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Campus carillonist Donna King rings students into post-grad life
The daily schedule of everyone on Lipscomb’s campus is guided by the bells of the Allen Tower. Each quarterly chime informs faculty, staff and students of the time of day. Although it is programmed to be this way, each time it rings is not always automatic. Dr. Donna King, Professor of Music, is the one behind the musical songs played on both random and special occasions. “I’m not a virtuoso or a master carillonist, by any means, but I was able to learn enough to, you know, get me through graduations,” she said. “It’s become … a little fun, weird corner of my regular teaching job.” “Carillonist”, also known as…
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Misuse of box system in dining hall causes managers to search for solution
In the last few years, the Lipscomb Dining Hall has taken on a number of innovations to enhance the dining experience. The green to-go boxes are one of them and are not only used by students, but faculty as well. While the program was originally designed for user convenience, it has recently taken a costly turn. Student and faculty misuse of the system by their lack of returning the boxes, heating them in powerful microwaves and returning them moldy has caused issues. This has left the managers of the dining hall wondering of a potential solution that can continue to serve students while saving them money. The green boxes are…
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Tau Phi goes local: from donating nationally to the on-campus veteran community
The Cowboy Show is one of Lipscomb’s oldest traditions and celebrated its 45th anniversary on September 13. In 2020, Tau Phi sent the profits from ticket sales to Wreaths Across America (WAA). However, the impact of the pandemic led Tau Phi to a philanthropic shift. After a period of giving to different off-campus causes, they have decided to focus on serving veterans—specifically those on campus. Tau Phi is a fraternal social club that strives to raise money for charity through their annual Cowboy Show. From humble beginnings on the steps of the Collins Alumni Auditorium during Bison Day in 1974, the Tau Phi Cowboy Show has evolved into a full-blown…
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The P-Card: How it works and what to do if it doesn’t
At the start of each school year, campus is bombarded with events to keep students entertained and welcome them back on campus. From square games and sports to campus club events, there always seems to be something going on. But how exactly are these student-run events financed? Candace Williams, dean of Student Engagement, explains the many processes that factor into the student use of the purchasing card, more commonly known as the “p-card,” which covers the cost of events led by student organizations. The card is mainly available to official student organizations or groups. Although there is a single card, there are multiple accounts. Students are able to purchase things…
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BSA members stretch away stress during spring yoga event
As students approach the end of the spring semester, many may experience the stress of completing their last assignments and preparing for the upcoming final season. A 2023 Gallup poll that aimed to survey college students’ daily emotions noted that 66% of the 2,430 students surveyed reported experiencing stress. This emotion was second to enjoyment, which was merely 10% higher. Stress may accumulate as tension in their bodies that is often forgotten to make room for more tasks that need to be accomplished. According to the National Institutes of Health, students are more prone to experience “mental distress” around the time of exams and a “decreased [amount afterward] … to…
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Fellowship and the fire pit: Lipscomb students gather to kick off Holy Week with s’mores
The aroma of burning wood filled the square. Three fire pits stood by the fountain, waiting for the rush of students who were returning from worship night in Shamblin Theater. Not far from them was a table that was set with ingredients and tools for s’mores. This snack would not just serve as a late night treat, but a reason to gather to celebrate the start of the holiest week on the Christian calendar. Fire pits comprised the bonfire in the square. In the distance, the taped windows can be seen forming the shape of a cross. Two men helped set up this event, one was Brent Roe-Hall, assistant dean…
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Bridging the Gap: Black and African students discuss issues involving love in their communities
On Feb. 13, the leaders of the Black Student Association (BSA) and African Student Association (ASA) led a panel discussion addressing the issues of love in their communities and the world. Anonymous questions appeared on the board to be answered by the panelists, one of whom was Dean Holmes of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who weighed in with advice based on his experience with matured love. The words of Dean Holmes were observed by the younger panelists. There was an approximate 30-40 year age gap between them, which steered the conversation onto a “then vs. now” track. The Dean was able to discuss how love was expressed…
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Lipscomb students celebrate Lunar New Year with authentic Chinese cuisine
The Asian Connection, also known as “A-CON,” collaborated with Lipscomb’s Honors College to kick off the Year of the Dragon on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Edmund Zhu partnered with Sydni Caldwell, program coordinator of the Honors College, to draw communities on campus together through a Chinese meal. The room was adorned with Chinese decorations suspended from the ceiling and hanging from the walls. Lunar New Year, which is commonly known as “Chinese New Year,” falls on a different date each year. 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on Feb. 20. Chinahighlights.com informs that the Dragon “symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success.” 2024 is expected to bring these…
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Lipscomb students get their hands dirty for MLK service day
Lipscomb students board the Gray Line shuttle bus parked outside Allen Arena on Saturday morning. The weekend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated typically conjures thoughts of rest and excitement among students. However, on Saturday, January 13, eight students boarded a shuttle and headed to different places in Nashville to help the community. Some planted trees. Others harvested okra and shelled black-eyed peas. Food and toiletries for those in need were packaged by another group. Although the day of service offered many different opportunities, the spirit among students remained the same: honoring the legacy of Dr. King. One of the participants representing Lipscomb was Natalie Blickensderfer, a junior and…
