You may remember when we posted this awhile back as our Picture of the Day, but this video also says it all and we think it's pretty awesome.
September 2009 Archives
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The Curious Heart Emporium is located right in the heart of the Bransford district near 100 Oaks. They sell and carry all sorts of oddities and have an oversized heart right in front of their building. This photo captures that the end of summer is right on our toes.
Good morning LU! Fall is here! You might have needed a jacket for the first time in a while when the sun went down yesterday. We are incredibly happy that the weather has changed here in Nashville. Here's the roundup:
» Even though the economy is suffering, bargains are much more available now. According to a New York newspaper, there are plenty of great shopping ventures to take part in that won't break your bank.
» You may remember a story we followed a couple of weeks ago about a crooked bookkeeper at a law firm here in Nashville. Well, the clerk stole $1,722,064.37. She has been indicted with over 40 counts including embezzlement and fraud. Crime does pay, but not in the end.
» The city of Nashville may be picking up the tab for the proposed downtown Music City Center hotel. Sounds like a great idea in this economy.
» Pay your Lipscomb Parking fines and Metro Parking tickets. You may be brought in for much than just that. Two Green Hills brothers were charged with 4 counts of felony drug charges after one ignored paying an airport parking attendant. The moral of the story is pay for parking.
» Little susie and johnny may by in school a little bit longer. President Obama made statements earlier this year about keeping students longer in school. Now Metro schools are taking a look at what this looks like for them.
» In global news, the federal court is waiting on one of the three men who were recently arrested for planning mass bombings in the NYC mass transit system. His hearing is this morning.
» And finally, a San Francisco man climbed into the bear habitat this week. He was not harmed. He wanted to get close to the animals?
As with every Monday, we've got your volunteering opportunities here at WuLU! Check them out, our community is always in need of servants!
» If you enjoy playing games (especially card games), join Metro Nashville Bordeaux Hospital and play games with the residents! More information here.
» Also if you enjoy playing games, the Middle Tennessee Council for the Blind is also holding a "game night" of sorts with fishing games! More information here.
» If you're okay with doing housework, Mahogany Hospice Care needs volunteers to help their patients with around-the-house work and just company in general. More information here.
» Cheekwood is looking for a volunteer assistant to help with their art activities. More information here.
Photo by: Jamie Pendergrass
The big hit event of the semester this Fall was Matt Wertz and Sister Hazel in concert this past Saturday. And a surprise? Dave Barnes! We hear it was pretty awesome. Thank you, LU in Motion, for the free tickets! Also, we found out during the concert that two of the members of Sister Hazel's parents met while at Lipscomb! Yeah. If that's not a claim to fame we don't know what is!
Good morning, LU! We've finally got sunshine and it's making this Monday feel a little bit less like a Monday. Here's the Roundup.
» May Town Center has one final shot in a couple of weeks... We're crossing our fingers, but rumor has it the plans probably won't be approved.
» A top notch crime lab is in the works where Metro is planning to buy an old car lot on Charlotte Avenue. Hello, CSI Nashville.
» If you eat at Chili's today, 100% of the proceeds go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. We recommend the lettuce wraps... they're our favorite.
» If you're worried about Swine Flu symptoms, or have any general questions... Nashville now has a hotline for that.
» Also, there's another kind of a flu that you should keep an eye out for... if your dog is coughing, they may have the canine flu. But don't worry, as far as we know that one's not contagious to humans yet...
Alright, the sun's supposed to come out so let's make some plans.
FRI
» Glen Campbell and Jimmy Webb playing with the Nashville Symphony!
» Craft Fair at Centennial Park
» Girl Talk playing at Vanderbilt!
SAT
» Big Day Out for kids in Uganda - Arrington, Tennessee. Come support!
» Sister Hazel and Matt Wertz Concert on campus! Free tickets in Campus Life (sponsored by SGA).
» Fall Fest at the Tennessee Fair Grounds.
SUN
» Church!
» The Decemberists playing at the Ryman.
If you see a lot of jerseys today or just strange activity in general don't be alarmed.. pledging began last night! Fifty students are pledging social clubs and for the next ten days there may be a lot to observe!
Good morning, LU! It's FINALLY FRIDAY!! Let's celebrate by posting a list of recent events and news in Nashville today... Oh wait.. We already are!
» So flavored cigarettes have been banned... and now selling individual cigarettes can incur a $1,000 fine. Yowzah.
» Our condolences to the State House seat candidate in District 62 for missing a debate because work kept him late... delivering UPS packages. At least we know he's got great work ethic!
» Fortunately the Ohio theme park Kings Island came to its senses and decided not to create a skeleton display of McNair and Kazemi for their Halloween display. We were hoping they'd have some respect.
» Thank goodness our fields are clean... A middle school had to refrain from using their field because a gaggle of geese pooped all over it. Ha! The very idea.
» If you heard the rumors that the Hummer Headquarters might be coming here, we're sad to report that it is going to Michigan. Actually, we're happy because we all know Michigan could use it right about now!
» Don't forget to get your free ticket in Campus Life for the Matt Wertz and Sister Hazel concert this weekend!
You've seen the 2009 Singarama Hosts Music Video, but check out this 2007 one! It's good stuff!
Photo by: Maryland Route 5
We just wanted to remember what Bison Square looks like dry. Because, well, it's been wet for almost two weeks now. We're hoping the bricks don't melt or float away...
Good morning, LU! Well, no surprise that it's raining AGAIN today.. We're beginning to wonder if we should be building an arc... Here's the Roundup!
» If you've seen any gargoyles hanging around, make sure to check if he's Sebastian. A gargoyle was stolen from a Clarksville home and the owner is offering a reward for its safe return.
» Additionally, if you've see Felix the Cat from the Old Hickory Rite Aid, claim your reward and return the cat!
» If you're into museum-going, make sure you head out on Saturday and enjoy your favorite museums FOR FREE. That's right, it's Museum Day and we encourage you to take advantage of it!
» WE CAN SAVE THE DONUT DEN SIGN. WE REPEAT. WE CAN SAVE THE DONUT DEN SIGN. There was a survey taken recently to save the Donut Den sign, but the land lord of Donut Den has made a new survey in order to "officially decide." VOTE HERE and if you're in favor of keeping the sign (yes, please!) click Option B.
» Tonight in High Rise, support our Facilities worker Orlando by coming to see his artwork!
For those of you who have been through Starbucks this morning, you may have seen this guy. He's taking pictures of campus scenes, students, and whatever else encompasses the Lipscomb community. He has taken pictures of former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton as well as former Vice President Al Gore and current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. His name is Billy Howard, and he is our picture of the day.
This may be the ninth day straight it has rained here in Nashville. Which means it's the ninth day straight some freshmen have missed classes. Here's the roundup:
» Nashville landed the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. It will be held at the Sommet Cener March 16 & 17.
» Tennessee Department of Transportation workers are sending mixed signals to drivers. They are updating Twitter users about traffic conditions. However, drivers can only see the updates on their iPhones, Blackberrys or through texting, which is banned. Mixed signals?
» Mayor Karl Dean has proposed to expand the Country Music City Hall of Fame with the hopeful advent of the Music City Center in the near future. Expanding the Hall of Fame would bring in over 1,000,000 visitors annually.
» If you've driven through Green Hills in the last month, you most likely have seen that Foxes Donut Den sign has been taken down. Why? A development agency has been doing some exterior updating on the plaza where Donut Den lives. And they are trying to take away the sign. Vote here to keep the historic sign!
» Army Corps of Engineers have opened up the flood gates, literally. Percy Priest Dam was opened this past week due to the excessive amount of rain Nashville has received in the last week. Between 89,000 and 2.5 millions gallons of water pass over the dam per minute.
» Who is against the Jedi? Apparently grocery stores in England.
» And finally, news giant The New York Times has been breaking their own rules. Last year New York Times employees took a 5% pay-cut, while their CEO and publisher continued receiving more payments for more than two years. Make sure to click the bailout link in the story.
If you're looking for ways to help out our community, check out WuLU every Monday! For this week, we've got it covered for you!
» On The Go Ministries are always looking for volunteers, and they have several families that need help with food and gifts this year.
» For all of our art majors and artistically gifted students, Park Manor is looking for volunteers to teach art classes once a week to the retired residents. Art supplies will be provided.
» Fifty Forward is looking for volunteers to visit the elderly and deliver meals.
» To find out more about the above service opportunities and/or learn about other opportunities and to find out how to contact the organizations, visit this website.
Photo by: Brandon Greer
Does the Bison have a ghost? Or are we seeing things? Either way, we love this photograph and we secretly hope that it does... just to make things more interesting.
Good morning, LU! It's another cloudy day, but the rain is holding off for now and we're pretty happy about it. Here's the Roundup!
» The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan says that the mission there will likely fail without more troops.
» If you live near Percy Priest, don't blame your neighbor if the room starts to stink... Apparently with all the rainfall a rotten-egg smell has begun to pervade the area. Ick.
» If you need an excuse to eat something sweet today, how about the State Capitol is turning 150? Yeah, that's reason enough!
» We're sure all of you have heard, or even saw it for yourself, but the Titans unfortunately lost yesterday 34-31. At least they played a good game.. better luck next time, boys!
» Speaking of the Titans, they have recently adopted a centuries old training technique called kettlebell training. Maybe this will help them out during their next game...
» Tomorrow night Lipscomb is hosting Brad Farwell as the first visitor of the 2009-2010 Visiting Artist Program.
» Over the weekend our men's soccer team beat Alabama A&M, the women's soccer team dropped their game against IUPUI, the Lady Bisons volleyball team pulled into first place in the A-SUN, and our men's cross country team took first place at the Vanderbilt Invitational.
Mandy Spears is a 2004 graduate and works in Washington, DC as Health Policy Advisor to a Congressman who sits on the House Ways & Means Committee and its Health Subcommittee.Unlike most young adults, I feel that I've had a rather close relationship with our health care system. It may not be wise to mention my mom because she represents a lot that's wrong with our health care system in terms of overutilization, but she was never a wait-and-see kind of woman. To her, every ache was a rare degenerative disorder, and every pain was a life-threatening cancer, so we were often in the doctor's office or the emergency room. Better safe than sorry, right? On top of that, I'd had 5 concussions--none related to sports--by the time I was a junior at Lipscomb.
Most young people, however, don't think much about health care much less health insurance, so the health reform debate raging throughout the country doesn't seem all that relevant for many college students. I have 4 simple reasons why you should care, but I'll warn you, by virtue of the topic, none are very uplifting.
Reason #1: Even if you're on the 5-year plan, college will end at some point. Most college students are covered by either their parent's insurance or an insurance policy provided by their school, but in most cases, these policies require that you must be a full-time student. And they're very serious about this. When I broke my wrist at a Pi Kappa Sigma skating function in college, the hospital administrators practically shoved me out of bed 5 minutes before surgery when the insurance company called to say they didn't have verification of my full-time status as a student. In a substantially higher-stakes example, Congress passed a law last year named after Michelle Morse, a college student who suffered from colon cancer and was forced to juggle chemotherapy and a full-time course load--against the advice of her doctors--so that she could keep her health insurance coverage. Michelle's Law requires that parents' health plans continue covering otherwise eligible dependents when they are forced to take a medical leave of absence from school. With that said, when you graduate from Lipscomb, more than likely you will find yourself uninsured unless you immediately start a job with an excellent benefits package. This is why several of my friends from Lipscomb scrambled for Starbucks jobs when they graduated (Fact: Starbucks spends more on health benefits than on coffee beans.).
Continue reading Relevant Topics: Why Care About Health Care Reform?.
Alright. For all those of you who want to escape the rain - or in some cases embrace it - we've got some suggestions for things to do this weekend. Listen up!
FRI
» Men's Soccer vs. UNC-Asheville tonight at 7:30pm. Lipscomb Soccer Field.
» Men's and Women's retreat! Hosted by Campus Ministry.
» Tickled Pink at the Belcourt.
» Great music at the Americana Music Festival. It's happening all over town.
SAT
» Free pancake breakfast before the LU Cross Country match.
» Cross Country is competing in the Vanderbilt Invitational at Percy Warner Park (Women's at 9am and Men's at 10am).
» Men's and Women's retreat! Hosted by Campus Ministry.
» More great music at the Americana Music Festival. Still happening all over town.
» The Great Nashville Duck Race. Thousands of rubber ducks race down the Cumberland for a good cause. 11am-3pm at Riverfront Park.
SUN
» Church!
» Tennessee State Fair is still going on!
» Relax and finish homework for the week to come.
College Cooking is taking a vacation this week, as Allen Burgess spends time searching the far reaches of America's south in hopes of finding unusual and exciting recipes to share with you, his loyal viewers. Be sure to tune in for next week's episode of College Cooking when Allen attempts to cook a four course meal with nothing more than his cell phone battery and an air-conditioning vent.
As we're sure you've noticed, an "Almost Golf" course is setup across campus today. Balls have been flying over most every sidewalk, and we're more than a little disappointed that we don't have a picture of someone getting smacked in the head (if you do, please send it in).
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For those of you who only know the Burton building as the Pharmacy Department, we thought we'd share a little history. This was a photo from 1980 in what used to be called "Burton Bible Building" before the recent renovations. A lot has changed, eh?
Good morning, LU! We're hoping the clouds don't open up on us again today, but rain or not, you can count on WuLU to catch you up on the latest news. Here's the Roundup!
» Vince Young is a class act.
» If you're ready for sunshine and blue skies, we're really sorry to inform you that the rain probably isn't going anywhere for awhile. But hey - things can always change!
» A tooth implant helped a blind woman in Mississippi regain her sight. Crazy.
» A woman was turned away at Wicked this past week because her 12 week old baby didn't have a ticket. Really, TPAC? REALLY?
» Murfreesboro isn't wasting anytime with anything. The city is already on a search for a community Christmas tree. If you've ever wanted Christmas early, you should probably live in Murfreesboro!
» Beau Jest opens tonight in Shamblin.
» If you're looking for last minute plans for this weekend, check out the retreats that Campus Ministry is holding. But hurry.. you pretty much have to sign up NOW. Email Dave Clayton for more information!
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Today is dreary. This picture seems lovely. It's nice to look at days we take for granted on a day like today! Sun come out!
It seems like groundhog day. It's looking and feeling like a repeat of yesterday with dreary skies and splotchy rain. Here's the news:
» According to IHS Global Insight, a financial analysis and research company, Nashville is going to recover financially in 2012. Clicking on the link will give you a more thorough list of metropolitan cities slated to recover financially in the coming years.
» Mt. Juliet resident Barry Willmore will make his first journey into orbit November 12 on space shuttle Atlantis. This mission is the last of an ongoing effort to maintain and update the International Space Station.
» If you've been around campus then you may have likely seen Beau Jest posters blanketing the campus. Opening night is tomorrow night and is promising to be phenomenal.
» Ever wonder exactly how to pray? Relevant Magazine has a few answers.
» Don't break into peoples houses. Especially those who might like Final Fantasy 874.
» Part of the stimulus money from your tax dollars is going to many different areas of commerce. One being smaller airports. Read here to get the full picture.
» And finally, downtown's Hermitage Hotel will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary! Read on to find out about all the festivities taking place.
Sean Algaier, a Lipscomb Alum (02), is one of the contestants on the new season of NBC's "The Biggest Loser." He started the show at just under 450lbs, and has already dropped 22! Tune in and cheer on your fellow Bison, 7pm Tuesdays on NBC.
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Kim Kuykendall is a self-taught artist from Livingston. She has always loved to draw, but now paints mostly abstracts and realisms with watercolor and acrylics. You can find out more about her by viewing her HelloNashville profile.
Good morning, LU. Not much happening on this rainy morning.
-Remember those giant eagles in Lord of the Rings? Scientists in New Zealand say they've found evidence that those crazy birds were real.
-We're more than a little perplexed to learn that the Nashville Songwriters Association International has named Toby Keith songwriter/artist of the decade.
-The federal government has approved $62 million for a huge solar energy farm in West Tennessee.
-Mayor Dean shaves $50 million off the proposed new convention center.
-If you get really hard up for tuition, maybe you can just do some bartering like this guy. We don't have any land, but perhaps Lipscomb will trade a few semesters for our 1992 Nolan Ryan and a box of pogs.
@BCHannah is a Sophomore at Lipscomb studying Molecular Biology, Chemistry and Spanish. Follow his scripture's, twitpics of the Chemistry dept. and other things!
If you are looking for ways to serve in the greater Nashville area or even globally, the Local Service Fair is happening today in the Bennett Campus Center! Sponsored by the Lipscomb Missions Department, the Local Service Fair is a great way to plug into areas where you give your time for a greater good!
School is just at that point where students are getting settled into classes, ... or outright dropping them. The weather here in Nashville is also wanting to change as well. We're hoping it's coming sooner than later. Here's the roundup:
» Set aside your frustration that Vandy football never turns out to be as excited as the fans themselves and get ready for a concert featuring Jay-Z coming up soon.
» If you were living under a rock over the weekend, don't read this. If you weren't then you probably updated your Facebook status or Tweeted about this. For all the latest gossip about Kanye's and Taylor's incident, keep up to date right here.
***Also, here's how a classy entertainer handles that not-so-classy situation.
» Have a pigeon problem? NES does too. Apparently, the pigeons have set their home in the Pennington Bend Road station. NES employees decided to shoot a propane cannon to rid the pesky city dwellers.
» Twitter may or may not have sold out. New rules for the social-media giant allow advertising from third-parties.
» Two new schools in the Nashville area aimed at catching potential high-school drop-outs are up-and-running. Read here for more.
» Gamers and n3bs, beware, AT&T is trying to take more of your money. According to a recent report, AT&T wanted to define the term "broadband." Why? To take more of your money.
» According to some techy guru's, our most beloved and dead MP3 player, the iPod, is dead. Read why here.
» And finally, thousands of people shared together in the streets of Washington DC to protest what the President is doing currently.
Free Five Guys and Las Paletas in Bison Square at 5. So says @LipscombSGA.
Photo by: Anna Albonetti
We hope you enjoyed last Friday's "Birth of Dodgeball" tournament.. we sure did! Congratulations to Team That Guy (shown above) for being the champions of dodgeball at Lipscomb! And to everyone else who participated, better luck next year!
Good morning, LU. Hope you enjoyed a weekend of dodgeball and beautiful weather. Here's the roundup:
-Frustrated with politics? If you lived in Sweeden you could join the Pirate party.
-Dan Brown's much anticipated new book, The Lost Symbol, is available today at your local bookstore. The reviews are pretty good so far...
-Facebook is scrambling to copy Twitter.
-Metallica will be rocking the Sommet Center tonight.
-The Tennessee State Fair officially began this past weekend. It runs through the 20th.
-The men's soccer team lost to Michigan over the weekend, and the women's team dropped a match against Central Arkansas. The volleyball team helped ease the pain by picking up their third straight A-Sun victory.
Nathan Stephens is a senior English major and very involved in the department.
"Beginning to think is beginning to be undermined."
Certainly an apt description of how I feel these days. Calling everything into question leaves one with very little solid ground, philosophically. I'm not prepared to embark upon Descartes' quest for an ultimate foundational point. Frankly I don't have the background for that sort of thing, but it is the unenviable truth that any search for "Truth"--whatever it is that word means--or understanding is bound to result in a lot of intellectual apple carts being overturned. To extend the metaphor--perhaps past its usefulness--those overturned carts are often full of apples we had not noticed were rotten or full of worms. So it is not an entirely fruitless endeavor. Fruitless. Haha.
Continue reading Editorial Feature: Nathan Stephens.
Alright, LU. We know you're relying on us to make your weekend plans (sometimes), so here they are!
FRI
» Nashville Symphony Opening Gala (tickets are wayyyy sold out but you can see a live broadcast of it on the steps of the Schermerhorn and we hear it's worth it because famous pianist Lang Lang will be performing).
» DODGE BALL! In the Square tonight.
SAT
» See Taylor Swift play at the Sommet Center
» Nashville Symphony: Classical Americana
» Local Food and Organics Festival at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
» Drive in at the Belcourt! Young Frankenstein is playing.
SUN
» Church!
Submitted by: Nicole Hamilton
Taken by: Anna Albonetti
You may have seen these dancers outside of Chapel this past Tuesday. If you're curious why they were having a spontaneous dance party, they're having a meeting at 10pm in Swang 108 on Monday. We'll give you a hint though: they're members of our International Justice Mission here at Lipscomb, and they're ready to make a difference in our world. Dance on, guys!
Good morning, LU. Whatever your politics, today is a day of remembrance. Nashville has several events planned to honor those who died in the 9/11 attacks including a ceremony at 10am at the Shermerhorn Symphony Center.
The news in the roundup just seems trivial after starting like that doesn't it? At any rate, here's the roundup:
-The Titans dropped the game in overtime last night.
-A former Korn member gets creative to witness to 50 Cent.
-Harvard and Yale have a few less billions than they used to.
-Music Row is taking on Ellen DeGeneres in a lawsuit about how she uses copyrighted music. Careful guys, Simon has her back now.
-Today is the last day to drop your classes and get a partial refund, so if you're planning on being a quitter don't put it off any longer.
-The Scene highlights the growing number of opportunities to skip big stores like Wal-Mart and buy locally in Nashville.
We're not usually big on the whole frozen yogurt thing, but man, Sweet CeCe's makes it good! Located in the new Belle Meade Hill Center, Sweet CeCe's is a do-it-yourself dessert place. Just grab a bowl and fill it with the flavor that suits your fancy (you can't go wrong with the Irish mint or the mango), and then add whatever toppings you like. They charge you by weight, and it's difficult to demonstrate the self-control necessary to spend less than $3 on your frozen yogurt, so take a friend to help keep you in line.
The cage is ready and waiting for dodgeball tomorrow night at 9.
-Obama made his case for health care reform last night in a much anticipated speech that had emotions running high.
-A local preservation group lists the "Nashville 9." They say these historic local sites are in danger of disappearing or falling by the wayside. Surprisingly, Swang is not listed.
-The ex-owner of the Predators is going to jail for fraud. After announcing their sentence, the whole jury did the fang fingers to that creepy music.
-All you English majors might be interested to know that Garrison Keillor, host of NPR's Prairie Home Companion, has been hospitalized for a stroke. It looks like he's going to be okay though.
-Tennessee is getting a cool new quarter.
-WuLU has a strong affinity for the Arcade Post Office in the heart of downtown. But it is still in danger of being axed, along with 16 other Post Office locations around Tennessee. Some supporters to keep the Arcade Post Office are petitioning that it is a historical Nashville landmark and would hurt the environment if removed.
-And finally, it may be in your best interest to check out what Lipscomb has to say about H1N1 (Swine Flu) to find out how you can best protect yourself.
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Paul Fly recently graduated from Austin Peay University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in sculpture. He currently works at Interactive Play in Franklin and sells his sculptures on the side. Check out his HelloNashville profile here!
In an effort to better understand their potential constituents, freshmen student government candidates Becky Austin and Caleb Townsend asked some hard questions of students on campus this week. What did they learn? Well, if they want to win this year they'll need to work hard to appeal to the large percentage of puppy-haters in the freshmen class.
Photo by: Anna Albonetti
We love seeing the talents of the students here, and last Friday was a great example as senior Zack Green and alumni Joe Hedrick performed at the amphitheater. Keep your eyes open for other shows like this throughout the year!
Good morning, LU! We're already halfway through and it's feels great since we've only been in classes one day so far! And now with the Roundup!
» If you've ever seen convicted drunk drivers wearing vests labeled "DRUNK DRIVER," it probably won't be surprising that convicted shoplifters will also have to wear a similar get up.
» Tonight at 10pm, UP will be showing in Alumni Auditorium. We suggest you hit up High Rise first for some $1 Wednesday Night We Eat goodies and then head over to the auditorium!
» If you've been hankering for some Hard Rock Cafe, don't plan on going anytime soon! The restaurant located downtown has closed its doors for three months in order to renovate. We hope it's worth it... because that's a bummer.
» The band Owl City seems to be taking our campus by storm, so we thought we'd let you fans know that they're playing tonight at Rocketown with a couple other bands. But if you're a real fan you would've already know that... right?
» If you're in Green Hills and you come out to a little slip of paper under your windshield wipers, it may not be a citation! Recently, police have been leaving notes on cars which have the potential for being broken into (such as cars with valuables visible from the window). Whew. Close call!
» Service opportunity today! Donate clothes to Thrift Smart in the Bennett Campus Center. You can also learn more about Thrift Smart and sign up to serve if you are interested.
Michael Shane Neal is a Lipscomb Alumni and a nationally renowned portrait artist. He has painted portraits of Sandra Day O'Connor, Arlen Specter, Bill Frist among others. This piece was featured in Exordium, a literary/art journal produced by Lipscomb students which includes work from professors, students and alumni (official disclaimer *the journal is not affiliated with Lipscomb University*). Check out more of Michael's stuff here, and more of the journal here.
Photo by: Clint Williams
This was taken at Mt. Olivet in Nashville, TN. This is, you guessed it, the resting place of David Lipscomb. We don't understand why there aren't armed Bison's grazing at his headstone but at least there aren't bruins.
We hope you enjoyed your three day weekend! Maybe the best part about having to go back to school and work today is that it's going to be one day shorter until the weekend. Here's the roundup:
» If you're tired of sidebar ads and pop-up marketing windows while you're surfing the web, there may be some hope for you soon. Congress is drafting a bill that would protect consumers far more than they are currently.
» Sometimes it pays to embarrass yourself. Lori Wescott understands this far more than anyone now. Wescott entered a story into HumorPress.com's Funniest Humor Writing Contest. Her story is about her "dumping" her mother-in-law into a busy Chicago street, ... twice. Read more here.
» Tired of those wacky, crazy, oblivious guys who twirl and spin signs on the side of a busy corner, trying to get your attention? Yeah so are we. There actually are a few laws that prohibit some of those guys from annoying us to death. Check out this story to find out how to use your citizens arrest successfully.
» If you like to fly and wish you could expedite the process a little faster, Southwest is now offering a $10 fee to board the place before others.
» "I like girls that wear Abercrombie & Fitch." That's how the classic track goes, but that may change now that A&F is being sued by a Rivergate resident after she caught a worker taking pictures of her while in a dressing room.
» Looking for an appliance? TV? DVD player? H.H. Gregg is now moving to the 100 Oaks retail space.
» If you enjoy the calm and peaceful classical music that WPLN offers during the day, you may need to put some music on your iPod instead. Talk radio from 4am to 7pm is the new schedule. Read why here.
» And finally, you can read President Obama's back-to-school speech to children today right here.
Well, we've got three day weekend ahead of us and we're sure you're as excited as we are. So in celebration of that, here's the tips of what's going on this weekend!
FRI
» Shakespeare in the Park! The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
» Faculty Art Show at MTSU. Get to know your fellow colleges!
» Bonfire Devo at the Gentry Farm (brought to you by LU SGA)
» Zack Green and Joe Hedrick playing at Starbucks on campus
SAT
» View former adjunct professor Easton Selby's photography on display at Cheekwood
SUN
» Church!
» Bluegrass Jam at Station Inn
» Get ready for your day off!
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For those who have been at Lipscomb a little longer, this may bring back fond memories for you. For those who haven't, let us explain. Shake's used to be the frozen custard shop across the street (where Jim's Nachos is now... Mmm). It was a popular hang out, and definitely a place to go to relax and enjoy some yummy goodness. But, no worries. No we've got our own ice cream shop in the Student Center! Hip, hip, hooray!
Good morning, LU! Finally. It's Friday. And we are as excited as you are! To start off this Friday right, check out the Roundup.
» If you were disappointed when Keith Urban's Benefit Concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame sold out, you're in luck! You can still find them on StubHub going for $5,000. Wait--what?! The originally priced $25 tickets have skyrocketed up to $5,000 on StubHub. Guess you won't be going after all...
» We highly recommend you visit the Nashville Zoo and introduce yourself to the knew residents! The Zoo received three clouded leopards yesterday and we're really excited about it.
» Here's a controversial update: the State Election Coordinator for Tennessee is now requiring that all Republican candidates be listed first on any state ballot. Always. Interesting...
» Rumor has it that our very own Lipscomb Security and Safety (formerly known as Campus Safety) will be updating all of the camera surveillance on campus due to a stimulus check they received from President Obama... Can anyone back this up or refute it? We'd love to know!
» If you're in the market for a new car, you should check out Conway Twitty's. It's for sale right now, but you better act fast!
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Today in honor of those braving the rain, our picture encompasses all that we truly wish would be happening today. School gets out when it snows, not when it rains. So, we're hoping for snow in the mid-future. (This is not likely to happen).
It's raining pretty hard in Nashville with lightning loud enough to wake David Lipscomb from his grave. Facebook and Twitter are already being used for students lamenting wishing they were in bed rather than in class. Another Thursday we suppose... Here's the roundup:
» The new convention center is trying to gain some momentum from Mayor Dean this week.
» Need a stamp? Need to mail a package? Well there may be fewer post offices to choose from this week in Tennessee. Seventeen to be exact. Check out why the USPS is trying to close some of its offices.
» If you're looking for free, live music that encompasses all that is Nashville, you may want to check out Live on The Green tonight!
» WuLU brought this story to news a few weeks ago, and it seems as if we still have a fighting chance. Well, Murfreesboro to be exact. Harley Davidson took Kansas City out of the running for a location to build a new plant. Fingers crossed...
» Nashville officials will break ground for a new museum later this week. The Museum of African-American Music, Art & Culture will open its doors 2012 right off of the Bicentennial Mall.
» New public art pieces are being installed in front of the courthouse park in the heart of downtown. These new sculptures will be interactive with the public as well.
» And finally, if you love public transportation and were hoping there would be some expansion around Nashville, then it's time to celebrate. MTA will move lines to Williamson County starting in November.
Many of you know Mama Sheila as a beloved employee of the Dining Services here at Lipscomb. But just in case you forgot, we wanted to make sure everyone remembered how much Mama Sheila loves Soulja Boy.
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Mike Barnett (view his gallery here) is involved in all types of art and has been making art for as long as he can remember. He has been extremely successful as a caricature artist but is a graphic artist by day. He enjoys all aspects of art and loves living a life full of art.
Assuming you were at Convocation yesterday (we sure were!), you will probably recognize the man in this picture shaking President Lowry's hand. It is His Excellency Jocelyn Radifera and he attended and spoke as the Ambassador of Madagascar in an effort to encourage all of our Malagasi students during this rough time of political turmoil in Madagascar. It was touching and truly moving to hear his words, and we really want to know if he was serious when he said he blackmailed the current regime...
Good morning, LU! It's another October-like day here in Nashville and we just can't seem to get enough. We know why you're here, so check out the Roundup!
» If you've been feeling a little achey or think you might be coming down with something, maybe you should get your flu shot! They are now available at most clinics, and hopefully pretty soon here on campus, too!
» You may think some of the dorm rules are a little ridiculous, but really, we promise, they're there for good reason. For instance, at Vanderbilt some kids accidentally burned their cookies and the entire dorm was evacuated in the middle of the night as a result. Do you feel a little better about all those rules now? We do!
» With the campus school right next door and several other schools in the area, please make sure you're being safe! In order to motivate you to obey the 15 mph speed limit during school hours, police are stepping up their citations for school zone violations.
» Live on the Green has it's first show tomorrow night! Head downtown to Public Square Plaza to hear a variety of bands every week. We love live music!
» Also, make sure if you aren't doing the live music thing tomorrow that you still keep the evening open. Shakespeare in the Park will be performing The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Yay for old English!
Libby Barker has spotted a crazed possum on the loose in Bison Square. That's something we've never seen in the square before. Its proximity to the swing suggests that it may be looking for romance, or it may just be scavenging for one of Libby's Chic-Fil-a waffle fries.
Well, the year has officially commenced. Heralded by bagpipers and presidential bling, convocation ushered us into a new school year with the help of Harry Potter robes and extraordinary hats (did anyone else notice the new dean's really big hat?). Although WULU is still unsure where the bagpipers came from, Dr. Lowry's pep talk left us feeling excited about the new year, and proud of our school.
Brett Mitchell is a senior, political science major. He was a Quest Team leader as well as a High Rise RA. Follow brett to see what's going on in the life of a Lipscomb senior.
Jey Hwang is a recent graduate of Lipscomb in Fine Art. "Window Screen" is a painting from Jey's hometown in Korea. This piece was featured in Exordium, a literary/art journal produced by Lipscomb students which includes work from professors, students and alumni (official disclaimer *the journal is not affiliated with Lipscomb University*). Check out more of Jey's stuff here, and more of the journal here.
Photo by: paper pastries
How often have you felt like you left part of your heart in another city? Well, thank's to this photograph, now all of the tourists, aspiring country music artists and home-grown Nashvillians can take a piece of Nashville with them.
Freak weather. Freak weather is what we're having here in Nashville for two days in a row? No, we aren't in the midst of wildfires like in California, much the opposite. The weather in Nashville has felt like mid-October temperatures! Nashvillians love it, and so do we. Here's the roundup:
» If you happen to be an off-campus student and are paying your own rent, your electric rate is going up, but your bill won't. Huh?!
» You're sitting in class--you're bored out of your mind in a movie--you may even be sitting at the library--and you're texting. Maybe not anymore. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. recently surveyed a group of adults, and four out of five adults would like to ban texting. We see an uprising. LOL.
» If you love Keith Urban, you may want to check this story out. He will be playing a benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame... with Taylor Swift and Brad Paisley. Fact.
» Lipscomb made it in one of our local news sources this week. Find out the history according to Examiner.
» Crazy Titan's player Pacman Jones may be in need of a mounty uniform as he will be playing football Canada for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
» For those of you who are Apple users who have updated or are thinking about updating to Snow Leopard, check this story out by Ars Technica.
» The Guns In Parks law went into effect last night at midnight. If you're in Benton, Franklin or Wilson counties, you may be safer, or in danger?
» And finally, if you're planning a weekend trip hiking on the Appalachian Trail, you may want to figure out a few new trails to hike. Newfound Gap will be closed in order to host an event where 75 years ago President FDR dedicated the 500,000 acre park.
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