by Brianne Welch | Sep 20, 2014 | News Slider
The Lipscomb University Department of Communication and Journalism hosted the inaugural Morality in the Media conference Friday. The conference consisted of a variety of journalists and speakers who talked about different aspects of the media. From the changing dynamic of the media and its consumers, to sessions about how to cover gun control issues and gay marriage. Department of Communication Chair Alan Griggs opened up the conference with a welcome to introduce the first speaker Kelly McBride. McBride is the Vice President of Academic Programs at the Poynter Institute. She discussed how the media has changed since the 20th century, and different trends in the media as it relates to consumers. “Students who are going into journalism, or any other form of communication, need to know that our ethics are changing,” McBride said. “They’re changing because the audience is changing.” McBride wanted to make it clear that young journalists need to be aware of their surroundings and paying attention to the changes in the world. “They constantly need to be developing new knowledge about how that audience is changing, and you do that by watching what technologies does the audience adopt,” McBride said. “In addition to all the knowledge you gained in your studies, you have to be adept enough at looking at what the audience is doing, how they’re doing it, particularly around technology.” Following McBride’s speech, there was a panel of guests who discussed the way the media covers controversial issues. The first issue was gun control. The speakers were: retired editorial page editor for The Tennessean Dwight Lewis, WREG-TV news director Bruce Moore, WSMV-TV news reporter...
by Janice Ng | Oct 23, 2013 | News Slider
It’s hip, it’s current, it’s an art department – Lipscomb’s art department to be exact. According to Nashville Scene Arts Editor Laura Hutson, Lipscomb University “secretly harbors one of the hippest art programs in Nashville.” Lipscomb professor Rocky Horton and Artist-in-Residence Seth Lykins couldn’t agree more. The Lipscomb art department offers several opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the art world. Associate Art Professor Rocky Horton says the work produced by students and professors is very contemporary-progressive and cutting-edge. “That atmosphere paired with this amazing [Presidential] Lectureship series, as well as the OPEN Gallery downtown, has pushed us to the forefront of programs in Nashville,” Horton said. The Presidential Lectureship series for Art and Art History brings prominent artists, art historians, and critics to lecture and interact with the community with studio visits and exhibitions. Past lectures have included Daniel Johnston, Nick Cave and Jose Parla, to name a few. “Lipscomb’s art department is super conceptual,” said Lykins, a junior studio art major. “It really challenges you in how you think about art. There are also a lot of opportunities for students.” As Artist-in-Residence, Lykins is offered a cash award that allows him to spend the summer as a working artist, presenting his work at the beginning of the fall semester. Lipscomb also offers a Visiting Artist Program, which highlights several artists throughout the academic year from all over the country and brings them to Nashville to interact on an intimate level with students and the community over a period of two or three days. Lykins curates the OPEN Art Gallery in the Arcade downtown, a gallery run entirely by...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 20, 2013 | News Slider
Briefly: Space Jam is showing at The Belcourt tonight and Saturday at midnight. If you don’t already have weekend plans, make them. Right now. I wrote a little bit about the movie for the Nashville Scene this summer, shedding light on its greatness. Let’s face it. You love Space Jam, and seeing it on the big screen at The Belcourt is what you were destined for. Who wouldn’t want to relive the greatness of watching MJ and the Looney Toons try to defeat the monstrosities of Moron Mountain. If you do go, feel free to leave your experience in the comments section — this is surely looking to be a night of legend. And divot...
by Tim Ghianni | Dec 26, 2011 | News Slider
Nashville is infested with great coffee shops. You can find one on almost every street corner, so how do you go about picking a favorite? Could it solely be based on the coffee or does picking a favorite coffee shop require more in-depth analysis? O.K., I have my favorite. It’s Fido. And here is how I reached my conclusion. Location is important when considering a favorite coffee shop. Fido is placed right in the heart of unique shops and restaurants on 21st Avenue South. Just passing by, you might miss that it’s a coffee shop because of its resemblance to a pet store. In fact, the space used to be Jones Pet Shop. Fido is part of the Bongo Java chain that started roasting coffee in 1993, they are one of Nashville’s oldest and most celebrated coffee companies. Environment is significant. Fido follows a theme announced by its name. When ordering, they hand you a picture of a cute dog, sometimes up for adoption, so that the staff can find your seat. The menu is full of coffees named after dogs, like the “wishbone.” Not only is the theme enjoyable, but the layout of the coffee shop is also comfortable. Though crowded most of the time, Fido finds a way to give the feel of privacy. Tables are set against walls, close to windows, so that you are never suffocating a neighbor. In warmer weather, of course, you can enjoy your brew out on the sidewalk. Lastly, and most importantly, when choosing a favorite coffee shop the question must be asked, how is the coffee? I can answer this simply: Fido’s coffee...
by Hunter Patterson | Nov 7, 2011 | News Slider
Bad news travels fast — especially when one of your own gets arrested downtown. That was the case on Oct. 29 when Brett Flener was arrested along with 26 others at Legislative Plaza as a part of Occupy Nashville. One of the others arrested was Nashville Scene reporter Jonathan Meador. Meador was on the scene covering the protests, an assignment given to him by his editor. Once the Tennessee Highway Patrol started approaching, they did not recognize Meador as a member of the media…even though he was exclaiming the fact as they pushed him to the ground before cuffing his wrists. You’ve heard that story, though. Everyone in Nashville has. When the Middle Tennessee Pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists learned of the story, they decided to take action against the governor and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. On Saturday, SPJ learned of his arrest, prompting a chain of emails sent by the society’s president Deb Fisher and the other 11 members on the board. One of those members is Lipscomb Associate Professor of Communication Dr. Jimmy McCollum. “The deck was stacked against [Meador],” McCollum said. “It was dark, there were people all around and the troopers probably lumped everyone together.” McCollum says the board feels that the troopers should have paused when Meador said he was a member of the media and tried to verify that. The reports say that Meador never produced any press credentials during the time of his arrest. However, the THP never asked for credentials either, sparking outrage from the journalism community. The THP’s report says they smelled alcohol on...
