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Lipscomb’s last Dove Awards: Redefining success
For 11 years, Lipscomb University has faithfully been the home of the GMA Dove Awards. Over the years, this spectacular event has drawn an array of artists, actors, influencers and writers together in one space– united under one God for the same mission. The 55th Annual Dove Awards gathered people from New Zealand to Colorado in Nashville, Tennessee, in celebration of God’s work over the past year. “It reminds me every time I get another opportunity how special it is to write songs that glorify God… It just blows my mind that I still get to write music for Jesus and ultimately I don’t have to carry the pressure of…
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Lipscomb’s virtual gridiron: EA sports college football and NIL brings the Bisons to life
As a new college football season kicks off, Lipscomb University remains without a football team, but fans of the sport have plenty to cheer about: a beloved piece of college sports culture made its long-awaited return this summer. The College Football video game franchise, popularized by EA Sports’ NCAA Football series, holds a special place in the hearts of sports gamers. Spanning over two decades, the series became a cultural phenomenon, capturing the excitement, pageantry, and strategic depth of college football. More than just a game, NCAA Football was a cornerstone of college sports culture. For many, each summer’s release was an event, offering players the chance to guide their…
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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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“Legends of Lipscomb”: Podcast Series
In this 3 episode podcast series, I dive into the lives of Lipscomb Alumni who have hit it big in the country music industry. Looking into the lives of Ernest Keith Smith, Kelsea Ballerini, and Thomas Rhett, I showcase the similarities and differences between each artist. Each one has a unique story, but they also all have a few things in common: they had a life before fame, a life in fame, and a life at Lipscomb. In this first episode, I focus on the remarkable journey of Ernest Keith Smith, known as ERNEST in the country music world. Raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Ernest’s roots run deep within the Lipscomb…
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Lipscomb Academy’s Day Off Falls on Prom Day
The halls are gleaming with excitement, not just because juniors and seniors are beginning to prepare for prom on April 19th, but also because students will get the day off. While many things are staying the same, prom will have a couple of unique aspects this year. One of these aspects is that the entire school gets a full day off. Dr. Shultz recently sent out a newsletter addressing this day off, saying that it was not made for prom, but was a previously scheduled school break. The upper school administration selected the day off as the option for Jr./Sr. Prom because it was just timely for both faculty and…
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A Year Later: Lipscomb honors the Covenant School tragedy
Lipscomb remembered the one-year anniversary of the Covenant School tragedy on March 27. Lipscomb honored the lives lost and the community affected by the tragedy. Many people gathered in Bison Square to remember the victims and support their families. Lipscomb also encouraged students to pray at 10:10AM on Wednesday, the time of when the tragedy began. The service began with school officials offering words of comfort, reading the names of those who passed, and a moment of silence. Following the moment of silence, attendees sang“In Christ Alone”. Numerous education majors attended. Rylie Mosley, sophomore elementary education major from Illinois said, “It’s really heartwarming to see that our community and our…
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Navigating the FAFSA maze: challenges and opportunities for universities
The Department of Education has made changes to this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid; however, the changes have caused delays for universities across the country. The previous form was time consuming with as many as 108 questions. Now, there are as few as 18 questions. Certain information is now taken from the filer’s tax return, removing the need to look at old tax returns. Ron Anderson, Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services, said, “We do we agree that the FAFSA had become too complicated and really liked the idea of, you know, less questions and more direct information coming from the Internal Revenue.” The form now provides…
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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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Singarama: A Lipscomb Tradition that continues to leave its legacy
This year’s Singarama theme perfectly represents and encompasses what we have seen in the past year’s social and cultural milieu. In the year of the beloved era tour, the decision to theme 2024’s Singarama: The Lipscomb Eras was a simple choice. Senior accounting major and 2024 Singarama Director Audra Hochesang sat down for a closing interview after completing the three shows. “I have been doing Singarama for three years and have loved every second. Being a director has always been at the back of my mind, but I never thought it would be an opportunity in the future.” Hochesang said. However, this year, the opportunity did present itself to Ms.…
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Black Fashion Night Celebrates History and Trends at Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University’s Black Student Association (BSA) is gearing up to host a captivating event, Black Fashion Night, to commemorate Black History Month. The event, which was held on Feb. 21 at Ezell Chapel, promised to be a vibrant showcase of black fashion spanning from the 1950s to the 2000s. In preparation for Black Fashion Night, the research conducted by freshmen fashion majors, Kayna Bowman and Arianna Miller, unearthed significant insights into the history of black fashion. Their diligent efforts shed light on the contributions of pioneering designers and iconic trends that have shaped the industry. During my conversation with Saxon Brown, the Vice President of BSA, he underscored the significance…
