by Cory Woodroof | Sep 19, 2011 | News Slider
As we soak in the last few days of “summer”, here is a Redbox choice to ease you into the fall. THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU (PG-13, 99 minutes-featuring Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Terence Stamp, and Anthony Mackie) This title has been on Redbox for a while now, but since there were not any new releases this week I chose to recommend, I’m going back a little bit. The Adjustment Bureau is a sleek, stylish thriller that hosts two wonderful performances and an engaging plot. What I loved about this film is the general vibe. Damon and Blunt are just great on-screen together. The film (based off of a Philip K. Dick short story) can best be described as being just flat-out entertaining. It’s an interesting flick that I recommend you check out if you already have not. We are short on choices this week, but if you have not yet checked out the movies I’ve recommended in the past, then I highly suggest you check out the first two Redbox Reports. Now, for the first time, I am going to simply list three films to avoid that are currently on Redbox. 1. SUCKER PUNCH – I saw this in theaters and asked for my money back after the film was over. ‘Nuff said. 2. ARTHUR – The film was not a total loss, but it leaves you right after you watch it. There are plenty of other, better films out besides this one. 3. RED RIDING HOOD – The film could have been something fun and eerie but turned out to be a Twilight tribute band. Well, there you have...
by Hunter Patterson | Sep 16, 2011 | News Slider
Lumination News makes its web debut this week with anchors Sydney Poe and Madeline Smith. Be sure to peep the video below to find out about everything Lipscomb, Nashville and beyond. Please upgrade your...
by Brynn Watkins | Sep 16, 2011 | News Slider
Style is found everywhere, from the hectic streets of New York City to the rolling hills of Tennessee. Style even appears at Lipscomb University. These are our stories – your stories. This is Lipscomb Street Style. name: B L I S S F O S T E R year: senior style: format mockery/homeless chic inspirations: Lookbook.nu Arcade Fire 1. button down shirt – vintage ralph lauren 2. blue jeans – platos closet 3. neck tie – thrift store in colorado name: J E N N I D O L F I E year: freshman style: shoe addicted gypsy inspirations: vintage different eras patterns 1. high waisted shorts – urban outfitters 2. top – goodwill 3. sweater – vintage 4. tights – a gift 5. ankle boots – a gift name: S E T H L Y K I N S year: freshman style: eccentric/ laid back / variable inspirations: The Satorialist Harry Potter Prada 1.button up shirt – vintage 2. jeans – hand me down 3. slip on sneakers – marti and liz name: J A L E C C A Y A N C Y year: junior style: exotic / funky / bohemian inspiration: soul...
by Lacy Pack | Sep 15, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
Are you a Warrior? Several Lipscomb students have decided to rise to the challenge to see if they are in fact like the Romans and can hang with the best of them.For the first time, the Warrior Dash, a race held on the most challenging and rugged terrain across the US, is coming to Manchester, Tenn. This race will take place on Saturday, but beware – the Warrior Dash is not a typical 5K. This 3.15 mile course is littered with insane obstacles from leaping over fire to crawling through mud and underneath barbed wire. Sound difficult yet? Add 19 different waves with up to 700 participants each and you have something called “controlled chaos.” Runners will not only be pushing themselves, they could be competing against over 13,000 runners. Laura Stewart, a recent LU graduate from Mount Juliet, Tenn. plans on running with her sisters this weekend and says she’s pumped and ready to go. “I’ve always wanted to try a run with obstacles, but I’m nervous about the barbed wire,” Stewart said. “This is hardcore!” Jonathan Williams, a senior kinesiology major from Knoxville, Tenn. has been a runner all his life and ended up at Lipscomb thanks to a running scholarship for cross country and track. Williams says he has no worries whatsoever about the Warrior Dash. “When I heard the Warrior Dash was coming to Tennessee for the first time in its history, I jumped at the challenge,” Williams said. “I have been running about 40 miles a week to stay in shape, but I haven’t trained specifically for it. I’m just ready to get out...
by Leah Raich | Sep 14, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb’s reputation as a strong community of believers is taking a big step into the locker rooms. Recent grad Kayla Marsh, whose official title is “spiritual formation director,” has been hired with the goals of devising ideas and events that foster spiritual development among the university’s athletes. “My greatest expectation is to really create a community that is real and authentic with each other,” Marsh said, “because the truth is, we know the spiritual leaders, but they struggle just as much as the ones that aren’t.” An example of her program is the Bible study she is leading for the women’s basketball team. “This year we’ve rededicated our focus to spiritually develop our student-athletes,” said Philip Hutcheson, athletics director. “We are doing this through working with our coaches, team captains and members of the Lipscomb community who volunteer as team chaplains and mentors.” Another important aspect of Marsh’s new position is to find ways to create community between the athletes and the student body. Because the athletes are so busy with their respective sports, minimal time is left to interact with non-athletes. Many of the female athletes Marsh has met with have expressed a desire for spiritual growth. Marsh says she has great expectations for the future, with ideas such as beginning a discipleship-type program, in which former athletes (in the community) mentor the spiritual leaders on each team and invest in their...
