by Cory Woodroof | Feb 5, 2013 | News Slider
Local minister, author and Lipscomb adjunct professor Joshua Graves was present for a book signing at the Beaman Library Tuesday afternoon. Graves, the preaching and teaching minister at Otter Creek Church and a contributor to Fox News’ website, read a portion of his new book Heaven on Earth (co-written with Chris Seidman) to those in attendance. Carolyn Wilson, the director of library services, introduced Graves to the crowd, thanking him for his participation in the event. “We like to recognize our own people who do exceptionally well,” said Wilson, a member of Graves’ congregation. After the introduction, Graves jumped right into reading a chapter from Heaven on Earth, a book that offers a fresh take on the Beatitudes. The chapter took a focus on the ‘mourning’ beatitude. Once Graves finished the reading, he took a few questions from the audience, with topics ranging from what it’s like to be both a writer and a preacher to what inspired Graves to write about the Beatitudes. Graves said he was happy with the event’s turnout, noting his enjoyment in hosting book signings. “When I think about book signings, it’s just another opportunity to talk to people about things I’m passionate about,” Graves said. “It can be kind of a weird thing for some authors, but I just love the chance to hear what people are reading and what they’re thinking about.” Graves said that college students who were interested in the book would be attracted to its non-scholarly approach. “This is not an academic book – it’s not an intellectual book. It’s a book that’s very practical,” Graves said. “[The book]...
by Bridgette Begle | Feb 5, 2013 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
On Feb 3, the men turned on the TV to watch the Super Bowl game and the women turned on the TV for a Beyonce’ concert. But, a mutual motive for both men and women was to watch the much-anticipated Super Bowl commercials. These commercials tapped into a range of emotions for many. I literally dried tears after sentimental spots and clenched my stomach after hilarious spots If I had to pick the most talked about commercial, my bet would be on the Ram “Year of the Farmer” commercial. First of all, they absolutely nailed in for the southerners. This commercial put a personal rope around everyone who has ever been to the South. Personally, I would love to hear the opinion of a Northerner. This year, Doritos played to the audio of their commercials. It’s America, we love eating and we like the sound of eating. Doritos played on father-daughter bonding of this cheesy snack (“Fashshionista Daddy”) and also packed in dogs and cute kids in, “The Road Chip.” Both of which got the job done. My personal favorite of the Doritos was the “Goat 4 Sale” spot. I loved the progression of love and connection between the goat and the owner and the inevitable fall. The dude buys a goat because of the mutual love for Doritos, but when the owner is done with the Doritos, the goat is far from it. When the crunching by the goat gets to him, the owner is caught by the goat making a “4 Sale” sign and it’s up to the viewer what happened next. The highlight of that reel was...
by Cory Woodroof | Feb 4, 2013 | News Slider
Jesse Taylor didn’t learn how to play the guitar until he was a senior in high school. If you’re familiar with the sophomore Fairview, Tenn., native, you might find this a bit surprising. Taylor, a regular performer at Rooster’s Barbeque (located in Downtown Nashville), can’t exactly claim to have bitten by the country music bug at the same time his guitar skills came to fruition, but it’s easy to see where this aspiring country singer-songwriter gets his inspiration. A car ride to the hospital to see his newly born sister marked the first time any of his family got the idea that the two-year-old Taylor had country in his veins. “My aunt told me that when she took me to the hospital to see my sister, she put me in the car and I started crying about five minutes down the road, and she couldn’t figure out why,” Taylor said. “And I kept saying ‘Hoochee, Hoochee, Hoochee’.” The cause of young Taylor’s cries? A desire to listen to Alan Jackson’s 1993 hit “Chattahoochee.” “She put that Alan Jackson tape in there,” Taylor said. “And we listened to ‘Chattahoochee’ all the way [to the hospital], and all the way back home.” Taylor cites Jackson as one of his early inspirations as a singer/songwriter, along with George Jones, Johnny Cash and Sonny James. Taylor became personally familiar with James, a former country chart-topper, around his sixth grade year of school, as the two went to church together. From that point on, a big hug after the service wasn’t foreign for James, Taylor and Taylor’s little brother. “[James] is a fantastic singer,...
by Kage Sanderson | Feb 2, 2013 | News Slider
Relay for Life began in 1985 in Tacoma, Washington. 27 years later, on Friday, Feb. 1, Lipscomb hosted their first Relay for Life event in Allen Arena. Though it was chilly outside, the inside of Allen Arena couldn’t have felt warmer. Everyone was buzzing around the arena and sharing their stories of why they participated in the event. Everyone in attendance had been affected by cancer in some way, whether it be through personal experience or knowing a family member or friend with the disease. From seven at night until seven in the morning, hundreds of people walked to show support for their loved ones. All through the night, there were booths full of games and food. The floor of the arena had Zumba dancing sessions with hundreds of people. There was a mechanical bull, ping-pong competitions and basketball and volleyball games that carried on throughout the night. The musical entertainment, games and activities were a great way to keep everyone going and feeling good until the sun began to rise. Money raised from Relay for Life goes to the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society puts the donations from Relay For Life to work, investing in research for many different types of cancer. The American Cancer Society also provides free information and services to cancer patients and their families and...
by Cory Woodroof | Feb 1, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s third installment of Lumination News, Caitlin Selle and Jeremy Keck are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Joe Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Nick Glende fills you in on the week’s top technology headlines, Ariel Jones gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Brynn Watkins delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features highlights from the Anteater’s Ball, a look into the past week’s severe weather through the eyes of sleepy dorm residents, a look at the Bisons’ basketball matchups against Mercer , a look into mission trip funding and opportunities, a preview of the upcoming baseball season, a look into the fading art of penmanship, some information on the commuter’s lounge, a look into The Well coffee shop, an interview with Lipscomb artist-in-resident Savanna Lampley, as well as our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
