by Julie Shrewsbury | Nov 15, 2010 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb cross-country runners say their work this season really paid off at the Atlantic Sun championships, but that they want to do even better in the future. Sophomore marketing major Priya Pappu expressed the team’s constant forward-thinking after its highest finish ever in the conference championship races in Spartanburg, S.C. “No matter how great we do individually or as a team, being the kind of people we are, we will never be completely satisfied,” Pappu said. Lipscomb placed second out of 11 teams. A fourth-place finish in 2008 was the highest previous finish for the Lipscomb team. The LU runners were: freshmen Alex Newby, Danielle Walker, Tessa Hoefle and Cortney Thomas; sophomores Shelby Marvel, Pappu, Ashton Fisher, Isaiah Greer, Tim Muller, Mike Yang, and Geoff Musick; and juniors Ashley Lehman, Louisa Van Batavia, Cathrine Beals, Hunter Hethcoat and Benton Reed. The A-Sun field included Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University. “We constantly critique ourselves instead of simply being happy with our performance,” Pappu said.”We have an outstanding team that gives their all 100 percent of the time. Our season is not over; I just know that we will have our best race of the season at regionals this weekend.” Muller said that this wasn’t the boys’ best race. “It wasn’t the guys’ team’s day,” Muller said. “Bad races are just that–bad races. You can’t prevent them and you can’t change them. “Moving on and realizing what you have to change to be a better competitor is what makes a real...
by Emily Snell | Nov 15, 2010 | News Slider
After a Rookie of the Year finish that had the faculty sponsor jumping in the air — “I went wild,” recalls Bill Fredenberger — SIFE is ready for more students to participate. Any students interested in joining SIFE can attend the College of Business organization’s meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Swang 100. Lipscomb’s SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team began last year in January when sponsor Fredenberger — an adjunct professor and the Sam Walton Fellow Adviser for the team — and about 20 students met to develop the organization. Duncan Gross, SIFE president and a sophomore accounting major, said the team works on projects throughout the year and then presents them at competitions. “The projects that you’re working on are ways to empower people,” Gross said. “You’re empowering them to change their quality of life and standard of living, all through the positive power of business.” Only three months after its inception, the team traveled to Atlanta for the regional competition and won the championship. The team also received the Rookie of the Year award and qualified for the national competition in Minneapolis, Minn. Fredenberger said that he had hoped the team would do well but had not been expecting to win. “I was very surprised,” Fredenberger said. “We just went wild. They said I jumped about three feet in the air. We deserved it. We worked for it. I just didn’t expect us to get it.” Gross said he was grateful for the recognition they received. “It made me feel like we were really making a difference in our community and that other people were acknowledging that,” Gross said. “The motto of SIFE is ‘a...
by Rachel Carden | Nov 15, 2010 | News Slider
Lipscomb Executive Danny Taylor was named the 2010 nonprofit CFO of the year by the Nashville Business Journal in a ceremony last week. Taylor was in good company being selected above four other deserving finalists from Nashville Electric Service, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Frist Center, Brightstone Incorporated and the Schermerhorm Symphony Center. Taylor was nominated for the award by President Lowry and was awarded a plaque at a lunch ceremony downtown in front of 400 people. “I was absolutely blown away,” Taylor said. “I was shocked and surprised that I won. I had prepared myself that I was not going to win, but I was lucky enough to win. It has been an unbelievable ride since I won almost to the point that I can’t believe it. It came from left field.” Taylor is gracious for all the congratulatory remarks and emails he received after being awarded. He has since been invited to leadership seminars and was recognized by the Lipscomb Board of Trustees and faculty members. He even made it into his church bulletin and is truly humbled by the experience. “I haven’t really known how to handle it to be honest,” Taylor said. “It’s been that surreal.” Lipscomb hired Taylor as chief financial officer on Dec. 4, 2000. Since President Lowry took office in 2005, Taylor’s responsibilities continue to increase as Lipscomb has seen incredible growth and development and does not plan on slowing down any time soon. Taylor has a bachelor of science degree in accounting and a bachelor of arts degree in speech from Western Kentucky University. He works behind the scenes...
by Kara Philpot | Nov 11, 2010 | News Slider
Voter apathy comes in all ages and stages of life, including at Lipscomb University. In mid-term elections that changed the face of Congress, reversing the course set two years ago when the Democrats swept into office, many Lipscomb students simply chose not to participate when the balloting was held Nov. 2. “The main reason that I didn’t vote was simply because I am so busy as a college student,” Nick Painter, junior information technology major from Franklin, Tenn. “Since I am unable to adequately follow the news, it would be irresponsible for me to vote without thoroughly reviewing all the candidates and having a deep understanding of all the issues at hand.” Many other students had similar opinions of these mid-term elections. Some were disinterested. Some weren’t legally able to vote. Some didn’t care. “I lost my voter registration card and it just wasn’t a big priority,” Christina Bartelt, sophomore elementary education major from Fayetteville, Tenn. “I didn’t know who was running, let alone who I would elect. I honestly couldn’t name a single candidate, as sad as that is.” Other students didn’t vote because they are not from Tennessee. “I didn’t vote because I forgot all about the absentee ballot,” said Michelle Rivard, sophomore accounting major from Sanford, Maine. “I don’t live in Tennessee and it just completely slipped my mind.” Some students were not even registered to vote because the last presidential election was before they were of legal voting age. They thought they had plenty of time to register before the next presidential election and therefore waited. “I’m actually not registered to vote,” Lindsey Schafer, sophomore Spanish major from Rowley, Mass. “But to be...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Nov 11, 2010 | News Slider
Lipscomb University can be truly proud to present their rendition of the Broadway play “Ragtime.” With stellar casting, elaborate costuming and outstanding sets, this production is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Please upgrade your browser Based on the book written by Terrence McNally, this musical depicts the challenges of social and racial division in the early 20th century. Stephen Flaherty composed the music and Lynn Ahrens wrote the lyrics. In the beginning of the play, three groups of people are introduced: upper-class white families, working-class black families, and immigrants newly arrived in America. All of them are searching for a life, and struggling with the moral difficulties of social division. The production requires a large, vocally talented cast, which Director Mike Fernandez has been gifted with. The vocals are breathtaking and are complemented by the choreography. In addition, the elaborate costuming does the work credit, emphasizing the social and racial divide being showcased. Perhaps the coup de gras of the entire presentation is the outstanding set. The entire set is made of pipe and mounted on wheels so that it is moving, not only for scene changes but throughout most of the musical numbers. Other features include a swing that descends from the ceiling and a pulley that raises Harry Houdini above the stage. The time and effort that have gone into the set, costumes and acting will not disappoint – Ragtime is a...
