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Fellowship and the fire pit: Lipscomb students gather to kick off Holy Week with s’mores
The aroma of burning wood filled the square. Three fire pits stood by the fountain, waiting for the rush of students who were returning from worship night in Shamblin Theater. Not far from them was a table that was set with ingredients and tools for s’mores. This snack would not just serve as a late night treat, but a reason to gather to celebrate the start of the holiest week on the Christian calendar. Fire pits comprised the bonfire in the square. In the distance, the taped windows can be seen forming the shape of a cross. Two men helped set up this event, one was Brent Roe-Hall, assistant dean…
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Dear younger me: Advice from current and previous Lipscomb students
With just a few months until graduation, students are starting to sweat about what comes next. Will it be a job, graduate school, marriage and a family? If anxiety is keeping you up at night, advice from former students might help you rest easier. As the end of the semester approaches, seniors preparing to graduate from college find themselves on the brink of commencement. With May 4 drawing nearer, they are confronted with lots of uncertainties: What lies ahead after graduation? Will I find a job? Where will I live? As seniors grapple with these pressing questions, they may also reflect on inquiries they once posed to their younger selves.…
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Lipscomb students celebrate Lunar New Year with authentic Chinese cuisine
The Asian Connection, also known as “A-CON,” collaborated with Lipscomb’s Honors College to kick off the Year of the Dragon on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Edmund Zhu partnered with Sydni Caldwell, program coordinator of the Honors College, to draw communities on campus together through a Chinese meal. The room was adorned with Chinese decorations suspended from the ceiling and hanging from the walls. Lunar New Year, which is commonly known as “Chinese New Year,” falls on a different date each year. 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on Feb. 20. Chinahighlights.com informs that the Dragon “symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success.” 2024 is expected to bring these…
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Let’s go on a cruise; the destination is Barista Parlor
Republished from Coffee with a Russian, February 23, 2023. Barista Parlor has won me with its aesthetic design and location near the center of the city. It does indeed look like a parlor, and it made me think of the adventures that could take place there. Although not at all luxurious, Barista Parlor has a relaxing design for anyone who needs a break from school, work and worrying. It is focused mainly on red and white colors along with being minimalistic and having a bunch of plants around. There are also seats outside located as if they were on a deck, which contributes to the sense of traveling. Whatever you need, you can…
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Discovering the differences between thrifts store and vintage shops
Republished from Thrifting with Emma, March 2, 2023. As I continue my journey to find the best thrift stores in Nashville, I have discovered an important difference between thrift stores and vintage shops that greatly changed my shopping search. The one-word difference between these seemingly similar titles can make a world of difference depending on what products you are searching for. In my finding, the difference can be summed up by one word: pricing. Vintage shops have much higher prices than thrift stores; because of the merchandise. Unlike thrift stores, which often receive their products through donations, Vintage stores seek out/buy their products from sellers with products that fit their store’s persona. Vintage stores…
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The bigger the better is a myth; here’s why
Republished from Nifty Nutrition, February 22, 2023. When you go to a restaurant what do you look for? The saying, “the bigger the portion, the lesser the quality is often true.” Sometimes all we want is a big carb-loaded meal to make our day better, but our bodies never feel better after indulging in this. The restaurant industry makes billions of dollars every year, and fast food is the main cause. McDonald’s, for example, increased its revenue due to their large portion sizes for seemingly affordable prices. This fast-food chain was first created as a barbeque grill, but its food was actually not cooked super quickly and the chain put time…
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Splash Mountain gets a makeover
Republished from Enchanted News and Travels, February 16, 2023. The nearly 34-year-old ride Splash Mountain is getting a major redo! The Disney World ride closed in January 2023, and Disneyland Splash Mountain will officially close at the end of May 2023, with both expected to reopen in late 2024. The characters of Splash Mountain were first featured in America Sings, which was a show where furry friends sang classic patriotic songs. The show was changed to Splash Mountain, and Splash Mountain opened up in 1989. Splash Mountain takes riders through the story of the mischievous Br’er Rabbit and his hunt for his “laughing place.” The ride is based on the movie “Song of…
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5 tips for an easy-going Disney World trip
Republished from Enchanted News and Travels, February 9, 2023. Going to Disney World for the first time can be extremely overwhelming. Believe me, I definitely have had to learn the ways of “The Happiest Place on Earth.” These are the top 5 tips I believe are the keys to having a magical Disney World trip! 1. Download the My Disney Experience mobile app When my family travels to Disney World, the first thing we do before entering any parks is check to see if our My Disney Experience app is current. The app allows you to make dining reservations, check wait times for rides in the parks, reserve spots in virtual queues and many other…
