by Kathryn Claire Watts | Oct 10, 2011 | News Slider
The 2011 fall missions fair went off without a hitch last week. Trips around the world were represented in the student center on Tuesday, with many team leaders from each trip there to speak to students. “The missions fair is a very important event for our trip,” said Northern Ireland leader John Williams. “It is a chance for us to talk to nearly 100 students about what we do and why we are so excited about going to Northern Ireland year after year.” The fair also had many new trips added to the selection. Daley Hilburn, event and student work coordinator for the office of admissions, is organizing a trip to her hometown of Patterson, Calif. “The missions fair was a great success,” said Hilburn. “I was a little apprehensive at first as to how my trip would be received as it is a very small, grass-roots type of trip to the middle-of-nowhere, California. But everyone I spoke with really liked the idea. I’m so excited to see what God has planned for this trip!” The next step in the missions process is to attend an interest meeting. The meetings will be held from now until Oct. 30. For this week’s meetings, click on the schedule to the right. The missions department will host a commitment week from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, when future participants commit to their particular trip. There are tons of trips to choose from, so make sure you take the time to learn about which one is right for you! For more information, visit the mission department...
by Tim Ghianni | Oct 6, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb men’s soccer team has been plagued with many issues early in the season. From two top sophomores not returning to play until this past week to losing players during crucial moments in games because play got too physical. But the reality isn’t as bad as it seems. The Bisons placed second in the Brentwood Invitational a week ago, after the team tied twice in double overtime, against IPFW and Bowling Green. “Every game we’re making improvements,” said Coach Charles Morrow. “The process is just taking a little longer than it has in years past. Every game we’re getting better, which is an encouraging sign.” The Bisons also added two sophomores back into their ranks, Kevin Barber and Nick Bibb. The team isn’t just trying to win games, but they’re trying to come together and play more as a team, a single unit instead of 11 individual units. “Our style of play is coming together each game,” Morrow said. “We don’t have a dynamic game-changer, but we’ve got a ton of very good players. It’s going to be a total team effort every game.” The team defense is probably its strength. Recently playing the high scoring Xavier Musketeers, the Bisons only gave up one goal to a deflected 15-yard kick. The team has been able to focus more practice time to improving the offense because of their stellar defense. There is hope too. Recently, against VMI, the Bisons earned their fist victory. With a stellar offensive performance, Lipscomb had 21 shots on goal throughout the game. By Liam...
by Tim Ghianni | Oct 2, 2011 | News Slider
By: Julia Shrewsbury and Nicci Carney As most students now know, Lipscomb dining has undergone several changes for the 2011-2012 school year. New restaurant options are one aspect of this year’s revamped Lipscomb dining experience. Pizza Hut has been replaced with huge slices of Papa John’s pizza, and Purity ice cream has been turned into a Far East Fusion restaurant that servesAsian cuisine and sushi. When asked why sushi was chosen as the new restaurant Roy Platt, Sodexo general manager, said, “Trends change from year to year, especially with students, so it’s good to change things up from time to time.” In the summer, a new meal plan system was established. The updated program has six levels, each with a certain amount of dining hall tickets and a certain amount of flex dollars. Here is the new set up: Bison Stampede……………………. 175 dining hall meals + $600 flex Bison Herd…………………………… 125 dining hall meals+ $850 flex Bison Traveler……………………… 100 dining hall points+ $950 flex Senior Purple……………………….. 50 dining hall points+ $750 flex Bison Bucks ………………………… Increments of $100 Village Resident All Flex Plan… $1,075 With the new meal plan, students have to adjust to different rules and regulations than previous years. Students can use their meal plans in the dining hall only, and they do not roll over in to the next semester. The dining hall meals have no time restrictions, allowing students to freely eat upstairs at any time. Flex dollars can be used in all restaurants across the campus (downstairs dining room, Starbucks and Common Grounds,) and will roll over into the next semester. Platt said he wanted the students to have...
by Rachel Hacker | Sep 24, 2011 | News Slider
Let’s face it if you’re a college student you are most likely poor. Movies, which are fairly predictable, will cost $11. So why not try something surprising and new? And free? Starting this weekend, Lipscomb’s theater department presents “Leading Ladies,” a comedy written by Ken Ludwig. “Leading Ladies” follows two poor British actors, Jack Gable and Leo Clark. When they read about an old lady looking for her two lost nieces to whom she wants to leave the bulk of her fortune, Jack begins to form a plan. The men do their best to pass themselves off as women, but problems abound when they arrive and find out the old women, Florence, is not dead. Will she find them out? Love also complicates the issue. How will these men ever express themselves to their crushes while dressed in petticoats? Ludwig has written such classics as “Moon over Buffalo,” and “Lend me a Tenor.” The show is directed by Robyn Berg, a vital part of Nashville’s theater scene. Robyn understands the necessities for a comedy and has her own vision for the show. “Leading Ladies” moves at a fast pace and never gives the audience a chance to stop laughing. With two experienced seniors, Sawyer Wallace and Caleb Pritchett, playing the leads, this show has just the right personality to wow audiences. Tickets are free for the first 50 students who contact the box office. All other student tickets are only $5. The show runs Sept. 23, 24, 30 and Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on this opportunity...
by Brynn Watkins | Sep 21, 2011 | Opinion
A copycat, a fraud and a fake. These are the words I used to describe Andy Warhol if he was bought up in conversation, that is until my eyes were opened–opened to the world of a man in search of beauty. Warhol found it at every turn. I went with a group of friends to the “Warhol Live” exhibit at the Frist. Though my expectations were mediocre, I was hoping to be shocked by controversy, and it found me. “Warhol Live” gave me a fly on the wall perspective to Warhol’s perceptions. Andy found beauty in the inconspicuous realities of life: the science of sleep, the passion of a kiss, even the mystery of the empire state building. Reality was Warhol’s canvas, and he loved to throw it back into the face of the beholder. In this exhibit, enchantment and boldness was discovered at every turn. As I made my way through a maze of film clips, vibrant paintings,and avant-garde installations, I realized the visual imprint that Warhol had on generations. My stark change of opinion on Warhol came just in time, I would say. He has made a huge imprint on the face of society. The argument has always been there–valid, solid. I had just not taken the time to regard it. I asked some Lipscomb students who came with me to the museum what impact he had on the art world. The following is their audio commentary on Andy Warhol and his impacts. Enjoy, take it in and open your mind. The Frist is consistently opening eyes with new exhibits. Showing right now is “A Divine Light,” a classical...
