by Sarah McGee | May 11, 2012 | Opinion
It’s finally that time again! Exams are over, grades are in, and we can all relax and take a little breather. I am so glad it’s summer because summer is one of my favorite seasons. One of the main reasons I love summer is all of the fun fashion opportunities that it offers! Here are the top five trends that I am loving this summer: 1. Neons: Neon colors can be integrated in different ways. Sometimes they are used just to add a pop of color, like a pocketbook or belt. Other times, a neon dress may be accented with a neutral black or a natural leather. They look great when you are out in the sun. Don’t be afraid to add in a pop of color by wearing neon colored jeans or bright accessories! 2. Button ups: This is a trend I love because it applies to both girls and boys. Button ups make any outfit look sophisticated. You can make an outfit casual by throwing one on over a blouse or t shirt. If you want to make it dressy, all you have to do is wear it with a nice pair of shorts or jeans. They are also light, so they won’t make you sweaty on hot days. 3. Hats: Another trend that is for boys and girls. A hat can really tie an outfit together! I’m currently obsessed with wearing my fedora hats with everything. I also think fedora hats are great on guys because they add a fun touch to an outfit. 4. Baby doll pink/coral lipsticks: Since it’s summer, you are able to have...
by Brynn Watkins | Apr 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Style is found everywhere, from the hectic streets of New York City to the rolling hills of Tennessee. Style even appears at Lipscomb University. These are our stories – your stories. This is Lipscomb Street Style. Name: S H A N E P A T R I C K Year: Junior Style: urban / classic / americana Inspirations: Giraffes Marc Jacobs River Viiperi 1.jeans-Urban Outfitters 2. shirt-Altru 3. watch-Timex 4. sunglasses-Ray-Ban Name: J E S S I C A S M O T H E R M A N Year: Freshman Style: adventurous / bold / classic Inspirations: The Sartorialist The Man Repeller J.Crew Audrey Hepburn 1.shoes and shirt-Goodwill 2. pants-Urban Outfitters 3. statement necklace-gift from Grandmother Name: ELIZA EUBANKS Year: Sophomore Style: versatile / earthy / comfortable Inspirations: Forever 21 People that stand out 1.shirt-Walmart 2. harlem pants-Connaught Place in...
by Crystal Davis | Apr 12, 2012 | Opinion
I’m one of the not-so-young students here on campus, so I experience some things younger, normal-aged Lipscomb students might not – like losing your life, your meaning, your point of being here. I’m almost 25, a Lipscomb senior with an Associate of Science, and I’ll be receiving my Bachelor of Arts this fall. I’m what you call ‘extremely indecisive about life.’ After a lot of soul searching, I first decided I wanted to be a doctor. I had my heart set on being a pediatrician. I got through a few random courses at a small community college and then finished my Associates degree at another community college in Franklin. I came to Lipscomb still intending to pursue my pre-medical coursework. Then my world fell apart. At 23, my parents decided to divorce after 32 years of marriage. My father told me about it as we were sitting in the hospital while my mother was having surgery to remove a tumor the doctors thought was cancerous. It wasn’t, thank God. You would think, being an adult, the divorce wouldn’t hit me as hard as it would a child, but not only did it hit me – it knocked me over, beat me up and threw me back down. I had no idea how it would change me forever. The divorce consumed me. The whole process ended up being pretty nasty. I was pushed and pulled on both sides, as my parents started to treat me more like an equal than a daughter. I wasn’t shielded from any information or opinions. I ended up mediating their divorce and settlements just to get...
by Brynn Watkins | Apr 10, 2012 | News Slider
Style is found everywhere, from the hectic streets of New York City to the rolling hills of Tennessee. Style even appears at Lipscomb University. These are our stories – your stories. This is Lipscomb Street Style. Name: J O R D A N B R U N E L L E Year: Sophomore Style: Easy / Cool / Outdoorsman Inspirations: Thrfting The Great Outdoors Ryan Adams 1. boots-Fossil 2. pants-Levi’s 3. button down-Plato’s Closet 4. graphic shirt- Forever 21 Name: S A R A H M C G E E Year: Freshman Style: Whatever / I / Feel Inspirations: Zooey Deschanel Cupcakes and Cashmere 1. dress- Forever 21 2. shoes-Sperry 3. necklace-Gift 4. bag-Nordstrom Name: K E V I N E R W I N Year: Junior Style: Relaxed / West Coast / Minimalism Inspirations: Typhography Lunova Labs the moon science fiction novels 1. shorts- Dockers 2. shoes-Toms 3. shirt-Target...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Apr 4, 2012 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series about factors that influence oil prices. The age old question about gas prices doesn’t have a simple answer. The amount you pay at the pump is influenced by classic economic concepts of supply and demand, as well as other factors like the difficulty of maintaining old refineries or opening new ones. Other issues that affect oil prices are international conflict and debate about ethics and the environment. International problems If you have been paying attention to international news at all within the past year, it is certain that you have heard about the ‘Arab Spring’ movement in the Middle East. The rebellion that started because a man immolated himself in Tunisia in response to oppressive government rule has swept across the Middle East. The oil supply is more uncertain because of government instability in the region. The U.S. is very dependent on foreign oil. Sixteen percent of U.S. oil comes from the Persian Gulf, according to Consumer Energy Report. The main countries in the Persian Gulf where the U.S. obtains its oil are Saudia Arabia, Yemen and Iraq. On a side note, 21 percent of U.S. oil comes from Africa. Nigeria and Algeria are among those nations in Africa that are major oil producers. Unfortunately, some African nations do not have much stability at the moment either. There are frequent clashes between Hausa-speaking Muslims and Christian members of other ethnic groups in several Nigerian cities such as Jos. The most recent was on Feb. 6 when a suicide bomber from the radical Islamic group Boko Haram targeted a church in...
