by Cory Woodroof | Jan 17, 2012 | News Slider
Lipscomb freshmen can begin attending Freshmen Interest Groups to help them get connected on campus, starting Wednesday, Jan. 18. A Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) allows those newer to Lipscomb to connect with other students who share in the same interests. All freshmen are welcome to attend any meetings available. Six different interest groups will be featured. Those with a knack for service can meet with Christin Shatzer on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Johnson conference room to join the community service/service learning FIG. This group also offers opportunities with the SALT program. Students looking for recreational activities can meet with Matthew Abplanalp in the Student Activity Center lobby at 4 p.m. Wednesday to join the Campus Rec FIG, aimed at promoting healthy living. Also on Wednesday at 4 p.m., those with a love for travel can meet Melissa Swan in Arlo’s to discuss world-wide exploration with the travel FIG. On Thursday at 3 p.m., Campus Minister Jake Burton will lead the spiritual FIG in the Campus Ministry office. This group will take a closer look at God’s work on campus and address spiritual questions. Any film buffs can join Dr. Matt Hearn in Swang 102 on Thursday at 5 p.m. to discuss the art of cinema with the movies/film FIG. Those with a love of the culinary arts can meet with Dr. Autumn Marshall at 3 p.m. Friday in Ezell 107 to delve into the world of good food with the culinary/food FIG. If you are unable to attend any of the Freshmen Interest Groups but still desire to know more information, please contact any of the group facilitators below. Other...
by Mark McGee | Jan 17, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb coach Scott Sanderson told his Bison in his postgame talk that the last play of the game went according to plan. He tried his best not to laugh. Everyone in the dressing room knew that freshman guard Damarius Smith was the last option the way the play was designed…including Damarius. But that didn’t stop him from firing a 3-pointer with three seconds left in overtime to give the Bison a 104-103 Atlantic Sun win over Stetson at Allen Arena Monday night. “Stetson did a good job of taking away what we were trying to do on the play,” Sanderson said. “Damarius did a good of jumping up there and knocking it down. It was a big shot and we needed it. It was nothing but the bottom of the net.” Damarius scored on two points in regulation. With 39 seconds left in overtime he missed a pair of free throws with the score tied at 99-99. Damarius admitted those two missed free throws were not on his mind when he went for the game-winner. “When I was coming down the court I knew Stetson’s defenders were going to fight Jordan Burgason (the first choice for the shot) to the best of their abilities,” Damarius said. “I decided if they were going to double-team him and no one thought I was going to shoot that I was going to shoot it with confidence. “I had missed two tough free throws. I tried to erase that and keep going to the next play. But I believed in myself. I believe my team believes in me. This is a game of...
by Emily Snell | Jan 15, 2012 | News Slider
Singarama, Lipscomb’s biggest theatrical event of the spring semester, will look slightly different this year. The massive effort by Lipscomb students to write, produce and perform their very own musical normally culminates after spring break, but this year the popular annual event will be March 8-10, the week before spring break. Garner Goode, director of student involvement, announced the change during an interview about the semester’s main events. He said a few years ago Singarama used to occur before spring break and staff decided to return to the former schedule. Goode said having the event late in the semester was causing problems. “People were coming back from spring break,” Goode said, “and not really getting an opportunity to focus on their classes, which is what’s important.” Singarama is only one of the events that Goode said he expects to be popular this year. In addition to the usual fairs and special occasions, Goode said Lipscomb in Motion is hosting a kickball tournament and a three-on-three basketball tournament called “The Brickyard.” “They’re just fun large group events that we think people will come participate in,” Goode said, “kind of like dodge ball where there are some set teams, a little ridiculousness and a fun atmosphere.” Goode said The Brickyard will take place in the square later in the semester. Lipscomb in Motion will coordinate some surprise events during the next few months—often in the middle of the day, involving food and giveaways. Goode said the spring events are designed to help students deepen their friendships. “The spring is more of a community experience,” Goode said, “because in the fall new...
by Mark McGee | Jan 15, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
One of the primary concerns for the Lipscomb Bison this season has been the ability to rebound. The Bison spent the past week of practice placing an emphasis on board work. But Saturday night at Allen Arena the Bison were outrebounded 53-40 in an 84-80 loss in overtime to Atlantic Sun foe Florida Gulf Coast. The Bison slipped to 8-10 overall, 3-3 in the conference. Florida Gulf Coast is 8-9, 4-3 in the A-Sun. It was only the second win for Florida Gulf Coast on the road. Lipscomb coach Scott Sanderson thought that a lack of rebounding hurt the Bison in this game more than any other time this season. In the second half Florida Gulf Coast scored 24 points in the paint, 10 on second chances. “They hurt us on the backboards,” Sanderson said. “They took the shots we wanted them to take, but we just didn’t box out when we were playing a zone defense. It was our emphasis all week and we didn’t do it.” Marvin Williams led the Bison with eight rebounds, a season high. “We are small,” Sanderson said. “We had a hard time keeping them in front of us. That is why we went to the zone.” The Bison trailed 33-29 in the first half. With 9:17 left in the second half the Bison held a 13-point lead at 63-50. Florida Gulf Coast went on an 11-0 scoring run to pull within two points, 63-61, with 3:47 left in regulation. “I never thought we were in control of the game,” Sanderson said. “We are so inconsistent. We will have foolish and silly turnovers...
by Anne Paquin | Jan 14, 2012 | News Slider
Jan. 14 kicked off the start of a service oriented week to honor the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students from Lipscomb, Belmont and Vanderbilt universities collaborated on the week’s first service project, all helping to paint Fire House 19 near downtown Nashville through the Hands on Nashville service group. Students spent their Saturday morning painting the old fire house that has been forgotten since 1993. Other projects to honor Dr. King included working with Feed the Children and the American Red...
