Aunt’s influence has LU junior observing Christian and Jewish holidays

by | Dec 13, 2010 | News Slider

Nick Painter is one of the select group of Lipscomb University students who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. The junior information technology major said the two traditions became a part of his family’s celebration because an aunt and her family are Jewish.  Painter said he grew up learning both the significance of the Jewish holiday and enjoying the perks of having two celebrations. As a young child, he enjoyed lighting the candles, playing the dreidel game, receiving an increased amount of gifts, and learning the history behind the holiday. “Today Hanukkah still serves as a reminder to me of the importance of the Old Testament and the Hebrew roots of the Christian faith,” Painter said. “Perhaps more importantly, it has shown me that it is important to keep an open mind and to always be willing to learn about other cultures so that you can understand their perspective on...
[Update] Some exams postponed, Lipscomb experiences first snow of the season

[Update] Some exams postponed, Lipscomb experiences first snow of the season

by | Dec 12, 2010 | News Slider

Sunday morning, Lipscomb students woke up to snow flurries outside their windows. By 4 p.m. the grass and cars were completely covered by snow, and there were no signs of stopping. [Update] Some exams originally scheduled for tomorrow have been moved to Tuesday. Check your Lipscomb email for the revised schedule. By 6 p.m. the roads were covered and dozens of wrecks were being reported. The temperature continues to drop with a current wind chill of 10 degrees, and snow is expected to continue to fall all night. Nashville is expected to see up to three inches by morning and is currently under a winter weather advisory. The roads are getting slicker with the falling temperatures and strong winds are going to make driving difficult, so use caution while driving if you must get out. There have already been reports by many Lipscomb students of sliding on the roads and witnessing collisions. David Lipscomb campus school is closed Monday because of weather. Davidson County schools are also officially closed, and Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and other surrounding counties have also cancelled school. Get weather updates and school closings from News Channel 4 here.             Photo Credit: Whitney...
A celebration of Christmas takes the scrooge out of all in attendance

A celebration of Christmas takes the scrooge out of all in attendance

by | Dec 9, 2010 | News Slider

Voices mixed with French horns, trumpets, symbols and other instruments resounded in Collins Alumni Auditorium on Monday night. Lipscomb’s A Cappella Singers, University Singers and University Wind Ensemble collaborated to kick off the Christmas season. Everything from traditional holiday carols to Russian Christmas songs were performed. “The student’s didn’t miss a beat, they played like professionals and they looked and sounded like they had been practicing this for years,” said sophomore Taylor Geen, an English major in attendance. “I don’t know how they do what they do, but it was an amazing show and I’m so glad I got the opportunity to go.” Dr. Steve Rhodes and Dr. Gary Wilson, directors, wanted to present a program of holiday favorites and music for the season. The concert was free, though most would agree it would have been worth it to pay for the performance. “My favorite part of the night was when we performed the song ‘This Little Babe,'” said Lindsay Latimer, a sophomore voice performance major. “The song is sung in rounds, so there are a lot of different parts going on at once. It also just featured the women, which was really great and different. “The Russian piece was the most difficult piece we preformed because I’ve never sung in, or spoke for that matter, in Russian. Having one of our student conductors conducting it made it that much more fun and entertaining.” If you didn’t get a chance to attend this outstanding show, check out a recap of the performance here. A Celebration Of Christmas “My favorite piece was ‘Ñe imamï inïya pómoschi’ by Pavel Chesnokov,” said...

Student discount to see ‘A Christmas Carol’

by | Dec 9, 2010 | News Slider

Studio Tenn will be offering a special student ticket price of $17.50 to A Christmas Carol THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Students must present a valid student ID at will call and it’s limited to one ticket per valid ID. Student tickets as well as regular tickets are available NOW at www.studiotenn.com. See the poster and press release below for more information and we’ll see you at the theatre! NASHVILLE, TN- November 10, 2010 – This December, Nashville’s very own Studio Tenn Theatre Company continues it’s inaugural season with a brand new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This innovative modification by Paula Y. Flautt will feature a cast of ten adults and five children and will be underscored by a live, five-piece Mozart ensemble. The play will star Nashville great Chip Arnold as Ebeneezer Scrooge, as well as a host of local favorites, including Matthew Carlton, Ross Brooks, Shelean Newman, and a couple of out-of-towners brought in for the production. Studio Tenn is led by Artistic Director Matt Logan and Managing Director Jake Speck, both Nashville natives who made good on Broadway and have brought their experience back home to Tennessee. They made quite a splash last month with their production of Hello, Dolly!, which was praised by audiences and critics alike.  Press release courtesy of Studio...