by Emily Snell | Oct 2, 2012 | News Slider
In this week’s installment of Lumination News, Jeremy Keck and Kelly Dean are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Nicolette Carney gives you the latest in political news, Brynn Watkins updates you on the weather forecast, Caitlin Selle has your entertainment news and Crystal Davis brings you up to speed on sports. Videos feature information about Lipscomb’s public hearing at a Metro Planning Commission meeting, technology developments with myLipscomb, Now That You Ask with John Seigenthaler, social club pledging, Rape Aggression Defense classes, “A Servant of Two Masters,” HumanDocs, Kingdom Politics at Acklen Church of Christ, and Nashville Spotlight on the 12th Avenue South area. LUmination Newscast 9-27-2012 from lumination Network on...
by Crystal Davis | Sep 28, 2012 | News Slider
Walking back to your dorm alone at night or taking that long walk back to the high school football field where you had to park earlier in the morning can sometimes be frightening for women at Lipscomb. Compromising situations can arise just about anywhere for women while they’re alone. Lipscomb’s Security and Safety recognizes that and is doing something to help women feel more prepared. Andy Hall, a R.A.D. instructor and campus officer, said that’s why campus safety is offering Rape Aggression Defense classes to teach women how to feel confident in protecting themselves through techniques and being aware of their surroundings. “Basic physical defense for women is a priority for Lipscomb Security and Safety,” Hall said. Campus safety is providing classes to accommodate most women’s schedules on campus between holidays, school breaks and classes. The most popular class is held on a Saturday because it’s most convenient for students. “The goal of the class is to give women the confidence to know they can get away from a dangerous situation,” Hall said.. “The instructors are not teaching women how to do martial arts or how to take down their aggressors but instead equip them with the tools to distract their aggressors long enough to get away from the situation unharmed.” Some techniques include teaching students about their dominant arms and certain body positions to help them exert the most force, no matter their size or strength level. Hall and four other certified instructors teach a variety of kicks, arm movements and hits. He said they create situations within the class that are meant to cause the students distress....
by Nicci Carney | Jan 30, 2012 | News Slider
R.A.D. classes are underway once again this semester, educating Lipscomb women about personal safety. R.A.D., which stands for Rape Aggression Defense, is a nationwide self-defense program with the main goal of providing realistic self-defense options to women regardless of their physical conditioning. Lipscomb’s department of Safety & Security , for the second year in a row, is offering this course that has helped hundreds of women learn the basics of defending themselves if they are ever in a dangerous situation. David Cagle, class instructor and campus security officer, teaches the basics in ground fighting, punching, kicking, risk reduction, awareness and prevention of possible rape and sexual assault incidents. Learning to defend yourself and being mentally prepared is very important, Cagle said. “Every young lady or any faculty member and staff should take this class,” he said. “If not this class, some sort of self-defense course.” Due to the success of the previous year’s course, the university has added one more class and is also in the works of adding four certified R.A.D. instructors to teach the classes. For the women who attend, not only will the class teach them physical methods of defending themselves but will help them mentally be aware of their surroundings. Over the years, Cagle has seen R.A.D. empower the women who complete the course. He said many times women enter the course feeling unprepared to protect themselves but leave feeling equipped and confident. This month’s course is already underway. The course, which lasts for three sessions, will also be offered Feb. 13, 20 and 27 from 6-10 p.m. Registration is in progress, and the course costs $10 for Lipscomb...
