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Radium Girls: a tragic tale finds new life in the spotlight
Shedding light on injustice, Lipscomb University’s theater department aims to tell the forgotten story of the 1920s Radium Girls — women who suffered at the hands of their employer. The play follows Grace Fryer, portrayed by Anna Jones, an 18-year-old dial painter who worked for the United States Radium Corporation during World War I. The company used radium to create glowing paint for watch dials and other military equipment, and workers were responsible for painting the tiny numbers on watch faces with this luminous substance. They were instructed by leadership to put the paintbrushes between their lips to create a finer point for a more precise application. Unbeknownst to them,…
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Lipscomb takes down North Alabama on senior night
The Lipscomb Bisons defeated the North Alabama Lions 73-51 on Saturday to move to 11-5 in conference play and bring home a win on senior night. Four of the Bisons were honored in the pregame ceremony: graduate student forward Cole Middleton, senior guard/forward Kellan Boylan, senior center Charlie Williams and graduate student forward Grant Asman. In addition, two of the team’s senior managers were honored, Luke Jackson and Noah Magee. Williams got the scoring started with a three-pointer and Asman made a layup to give Lipscomb a 5-4 lead at the first media timeout. It was a sluggish first half offensively for Lipscomb, as they trailed 10-9 at the 11:49…
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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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Lipscomb Baseball anticipates exciting season with promising roster
Lipscomb baseball is kicking off its season on Valentine’s weekend this year, taking to Ken Dugan field for the team’s opening series against the Dayton Flyers. The Bisons’ roster is made up of 38 players, 17 of whom are new to the team. Herd Media spoke to two of the returning players, one transfer, one freshman and head coach Jeff Forehand about the upcoming season. Though all five had different takes on this year’s team, all were looking forward to the upcoming season and getting to see the team’s potential in play. “Talent wise, with this team, I think it is top notch. I think we’ll be able to compete…
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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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Pressure is a privilege: Lipscomb Cheer places third at UCA Nationals
Cheerleaders are used to supporting others. They stand on the sidelines of every game, encouraging the basketball teams and energizing the crowd. But at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) College Nationals this month, the Lipscomb cheer team took center stage. They competed against top cheer teams in the country, and placed third in their division – a major accomplishment. Last year was the first time in school history that Lipscomb competed at UCA Nationals. Whitney Cadavid, Lipscomb’s director of cheer, was proud of how much the team grew after their first competition. “Last year was our breakthrough year. Our routine last year was amazing, and the team hit zero, which…
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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…
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Lipscomb men’s basketball brings home overtime win against Stetson
The Lipscomb men’s basketball team took on the Stetson Hatters in Allen Arena Thursday afternoon, in a match moved up to avoid the winter storms. The last time the Bisons faced off against the Hatters, on January 8, in DeLand, Florida, the Bisons lost 83-91. But that wouldn’t be the case this time. This time, when the Bisons took on the Hatters, at home, they beat them in overtime, 79-74. The Bisons took the lead early, graduate student forward Grant Asman making a layup to start off their momentum. By the 12 minute mark in the first half, the Bisons were leading 21-9. Nearly three minutes passed with both teams…
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Heavy winter storm moves into Nashville – what to know
A massive winter storm is making its way toward the South this weekend, a slow cell that will most likely sit over the Nashville area for up to 36 hours. Here’s what you need to know: The storm is expected to start in the evening on Friday, the 23. Heavy snowfall is expected Saturday, the 24, with up to 10 inches predicted. Saturday’s low temperature will be 17°F, the high 28°F, however, with the expected wind chill and storm, the actual feels-like temperature will most likely feel far colder. Continuing through Sunday, the storm is expected to last until at least noon. More snow is expected, anywhere from three to…
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Lipscomb men’s basketball dominates No. 1 ASUN Austin Peay
On Saturday, Jan. 17, Allen Arena was packed in anticipation of the Lipscomb men’s basketball team’s showdown with the No. 1 ASUN team, Austin Peay. That showdown did not disappoint, and eventually resulted in Lipscomb’s victory, 82-78. Nearly 3,000 people filled the seats in Allen Arena, many of them local youth wearing kids’ jerseys, who lined the court to high five the players during the opening lineup. The game began with points for Lipscomb, graduate student forward Grant Asman making a layup in the paint to put two on the board for the Bisons. After that layup, a trade-the-lead dance began, as the two teams scored time after time, inching…
