Belmont Vision The Belmont Vision is the student newspaper of Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sitemason Content Management System http://www.sitemason.com/ http://www.belmontvision.com/news/rss/set/10 15 vision@mail.belmont.edu (Jordan Drake, staff writer) D&eacute;j&agrave; vu! The Belmont Bruins let another national powerhouse off the hook in the waning seconds. The Bruins, led by senior Alex Renfroe’s career- and game-high 30 points, were defeated 79-77 by the nationally ranked Volunteers of Tennessee Dec. 19 in Knoxville. Bruins's fans, of course, remembered another one: Duke 71, Belmont, 70, in the first round of the NCAA tournament in March.<br /><br /> http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/22/bruins-show-power-despite-79-77-loss-at-ut-knoxville.6533 http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/22/bruins-show-power-despite-79-77-loss-at-ut-knoxville.6533 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:06:00 CST BelmontVision badaraccaw@pop.belmont.edu (Cody Badaracca) Officially open, Halcyon Bike shop is more than just a place that sells bikes and accessories. There's art, there's community and, yes, bikes, too – and a lot of used ones are available in keeping with tougher economic times. http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/12/halcyon-bike-shop-throws-a-party.3407 http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/12/halcyon-bike-shop-throws-a-party.3407 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:08:00 CST BelmontVision vision@mail.belmont.edu (Thai Velasquez) It’s unavoidable. Walk into any seasonal shindig this year and chances are someone you know will be wearing a tacky, yet festive Christmas sweater... http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/06/fcc-celebrates-tacky-christmas-sweaters.3080 http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/06/fcc-celebrates-tacky-christmas-sweaters.3080 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:05:00 CST BelmontVision vision@mail.belmont.edu (Chansin Bird, Senior Staff Writer) Nine out of ten Belmont students performed volunteer work in the past year. One out of three incoming students moves from over 500 miles to attend Belmont. Seventy-five percent of Belmont University students do not consume any alcohol in a typical week. Statistics are all around campus, and each is attached to the “btw” logo. What’s the deal with them?<br /> http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/btw-surveys-student-beliefs-attitudes.3021 http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/btw-surveys-student-beliefs-attitudes.3021 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:00:00 CST BelmontVision vision@mail.belmont.edu (Melanie Bengtson) Before it was a Kelly Clarkson cover, “Grown-up Christmas list” was the cheesy Amy Grant holiday ballad that is currently stuck in my head.<br /><br /><br /> http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/my-grown-up-christmas-list.3022 http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/my-grown-up-christmas-list.3022 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:00:00 CST BelmontVision vision@mail.belmont.edu (Adaeze Elechi, Senior Staff Writer) It’d been long since I’d seen a show like the one I saw a few weeks ago at Exit/In. An unlikely set of Belmont artists performed – The Delta Saints, Future and Robert Kelly. The only thing the three acts had in common was that they’re all Belmont students. Their sounds, styles and synergies could not have been more different.<br /><br /><br /> http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/belmont-music-encourages-diversity.3023 http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/belmont-music-encourages-diversity.3023 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:00:00 CST BelmontVision juliekenny1982@hotmail.com (Julie Kenny, Staff Writer) Can’t find that perfect gift? Or not sure where to look? As someone who strives to find unique, one-of-a-kind items myself, I’m willing to share some of my best-kept secrets to make your holiday shopping easier. <br /> http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/take-gift-buying-off-beaten-path-for-unique-finds.3025 http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/take-gift-buying-off-beaten-path-for-unique-finds.3025 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:00:00 CST BelmontVision badaraccaw@pop.belmont.edu (Cody Badaracca, Staff Writer) Well, ‘tis the season again folks, and with the economy in its current state, even Jolly Old St. Nick is feeling the pinch. Coal might just become a more popular item in stockings this year.  Even in times of economic prosperity, the holiday season is stressful on the mind and wallet. But fear not! This Grinchy reporter has drummed his mind on ways that you can save some green while trying to find that gift for that special someone.<br /><br /><br /> http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/really-dont-go-to-the-mall.3026 http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/really-dont-go-to-the-mall.3026 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:00:00 CST BelmontVision vision@mail.belmont.edu Members of the Vision editorial staff were challenged to pick their favorite holiday themed albums and movies, leading to a variety of picks ranging from Michael W. Smith to The Nightmare Before Christmas.<br /><br /> http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/sounds-of-the-season-from-the-vision-editors.3028 http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/sounds-of-the-season-from-the-vision-editors.3028 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:00:00 CST BelmontVision bergfeldd@pop.belmont.edu (David Bergfeld, Staff Writer) There are many ways to show the Christmas spirit, yet alternative giving has spawned new and creative ideas about what giving really means.  Sharing is an important aspect of the Christmas season, especially for those that are less fortunate. In addition to making donations on behalf of those on your holiday gift-giving list, there are ways that allow one to purchase and transfer hard goods to benefit the greater good.  Here are some ideas, both Web-based and hands-on, for you to mix up gift giving this Christmas season:<br /><br /> http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/some-gifts-may-change-lives.3029 http://www.belmontvision.com/news/2008/12/03/some-gifts-may-change-lives.3029 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:00:00 CST BelmontVision