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The Heart of Little Women: Director and Lead Actress Share Their Insights
Lipscomb’s theater department brought Little Women to the stage. Director Beki Baker shared her behind-the-scenes knowledge and passion for the production. The decision to produce Little Women comes from a place of love for Baker. “I read Little Women when I was young, and so I’ve always loved the story,” the director shared. “I was actually going to direct it in 2020. It was going to be the fall 2020 musical, and of course, we all know what happened that year with the pandemic and things. So it got put on the back burner, so finally, five years later, the right opportunity came up to do it.” Behind the scenes,…
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Lipscomb soccer serves through sport in El Salvador
The Lipscomb women’s soccer team recently returned from a life-changing mission trip to El Salvador, where they used their love of the game to connect with local communities. Organized through Sport Outreach International (SOI), the trip gave players the chance to teach and play soccer with kids in underserved areas. While the language barrier posed some challenges, players found that the sport itself became a powerful tool for connection. “This one felt different because we got to play soccer and connect with them through sport,” said sophomore midfielder Neeley Geissinger. “I thought that was even more beautiful just because it is so hard with the language barrier.” The team rotated…
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The Marni: new pavilion brings students together, but Hebrew inscription raises questions
Lipscomb recently opened a new pavilion located between Collins Auditorium and Fanning Hall. Since its debut, the space has quickly become a popular spot for students to meet, eat and study. However, the cross in the pavilion bears a bit of a mystery…
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New SGA President elect Lydia Knobloch is ready to lead with passion
Lipscomb University students have elected Lydia Knobloch as their next Student Government Association (SGA) president, a leader who brings a deep commitment to action. For Knobloch, the role is more than a title, it’s a dream come true. “Being SGA president has always been a dream of mine,” Knobloch said. “Once I understood the mission of SGA, to enhance the student experience, I knew it was something I wanted to be part of. Leading the entire organization is the best way to make a meaningful impact on campus.” Knobloch’s leadership approach centers on listening first, then taking action. She emphasized that her first priority is to ensure the student body…
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A look at Lipscomb’s Beautiful Day
While most people think of the phrase “Beautiful Day” as just a description, for Lipscomb students, it means something else. Not only does it mean a full day of canceled classes, but it also means a carnival, food and fun. This was Lipscomb University’s third Beautiful Day since Dr. Candice McQueen became President. A favorite with students, all of the events were heavily attended, and students could be overhead talking about looking forward to more in the future. Herd Media’s Micah Barkley captured some of the activities that took place during A Beautiful Day. Feature image taken by Ashlen Jones.
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SGA Elections at Lipscomb: Meet the candidates for student body president
Election’s for the Student Government Association is under way. Lipscomb students will have the opportunity to vote for many different seats. SGA includes 4 Executive Officers and 28 Senators. Each class is represented by 7 elected officials: the class president, vice president, coordinator and 4 at-large senators. No roles are as important as the SGA Executive Officers. Janeyah Anderson, the out-going president, has served on the team for 2 years now. Looking to take her place is Kasen Holt and Lydia Knobloch. Both candidates have been involved with SGA in previous years. Herd Media will breakdown campaign to help students make an informed decision. Kasen Holt Kasen Holt is a…
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Singarama 2025: A blockbuster tradition takes the stage
A lasting tradition of Lipscomb University is Singarama. This spring brings the 62nd annual student led musical to campus. Hundreds of students, alumni and family with gather in Collins Alumni Auditorium to watch students battle it out every night for the grand prize. Landon Parrish talks about this year’s theme. “It’s movie premiere. We’re bringing out three different genres of movies, it’s acompetition between three different shows. We’ve got a rom-com, we’ve got a superhero, and a murder mystery.” Singarama 2025 is a collaboration between the Office of Student Life and the College of Entertainment and the Arts. “So the inspiration, you know, it’s a collaboration. Singarama is with Student…
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All smiles for March Madness – a photo gallery
Lipscomb’s men’s basketball team took on the Iowa State Cyclones this month in March Madness. Though the No. 14 Bisons fell to the No. 3 Cyclones, the team was all smiles, as they got to take part in something most kids dream about – playing in the big dance. Under the lights of the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Bisons warmed up with a shoot around on the floor of the NBA Bucks’ home stadium. Everyone on the team was smiling and joking with one another as they prepared for the biggest game of the postseason. It had been a fantastic regular season for the Bisons – the team…
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The Bisons at the Big Dance – a photo gallery
The No. 14 Lipscomb Bisons took on the No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones on Thursday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Though the Bisons fell to the Cyclones 55-82, appearing in March Madness is always memorable. Herd Media Sports Photographer Micah Barkley traveled on a bus with the Lippy Lunatics to cover the game. The Lunatics rented two Gray Line buses, and almost 100 students – Lunatics and Pep Band – made their way to Milwaukee. It was a 25-and-a-half-hour “day” for the students, leaving at 1 a.m. on Friday morning and returning to campus at around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. These are some of the shots from the Bisons’ second…
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Basketball takes on Central Arkansas twice and dominates – a photo gallery
Lipscomb’s men’s basketball team faced off against the Central Arkansas Bears twice in the past week. Their first game, on Wednesday, saw them beat the Bears 78-60 to become the ASUN regular season champions. Then in their second game, on Monday, they triumphed over the bears 84-66 to move forward in the ASUN Tournament bracket. There were some key moments in both games, some of which happened not once, but twice – such as Lipscomb senior forward Jacob Ognacevic dunking on UCA. Herd Media Sports Photographer Micah Barkley captured those moments. Both games against the Bears were fast-paced, with the Bisons pulling ahead early. Though the Bears briefly regained some…
