by Travis Byrd | Nov 18, 2013 | News Slider
Tennessee weather can be summed up in one word: unpredictable. Over the past week, citizens of Nashville have experienced some extreme temperature changes. Tennessee is known for its rapidly changing weather. One day, you could be wearing shorts ,and the next. a winter coat. That constant shift in climate has some unfamiliar residents pretty upset. “The rapidly changing weather does not affect me, but it can bother me sometimes,” said Lipscomb alum Landry Smith. “One day, I will put away my summer clothing, and the next day, I will have to pull them right back out. Same thing for my winter clothing. In the fall, it feels like you have to choose between freezing in the morning, or burning up in the afternoon.” Smith is from Cincinnati Ohio, where the weather as he explains, is pretty normal compared to Nashville’s. “The weather in Cincinnati is great, in my personal opinion,” Smith said. “We get pretty warm summers, cold winters, as well as beautiful springs and falls. Cincinnati is far north enough that it gets cold and we get a fair amount of snow, but at the same time, it does not stay cold all the time by any means.” Senior Micah Flemming is from Hanover, Pa., where the winters are most consistent. “When it gets cold, it stays cold,” Flemming said. “The weather here is not that much different than at home, just a little more drastic.” Counties across Tennessee have a reputation of locking down at even the threat of snow. A lot of this is due to Tennessee not having the capability like other states to clean up the...
by Sydney Poe | Oct 4, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the sixth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Savanna Schubert and Carter Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Alex Walker fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Kelly Dean give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment, Aaron Schmelzer gives you the weather forecast and Kage Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast remembers the lives of two from the Lipscomb community, tells you what you need to know about the government shutdown, shows highlights from a on-campus fundraiser and tells you the latest names added to the Dove Awards lineup. We also show you what you missed with Dave Barnes took over Collins Alumni Auditorium, celebrate Google’s fifteenth birthday and share students opinions on a new blog going around campus. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 27, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the sixth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Madeline Smith and Joe Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Janice Ng give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment, Kelly Dean gives you the weather forecast and Carter Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast sheds light on the merging of the English and Foreign Language Departments, offers a look into what the Lipscomb community thinks of Obamacare, takes a look at the new change of optional minors on graduation plans, shows highlights of the Lady Bisons’ volleyball match against Kentucky, gives an update on the shuttle service and features a recap of the 31st annual African Street Festival. Also featured this week are a look at Almost Golf, some insight into the upcoming Nashville Choreographer’s Canvas and an array of student opinions of the new Apple software update. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Sydney Poe | Sep 20, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the fifth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Kelly Dean and Carter Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Savanna Schubert give the scoop on all things Nashville Entertainment, Kage Sanderson gives you the weather forecast and Joe Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast gives you an inside look at rehearsals for Lipscomb’s fall production, Les Miserables, shows you highlights from Bid Night Fall 2013 and catches up with pledges during their stressful week. We also check out the first Powder Puff football game and feature the new golf practice facility. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Sydney Poe | Sep 6, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the third week of the 2013-2014 school year, Madeline Smith and Carter Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Alex Walker fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Brianna Langley give the scoop on all things Nashville Entertainment, Kelly Dean gives you the weather forecast and Savanna Schubert brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast addresses the crisis in Syria and how it has affected Nashville residents, takes a look into the struggling newspaper, The Contributor and answers some questions about the internet at Lipscomb. We also check out the first Battle of the Boulevard of the semester at the Lipscomb soccer complex, find out how some students spent their Labor Day weekend and see how the softball intramural season kicked off. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
