by Brianne Welch | Apr 15, 2013 | News Slider
On Wednesday, April 17, Lipscomb’s Psychology Department’s Death and Dying class will be hosting a memorial service in the Ezell Chapel at 7:30 p.m. The service is open to all students and faculty, whether they have lost someone or not. The Death and Dying class decided to host the memorial service because they believed many people related to the Lipscomb family have lost their lives this past year. “We felt that, because of the theme of our class, it would be a good idea to host a memorial service to reach out to the student body to have a time of reflection on the ones we have lost,” junior Ashley Anderson said. The service will begin with an opening prayer and welcome. Following the welcome, everyone in attendance will be given a piece of paper to write the name of the person they have lost or would like to pray for. The papers will be collected and randomly distributed back out to the audience as prayer request cards. There will be a few minutes of meditation and reflection time along with an interactive passage. John Owings, a Lipscomb Bible professor, will also be speaking during the service. The Death and Dying Memorial Service is meant to be a time of reflection and meditation on those we have lost, and remembrance on their lives and legacies they have left...
by Anne Paquin | Apr 14, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s twelfth installment of Lumination News, Kage Sanderson and Joe Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus.Brianna Langley brings you up to date with world news, and Ariel Jones gives the scoop on all things entertainment. Nicolette Carney updates you on the weather for this week and Kelly Dean lets you in on all the sports news this week. This week’s newscast features information about Scott Sanderson’s resignation as head coach of the men’s basketball team, a look at how the Lipscomb community is helping Dr. Jim Thomas after his home was consumed in a fire, insight into the 50th anniversary of Singarama, information about this year’s live SGA debate, a look into last week’s talent show and interviews with students about how much flex money they have left on their cards. We take a closer look at the dedication of the Bison Square Fountain, the new women’s Unspoken chapel, this year’s service day and how the way you dress can effect how you do in classes. This week’s newscast also features our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Brianne Welch | Apr 11, 2013 | News Slider
Thursday’s breakout chapel in Collins Alumni Auditorium honored Dr. Richard Goode as he received the Mary Morris Award of Exemplary Service to Society. The award is presented to one faculty member every year who displays a high level of service to the community and to the church. The award is named in honor of faculty member Dr. Mary Morris, who passed away due to colon cancer in 2005 at 36 years old. Dr. Morris worked alongside of an organization called Character Counts. The program has chapters in cities all across the country, and its goal is to teach all ages about having good character. Dr. Morris was able to show her love of Jesus Christ through her work with the program, as well as on international mission trips. Past recipients of the award include former student Brett Flener, AGAPE leader Tom Burton and founder of the I.C. White Stone Foundation and university graduate Kim Tucker. The award was presented by the academic director for Lipscomb University’s Institute for Law, Justice and Society, Dr. Randy Spivey. “If there was every a chapel for you to live tweet, I think this is it. Because the stories you are going to hear and the words you are going to hear today are not the kind that need to stay in this room,” Dr. Spivey said as he began the presentation. Dr. Spivey announced Dr. Goode as this year’s winner of the award, and after the applause, went on to commend Dr. Goode’s accomplishments. “Dr. Goode has inspired students well beyond their time at Lipscomb. He played a signigicant role in the lives...
by Jael Teme | Apr 11, 2013 | News Slider
A typical morning in the office turned to be one of the most tragic days of Dr. Jim Thomas’s life. Dr. Thomas, President Lowry’s executive assistant and a Professor in the communications department, received a call saying his house was on fire. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but at the moment, the assumption is that it was caused by a lamp cord in the living room. Two hours later, the rest of the house was in flames. In response, the Lipscomb community gathered to give their time and money to help rebuild a home and restore joy back into the lives of Dr. and Mrs.Thomas. In moments like this, it is always a blessing to count with a family that cares and provides like the Lipscomb family. Remember to keep Dr. Thomas’ family in your prayers as they recover from this misfortune. Video by Jael Teme and Michael...
by Cory Woodroof | Apr 10, 2013 | News Slider
Tuesday evening, students gathered in Alumni Auditorium to witness some of their peers showcase their skills in this year’s talent show, entitled The Showtime at the Apollo. The free event, hosted by Kappa Iota Theta and sponsored by SGA, features a myriad of acts, ranging from singer-songwriter sets to dance routines to comedy sketches. Senior admissions as Jessica Duty and Reggie Blair were the evening’s emcees, providing humorous moments throughout the program. To Duty, getting to see her former recruits sharing their talents with the student body is a unique treat. “For me, it’s really exciting,” Duty said. “We don’t always get to be involved in knowing what our students do after they get here, so for me, it’s exciting to get to see them perform and to be able to interact with them and see how they’re connecting here on campus.” Blair echoed Duty’s sentiment, commending the bravery that students take to participate in a public event like a talent show. “I think it’s always good to actually see the talent that we have on campus,” Blair said. “We have a lot of great students on campus, and when they have the courage to show their talent, I think it’s going to be a fun thing.” For the night’s showcase, Lana Rainey performed Gnarles Barkley’s “Crazy,” with guitar accompaniment, Shea Mcgee performed an original song called “Greatest Fear,” Jamal Ukwu performed spoken word poetry, Cedric Duncan and Sam Coursey shared original songs, Josh Whisler performed the hit song “Stereo Hearts,” and Inett Branch III performed a few rap songs. Just before the show’s intermission, Kali B, a singer who...
