by Amelia Ong | Mar 8, 2011 | News Slider
One of the advice session parents give their college-bound children is how to do their laundry. But who’s to teach college freshmen about laundry room etiquette? Probably the biggest laundry etiquette questions is this: if someone leaves their clothes in the washer or dryer , how long do you wait after the cycle’s done before you take out their clothes and put yours in? Students’ answers ranged from when the buzzer rang to signal the cycle’s end, to five to 10 minutes after the cycle ended. However, there were students, who disagreed that you should take people’s laundry out at all, with reasons concerning courtesy, safety and hygiene. Freshman nursing major Sherumika Perry from Lavergne, Tenn., doesn’t approve of anyone touching her clothes. “People take my stuff out of the washing machine or dryer and put their stuff in when it’s not done, like it’s more important than my stuff drying,” Perry said. Sophomore English education major from Nashville, Matthew Inman, said that taking someone else’s stuff out can result in theft or clothing mix-ups. “I’ve come up with mismatched socks [before],” said Inman. There have been a few reported, but even more unreported, incidences of missing laundry in different dorms. Jeans have been reported stolen from Elam laundry rooms. The Village residents have also claimed missing clothes. However, Resident Life director Dr. Sam Smith sent an email out regarding the case to all the Village residents, asking the person to return the laundry. Apparently, it was only a mishap. In majority, most people dislike their laundry being taken out. Inman feels that people should just wait. “It’s impolite to...
by Kelsey Durnin | Mar 7, 2011 | News Slider
This year’s Singarama production holds promises of measurement-inspired music and dancing. Themed For Good Measure, the three groups performing are individually were given the measures of Distance, Time and Temperature. Distance is a show made up of members of Delta Xi, Delta Nu, Delta Omega, Delta Tau, Pi Delta and friends. Group director Emily Sullivan, a junior social work major from Franklin, Tenn., says she couldn’t be more excited about her team. “They are making me so proud,” Sullivan said. Practices began this past Monday and so far the group has been working primarily on dance routines. “Once we get our leads and solos figured out, we’ll be running lines and practicing singing, too,” Sullivan said. “But for now we’re just dancing.” Their part of the production will feature a Gilligan’s Island shipwreck-type plot and feature songs by everyone from the Beatles to music from Glee. Although, as director Sullivan must be able to coordinate schedules, manage budgets and many other tasks, she loves multitasking and has been able to keep everything together. “I’m expecting my limits to be pushed,” Sullivan said. “But I am blessed to be surrounded by such a wonderful team who are all putting forth a 100% effort. I couldn’t ask for more!” Time is the show with probably the most students participating– possibly over 100– including members of Gamma Xi, Phi Sigma, Sigma Iota Delta and friends. Morgan Philley, group director, is a senior marketing major from Pope, Miss. Philley says Singarama is one of the most unique experiences she has had at Lipscomb. “No one is required to be a part of it,...
by Madalyn Chaffin | Mar 4, 2011 | News Slider
A pair of Lipscomb students who have worked hard to help get Vineyard Vines up and running is excited about Saturday’s grand opening. “I am looking forward to seeing who all come and getting to know our customers better,” says Camille Yokley, a sophomore exercise science major sophomore from Huntsville, Ala. Yokley and junior Liz Hartman, an English education major from Franklin, Tenn., are two of the store’s eight employees. Hartman has been a customer of the company for years. “I like that we have a small staff– we all get along really well and have fun with each other,” said Hartman. While the store opened its doors in the Hill Center of Green Hills earlier in February, the official grand opening was scheduled later so that the company’s founders could be present. Vineyard Vines was created in 1998 by the Murray brothers, Shep and Ian. Originally corporate workers in New York City, the two decided to change pace and create a tie company on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard. The business that started out selling unique, preppy ties out of bags to people on the beach has flourished into a respected company that now has many more products than just ties. Being home to one of only three locations in the south out of the 12 total retail locations is a whale of a treat for Nashville. Most of the stores are in the New England states such as New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, D.C. and Virginia. However, there is a store in Memphis, Tenn., and Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., along with other outlet locations. Hartman and Yokley both are...
by Emily Snell | Mar 3, 2011 | News Slider
Last week, President Barack Obama instructed the Department of Justice to stop supporting the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, which defines marriage as being between one man and one woman. Lipscomb political science professors Marc Schwerdt and Dwight Tays shared their opinions on the issue. Tays, assistant professor of political science, said he thinks the president’s announcement doesn’t necessarily reflect Obama’s personal beliefs; rather, Tays said, it shows his official, political decision on the issue. “His personal stand is that he does not support same-sex marriages,” Tays said. “But one’s personal stand and official actions at times may be different.” Some consider the announcement to be a shift from Obama’s 2008 campaign stance on this issue. But Tays and Schwerdt said they think the announcement against DOMA is perfectly in line with his position. “His position is, I think, consistent with what he has always done,” said Schwerdt, assistant professor of political science and head of the department. “He has always taken a middle-of-the-road approach. He recognizes civil unions, but he doesn’t really want to recognize gay marriage.” Tays said he doesn’t think the president’s stance on DOMA will have much impact. He said that the act was “really an affirmation of heterosexual marriage.” “It really does not govern marriage,” Tays said. “It was more a political statement instead of a legal reality.” Both Tays and Schwerdt said that a federal statement about marriage doesn’t inherently carry great significance because states are most responsible for what happens regarding same-sex marriage. “I don’t think they’re going to mess with this issue,” Schwerdt said. He explained that, at this point...
by Amelia Ong | Mar 3, 2011 | News Slider
Of “sex, death, and algorithms!”–Arcadia, written by Tom Stoppard and Directed by Ted Swindley, premiered on February 26, 2011 by Lipscomb University Department of Theatre in conjunction with Blackbird Theater. Set in the picturesque estate of Derbyshire, England, its mind boggling plot is interweaved throughout the timelines of classicalism and romanticism. Through a mixture of mystery, romance and comedy, it engages the intellectual mind to think about one’s theories and approach to life. The theme throughout the play was “what do we know, how do we know, and do we know?” This theme unfolds as the hilarious clash of personality opposites, Hannah Jarvis and Bernard Nightingale, collaborate to solve the mystery concerning “Sidley Park.” The young Thomasina Coverly and her modern counterpart Chloe Coverly inspire the revolutionary thinkers in all of us. The characters, in the splendor of their costumes, were brought to life by a team of seasoned professional actors and talented university students, each adding their own flavor and uniqueness to the story. The actors portrayed their characters so well that you’d feel as though you were time travelling back and forth between old England and modern day England. The clothing, accents, architecture and everything everything was extremely impressive and believable. If you’re a fan of romance, comedy and a twist of mystery, then this is definitely the play for you. It inspires both artists and scientists alike to think about what we know and how we know it. I do warn you however, that this play will evoke your senses. You’ll want to discover the meaning of life, find the meaning behind the phrase “Et in...
