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 Bridgette Begle | Oct 4, 2012 | News Slider
A Presidential debate watch party gave students and staff in Shamblin Theater on Wednesday night a unique opportunity to hear expert advice on who “won” and how the debate could impact the election. The event, which was open to the public, had a high turn out and featured a panel of experts who gave a brief informational introduction and some predictions about the debate. Lipscomb Communications Professor Alan Griggs hosted the two experts, one democrat and one republican, who shared their opinions on stage before and after the debate. Toby Compton, who served as the Republican representative on the panel, works in the administration of Gov. Bill Haslam. Compton and democratic representative Lisa Quigley, who serves as chief of staff for Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.), spoke respectfully about their own parties and the other’s party on what to expect in the debate. “He is going to lay out his case for why he should be re-elected… He has to come out today looking like the strong leader that Americans expect,” Quigley said laying out her expectations for President Barack Obama. Compton said Gov. Mitt Romney needed to focus on being relatable during the debate. “There is a lot of pressure on Romney to do well,” he said. “He has to present himself as human, as someone who can relate to other people.” Domestic issues were the intended topic of the debate but, according to Quigley, were passed right over. Instead, “Obamacare” and Medicaid were a central topic for the night. The debate also hit a range of topics from budget and taxes to cooperation between parties and Big Bird....
by Reid Mayo | Apr 27, 2010 | News Slider
The Obama-sponsored health care reform is one of the largest social legislation changes in decades. As in any major political change, people often wonder how it will impact their lives. School administrators and students are no different. Some of the largest changes in the health care reform bill include eliminating denial of coverage for preexisting conditions, an end to lifetime insurance spending caps, and small business tax employee health insurance tax credits. But what has some people in the health care industry worried is the health insurance mandate. Beginning in 2014, Americans will be required to obtain health insurance, or face a penalty. Generally, most Americans will continue to receive health insurance through their employers. However, those who are self employed, or working part time, will be forced to purchase insurance. Those significantly below the poverty line, will receive their insurance from the government via an expansion in Medicaid. A fear is that the potential difference between what a procedure costs and what the government is willing to pay might have a negative impact on the income of health care professionals. “There is a tendency of the government to say ‘We’ll only pay this much, period,’” said Dr. Linda Roberson, a biology professor and member of Lipscomb’s Health Professions Advisory Committee. Roberson noted that people see how high their doctor bill is and forget the doctor’s costs. These costs include paying staff, overhead, school loans, and malpractice insurance that has skyrocketed as a result of frivolous lawsuits against doctors that are currently so popular. Also, the opportunity cost of many years of schooling is quite high. With the amount...
