by Emily Snell | Nov 8, 2012 | News Slider
A Lipscomb Academy student has accomplished something very few nationwide can claim: a perfect SAT score. Han Na Kim, a senior, was born in Korea and has been at Lipscomb Academy for seven years. Kim took the SAT in February and scored a 2180. She and her parents thought she could earn a better score, so she bought a study guide and took practice tests. “Every time I sit down to crack a book or take a test, I pray,” Kim said. “I’m not doing this for myself or my parents; academia is an area I can honor God with and studying here in America is a huge blessing.” She took the SAT for the second time in October, this time earning a perfect 2400. In 2012, 1.6 million students nationwide sat down to take the nearly 4-hour exam that tests aptitude in mathematics, science and reading. Only 360 students earned a perfect 2400. Kim said when she saw her scores she was in disbelief. “It just doesn’t seem real, I have had this burden of trying to figure out how to pay for college, and now I feel like I can apply and have a chance at a prestigious school. I know this is one of the ways God is providing for me.” Kim, who earned a nearly perfect 35 on the ACT and is enrolled in two advanced placement courses and a dual enrollment class through Lipscomb University, said she is undecided on a college, though she is leaning toward education as a major. “Han Na Kim is a motivated, dedicated, intelligent and involved young lady,” said Kristi Reynolds, Lipscomb Academy chemistry teacher. “I have had the privilege of teaching...
by Cory Woodroof | Nov 7, 2012 | News Slider
President Barack Obama has been re-elected to a second term in office after months of campaigning, defeating his Republican opponent, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney in a close election. After winning in important swing states like Ohio, Wisconsin and Colorado, the president passed the 270 Electoral College vote mark that would confirm his re-election. Obama also carried Electoral College vote-heavy states like California, New York and Pennsylvania. Obama also surprised the nation by claiming toss-up state Virginia. Florida also leans in the president’s direction, with votes still being tallied as of this morning. Romney won by a large margin in Tennessee (although Obama carried Davidson County), alongside states like Texas, North Carolina, Georgia and Indiana. President Obama also led the popular vote. In his concession speech, Gov. Romney congratulated the president and wished him well in the years ahead. “This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray that the president will be successful in guiding our nation,” Romney said. Romney also used his final address as a presidential candidate to lament his wishes to the future of the nation. “The nation, as you know, is at a critical point. At a time like this, we can’t risk partisan bickering and political posturing,” Romney said. “Our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people’s work. And we citizens also have to rise to the occasion.” In his acceptance speech, President Obama thanked his supporters for their efforts that secured his re-election. He also congratulated Romney and his running mate Rep. Paul Ryan on a “hard-fought campaign,” commenting on the Romney family’s history of...
by Emily Snell | Nov 6, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Beginning with Friday night’s “Battle of the Boulevard” men’s basketball contest, Lipscomb, the Atlantic Sun Conference and ESPN are working together to bring six events live from Allen Arena in November on ESPN3, ESPN’s live multi-screen sports network accessible online at WatchESPN.com, on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app and through ESPN on Xbox LIVE. “In the world of athletics, there is no bigger brand than that of ESPN,” said Lipscomb Director of Athletics Philip Hutcheson. “The ability to collaborate with ESPN3 and the Atlantic Sun Conference allows us to exponentially increase our reach to fans of college athletics worldwide, and we are thrilled to be on the leading edge of this latest wave of on-campus production. “For Lipscomb alumni, fans, recruits and for fans of college athletics as a whole, this agreement represents another step toward deeper connections with the programs that mean the most to them. I am appreciative of the hours of work that ESPN3, the Atlantic Sun and the communications professionals on our campus have committed to make this happen.” The six-game slate kicks off Friday night at 6:30 p.m., as one of the nation’s premier men’s basketball rivalries renews between Lipscomb and Belmont. The Lady Bisons then get the spotlight on Monday, Nov. 12, as No. 17 Vanderbilt comes to Allen Arena for a 7:15 p.m. tipoff. The collaboration continues on Nov. 16-17, as the semifinal and final rounds of the A-Sun Volleyball Championship are aired as the Lady Bisons attempt to defend back-to-back-to-back A-Sun Tournament titles. The final game of the set airs on Monday, Nov. 26, as men’s basketball hosts defending...
by Cory Woodroof | Nov 6, 2012 | News Slider
Election day is upon us, and students around campus are abuzz with political fervor as President Barack Obama and former governor Mitt Romney battle to win the presidential election. While Tennessee is poised to give its Electoral College votes to Romney, such key swing states as Ohio, Florida, Colorado, Virginia, Iowa, New Hampshire and Wisconsin remain up in the air for both candidates. Freshmen Cole Meador believes that Mitt Romney has the edge in tonight’s turnout. “I think that Romney will win,” Meador said. Sophomore August Nelson believes that the election will come down to the turnout in Ohio. “I think it’s too close to call right now,” Nelson said. “I think we’ll find out at the end of the night once we know how Ohio votes.” Rasmussen Reports have Romney with a slight 49-48 lead over Obama in the national poll, while a CNN poll puts the two even with each other at 49. CNN also reports that an ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll puts the Obama ahead in the race 49-48. An NBC/Wall Street Journal poll has Obama ahead at 48-47. Politico/George Washington University’s survey has the candidates tied at 48. Polls in Tennessee close today at 7 p.m. UPDATE: 7:35 p.m. – CNN projects that Romney has won Tennessee and its 11 Electoral College votes. Photo courtesy of...
by Jeremy Keck | Nov 5, 2012 | News Slider
Although the votes from all 50 states in the presidential election will be tallied on Tuesday, many feel the election comes down to one state: Ohio. The candidates’ spending shows that the Buckeye State is a major focus on Election Day. Team Obama and Team Romney have already spent a combined $128 million in TV ads in Ohio alone aimed to sway voters to their side. A lot of people outside the state may wonder, “Why has Ohio been labeled the big swing state this year?” For Drew Lykins from Marysville, Ohio, the uncertainty is common practice. “They’ve been a swing state ever since I’ve been alive,” said Lykins, a senior exercise science major. “They’ve just always been so divided, and it’s a big state being worth 18 electoral votes.” For those who want to delve deeper into the topic, Emily Haas, a Cincinnati native, offered some insight. “We have a lot of big cities,” said Haas, a double major in history and political science. “We’ve got Toledo, Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Larger cities tend to lean democratic. However, we also have a lot of rural area.” All of the rural population is important to keep in mind, as farming along with manufacturing are two of the state’s major industries. Haas explained that the state’s farming residents tend to be more conservative. While Ohio may be evenly split politically, Lykins and Haas agreed that each candidate’s stance on economic issues will play a major role in the election. “The economic downturn has hit Ohio pretty hard,” Lykins said, referencing the manufacturing that takes place. “This election is very unique,”...
