by Jeremy Keck | Jan 24, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
The gold-medal winning U.S. Women’s Soccer team is coming to Nashville. They will take on Scotland in an exhibition match at LP Field on February 13 at 7 p.m. Cooper Torrez, a Lipscomb student and Account Executive for the Tennessee Titans, is offering Lipscomb students specially priced tickets. All students have to do is call his office at 615-565-4814 or email him at ctorrez@titans.nfl.com. There is no limit to how many each person can get. Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, Abby Wambach and all the stars you likely saw on SportsCenter are all expected to play. If you would like to see the gold-medalists in action, all you have to do contact Cooper Torrez. Fun Facts: • February 13 will mark just the fourth match for the U.S. Women’s National Team in the state of Tennessee. • The U.S. WNT finished 2012 with a record of 28-1-3 and ended the year ranked No. 1 in the FIFA Women’s World...
by Savanna Schubert | Jan 23, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Ever feel bored in your dorm room wondering what’s going on around campus? Louis Nelms, chair for the Student Activities Board, has all the answers you need to get active this semester. “Student Activities Board is a group of about 12-15 people who are involved of different aspects of campus life,” Nelms said. The group comes together every week and discusses ideas for different events to host for Lipscomb students. Nelms, with one semester already under his belt, said he couldn’t wait to get the spring semester underway. He said that we should be expecting several big events relatively soon. A Super Bowl party, a Home Run Derby and Brickyard Basketball are being planned to kick the semester off in style. If you want to relive your childhood, you’ll want to remember “90’s night.” Nelms said it’s sure to be a blast with Space Jam, Nintendo 64’s and Dunk-a-roos in the game plan. Nelms also recommends for students to stay alert for updates on Singarama. “Singarama is definitely something to look forward to. It will be April 4-6th, and you really shouldn’t miss it,” Nelms said. The theme for this year’s show was announced via email earlier this week. The theme will be Timeless, with Yesterday, Today and Forever as the group performances. Nelms said this year’s show won’t be one to miss. “It’s Singarama’s 50th anniversary, so it’s got to be a big show,” Louis said. Looking for something to do during the cold spring semester days? Nelms says that hot chocolate afternoons will be arriving at Lipscomb (with ‘four square in the Square’ also on the agenda). There are many more...
by Sydney Poe | Jan 22, 2013 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
Whether it’s in reference to the city’s rising economy, sports fever, southern charm or constant entertainment, Nashville has been dubbed the new ‘it city,’ and it’s about time. For a few years, different news outlets and magazines have noted the rise both population and economy in Music City, but it seems that 2013 may just be the year that Nashville emerges as a top destination in the country. Back in 2011, Forbes magazine listed Nashville at No. 3 on their list of cities in line to be the ‘next big boom town’. Last year, the Business Insider ranked the city at No. 5 for fastest growing job markets in the U.S. Now, the New York Times is referring to Nashville as the next “it city,” and people can’t wait to become a citizen of the GQ-named ‘Nowville’. For a city that used to be mocked for its honky-tonk feel, how did it rise to the top? To start, the change in country music has helped move Nashville away from the old country vibe. Names like Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton have made it popular to enjoy country music again. Urban and Shelton are both in the national spotlight with roles on the hit television shows American Idol and The Voice, while Underwood, Swift and Lambert have all spent the past five years bringing in a younger demographic to the country music fan base. Country music is no longer limited to just Broadway Ave. Bridgestone Arena is constantly rotating the biggest names not only in country music, but the music industry in general throughout...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 18, 2013 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
In this semester’s second installment of Lumination News, Caitlin Selle and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Kage Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Madeline Smith gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Jessica Burke delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look into the on-campus event AfterDark, a preview for the Revenge of the Nerds video game tournament, a look into the upcoming Relay for Life event, a look into MLK service weekend, info on new ESPN3 developments, a few opinions on gun control, an interview with basketball player Stephen Hurt, a look into intramural basketball with Jeremy Keck, a look into the choral festival held on campus last week, a look into a new art display at the Hughes center and our weekly Nashville Spotlight/Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Jan 16, 2013 | Opinion, Sports
Four teams have earned their right to compete in the conference championships this weekend. On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers visit the Atlanta Falcons, and the New England Patriots will host the Baltimore Ravens. On the NFC side, the San Francisco 49ers are making their second straight conference championship game appearance. The bigger story this year, however, is the change in quarterback for the 49ers. Colin Kaepernick took over for the previously injured Alex Smith in Week 10 and quarterbacked the 49ers to a tie versus the St. Louis Rams. It was assumed that head coach Jim Harbaugh would keep Smith as the starter after he was healthy, but Harbaugh stood beside Kaepernick. With a 5-2 record under Kaepernick as QB, Harbaugh did not become a Monday morning quarterback. Kaepernick led San Francisco to the second overall seed in its conference and a first-round bye. Questions loomed over the young quarterback as to how he would play in his playoff debut. Kaepernick did not disappoint, as he rushed for 181 yards – an all-time record for a quarterback in a single game. The 49ers toppled the Packers to cement their spot in the conference championship game. A winless record in the playoffs for the Atlanta Falcons since 2004 followed the team last Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks came to town, riding a 6-game winning streak. The Falcons comfortably led 20-0 walking into the locker room at halftime but watched their lead crumble as Seattle scored 28 unanswered points, eventually leading 28-27 with less than a minute in the game. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan drove the offense into field goal...
