by Cory Woodroof | Dec 4, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Despite a strong start, the Lipscomb Bisons men’s basketball team couldn’t claim the season’s second ‘Battle of the Boulevard’ title, losing a 100-66 contest with the Belmont Bruins at the Curb Event Center. Belmont had the series’ first win in November at Allen Arena in the Bisons’ season opener. Lipscomb kept early momentum away from the Bruins, who suffered from poor shooting early on. Once Belmont began to hit crucial shots, the Bruins caught the lead and began to build on it. The Bisons kept the margin at a manageable distance until the middle of the second half. Junior Khion Sankey put up 15 for the Bisons, with sophomore Martin Smith not too far behind with 13. Freshman Stephen Hurt had 11, and all three Bisons had five rebounds a piece for the game. Sankey said he feels that tonight’s missteps must be improved upon for this weekend’s match-up against UT Martin. “We’ve just got to play aggressive,” Sankey said. “We’ve got to come out strong. We’ve got to play for 40 minutes.” Looking ahead, the Bisons return to Allen Arena on Saturday to play the 3-5 UT Martin Skyhawks, following that up with a trip up to Lexington, Ky., to take on the now-unranked 5-3 Kentucky Wildcats on Dec. 15. Sankey said he’s confident that the team will successfully move on from tonight’s loss. “We’re going to get better from...
by Kyrsten Turner | Dec 4, 2012 | News Slider
Pi Kappa Sigma spent November collecting trendy, used clothing items for teenage girls at Youth Villages, all the while serving their mission and growing as human beings. “I hope that it makes our members more aware of the needs of other girls in the community and that they see it as a potential to make a positive impact in the lives of others,” said Emily Brunson, PKS service coordinator. Brooke McAllister, a senior family relations major, interned with Youth Villages in Middle Tennessee last summer and was excited to get PKS involved with the organization. McAllister, whose passion is helping young people, was glad to find an internship that provided her some financial support while also allowing her to develop as a person, at the same time doing something for which she is committed. “I chose Youth Villages because I wanted some experience in a social services organization where I could learn a lot and also get to serve,” she said. Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization seeking to help troubled children and their families lead successful lives. With locations across the country, including one here in Nashville, Youth Villages primarily serves youth between the ages of 12 and 17, many of whom have suffered abuse. “I worked in a group home with teenage girls,” McAllister said. “We were there to provide therapeutic structure, supervision, and to spend time with them. We took them on outings, helped with homework and listened when they wanted to talk.” But, service isn’t just about the people who are being served. It’s about the people who are serving. “I didn’t realize beforehand how...
by Anne Paquin | Dec 4, 2012 | Opinion
Finals are right around the corner. As a senior, I understand the pressures of finals on the new freshmen and how time to study can easily slip away from you. So, to help those who are stressing out about this crucial week, I have compiled a list of DOs and DON’Ts from my own experience. DO make time to sleep. It’s not worth it to stay up all night studying if you’re tired in the morning. I recommend at least 5 hours. DO eat well. Always remember: breakfast is the most important meal of the day, even if it’s just a breakfast bar! Pizza and Monster Energy drinks are not a healthy diet for finals week. (Take it from me.) DO break up the information into “bite size” chunks, and begin studying a week in advance. (That means now.) Repetition makes information stick. DO study with classmates. Just make sure that you stay on task! DON’T neglect your social life. Manage your time wisely and make time for yourself between study sessions. Mini golf or bowling are my activities of choice. DON’T stress. The finals aren’t as hard as you think they’re going to be (unless you’re nursing or pharmacy). DON’T ignore any material not on the study guide. Study what your teacher tells you to, but go back and look at everything else, just in case. DON’T neglect your projects. You should have been working on them already, but if not, get crackin’! Projects take more time than just studying. Make it worth your time and something you’re proud of presenting to your teachers. I hope that these...
by Julie Shrewsbury | Dec 3, 2012 | Opinion
Do you know what software inventor Bill Gates, singer Avril Lavigne, actress Julia Roberts and talk show host Oprah Winfrey have in common? They all had troubled childhoods and were considered “geeks” and “misfits” by their classmates. Look around. Could the person sitting next to you be a future celebrity? Here is a look at those celebrities, their beginnings and where they are now, as well as comments from Lipscomb students who find fuel for their souls in the stories of these people. When he was 8 years old, Bill Gates read the encyclopedia from A to P. So, it’s no wonder he was not particularly popular with his classmates. In his teenage years, he was skinny, shy and awkward, and he used to wake up in the morning dreading going to school. He now wakes up every morning $12 million richer thanks to his Microsoft Corp. “When I was about 8 years old, I told my mom I wanted to be Bill Gates when I grew up,” said Aaron Spragg, a junior social entrepreneurship major. “She handed me the biggest book we had in our house and told me to start reading. I thought that he was the coolest guy, especially since he donated millions of dollars to charities every year. Not only is he a genius, but he is a good guy too. He is an inspiration and a great role model, and I hope to be able to start my own business one day and be able to mimic some of his qualities.” Avril Lavigne was considered anything but ordinary. She was a tomboy who played hockey...
by Cory Woodroof | Nov 30, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
After losing a close battle with Murray State Monday night, the men’s basketball team played hard against a, at the time, 3-2 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, winning 80-64. The Bisons came out strong with a 4-0 run in the first three minutes, but the Golden Eagles kept the game close until Lipscomb gained important momentum, going into the half up by nine. The second half mirrored the first, with a strong finish helping the Bisons close things out. The team evened out their record to 3-3 on the season. Senior Deonte Alexander led the Bisons in scoring with 17, with sophomore Martin Smith adding in 14. Freshmen Stephen Hurt led in rebounds with 10 and junior Khion Sankey led in assists with four. The Bisons also made 80% of their free throws, with sophomore Malcom Smith making seven of eight. Martin Smith believes that tonight’s win helped show the team’s strengths. “It was a big win for us,” Martin Smith said. “This is a team that’s going to compete in the OVC with Murray State and Belmont. It was just a good win, showing what we’re capable of doing as a team.” After this week’s play, Martin Smith hopes that the momentum will carry over into this Tuesday’s second and final installment of the Battle of the Boulevard at Belmont. “This week, we just showed we were capable of playing great defense and that we’ve got our offense down pat.” Photo credit: Whitney...
