by Crystal Davis | Feb 9, 2011 | News Slider
Professors threaten to lower your final grade in a class if they catch on your cell phone during class. With threats like these most students can’t afford to use their phones until they’re out of class, walking to their cars and eventually on the road. Not all drivers are texting on the road, but Metro police officers are determined to find the drivers who are. The Tennessean reported that the Metro Police Department has “text patrols” on the road observing drivers who seem to be texting while driving. The police officers will be in unmarked SUVs patrolling the streets looking for violators. Kristi Mason, a theater major from Kansas, thinks that knowing what to expect will simply result in more disguised techniques. “If the people know the police’s plan, they will try to be more discreet about texting,” Mason said. “They will lower phones down to a level [where they] completely take [their] eyes off the road.” These antics make the issue seem far more dangerous. Can the issue can be resolved safely at all? Mason doesn’t think so. “If people want to risk their lives and others for a simple text, they will,” Mason said. Metro police officers are now instructed to issue tickets instead of warning violations for people caught texting and driving. Texting while driving is against the law in Tennessee, as in many other states. It’s not an obvious violation police officers can catch with a radar gun or check points, so they have resorted to the more proactive method of casing drivers on the road. Anna Thomas, a senior pre-med student from Franklin, Tenn.,...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 7, 2011 | News Slider
This Tuesday, Feb. 8, over 100 employers and schools want to meet you at the Career Fair hosted at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center. If you are planning to graduate or seeking an internship for the summer or fall, this is the place to be. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., employers will talk with you about your goals, experience and share opportunities available with their companies. This is a great opportunity to get your internship credit needed to graduate. Pick up your ticket today in the Career Center, and check out the website at www.nashvillefairs.org. Also, anytime you want help formatting your resume or searching for a job before or after graduation, the Career Center is available to help...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 3, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
Just announced on the George Plaster Show on 104.5 The Zone, Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will be the next speaker at the third annual Don Meyer Evening of Excellence. Krzyzewski is a four-time NCAA champion and has won a Gold medal during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Krzyzewski also won a gold medal for the U.S. in 2010 in the FIBA World Championships. Krzyzewski has posted a 888-281 record over his career, second behind his mentor, Bob Knight. He is known as a motivator, mentor and friend to all players that he has coached. On his official site, CoachK.com, one of the quotes listed reads: “When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!” The event will take place on Saturday, April 16 at Lipscomb’s Allen Arena. Tim Tebow was the speaker at the event in 2010. Check out Lumination Network in the coming weeks for more info about the event and Coach K. Photo Credit:...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 3, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
If you have watched ESPN, the local news, picked up a paper or looked at Facebook or Twitter in the past week, you are probably aware of the Tennessee Titans’ coaching issues. Letting go of head coach Jeff Fisher and host of other coaches in the organization, the team is now searching for a new head coach for the first time in 17 years. Usually, when a head coach is fired, the first place that teams look for a replacement is within the organization. The Titans did just that. The first two people that were interviewed were already on the team’s payroll. Mike Munchak, who is considered the favorite for the job, is the current offensive line coach for the team. Munchak’s record shows that he is a great teacher and great coach. Having been on staff since 1997, Munchak’s offensive line has given up the second fewest sacks since 1999. Furthermore, Munchak is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His number was also retired by the Houston Oiler/Tennessee Titan franchise in 1996. He is also from Scranton, Penn., home of Michael Scott and Dunder Mifflin. The Titans also interviewed offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger. Affectionately known as “Dinger,” he has built up a reputation among fans. Moreover, he is recovering from cancer treatments currently. The fact that he is even interviewing for the job could be a good sign that his health is currently improving, and fans certainly hope this is the case. The question is not who is available, though. The question is who the Titans want. Most fans want someone outside of the organization...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 3, 2011 | News Slider
Don Meyer, Tim Tebow, Hank Aaron? Who will be the next speaker at the Don Meyer Evening of Excellence? Find out today by listening to the George Plaster show on 104.5 the Zone. This afternoon (Feb. 3) Lipscomb Athletics will announce who the speaker is for this year’s Don Meyer Evening of Excellence. The announcement will be made at approximately 4:40 p.m. CST as part of George Plaster’s Sports Zone show on 104.5 the Zone. You can listen live online at www.1045thezone.com. The 3rd Annual Don Meyer Evening of Excellence will take place on Saturday, April 16 at Lipscomb’s Allen Arena. Tim Tebow was the speaker at the event in...
