by Danielle Boyd | Oct 4, 2011 | News Slider
Brad McCoy, father of Daniel Colt McCoy (the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns), athletic director of Flippen Sports and published author of the book Home Field Advantage spoke to parents as a part of Lipscomb’s annual Family Weekend. Family Weekend is a popular time for many Lipscomb students to reunite with their parents and give their family an opportunity to visit the city and engage in fun-filled festivities for an entire weekend. McCoy was the guest speaker Friday night and spoke to parents about “the home field advantage” they can give to their children and the importance of being “intentional.” McCoy introduced the audience into the discussion by asking, “What does the word intentional mean in our lives? What is intentional in our lives, and how does that captivate us to do better?” Leaving the audience to contemplate, McCoy talked about personal anecdotes and real life experience as a father of three. In order to explain how to be more intentional, McCoy presented four cultural issues that prevent us from being the kind of people we want to be: First is our “lust for laziness.” Second is “the want to be popular instead of respected.” In reference to the meaning of this statement, McCoy referred to Rick Ashley’s tweet saying “I am tired of the approval addiction…Let God’s love push out the need to be applauded by the crowd.” Thirdly, “we have this culture that says we have no obligation to responsibility…because it is easy to quit things.” Fourth, is “our fear of failure.” McCoy referenced a tweet from well known Christian author Max Lucado, saying “Fear should not...
by Hunter Patterson | Oct 4, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
It was officially announced today that the court inside Allen Arena would be named after legendary coach Don Meyer. Coach Meyer, a member of the NAIA Hall of Fame and ESPY award winner, coached at Lipscomb from 1975-1999. He is also the winningest men’s coach in NCAA basketball history. Please upgrade your browser Since his retirment from the game in 2010, Coach Meyer has been traveling doing coaching clinics, seminars and promoting his book, “How Lucky You Can Be,” written with ESPN analyst Buster Olney. The court will be named on Saturday Dec. 3 when the Bisons play host to Kennesaw State. We’ll have more on this developing story,...
by Cory Woodroof | Oct 4, 2011 | News Slider
Fall is full swing as we enter the first week of October. This is the month when horror/thriller films are at their peak. While we don’t have any scary flicks to recommend today, here are two solid films for your enjoyment! X-MEN: FIRST CLASS (PG-13, 130 minutes-featuring James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender) *BLU-RAY OPTION RECOMMENDED The film will be on Redbox this Friday (10/7). The X-Men franchise is back in full swing with this electrifying prequel. This film follows the beginning days of the X-Men, telling the stories of Charles Xavier, a young, gifted professor and Eric Lensherr, a revenge-driven survivor of the Holocaust. The two mutants are brought together when a power force threatens the fate of the world. Assembling the finest mutants they can find, Charles and Eric take on the menace in this past summer’s best blockbuster film (in my opinion). McAvoy and Fassbender truly knock their performances out of the park. This is an immensely fun, engaging, stylish superhero film that I fully recommend for your viewing pleasure. It’s one of my favorites of the year, and I hope it’s one of yours. BATTLE: LOS ANGELES (PG-13, 116 minutes-featuring Aaron Eckhart) *BLU-RAY OPTION RECOMMENDED Here’s another title that has been on Redbox for a while, but it’s still worth a rental. Battle: Los Angeles is a straight-forward alien invasion film told through the eyes of the soldiers combatting the enemy. While this film is nothing too deep or philosophical, it’s an action-filled ride that puts the viewer in the middle of the fight. I loved Eckhart’s no-nonsense Marine staff sergeant. He gives the film its...
by Amy Estepp | Oct 4, 2011 | News Slider
12th Avenue South is not the only place mustaches will be today. Mark Slagle and Alex Cox are supporting their MANA Mustaches in their vintage 1970’s orange Winnebago complete with shag carpet and an original 8-track player. The Manabago, as they call it, is set up in the square to help support the mission and to raise awareness of MANA nutrition, an initiative helping defeat the ongoing epidemic of acute malnutrition in Africa. Simply put, MANA is a small nutritional supplement packet that after four to six weeks a formerly acutely malnourished child will not only be up to weight but will also have received the proper nutrition needed for healthy brain development. Today, during chapel, founder, Mark Moore will give more information about the necessity of MANA and how you can become involved. Then, go to the square and find out how you can become involved with the Manabago. Maybe you too will end up with a MANA mustache. Photo Credit: Whitney...
by Lacy Pack | Oct 2, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
Fall is here and now it’s time to bust out the Halloween decorations! But don’t go buy them, make them yourself at Brushfire! Brushfire, a pottery studio located just a mile from Lipscomb’s campus, offers a wide selection of unfinished pottery, colors and loads of decorating options. Brushfire’s shelves are now stocked with jack-o’-lanterns, spiders, skull mugs and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. You can even get your name carved in a pumpkin before you paint it! All of these options would make fun and festive dorm decor! Pottery pieces range from $3 – $60; however, most pieces average $8 – $15. For college students looking for an inexpensive outing, Brushfire has weekly specials—Monday Madness, 2 Punch Tuesdays, Wednesday College Night, Thursday Ladies Night and Sunday Family Day. Check their calendar for seasonal specials. The atmosphere is laid back with soothing music and friendly, helpful workers eager to assist if you have questions. Bring friends (even food, if you like) and have fun catching up and creating your own masterpiece. Brushfire is open late, so you can take your time, relax and enjoy a break from school stresses. Brushfire’s studio hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Mondays, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sundays. Get in the Halloween spirit. As the sign in Brushfire reads, “Fall is on the way—paint a pumpkin...
