by Cory Woodroof | Nov 8, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
For a while there, all signs were pointing for Herman Cain to finally establish himself as the clear front-runner in the GOP primary race. Cain, the dynamic former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza and hopeful Republican presidential candidate, came out of nowhere a few months ago and successfully became a contender in the already crowded race for the nomination. Cain’s straight-forward frankness, no-nonsense approach to national issues and lively personality has earned the favor of voters across the nation. I dare you to find someone who hasn’t heard of the “9-9-9” tax plan. Cain even recently topped fellow competitor Mitt Romney in a Rasmussen poll 26% to 23%, finally giving himself the edge in a race that has seen the rise and fall of many candidates. Cain seemed unstoppable, but, out of nowhere, a claim of sexual harassment against the candidate came to surface. A second woman came forward with the same allegations shortly after. Two more women followed suit. If anything can outright kill a run for president, it’s four allegations of sexual harassment. If it were just one, many would be quick to write the claims off as a smear campaign. Four is a different story. Whether this scandal will halt the Cain train in its tracks or present only a minor speed bump is yet to be seen, but if history repeats itself, scandals of a sexual nature and politics usually don’t mix. If this is the end for Herman Cain’s rise to power, I’m afraid that things aren’t looking well for the Republican Party. Cain is not the only person running for the nomination, though. Mitt...
by David Ball | Nov 4, 2011 | News Slider
For American Christians, it can be all too easy to forget how God has blessed us so much with our country. Despite all the problems and issues our nation is undergoing, we still have the freedom to be Christians. We do not face life or death persecution for our faith on a daily basis. However, there are many people, Christians, who are faced with certain death if they are found out to be Christians. Many of us here at Lipscomb have no idea what it’s really like to face such harsh persecution because of our faith. There are some students on campus, however, who do know first hand. Here is one of Lipscomb’s own and her story on what that kind of Christian life is like. Shaman Alavi grew up and lived in Iran until four years ago when her family, in her own words, miraculously moved out of Iran and settled in the Nashville area. Shaman’s childhood for the most part was not all that different from a typical young American. She grew up with her mom and dad and younger brother, and as a young girl, she spent her time going to school and moving from town to town depending on her father’s work. Her father was a doctor and frequently moved from city to city to help provide care for those in low income areas. Iran, however, for the past 30 years, has been subject to an Islamic Republic. In this type of government citizens are to follow Islamic Law, and over the years, this government has stripped away freedoms Iranians previously enjoyed before the Islamic take-over in 1979. “There is no...
by TJ Ojehomon | Nov 4, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
What comes to your mind when you think of Division I Athletics? Upper echelon athletes doing their thing in their respective fields? That buzz that is around campus on gameday? The thrill of cheering with your friends and classmates in your school’s colors? Recently, it’s felt like Lipscomb has had two of three. Sure, there is that buzz on campus when it’s gameday, but do the students and fans really bring it when the whistle blows? Honestly, Lipscomb lacks the school pride. Lipscomb is a small, private, predominantly Caucasian, Church of Christ university. Not surprisingly, the school tends to draw a fairly conservative body of students. They come from private schools, Christian schools, home-schools, smaller schools and the university’s neighboring campus school. These schools pride themselves on developing a student’s character and academics over athletic ability, and Lipscomb follows suit. For better or worse, we just don’t focus on school spirit much around here. And school spirit means being proud of your school – where it’s going and where it’s been. A student with school spirit is a constant reflection and representation of the school. They own half the campus bookstore, they’re always thinking of ways to make the school better, and they take pride in everything that the school stands for. By contrast, Lipscomb students come from conservative backgrounds, which makes them more reserved and less inclined to go crazy over a basketball game. Ironically, I hear students complain all the time about how Lipscomb doesn’t have a football team. Why should we field a mediocre football team? We have two teams that make it to national tournaments...
by Hunter Patterson | Oct 31, 2011 | News Slider
Senior law, justice and society major Brett Flener was arrested on Friday night along with 26 other protesters on Legislative Plaza as part of the Occupy Nashville movement. The arrest was captured on video by Nashville Scene reporter Jonathan Meador. The video is currently making its rounds on YouTube. At the :06 mark you hear Meador introduce himself as a reporter with the Nashville Scene to the protestors At the :13 mark Brett Flener, the Lipscomb student, introduces himself At :22, an office, over a bullhorn, tells the protestors that their “time is up” (the new Plaza curfew is at 10:00 p.m. with 10 minutes given to demonstrators to leave the area) At :26, you hear a protestor say, “they are approaching!” At :35, the trooper, pictured above, approaches Meador At :38, Meador, tells the trooper that he is “getting off” several times At :40, Meador is told that he is under arrest, and at the same time, Meador exclaims that he is a member of the media At :45, the trooper tells Meador that he “had his time” At :46 The troopers tells Meador that he is “resisting arrest” At :54, the initial trooper tells a fellow officer to “tell him when you get him up there, charge him with resisting arrest” At 1:10 you hear a very distinct sound of handcuffs clasping around Meador’s wrists At 1:38, the officer tells Meador, or “Hoss” at this point apparently, that the camera is going in his pocket The group was released later that evening by night court magistrate Tom Nelson. Earlier this month, senior Clay Smith gave us a video...
by Brynn Watkins | Sep 6, 2011 | News Slider, Opinion
I step off the subway at 79th street. I take in the smell of fresh coffee and another New York morning. The streets are overrun with color , sounds and rhythmic patterns. New York is , undoubtedly, a fashion Mecca. I’ve seen enough style since I arrived to last me two lifetimes.I’ve seen fashion trends splashed across the sidewalks of New York like a Jackson Pollock painting – fresh and active. Who am I and what am I doing in New York City? I am a Lipscomb student doing an internship. In this column I’ll be sharing a glimpse into the fashion world. Today I’m in New York. I’m visually digesting the “Big Apple”. The following are trends I notice. Spectacles Sometimes it’s fun to be a nerd. It can be a very rogue option – like you’re in disguise. Fakes or just real life necessity spectacles are coming back. Large lenses with statement frames are the best bet. Try rocking a pair and you will be looking like a born and bred New Yorker in no time. Long Skirts Skirts have grown significantly. It is now fashion rather then foe to have a skirt that grazes the ground. Fashion is taking a turn back to the ethereal Victorian era by pursuing a modest option. Pull out that boho skirt from five seasons ago. The circle of fashion has resurrected it. Go forth and be modest, just don’t trip over your fashion statement. Grungy Cutoffs Here’s where fashion takes a crafty turn. This next fashion statement has a bit of a D.I.Y (do it yourself) spirit . Take those...
