I was reading the article I could see that the students lobbied to the university, and the leadership groups, and was able to have them move into a direction that started with water bottles.” In the past, when students have tried to start initiatives they are quickly turned down. “In the past, the university did have recycling, but in the past couple of years those had been taken away,” says student Hannah Owens. “So one of my good friends and I reached out to an organization on campus to see if recycling could be brought back and to see why it was taken off-campus. They said no other part of the school was supporting recycling and it was too expensive for them. Now if you want to recycle you have to drive off campus, which is not convenient for students who do not have cars here.” SGA President Jack Weber is looking to start a formal recommendation process where SGA members can present a formal proposal to the Board of Trustees. “I think the thing on campus, in terms of what is going...
by Mckenzi Harris | Apr 29, 2019 | Galleries, News Slider
Lipscomb’s SGA put on the annual spring concert Saturday night, featuring the headliner, Johnnyswim. The couple, Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano formed their duo in 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. During the concert, the indie-folk duo introduced their new album Moonlight and shared stories of their journey in the music industry, as well as Ramirez’ experience as a Nashville resident and former Trevecca student. Sudano shared the couple’s love story, followed by Ramirez serenading her with a song on their new album titled “Amanda.” After the song, Sudano shared the first time Ramirez saw her. “That’s the woman I’m going to marry,” Ramirez said, remembering the first time he saw Sudano. He added that his previous girlfriend broke up with him “on the spot.” The couple closed the concert by entering the crowd and standing on the chairs in the center of Collins Alumni Auditorium amidst the crowd of students....
by Lumination Staff | Apr 18, 2019 | BREAKING NEWS, News Slider
Eight students have been elected as Senators-at-Large, the Lipscomb Student Government Association announced Thursday afternoon. On Tuesday, Jack Webber defeated Jase George and Breckin Horton for SGA president. Senior Sierra Sparks served as SGA president this school year. “I could not have done it without the support of the student body,” Webber said. “I want to thank everyone who helped to give me this opportunity. I promise to make y’all proud.” Senators-at-Large: Butler Bowen Judson Chaudoin Jase George Breckin Horton Nate Messer Fiona O’Neal Erin Stanley Hank Warren Macy Glassco ran unopposed for vice president. Mimi Vance beat out Hank Warren for Secretary, while Chloe Allen ran unopposed for Treasurer. Full results from Tuesday’s election can be found below: SGA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: PRESIDENT: Jack Webber VICE PRESIDENT: Macy Glassco SECRETARY: Mimi Vance TREASURER: Chloe Allen SENIOR SENATORS Rebekah Duke Carson Meador Deanie Pedigo Chris Schneider Ben Vogel JUNIOR SENATORS Adelia Birdwell Will Huff Grant Lander Eden Melles Dexter Woods SOPHOMORE SENATORS Alex Grilli Mackenzie McConnell Donovan Ross Rylee Russell Denver...
by Tyler Harvey | Feb 1, 2019 | News Slider
A new $250 million campaign and 200,000 student-pledged service hours were just a couple of the big announcements in chapel this morning. Chapel was a little different today; students were greeted by free T-shirts that said Lipscomb Leads and live instrumental music performed by student band Daves Highway and friends. The money from this new campaign will go towards academic programs, campus development and student scholarships. The donors have already given $186 million of the $250 million goal of the campaign. “We’re going to make it,” Lipscomb President Randy Lowry said. Lipscomb said in a statement that the Lipscomb Leads campaign will focus on three main priorities: “A best in class academic program, a transformative student experience and a model for sustainable impact.” President Lowry described the goals of the program by emphasizing the program’s goal to enrich student scholarships, academic programs and campus development. “We want every single classroom to be the opportunity and environment for 21st century learning,” Lowry said. “…Scholarships are important to students who have no other opportunity of getting an education. These scholarships will open up their world and give opportunities that they never imagined.” Along with student scholarships and academic programs, Lipscomb Leads will also go towards renovating the campus. “About $50 million of this campaign will go towards the next phase of campaign development,” Lowry said. The renovations announced include Allen Arena, Elam Hall and the McFarland Science Center. The campaign will take approximately three years to finish. “I look forward to getting together in three years to celebrate the campaign’s completion,” Lowry said. Additionally, the Lipscomb graduate school of business will be getting a new...
