Forrest Maners
Forrest Maners is a sophomore 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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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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Revisiting the Eras: Singarama’s Spectacular Night Two Performance
This year’s rendition of the cherished tradition delved deep into Lipscomb’s storied history, with each era shining on stage, competing for the top prize. From the rebellious beats of the Delta NaNaNa Era to the inspirational tales of the 90s, every performance transported the audience through time, encapsulating the essence of Lipscomb’s journey over the decades. Night 2 brought a new level of competition to the stage with major rights on the line. 70s: The Delta NaNaNa Era, 80s: The Championship Era, and the 90s: The Era of Inspiration all competed for the Visual Elements Award as well as the award for best Choreography. Singarama: The Eras goes beyond the…
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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…
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Unveiling the Boulevard Beasts: A New Era in College Athletics Begins
In a groundbreaking collaboration announced exclusively through Lipscomb’s Herd Media and Belmont’s Belmont Vision Network, the two schools have set aside historic rivalries to begin a journey. Lipscomb University and Belmont University, competitors in academics and athletics, have unveiled plans to merge their strengths, talents, and passions to one stage: the football field. This unprecedented move marks a pivotal moment in collegiate athletics, as Lipscomb and Belmont come together to form the “Boulevard Beasts.” The Beasts will be led by former Tennessee Titan, Kevin Dyson. In a statement, Coach Dyson mentioned, “I am honored to accept the position as head football coach for the Boulevard Beasts, where I will combine…
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Empowering service members: Leadership program earns Army Community Partnership Award
Nestled within the heart of Lipscomb University lies a beacon of empowerment, where service members from the Tennessee National Guard find not just education, but a pathway to leadership. Two years ago, Lipscomb’s College of Leadership and Public Service launched a program for Tennessee National Guard members. The first class graduated this past fall. The program’s goal is to help full-time and part-time service members in the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard receive a master’s degree. Thanks to the success of the partnership between Lipscomb and the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters, Lipscomb won a 2023 Army Community Partnership Award. Six editions of this award are given out to…
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Rethinking Higher Education: The Impact of a Four-Day Academic Week
In 1926, Henry Ford initiated the transition from a 6-day work week to a 5-day week, aiming to enhance efficiency on assembly lines. Over time, this model became adopted worldwide, including in academic institutions. Lipscomb University’s standard schedule offers classes Monday-Friday, night and day. The college of Business, however, has most of its classes on a four day a week schedule. Dr. Allison Duke, senior associate dean for the college of business explains the operation. “There are some classes that we offer just on Tuesday Thursday and Monday Wednesday. There are still some classes we still need to operate on a MWF schedule. The idea is that that would allow…
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March Madness unleashed: Bisons stunned as UNA seals victory with buzzer-beater in ASUN quarterfinals
The ASUN Conference Tournament quarterfinal clash at Allen Arena unfolded in a frenzy of last-second efforts, leaving the Bisons stunned and the Lions victorious with a narrow 77-75 victory. The term March Madness holds true. Owen McCormack’s three in the final seconds to take the lead gave North Alabama and former Bison KJ Johnson too much time as he nailed a floater at the buzzer to win the game. Game Overview Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Location: Allen Arena Final Score: Lipscomb Men’s Basketball 75, North Alabama Lions 77 First Half The Lions started the game on a 14-0 run. Lipscomb faced adversity when shots were failing to fall.…
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From Parton to Grant: A year of celebrity visits at Lipscomb University
From the rhinestone fashion of Dolly Parton to the tunes of Amy Grant, Lipscomb University has become a stage for stars. With a slew of A-listers, the spotlight shines bright on Lipscomb’s leadership, students, faculty, and staff. The spotlight is progress towards the university’s strategic plan, “Impact 360”. One of the goals of the plan states, “Expand our engagement, influence and impact by forging deep connections with communities, organizations and alumni.” The goal has enhanced Lipscomb’s national reputation through celebrity partnerships and the platform they provide. Dolly Parton and the Makers: My Life in Rhinestones The top headline of 2023 was the announcement of Lipscomb’s partnership with Dolly Parton. At…
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Bison Triumph: Thrilling buzzer-beater caps Star Wars night victory over Jacksonville Dolphins
The Bisons win at the Buzzer with free throws by Derrin Boyd in a thrilling 84-82 victory over the Dolphins of Jacksonville. Will Pruit was by far the player of the game with 19 points, 8 rebounds and finished 4-5 from three-point land. Boyd was just as steady with quite 24 points. Fans enjoyed a Star Wars themed game, nothing short of spectacular. There were several Star Wars characters in Allen Arena Circle for fans to meet. On another note, the 12th Annual Adoption Rally took place during the first half. 3 families were recognized at mid-court. Lipscomb Athletics gave 100% of the proceeds given towards the rally to…
