by Leah Raich | Oct 16, 2011 | News Slider
Students in search of good quality and good value likely would appreciate that some of Nashville’s best eats, coffee and entertainment can be found not far from campus. That’s at least according to readers of the Nashville Scene, which highlights Lipscomb student favorites in this year’s “Best of Nashville 2011: Culinary Heroes and Villians” issue. As is the case every year, the best-of issue offers its picks and readers’ choices for a number of categories, including places to get used clothes or hot Joe. For the “Best Breakfast” category, the readers suggestions aren’t particularly unpredictable: Pancake Pantry, Noshville and Cracker Barrel. “Best Cheap Eats” suggests Calypso Café, Local Taco and Mas Tacos. Need a good cup of Joe and a nice study atmosphere? Readers of the Scene recommend Fido, Frothy Monkey or Bongo Java. All are less than 10 minutes from the Lipscomb campus. For a list of all the Best of Nashville 2011 results, visit...
by Emily Snell | Apr 12, 2011 | News Slider
Pancake Pantry received a rating of 59 out of 100 on its Metro Public Health evaluation two weeks ago. The restaurant’s low score has some students wondering if they should pay more attention to health ratings. “It makes me rethink why I don’t check health scores more often,” said Rachel Hacker, a sophomore communication major. “I go in with assumptions about a place just because of its atmosphere, but those aren’t always correct.” Hacker, who is from Gallatin, Tenn., said she looks at health scores if they are posted in obvious places in restaurants, but if not, she said she doesn’t search for them. Hacker said she thinks students consider price more than any other factor when choosing where to eat. Kathryn-Claire Watts, a junior from Murfreesboro majoring in public relations, agreed with Hacker about price being students’ main concern. Watts said she usually doesn’t research health ratings before she goes to restaurants off campus but said she notices if they are posted in a visible spot in the facility. “I really pay attention to the ones on campus because they’re right there while you’re waiting for your food,” Watts said. William Bratton, a senior from West Palm Beach, Fla., said he also thinks about price first. He said that he trusts local businesses and isn’t too concerned about their health ratings, but he said he pays attention to health scores if he isn’t familiar with the place. “Like a local burger joint, I can forgive it being under an 85,” Bratton said. “If I don’t know the restaurant, I do look for that.” Watts said that she heard...
by Hunter Moss | Nov 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
On November 9, PRSSA (Public Relations Students Society of America) members were invited to have breakfast with Katie Paine, CEO and founder of KDPaine & Partners LLC, at the Pancake Pantry – a Nashville tradition. The consultancy measures the effectiveness of social media and traditional public relations. Paine’s insight into social media encouraged students to investigate its power. Paine discussed several topics about social media. She answered the questions with substantial evidence saying public relation practitioners must engage their clients in social interaction. Twitter and Facebook navigates the ability for companies to reach an entire new audience. “CEOs engaging in a social media presence must participate in the conversation,” comments Paine. “Ignorant company executives will fall quickly behind competitors already ahead.” The nationally renowned social media expert (twitter: KDPaine) offers expert guidance for using various metrics to better understand the value of any communications programs and social media efforts. “Social media is becoming very important in public relations,” says Marlee Vogel, freshman communication major from Kingsport, Tenn. “Public relations majors and minors will find [that] measuring their client’s social media presence [will be] crucial in the future.” Later in the day, the same PRSSA members attended a professional luncheon where Paine gave a speech on her social media measurement methods. This professional development opportunity is one of many benefits of PRSSA membership. The chapter held its monthly meeting in the Ezell Building. Select students gave a report of the day’s events. Monica Wentworth, director of the Career Development Center, was November’s speaker and provided insight the importance of utilizing social media for finding a job. LinkedIn was given as an...
