Jayme Foltz
Jayme is serving as a Fellow for Herd Media. She is majoring in Journalism and New Media and minoring in Marketing. When she isn't pursuing her degree, she can be found reading a book. Her passions also include photography, traveling, and spending time with her three dogs.
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Updated main level of Bennett Campus Center will seat 100 more people
Every college student has their favorite hangout spot, but one place they all go to is the Bennett Campus Center. The Bennett Campus Center is central to most of the restaurants and the activities that happen on campus. It is possibly the most used building on campus. Over the winter break, Campus Construction Services will make an upgrade to Bennett’s main level. The project was pushed off till winter break to not interrupt students during the semester. Their main focus is to add more electrical outlets with USB ports, which are constantly in demand for students and faculty. Jennifer Overstreet, Director of Space Program and Interior Design says the work…
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“You are more than your profession.”
A Tennessee State University professor has been fired from his position in November after he was caught on camera screaming at one of his students. TSU swiftly addressed the incident and terminated Robert Evins Pickard from his position. The now-former TSU professor offered his resignation to the University and is now “retired.” “I deeply regret what happened in class. I lost my temper and did something I should never have done,” said Pickard in his statement to WSMV. “I have been under pressure lately, and I have been frustrated with students who pay attention to their cell phones and laptops, then wonder why they get low grades. But that does…
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Marketing week highlights important skills for students
Last year Lipscomb’s AMA traveled to the international conference for the first time and returned not only having placed in every category they competed in but, according to club’s president Jason Southall, with inspiration for expanding their club. AMA, short for American Marketing Association, is a largescale organization providing connections and resources for “marketers and academics” within the business community. Marketing Week, which took place from Oct. 19-26, is one of the fruits of the Lipscomb chapter’s inspiration.
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Compassion fatigue: “eventually the foundation will collapse”
Compassion is the concern for another person’s suffering, but according to Dr. Cayce Watson, we only have so much to give. Dr. Watson has been a social work practitioner for more than 20 years and a professor at Lipscomb University for 12. Watson suspects she may be the first person with a doctorate in Social Work to teach at the University. In the late 90s, she began her work in behavioral health and substance misuse where she provided counseling and eventually found her passion for research. Watson said one of the reasons she loves her field is its ability to counter social issues with advocacy and analysis. Watson like many…
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Students told to vacate off-campus housing
It was a typical day for five Lipscomb students when they received notice they were “overcrowding” the home they are renting. What followed the notice was an ultimatum to “correct the situation” or vacate the property within a few days. Shelby Bratcher, a senior Corporate Marketing major from Hendersonville, TN, splits rent with her four roommates to make their living situation, as students, feasible. “Not really knowing where we’re gonna live long term was not scary just nerve-wracking. After the first few days, we kind of started getting frustrated,” said Bratcher. Metro’s Housing Code, sections 16.24.030 & 17.04.060, allow up to three unrelated adults in 1 home. The group is…
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President pioneers hub for student resources
According to Angel Bebout, University Registrar, the registrar’s office could be “considered the blood of the body,” the body being Lipscomb University. The same could probably be said about Campus Security, Financial Aid, and the IT office. From admission to graduation, these offices are with students every step of the way and have the potential to improve their college experience. In the past several years, many students have had negative experiences when dealing with these offices; this has led to stress, frustration, and uncertainty. When finding a solution, President McQueen set the focus on students. Bison One Stop is a hub created to answer students’ urgent questions about topics affecting…
