Lady Bisons defeat Belmont in four sets

by | Sep 14, 2010 | Sports

It was just like a rivalry win is supposed to be: tough, focused and full of hard work. The Lady Bisons won the first match against the “Battle of the Boulevard” rival Belmont in four sets. “Belmont is going to be one of the top three or four teams [in the conference],” said Lady Bisons coach Brandon Rosenthal. “Winning the way we did where we had to fight through [sets] three and four just adds a bit more confidence.” The Lady Bisons won the first two sets 25-19 and 25-18. Belmont fired back in the third set winning 25-23. “It was about execution,” said Rosenthal. “Whether we win the point or not we have to execute”. The Lady Bisons rallied behind seniors Alex Kelly, and Jake Pease to win the final match 25-15. “Alex and Jake are players and people who just want to win,” said Rosenthal.  “They’re willing to do whatever it takes.” “During the fourth set the girls really settled down and served tough,” Rosenthal said. “The substitution of Claire Peterson was key there at the end of the match.” A win against Belmont is always extra special to the Lady Bisons. “I don’t take this for granted, and I don’t think the girls do,” coach Rosenthal said. “This is a rivalry.  It runs deep for us.” The Lady Bisons travel to St. Louis this weekend for the Billiken...

Kappa Iota Theta, new name for multicultural growth

by | Sep 14, 2010 | News Slider

Kappa Iota Theta – formerly known as Lipscomb University Multicultural Association (LUMA) – is offering more opportunities to get involved in the Nashville community this semester as well as creating ideas which reflect its new motto, “connecting intercultural ties.” Kappa Iota Theta begins this semester with the goal of uniting a diverse student body.  Elizabeth Hayes, organization president, said its goal is to “educate students and the community about the different ethnicities here on campus.” The organization is most known for the International Square affair, which takes place during spring semester, which allows students to experience the customs and foods of other cultures. Kappa Iota Theta also hosted its One Mic Stand last semester in Shamblin Theater. “It is important for students to learn and enhance their cultural diversity by building relationships with people of another culture,” Hayes said. Any student interested in joining Kappa Iota Theta should contact Hayes at...

Kelly named A-Sun Player of the Week

by | Sep 13, 2010 | Sports

MACON, Ga. – For the second time this season and eighth in her career, Lipscomb’s Alex Kelly earned the Atlantic Sun Volleyball Player of the Week award, announced Monday by the league office. Kelly won MVP honors of the Gamecock Invitational by leading the Bisons past South Carolina, Furman and South Carolina State. She finished the week with 56 kills, nine assists, 12 blocks, 33 digs and a .427 hitting percentage. The Lady Bisons claimed four wins on the week, all in straight sets, which extended Lipscomb’s winning streak to six games. PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Alex Kelly, Lipscomb (Middle Hitter – Sr. – Kansas City, Mo. – Marketing) • Eight-time A-Sun Player of the Week winner; Second this season • MVP of the Gamecock Invitational with 46 kills, 10 blocks and .424 hitting percentage • Helped team to first win against a Southeastern Conference foe, South Carolina, in program history • Double-digit kills in all four wins including 17 against Furman, the defending SoCON Champions • Averaged 4.67 kills per set, including 5.1 per set at Gamecock Invitational This release is provided by the Atlantic Sun...
Camp Brick builds skills

Camp Brick builds skills

by | Sep 8, 2010 | News Slider

Jennifer Thayer owns and operates an adventure day camp here in the Nashville area called Camp Brick. Thayer is a single mother of four-year-old, Gunner, who has been diagnosed with autism. Thayer proclaims to be “an entrepreneur at heart,” and started Camp Brick last summer at Lipscomb after her best friend suggested it. It is one of two family businesses she runs. September 4, Lipscomb University hosted Camp Brick’s “Out of This World” LEGO building workshop. Camp Brick offers hundreds of different LEGO sets for five-to-12 year olds to build and create their own masterpieces during one three and a half hour session. Each camp session has a different theme. Here at Lipscomb, Star Wars  and Mars Mission were very popular sets to build. There are also LEGOs available for free building if children do not want to build a particular set. After children complete their sets, they can put them on display or play with their creations, but every “Brickmaster” gets a special LEGO prize to take home at the end of the day. Owner Jennifer Thayer believes that every child “needs an educational experience that can stimulate socialization and creativity.” As a mother of child with autism, Thayer strives to “help the special needs community” through Camp Brick. Camp Brick helps stimulate both team building skills and motor skills. Many children return because they enjoy building with LEGOs and have made friends with other participants. Parents always give positive feedback. During the workshops, many children sing songs with each other while laughing and playing with their LEGO creations. Even though Thayer admits she never played with LEGOs as a child, she has become...