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Department of Security releases 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
At the end of September, the Lipscomb Department of Security released its 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The Report shows remarkably few instances of reported crime for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025. Students see this as testimony to the Department of Security’s effectiveness. “Students are thriving,” freshman Luke Nadeau said. “The security here is top-level, and seeing their presence around campus is comforting. Nashville is urban, so it has some criminal activity, but Lipscomb is situated in a relatively safe area, fortunately. … As a guy, I don’t really worry about safety very much; having sisters, I know this is a concern for many girls. Still, the…
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Preparation for Singarama’s “Fractured Fairytale” underway
There are still 6 months until 2027’s edition of Signarama but preparations have been underway for weeks now. The first major step since President McQueen’s announcement of the theme, “Fractured Fairytale”, was taken recently. September 29 was the deadline for students to submit applications for the role of director for the show. Moving forward, the process gets competitive for students. Each show will have 2 co-directors working together. With 3 shows total in Signarama, there are 6 directors selected. “We always have more [applicants] than we need, which is a good place to be. But also, it’s a tough decision,” said Landon Parrish, assistant Dean of Student Engagement. “We have…
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Bisons square turns into a vaccine clinic for the annual Bison Flu Fest.
Last Wednesday, September 30, the familiar outdoor bricks of Bison Square traded textbooks for syringes for the annual Bison Flu Fest. Running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the blitz was a major success, administering 316 total doses to the Lipscomb and local community. The massive healthcare initiative was a coordinated effort between Lipscomb University Health Services and the College of Pharmacy’s student chapter of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). A Successful Leap to the Square While the university has historically utilized indoor venues like Allen Arena to protect against unpredictable weather, this year marked a strategic shift to the outdoors. On a beautiful autumn day, organizers set up clinical tents directly in…
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Students celebrate Hispanic culture at “Salsa en el Shamblin”
Though originally planned to take place in Bison Square, “Salsa en el Shamblin” was moved into Shamblin Theatre on Friday night following a sudden rain forecast. Regardless of the unexpected change in plans, a large group of students showed up to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a salsa dance. In the first half of the event, two instructors helped students learn salsa basics for both solo and partnered dancing. In the second half of the event, students were free to mingle and practice their newly developed salsa skills. One of the event’s features was a table with three traditional Mexican drinks: pineapple juice, horchata and hibiscus juice. The beverages…
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Lippy Lunatics announce return of Lippy Lights Out to kick off basketball season
Lipscomb University’s student section, the Lippy Lunatics, is bringing back Lippy Lights Out, an event that celebrates the beginning of basketball season and brings a night filled with giveaways, competitions, and introductions of both basketball teams. The date is set for Thursday, Oct. 29, at 9 p.m. Landon Parrish, the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement, announced the event’s return after it was replaced last year by a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. It will also be the first time new Lippy Lunatics President Caleb Carlson will lead the event. For an event that only juniors and seniors at Lipscomb would remember, over half of the student body will need a rundown on…
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“Gloría a Díos” brings Spanish worship to campus
The Office of Intercultural Development invited Lipscomb students to a multilingual worship night.
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Night Market fills Bison Square with fashion
On Sept. 29th, Lipscomb's fashion department took over the square for Fashion Night Market. Lipscomb fashion students came together to sell work they created, and their peers got to shop.
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AASA celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncakes
On Wednesday, Lipscomb’s Asian American Student Association (AASA) celebrated the coming of the fall season with a Mooncake Festival.
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Lipscomb celebrates National Food Service Worker Day
On Friday, students and staff had the opportunity to recognize their food service workers for “National Food Service Worker Day.” Throughout September 25, a poster was displayed in the Lipscomb Cafe where students could write special thank you sticky notes to the food service workers. Some messages left by students include, “Nothing beats the cafe!!!” or “I never miss a day to eat lunch! Ya’ll rock!” When asked about her experience with the Cafe’s food service workers, freshman Mallory Judd expressed her gratitude. “I think that our food service staff always take care of us,” Judd said. Some of the Lipscomb food service staff have worked in the Cafe for…
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Faculty reflect on Dolly Parton’s life and legacy
This Friday, Lipscomb University celebrates “Dolly Day” as an opportunity to appreciate Dolly Parton’s legacy. The day’s date, 9/25, is a nod to Parton’s hit song “9 to 5.” Tennessee native Dolly Parton was a country music singer-songwriter, fashion icon and philanthropist. Her passing on Aug. 26 was mourned by those who recognized her gift not only in songwriting but also in making a positive change in the world. In the Lipscomb community, Parton’s influence can be viewed through several different lenses. Three Lipscomb faculty members shared their personal stories of how Parton inspired them. Laurie Kubicek Laurie Kubicek, professor in Lipscomb’s Department of Law, Justice & Society, said that…
