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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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The P-Card: How it works and what to do if it doesn’t
At the start of each school year, campus is bombarded with events to keep students entertained and welcome them back on campus. From square games and sports to campus club events, there always seems to be something going on. But how exactly are these student-run events financed? Candace Williams, dean of Student Engagement, explains the many processes that factor into the student use of the purchasing card, more commonly known as the “p-card,” which covers the cost of events led by student organizations. The card is mainly available to official student organizations or groups. Although there is a single card, there are multiple accounts. Students are able to purchase things…
