Arlie Akers
Arlie is a sophomore English and International Relations double major. An aspiring journalist, she is passionate about telling stories that foster connection. She loves running, traveling, reading, and Indy, her golden retriever.
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Spring 2026 Theatre season closes with Molière’s “School for Wives”
The court of King Louis XIV took over Shamblin Theater this weekend for a production of School for Wives. Audiences who expected a traditional retelling of the playwright Molière’s comedy were in for a surprise: dancers of the Court wore matching hot pink tennis shoes, servants solved Rubick’s cubes onstage and a suitor serenaded his lover with Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.” Director Nat McIntyre said he worked to honor Molière’s original story from 1662, but he also wanted to create an adaptation for a modern audience. One of his main changes was to add the court of Louis XIV, who was king during Molière’s time. Audiences were welcomed to the…
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Election Week begins at SGA Candidate Forum
It’s Election Week at Lipscomb University, and in the words of current Student Government Association President Lydia Knobloch, that means “It’s time to pass the torch.” Last night, SGA hosted a Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. for Executive and Class Officer candidates to introduce themselves to their peers. Each candidate gave a short speech, and all Lipscomb students could attend and learn more about their SGA representatives. Each Class Officer candidate ran unopposed, along with the Executive Vice President and Executive President. The races for Executive Treasurer and Secretary were more competitive, with two and three candidates, respectively. Even though all of the Class Officers were unopposed, they each gave…
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Lipscomb gives students the day off on Good Friday after over 130 years
This year, Lipscomb announced it would give students the day off for Good Friday. Contrary to previous years, no classes will be held on the Friday before Easter. The Good Friday service, a beloved Lipscomb tradition, will be moved to Thursday.
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Elevate dance concert captivates audiences with “The Artist’s Journey”
Shamblin Theater at Lipscomb University is no stranger to amazing storytellers. Each year, Lipscomb’s talented theater department graces the stage with multiple, breathtaking performances. Last weekend, Shamblin was home to yet another new story – but instead of using words, artists told a story through movement. During three performances of Elevate, Lipscomb Theatre’s resident dance company captivated audiences as they told the story of The Artist’s Journey. For two hours, the stage was filled with constant motion: from the smooth, clean lines of ballet, to edgy hip hop performances, the dancers left no area of their craft unexplored. Using little more than their bodies as props, the Elevate dancers displayed…
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‘It’s a big party!’ as students celebrate a successful Giving Day
Last night at midnight, the Stu was the place to be. Students gathered in the center of Lipscomb’s campus for free Whataburger and a chance to win scholarship money. The catch? Students had to stay until 12am to be eligible to win. “What a day, What a scholarship, Whataburger” closed out Lipscomb’s annual Giving Day, and the mood was celebratory. Hundreds of students joined the faculty and staff that made Giving Day possible in the student center. Samuel Waldron, the assistant director of Alumni Engagement, was still energetic at 11:30pm, even though he had been working since 7am. “Giving Day is the time where people can give back to Lipscomb,…
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The team behind the scenes of Greek Life
During New Member Orientation week on Lipscomb’s campus, many people only see the silly outfits and irregularly busy Student Center. But what most people don’t notice is a team working nonstop behind the scenes to coordinate every day – even every hour – of the complex rush process. With both a spring and fall rush cycle, Landon Parrish and Autumn Pryor stay busy year-round. They oversee student engagement at Lipscomb, and they play a crucial role in helping social clubs manage their new members. This spring, more than 240 Bisons registered for the rush process in order to join a social club, breaking last year’s record of 226. Parrish and…
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Pressure is a privilege: Lipscomb Cheer places third at UCA Nationals
Cheerleaders are used to supporting others. They stand on the sidelines of every game, encouraging the basketball teams and energizing the crowd. But at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) College Nationals this month, the Lipscomb cheer team took center stage. They competed against top cheer teams in the country, and placed third in their division – a major accomplishment. Last year was the first time in school history that Lipscomb competed at UCA Nationals. Whitney Cadavid, Lipscomb’s director of cheer, was proud of how much the team grew after their first competition. “Last year was our breakthrough year. Our routine last year was amazing, and the team hit zero, which…
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SGA senators partner with Urban Promise to host “Race for Refuge”
Over 100,000 foreign-born citizens call Nashville and Davidson County home, making up over 15% of Nashville’s population. Many are refugees who had to flee their homes due to persecution, conflict or violence. Urban Promise was founded by Jonathan Sheahen, a former Lipscomb Academy teacher and principal and his wife, Shawna. Their mission is “to show the love of Jesus to refugees by helping them heal, learn and direct their own future for good.” On Saturday, Urban Promise hosted its 4th annual “Race for Refuge,” an event for the Nashville community to experience a simulated refugee journey. Lipscomb’s Student Government Association (SGA) senators volunteered all day to help put on the…
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Bomb threat against Lipscomb diverted by Lipscomb Security team
Lipscomb students might take the security team for granted. But even though jump-starting cars is part of their job, Security’s primary role is to protect students’ lives every day. Last Tuesday, this was especially apparent. Karissa Hamlet, age 25, was arrested for posting a bomb threat against Lipscomb on Facebook; the arrest was made after Lipscomb security alerted the Nashville Metro Police about the threat. Hamlet attached her threat to an article about how Lipscomb Academy handled protests following a memorial for Charlie Kirk. She was charged with threatening mass violence against a school and false reporting. Herd Media sat down with Captain Aaron Eaton, Lipscomb Security’s Director of Operations,…
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Lipscomb volleyball wins conference match, eyes ASUN tournament
Lipscomb volleyball scored an important conference win on Sept. 26. The team swept the University of West Virginia, beating the Wolves in just three sets. After trading a few back-and-forth points, Lipscomb remained in the lead for most of set one. The team settled into a rhythm, communicating on the court, and cheering and chanting from the bench. An ace by junior outside hitter Ella Durham helped the Bisons win the first set 25-17. The second set was closer, with six lead changes between the Bisons and Wolves. West Virginia used multiple timeouts, but Lipscomb didn’t let it stop their momentum. Courtney Jones, the team’s senior outside hitter, led her…
