by Cooper Torrez | Nov 17, 2011 | News Slider
This weekend marks the start of an extended road trip for the men’s basketball team.T The trip started Thursday in Illinois, where the Bisons lost to the Illini 79-64. The team will stay in the the state and play Illinois State before heading to Cancun for the Cancun Challenge.Senior guard Jordan Burgason is excited to watch the younger guys play on the big stage. “The new guys will get an opportunity to play on the big stage against Illinois and Illinois State,” Burgason said. “This will really help show where we are at as a team and how hard we have to work to beat top tier teams.” Senior guard Jacob Arnett thinks this week with help the growth of the team. “I think this week will be good for our team because we are playing four games this week,” said Arnett. “Being a young team we lack game experience so I think we will benefit from having games like these.” Burgason is anxious to get back on the court and help the younger guys out. “I’m looking forward to the Sacred Heart/Hampton game because it’s my first game back. It’s been a struggle having to watch my teammates play and not being able to get out on the floor so I’m definitely looking forward to getting back out there.” Burgason is in the middle of a five-game suspension for an undisclosed matter. The Bisons travel to Normal, IL on Saturday for a game against Illinois St. before they travel to Cancun, Mexico to play SIU Edwardsville on Nov. 22 and either Hampton or Sacred Heart on Nov. 23....
by Hunter Patterson | Nov 16, 2011 | News Slider
Lipscomb will soon break ground on a new satellite campus in Cool Springs. The 5,000 sq. foot building will be used for graduate programs as well as working with community of Brentwood and Franklin. Provost Craig Bledsoe submitted a letter to faculty, and it can be read in full below. As you know, providing new and creative ways for students to access a Lipscomb education has been a hallmark of our academic vision. While our graduate programs continue to grow in number and quality, we are now focusing on taking these programs to strategic markets where we can enhance our student population and offer access to Lipscomb’s mission and purpose without having to be physically located on our Nashville campus. Last year, the College of Education began offering graduate education classes at Blackman High School in Murfreesboro and at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin and has tripled enrollment in those cohorts in just two years. As we strategically continue to move forward with this initiative, I want to keep you informed along the way. Recently, we finalized a lease on nearly 5,000 square feet of space in Cool Springs to host Lipscomb’s first university-operated satellite facility. Our research has found that the demographics of Williamson County make it one of the best counties in the country to offer graduate education. Williamson County leaders are excited about Lipscomb University being a part of their community and partnering with us as we seek to serve its residents just as we have the Nashville community. This satellite campus will be located in the Thoroughbred Village III Professional Plaza at the corner of...
by Nick Glende | Nov 15, 2011 | News Slider
America Recyles Day had eager participants at both David Lipscomb Elementary School and Lipscomb University today. E-waste — from cellphones to computers to batteries — and many other items were collected from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Tuesday at David Lipscomb Elementary School. Student pharmacists from the Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy collected unused and out-of-date medications. It’s part of the lesson plan at David Lipscomb Elementary School, where third graders are studying the negative effects of medications that get into landfills and the water supply. The students capped off their study by coordinating a household and e-waste collection today. Throwing away trash has grown more complicated as awareness has been raised on the damaging effects of mercury, lead and arsenic on the environment. Throwing out household trash – including light bulbs, batteries or old electronics — has become much more complicated with various items needing to be disposed of in various locations around town. And now with more than 100 different pharmaceuticals having been detected in lakes, rivers, reservoirs and streams throughout the world, disposal of expired and leftover drugs has become an important issue. Pharmacists recommend that many drugs be returned at only designated “take-back” locations, but they are not often easy to find. “For years, pharmacists have instructed patients to flush leftover medications down the toilet, but now that practice is having ill effects on the nation’s water table,” said Ginger Reasonover, the science laboratory coordinator at the elementary school. In March 2008 the Associated Press found that 24 major metropolitan areas had trace amounts of drugs in their water supplies, meaning at least 41 million Americans had tiny levels of drugs...
by Brynn Watkins | Nov 15, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
If you find yourself honky tonkin’ around on 12th Ave. South, check out a classy vintage shop: Savant Vintage Couture. This little homestyle bungalow is filled to the gills with intricate and beautiful vintage pieces from decades past. A waterfall of vibrant colors and bold patterns cascades upon you while you make your way through the mazes of racks of statement pieces. High quality pieces are displayed in meticulous, carefully-analyzed ways. One can tell that there is a designer behind every placement. My friend recently found her wedding dress at Savant. She wanted something unique, yet timeless–a look of her own– something memorable. Savant fits the bill for finding that classic LBD (little black dress), vintage rocker tee or worn-in saddle bag. The whimsical and interesting pieces are at home here at Savant Vintage Couture. Come in for inspiration, exploration and quality. Savant Vintage Couture is open: Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m – 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m – 7 p.m. It is closed on Sunday and Monday. Savant Vintage Couture is located at 2302 12th Ave. South Nashville, TN 37204...
by Leah Raich | Nov 14, 2011 | News Slider
The fiery Mike Farris and the Roseland Rhythm Revue will be among the highlights of “The Welcome Table” – the next edition of TOKENS–which will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Ryman Auditorium.In addition to under-the-radar star Farris, whose performances are flavored by old-fashioned revival shows, performers include Ketch Secor and Critter Fuqua of Old Crow Medicine Show, the Nashville Choir, Buddy Greene, Odessa Settles, Brother Preacher, the Most Outstanding Horeb Mountain Boys (Jeff Taylor, Aubrey Haynie, Byron House, Chris Brown, and Pete Huttlinger) and more. Of course, this is just the latest installment in the series of multi-faceted productions envisioned by Lee Camp, professor of theology and ethics at Lipscomb University. TOKENS features some of Nashville’s best musicians and songwriters. Each show also includes a theology lecture and creates an environment to promote good conversation. “TOKENS involves theology, humor and modern culture set to the tune of a bluegrass string band that’s just as likely to play Mozart as they are Guthrie,” said Jesse Baker, graduate of Lipscomb University who has been attending TOKENS for the past five years. “So, in short, it’s a little bit of everything I love most, and when you put it in the Ryman and have it benefit Room In The Inn, it becomes one of the most memorable experiences you’ll ever have in Nashville.” According to the TOKENS website, tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster Outlets; the Ryman Box Office (615.889.3060); or Lipscomb University Allen Arena Box Office. Tickets are $27.50 to $34.50. For groups of 15 or more, and for students, get a 10% discount (and no fees) through...
