by Danielle Boyd | Apr 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Losing weight and maintaining a balanced diet as a college student seems to be a far-fetched idea. With late night studying, midnight snacks, fast food and our busy lifestyles, health and wellness is not an easy task, but it is one that many Lipscomb students say is well worth it in the end. “At a certain point being healthy was just being smaller, and then I got educated on it,” said Shanika McMillian, a junior accounting major from Nashville, Tenn. “Just because you’re small doesn’t mean you are healthy, so for a point in my life I just wanted to lose weight to be smaller, but now it’s more that I want to be healthy.” McMillan has lost almost 30 pounds, and she says being healthy has not only changed her life but also changed her lifestyle. “For me I am motivated to disconnect from my past, my past is my weight and the more I shed it, the more I let go of that,” Shanika said. “The biggest challenge is giving up food, not knowing just how attached we are to food.” Choosing the right foods is an important aspect in losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. “Living a life where you are able to function at your top is choosing the right foods that help fuel your body,” said Lauren Waller, an exercise science major from Brentwood, Tenn. Health and wellness is not only being physically fit, but taking care of your body as a whole. “Losing weight is 80 percent of food and 20 percent of exercise,” McMillian said. As a college student, the hardest part of...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 17, 2012 | News Slider
Lipscomb freshmen can begin attending Freshmen Interest Groups to help them get connected on campus, starting Wednesday, Jan. 18. A Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) allows those newer to Lipscomb to connect with other students who share in the same interests. All freshmen are welcome to attend any meetings available. Six different interest groups will be featured. Those with a knack for service can meet with Christin Shatzer on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Johnson conference room to join the community service/service learning FIG. This group also offers opportunities with the SALT program. Students looking for recreational activities can meet with Matthew Abplanalp in the Student Activity Center lobby at 4 p.m. Wednesday to join the Campus Rec FIG, aimed at promoting healthy living. Also on Wednesday at 4 p.m., those with a love for travel can meet Melissa Swan in Arlo’s to discuss world-wide exploration with the travel FIG. On Thursday at 3 p.m., Campus Minister Jake Burton will lead the spiritual FIG in the Campus Ministry office. This group will take a closer look at God’s work on campus and address spiritual questions. Any film buffs can join Dr. Matt Hearn in Swang 102 on Thursday at 5 p.m. to discuss the art of cinema with the movies/film FIG. Those with a love of the culinary arts can meet with Dr. Autumn Marshall at 3 p.m. Friday in Ezell 107 to delve into the world of good food with the culinary/food FIG. If you are unable to attend any of the Freshmen Interest Groups but still desire to know more information, please contact any of the group facilitators below. Other...
by Kyrsten Turner | Sep 11, 2010 | News Slider
Students at Lipscomb are eager to break in the new intramural sports field being constructed just east of the Bennett Campus Center. “I think the new intramural fields will bring a bigger sense of community to campus,” said Junior Jordan Lewis. Lipscomb currently offers independent and club intramural leagues in softball, flag football, volleyball, basketball and soccer. A golf scramble is also held in the Spring. Although the field will not have an actual baseball diamond, the new area will bring student teams together to play softball, flag football, and soccer intramurals. As the semester progresses, the field will be used for other social events. “Campus Recreation is more than excited to have our own intramural field,” said Emily Harris, director of Campus Recreation. “Sport participation is always higher when played on campus.” Mike Smith, resident director of High Rise, is excited for the finishing touches. “Lighting the field is a big priority,” Smith said. “In order to play a regular intramural season of any sport, lights will be of necessity.” Campus Life and the Lipscomb Student Government will be lighting the field soon with SGA donating $8,000 toward new lights. “We’re excited to help turn the lights on,” said SGA President Jackson Sprayberry. The field will be accessible starting September 24. Be sure to check Lumination for details about the grand opening...
