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Filing taxes at Lipscomb: self-taught, dad-helped or avoided altogether?
NASHVILLE – As tax season approaches each year, a common question arises among college students: Who actually handles their taxes? For many students at Lipscomb, the answer points less to independence and more to reliance on parents or self-taught efforts. Interviews with several students reveal a mix of experiences, but a clear pattern emerges: High school often falls short in preparing young adults for one of life’s essential financial responsibilities. The question many students and parents are asking is: Did high school do enough to equip us for filing taxes? Limited Preparation from High School High school curricula across the country have increasingly incorporated personal finance topics, with more states…
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Six-ticket limit for graduation leaves some seniors scrambling
Six tickets. That’s all Lipscomb seniors will receive for this year’s commencement ceremony, a number that has left some students choosing which family members get to witness one of the biggest moments of their lives. For Gabriela Barreto, a senior public relations major from São Paulo, Brazil, that meant telling relatives who had already booked flights. “My family all live in Brazil, and they are all booking flights and hotels over here,” Barreto said. “So they spent the money, and now some of them are coming, but they don’t have tickets. That’s the bad thing, I had to literally pick who I’m giving my six tickets.” Barreto said she learned…
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Dr. Holmes connects students through the humanities
Dr. David Holmes’ passion for the humanities has moved him across the country and given him a seat at the table. At Lipscomb, he has served as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is now a distinguished professor at the university. However, for Holmes, the humanities mean more than a degree or a title. “The humanities are about the stories we tell and the stories we hear and the stories that change us,” said Holmes. “Stories make a difference.” Holmes’ interest in the humanities began in church. Listening to preachers was the catalyst for his life’s work. “Between that and scripture itself and church music,…
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Soundtracks and strings – a photo gallery
Lipscomb University hosted their fourth annual Film Concert on Monday night, filling Collins Auditorium with live soundtrack accompaniment to both student works and mainstream films. Members of the Lipscomb Orchestra and Wind Ensemble took to the Maybelle Carter Stage to play alongside Lipscomb student’s five-minute films. A variety of student work was showcased, from both the film and animation departments, the short films projected on a screen above the orchestra’s heads. Herd Media photographer Micah Barkley was there to capture the evening. Featured image taken by Micah Barkley.
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‘It’s a big party!’ as students celebrate a successful Giving Day
Last night at midnight, the Stu was the place to be. Students gathered in the center of Lipscomb’s campus for free Whataburger and a chance to win scholarship money. The catch? Students had to stay until 12am to be eligible to win. “What a day, What a scholarship, Whataburger” closed out Lipscomb’s annual Giving Day, and the mood was celebratory. Hundreds of students joined the faculty and staff that made Giving Day possible in the student center. Samuel Waldron, the assistant director of Alumni Engagement, was still energetic at 11:30pm, even though he had been working since 7am. “Giving Day is the time where people can give back to Lipscomb,…
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From stray to campus cat, Sewella finds a new home
What started as a stray cat wandering campus has become a friendly face for many students. Sewella is often seen near the front of Elam Hall in a small heated shelter, with food and water provided by students. Her name comes from being spotted between Elam and Sewell Hall. For many, spotting her has become a small but meaningful part of the day. Allison Schumacher, a freshman math major, is one of several students who regularly leave food and water out for Sewella. “I’ve always been nurturing for animals,” Schumacher said. “So I started feeding her and giving her water. Then she eventually decided she was going to get more…
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Meet Me at the Met – a look at the SGA Formal
The Lipscomb Student Government Association hosted its annual student body formal Friday. This year’s theme was “Meet Me at the Met,” and featured a live DJ, food and drinks. Students were encouraged to wear formal attire or clothing they otherwise had no occasion to wear. Photos taken by Madelyn Paul.
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The team behind the scenes of Greek Life
During New Member Orientation week on Lipscomb’s campus, many people only see the silly outfits and irregularly busy Student Center. But what most people don’t notice is a team working nonstop behind the scenes to coordinate every day – even every hour – of the complex rush process. With both a spring and fall rush cycle, Landon Parrish and Autumn Pryor stay busy year-round. They oversee student engagement at Lipscomb, and they play a crucial role in helping social clubs manage their new members. This spring, more than 240 Bisons registered for the rush process in order to join a social club, breaking last year’s record of 226. Parrish and…
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Lipscomb students camp in Bennett as ice brings down trees and power lines
The winter storm projected for January 2026 hit Lipscomb’s campus in a far different manner than expected. Though the forecast had called for up to 15 inches of snow, the campus saw only two to three inches. The ice that followed, however, would cause a problem. Clinging to all of the trees and power lines both on campus and around Nashville, the ice wreaked havoc. Tree limbs came crashing down all across campus with crashing thuds and rending cracks. Some smaller trees were even fully uprooted by the weight of the ice. Students were advised to avoid walking underneath trees whenever possible and to stay alert when crossing beneath one.…
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Commuter students weigh risks as winter storm threatens Middle Tennessee
Lipscomb University commuters are bracing for a mix of in-person, remote and canceled classes as a Severe Winter Storm Warning takes effect for Davidson County from midnight Friday through 6 p.m. Sunday. While the university typically remains open during inclement weather, the National Weather Service is warning that “travel could be impossible” as a mix of snow and ice moves through Middle Tennessee. Forecasters predict up to 6 inches of snow alongside ice accumulations that could reach three-quarters of an inch. In an email sent to the campus community, university officials stated that Lipscomb “typically does not fully close but instead adjusts operations as needed.” However, leadership will monitor conditions throughout the…
