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Parking pass requirements create questions
For as long as students can remember, free parking has been a given. But this year, students have to pay a fee to park. Students are asking questions about why parking is no longer free, and the answer lies in the campus security center.
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Reclaiming the Boulevard: How Lippy Lunatics energy fueled Lipscomb’s rivalry victory
A day after the Lipscomb men’s basketball team broke its winless streak against Belmont and reclaimed a 77-76 lead in the historic 153-game series, the echo of the court storm still lingers inside Allen Arena. As the program turns the page toward Saturday’s road test at Western Carolina, the defining story of Tuesday night’s 88-75 victory extends far beyond tactical adjustments and box scores. It was a win built on the back of campus identity, one where student section leadership and community support took center stage. While the final buzzer brought a flood of students onto the floor, the foundation for that environment was set long before tip-off. During his…
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The Battle of the Boulevard Block Party
Students and Bison fans celebrated the 153rd Battle of Boulevard at the Lipscomb Block Party. The block party has become an annual tradition whenever Lipscomb hosts Belmont for the game. Attendees gathered outside Allen Arena for the evening’s festivities, including a live band, games and food. The event also featured a car to smash and destroy. Entering the night, the all-time Battle of the Boulevard series was tied at 76 wins apiece across 153 total games (including one tie), making this game the tie-breaker. However, for mechanical engineering major and cheerleader Logan Anderson, the game was less about winning and more about having a good time. “As a part of…
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Lights Out event kicks off the Bisons basketball season
Lipscomb University kicked off the basketball season with a bang during the Lipscomb Lights Out event. Allen Arena was packed on Oct. 29, with Lipscomb students pumped up and ready to see their new men’s and women’s basketball teams. The night featured exciting games that students played alongside the players. The competing students could win prizes and the crowd cheered in a mostly darkened stadium. President Caleb Carlson and Vice President Ellie Moen of the Lippy Lunatics put on a show hosted the event’s games. Lipscomb did not have the Lights Out event last year and the Lippy Lunatics were thrilled to have it back. “It feels great man.” Carlson…
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New UPSHOT League announces Yolanda Moore as inaugural Head Coach of the Nashville Vibe
The Nashville Vibe, the newest addition to the UPSHOT league, announced Yolanda Moore as the team’s first head coach on Wednesday, Oct. 7, in a press conference at the Nashville Vibe offices. The UPSHOT League is a professional independent women’s basketball league that launched with four teams in 2026. The Jacksonville Waves, Savannah Steel, Greensboro Groove, and the first ever UPSHOT League champions, the Charlotte Crown. Nashville was officially awarded its expansion franchise by the UPSHOT League on April 9, 2026, and they now have a head coach with much anticipation ahead of the team’s first season. “We are building this team around three commitments: Joy, belonging, and basketball excellence,”…
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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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Rooted in culture, growing in community: Raíces kicks off the semester with record growth
The energy was vibrant and the mission was clear as Raíces, Lipscomb University’s Latino and Hispanic student organization, gathered in the Office of Intercultural Development (OID) to launch the new semester. The introductory kickoff event, held from 3 to 5 p.m., began with a formal presentation from the club’s leadership introducing the new officer board and laying out their vision for the coming months. For Raíces President Joseph Llerena, a senior data analytics major, the afternoon was a celebration of how far the organization has come since its inception in the spring of 2021. “Today was our first event of the semester,” Joseph said. “It’s to talk about Raíces, what…
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Lipscomb University prepares for 9/11 memorial
This Friday, Sept. 11, marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. In recent years, Lipscomb University has partaken in the nation’s memoriam of the devastating attacks by planting American flags all over the Square. With this year being the 25th anniversary, Lipscomb staff has put together a full day of activities in which students can learn about 9/11 and how it changed the nation. The events will begin on the Bell Tower steps at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony. Director of Veteran Services Samuel Lynn will give a speech. Alongside him the Lipscomb Concert Choir will perform an acapella rendition of “God Bless…
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Burgers, Boots, and a Big Splash: BSA Cookout brings family vibes to the pavilion
Lipscomb’s Black Student Association (BSA) brought a taste of the wild west to campus today, hosting its highly anticipated “Cowboys and Cowgirls” themed cookout at the Pavilion from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event was a high-energy gathering designed to unite the campus community before the long holiday weekend. Students showed up clad in western wear, filling the air with music, laughter and line dancing. Sizzling hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and cold drinks, kept the crowd fueled as the line dancing kicked into high gear. For many attendees, the cookout provided a unique space to bond across different backgrounds. “I came to a cookout event, you know, to enjoy…
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Federal student loan repayment plans are changing in 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, the federal student loan system will change how borrowers repay their loans. While current borrowers will not see the immediate changes, students planning to borrow in the future could face fewer repayment options. “Most pieces are set, but things are still evolving,” said Assistant Director of Special Programs David Bender. “By July 1, that’s when students should expect to see everything set in stone.” For students taking out new federal loans after the changes, there will be two repayment plans. One option is a standard repayment plan with fixed monthly payments. Unlike the traditional 10-year plan, the length of repayment will depend on the total loan…
