Forrest Maners
Forrest Maners is a senior sports media major from Jackson, Tennessee. He enjoys photography, video, and sports writing. Besides being a student, Forrest spends time as a student assistant for Lipscomb Baseball. Some of his best accomplishments come from being the Media Ministry Intern at his home church. He developed a broadcast system, podcast studio, and various types of social media content. Forrest hopes that someday he will be working for a professional sports team.
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Lipscomb’s Lighting of the Green celebrates two decades of Christmas cheer
Amy Grant and friends celebrated two decades of holiday tradition at Lipscomb’s 20th Annual Lighting of the Green, featuring music, memories, and community spirit. This year’s lineup included Grant’s husband and country music legend Vince Gill, who joined the festivities with performances of holiday favorites. Adding to the celebration were The Arcadian Wild and Daves Highway, two guest groups who brought unique harmonies and energy to the event. Alongside them all stood the Lipscomb Academy and University choirs. University music groups, Sanctuary and the Lipscomb Gospel Choir all contributed. A tribute video honored 20 years, while Amy Grant recapped the tradition from the beginning. Vince Gill, Drew and Ellie…
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Layered protection: Lipscomb’s new ID guidelines aim to boost safety
Lipscomb University is introducing a new ID protocol starting in January to enhance campus safety and security. Under the updated guidelines, all students, faculty and staff must visibly wear their official Lipscomb photo ID while on campus, with additional measures for building access after hours. On Monday the bi-weekly McQueen’s Memo contained the announcement of the new security protocol. Lipscomb ID’s must be visible, and access to academic buildings will be limited to key card access past 10 p.m. Chief of Lipscomb Security Mark Shafer, who was appointed in August, said this is just a part of a multilayer protection plan. “We’re concerned in the security department with protection, of…
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151st Battle of the Boulevard 2024 Preview
Herd Media and Belmont Vision presents a preview of the 151st Battle of the Boulevard Rivalry featuring Lipscomb Men’s Basketball facing off against the Bruins of Belmont University on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:00 PM in Allen Arena. Be sure to follow our entire coverage of this historic matchup on The Bison Radio, and all of Herd Media’s social channels.
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Lady Bisons ready for new season with revamped strategy and strong returners
The Lady Bisons, under the leadership of head coach Lauren Sumski, are adjusting course with a new squad and strategy. Coach Sumski retains key players Bella Vinson, Claira McGowan and Ainhoa Cea. Jaylen Holcomb, who was out for the season due to injury last year, is returning for her final year of college basketball. With the loss of Aleah Sorrentino, who led the team with rebounds, the Lady Bisons are missing a key player in the middle. Coach Lauren Sumski previewed the squad with ESPN+ at this year’s ASUN Tip-Off. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Atlantic Sun Conference (@asunsports) View this post on Instagram A post…
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With key players and top rank, Bisons set sights on ASUN Title
Lipscomb Men’s Basketball opened the 2024 campaign with a win against Duquesne in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Head coach Lennie Acuff brings back key players, Jacob Ognacevic and Will Pruitt as well as several newcomers. The Bisons have reloaded and are looking to move forward after falling short in the ASUN Tournament last year. Moving forward won’t be easy. The Preseason ASUN Coaches and Media polls have Lipscomb in the top spot. Will Pruitt and Jacob Ognacevic were selected to the Preseason All-ASUN Team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lipscomb Men's Basketball (@lipscombmbb) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lipscomb Men's Basketball (@lipscombmbb) Coach Acuff…
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Dining Revamp: Bison Café Refreshes Menu and Layout
A major component to the Lipscomb experience is dining on campus. Entering the fall 2024 school year, students noticed a refresh of the Bison Cafe, also known as the Caf. While most food options remain the same this year, the largest change has been to the Bison Cafe. The Caf now features vibrant new signage, updated plates and utensils, and a revamped layout designed to improve traffic flow and dining experience. Dining on campus has been a center point for several Lipscomb student leadership groups. Fall of 2021, the inaugural school year for President McQueen, featured various changes to dining on campus. Changes included the installation of Freshens, Creekstone Grill,…
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Empowering Student Voices: Lipscomb SGA Elections Highlights Continued Student Leadership
The Student Government Association is a key part of the Lipscomb leadership team. SGA provides a voice for students and ensures all voices are heard. This year’s election brings back familiar faces as well as a lineup of new candidates who are willing to bring new ideas. Janeyah Anderson, current 23-24 SGA Executive President, is seeking reelection unopposed for the 24-25 school year. With nearly a full school year at the helm, Anderson talked about how she is going to build on the work that she has already done. “This year, I feel like I have done a lot of good work. We have made a lot of good relationships…
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Singarama Finale: A Night of Talent, Tradition, and Celebration
Collins Auditorium buzzed with excitement as Singarama’s final night kicked off in style. Packed with talent and anticipation, the stage was set for an unforgettable evening of performances and awards. From electrifying renditions of classic hits to captivating choreography, the night promised to be a celebration of music and competition. The hosts accompanied by the Singarama house band led the evening with a slew of hit songs and performances. The Eras hosts include Sh’ahr Blackburn, Ava Poling, Max Martain, Trinity Brown, Logan Bennett, and Allie Andres. The entire crew opened the show with a rendition of “let’s Go Crazy” by Prince. Max Martin, who took on the style of George…
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Debuting Singarama: The Eras – Night 1 Ignites Lipscomb University with Musical Magic
Lipscomb University’s campus was buzzing with excitement as the curtains rose on the inaugural night of Singarama: The Eras. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends gathered to witness a showcase of talent on stage. From the beats of the 70s to the neon vibes of the 80s and the iconic hits of the 90s, each era brought its own unique sound to the evening’s performances. The hosts kicked off the show with “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince. Giving the crowd a small taste of what is to come. The night featured three different groups from the 70s, 80s and 90s. The 70s: The Delta NaNaNa Era featured hits songs…
