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Hamlet Opens: An Inside Look at the Collaboration
Lipscomb University retells the timeless tale of Hamlet in a unique partnership between the Lipscomb Department of Theatre and The Nashville Shakespeare Festival. The Nashville Shakespeare Festival prioritizes educating and entertaining local audiences. Part of this process includes transporting students of participating schools. These particular student shows require a separate script to meet limited time requirements. This means the cast and crew had to learn new changes and transitions. It also means staging two shows a day during the week, in addition to the busyness of college classes and finals season. This partnership between the Lipscomb Department of Theatre and The Nashville Shakespeare Festival is not the first. They collaborated…
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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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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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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…
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Coming Home Week: What to Expect
In this podcast, I will give you an overview of the Coming Home week at Lipscomb Academy as students start getting excited about the games and the dance. There are also some thrilling events throughout the week that students get an opportunity to participate in, such as dress-up theme days and a cereal bar hosted by Mr. and Miss Lipscomb. Speaking of Mr. and Miss Lipscomb, I will also delve into their crowning ceremony and what to expect for that.
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Being a Witness-Podcast
In this Podcast, we will be “short diving” into what it means to be a Witness to Jesus, and to recognize how He has worked in your life. In the moment and during certain points in your life, a lot of the time you aren’t looking for your Witness. And that’s okay. Reflection is still recognition, even if it takes a little bit longer.
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Sephora Crisis of 2023
Recently when you go into your local Sephora have you noticed a chaotic mess or a swarm of 12-year-old little girls? Well the media certainly has. This trend of 12-14 year old little girls who come into Sephora—unattended—to buy the newest Drunk Elephant serum or Rare Beauty blush has surfaced all over TikTok. People are sharing their experiences in storytimes or “Get ready with me” videos of coming in contact with a young tween in Sephora. This initially became a trend when Sephora employees took to Tiktok to complain about how these girls treat the staff. They used words like “bratty” and “spoiled” to describe the children. But why is…
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A Resounding Return: Over-Ear Headphones Are Back
Lately, over-ear headphones have been all the rage, but weren’t they completely out just a few years ago? This recent fad has become popular through the social networking platform, TikTok. Influencers have been promoting the new Apple product, Airpod Max, which has grabbed the attention of young adults, college students, and gym-goers. Even celebrities have jumped in on the fun. Dua Lipa, Timothée Chalamet, Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, and others have shown their approval for the new Apple product by adding the accessory to their everyday outfits, which has also caught the attention of fans around the world. The 2016 “first generation” Airpods featured a wireless earbud look, completely taking…
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Lipscomb Academy Named No. 1 Best Christian School in Nashville
Lipscomb Academy has been named the No. 1 Best Christian School in Nashville by Niche.com for the second year in a row. A statement released by the school stated, “Lipscomb Academy provides all the opportunity of a university, with the feel of a family. Our mission is greater than shaping only the minds of your children; we guide children to discover their gifts and passions to develop as a whole person and to become an adult who can positively influence the Nashville and greater global community.” Lipscomb Academy values a Christian environment along with academic achievement. The school was established to teach Biblical Christianity and to equip Christians for service.…
