by Julie Shrewsbury | Oct 5, 2010 | Opinion
Finding a church home as a freshman, a transfer, or even as an upperclassman can be difficult. There are several different places to worship in and around Nashville. Whether you prefer more traditional worship or enjoy a more contemporary-style worship, a church home is out there waiting for you. You’ve heard the rumors about different churches. “That church is as boring as my parents’ church!” “I’ve been there every Sunday for three months and they always do something different– I love it!” Brentwood Hills Church of Christ Brentwood Hills Church of Christ is located at 5120 Franklin Road in Nashville. It’s about a 10 minute drive from Lipscomb’s campus, and they offer worship services on Sunday at 8 am, 10:30 am and at 6 pm. They also offer bible classes on Sunday at 9:15 am. Brentwood Hills provides youth group and small group studies on Wednesday evenings at various times, and other days of the week as well. Fun events such as See You at the Pole, Fall Retreat, pool parties and pick-up sports teams are other ways to get involved at Brentwood Hills. This is a great way to get involved with other students from nearby universities that hold similar beliefs. “I started going to Brentwood Hills because one of my best friends saw that I was struggling with my faith in high school after some things that happened in my life and he asked me to go,” said Alex Harton, a sophomore business administration major at Lipscomb. “The difference between Brentwood Hills and different churches is the overall environment,” Harton said. ” Everyone is so kind and truly cares about...
by Julie Shrewsbury | Sep 25, 2010 | Opinion
Looking for a new and affordable dining experience in Nashville? Get a taste of New York right here in Green Hills! Noshville is an authentic New York delicatessen whose founders traveled coast to coast to collect the components of the best delicatessans in the country and combine them into one great place to eat. Breakfast is served all day as well as anything else you could possibly desire. You can order griddlecakes as big as your face and soup and sandwiches of all combinations. They also have amazing homemade desserts. Noshville truly is “an eating experience, not just a place to eat.” In my multiple experiences there, the food has always tasted great and exceeded my expectations. Imagine having an entire menu of your grandmother’s home-cooked food to choose from. Fresh made bagels, the ultimate delicatessen burger and homemade soups are highly recommended, but never leave Noshville without experiencing the delectable New York Cheesecake or the scrumptious seven-layer chocolate cake. If you’re looking for something on the lighter side, try one of the 20 different omelets offered or create your own. Fresh salads and vegetarian dishes are also available. Regardless of the meal you eat, you will leave with your mouth watering for more. Noshville also offers a catering and take-out service, so next time you get put in charge of bringing food to an event, keep Noshville in mind. They offer items like roast beef or turkey carving stations, shrimp cocktail, assorted trays and platters, box lunches, desserts and drinks. If none of these options meet your needs, they will also customize a menu to fit your specifications. “The house rules are simple: check your cares at the door, order with...
by Clair Flynn | Sep 25, 2010 | Opinion
At half after seven on Friday September 24, the Lipscomb Department of Theater began their production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie under the direction of Beki Baker. Within the first two scenes, three of the four characters appear: Amanda, the overbearing southern mother, and her two children, passionate Tom and timid Laura. From here the story unfolds as Amanda schemes to marry off Laura, all the while trying to inspire Tom to aid her in finding a respectable suitor. In the end, Amanda’s plan fails, and leaves Laura even more withdrawn than before. In the two hour play, not once did I yawn, or shift in my chair out of boredom—the production seized my attention within the first few minutes and simply did not let go until all four characters had left the stage. The cast portrayed their respective characters quite well. Sawyer Wallace went from rhythmic narration to bold and passionate bellowing as the tumultuous Tom while Holly Barker constantly chimed in as Amanda, the nagging mother with a fast paced southern accent. Carter Martin spoke clearly and yet somehow timidly as Laura, and Mitch Miller maintained the idealistic awestruck tone of a dreamer. This production’s splendor did not stop at the good acting, but rather continued to show through the visually interesting and character-reflecting costumes. The sparse background acted as a nice back drop to the splendid acting, and the production would have felt over the top with any more detail added to the slightly bleary setting. I followed the plot very easily, despite my unfamiliarity with the subject matter, and I doubt I would have found...
by Lauren Mackiewicz | Sep 20, 2010 | Opinion
As the weather begins to change, you will start to see these new and exciting trends appear all over Lipscomb’s fashion-forward campus. Take my advice and don’t get caught wearing last season’s picks. Lacy Layers: Add a piece of lace into your everyday outfit. You can dress it up or down. Make sure it doesn’t show too much. Make it your own and keep it classy. Leopard Splash: Throw a bit of leopard print into your ensemble. Think shoes, bags, belts, or a simple scarf, but don’t overdo it. Neon Pop: Now get ready for the brightest of brights: neon! If you are not ready to go all the way with this trend, buy a neon belt and pair it with a gray dress. If you are really ready for the trend, take that belt and put it with the dress, then put a neon-hued cardigan over the top. Chunky Knits: Made to look hand-knitted, they have a variety of shapes and necklines, offering warmth and a snuggly sensuality. They are perfect for a cool autumn day, worn with a pair of your favorite skinny jeans or leggings. Color Blocking: After seasons of frills and flowers, color blocking is a strong pattern for the fall. This trend will work for all fashionistas and can be seen in different looks. Mixing Prints: This can be a tricky concept to grasp, but that’s part of the fun. When quirky patterns click, the result is an artful collage that warrants a second glance. Find pieces linked by a common color scheme or mood. It’s the best when they come together in varied proportions and...
by Chris Shappley | Jul 29, 2010 | Opinion
The first half of 2010 hasn’t provided the public with a plethora of quality cinema. It has been a strong contrast to recent years in that there hasn’t been very much I found worth spending $10 of my hard-earned cash on. Toy Story 3 was the exception, but besides that little gem, I have been overwhelmed with disappointment over what has been offered at the Cineplex. You can typically count on the summer to unload several blockbusters that are at least a blast to see. But after Prince of Persia, Knight and Day and many others bombed, I began to lose hope that this summer would bring us anything worth remembering. Finally that changed. Christopher Nolan, director of some the best films over the last decade (Memento and The Dark Knight), changed this summer’s landscape in a singe weekend with Inception. With a brilliant marketing campaign that left much of the plot out of the trailers, TV spots and posters, Inception wowed America and the world on day one. It is no wonder almst every detail was left out of the ads. Two and half hours were barely enough to explain every detail, I can’t imagine trying to present a general idea into a few seconds. But I am going to try. Leonardo DiCaprio plays Dom Cobb, a man with the ability to enter someone’s subconscious as he sleeps and extract ideas for whomever happens to be paying him (this method is known as extraction). He has a team that consists of Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) Ariadne (Ellen Page), Eames (Tom Hardy), Yusuf (Dileep Rao) and Saito (Ken Watanabe). Saito,...
