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Singarama 2026 takes audience on an epic roadtrip
On Thursday night, Collins Auditorium opened its doors to the 63rd Singarama. The show focused on the theme ‘Life is a Highway’ and led its audience down the road of life. Over the course of three shows, student participants gave their all in an effort to win the grand prize. The show opened with a number by the hosts: Luke Green, Betsy Pack, Abi Stechmann, Annie Elliot, Bronson Campbell and Mia Grace McKinney. Dressed in mock racing jackets, the group came onto the stage with an ensemble cover of “Route 66” by the Cheetah Girls. From there, Campbell and Green sang “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts to the…
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Carapazza writes her name in Lipscomb soccer history books
At the end of her 2025 spring season, Lipscomb midfielder Bella Carapazza, then a sophomore, had one personal goal for her upcoming season – win MVP. By the end of her 2025 fall season, as a junior, she’d done just that… and etched her name into the Lipscomb history books as just the second women’s soccer player to be chosen as an All-American. “The All-American was crazy. That was insane,” she said with a laugh. “That came out of nowhere. And it was even third team, and there’s four teams. That’s the best kids in the nation… it’s actually crazy. It was insane.” “I remember my phone was blowing up,…
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Lipscomb Choirs create community for students
Lipscomb University sits just within the peripheral vision of Music City. The campus shares a city with iconic venues such as the Ryman and shares a state with the birthplace of country music. While it may seem easy to be overshadowed by these monuments, Lipscomb University has a thriving musicallife that is authentic to the university. The choirs at Lipscomb contribute to this scene. Dr. Matthew Taylor, the director of choral activities and vocal music education at Lipscomb’s campus, describes the choirs as “a culture that is high-reaching, but kind and intentional. I call our choir a work-hard, laugh-hard kind of room.” Taylor leads two of Lipscomb’s choirs: University Chorale…
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Dr. Holmes connects students through the humanities
Dr. David Holmes’ passion for the humanities has moved him across the country and given him a seat at the table. At Lipscomb, he has served as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is now a distinguished professor at the university. However, for Holmes, the humanities mean more than a degree or a title. “The humanities are about the stories we tell and the stories we hear and the stories that change us,” said Holmes. “Stories make a difference.” Holmes’ interest in the humanities began in church. Listening to preachers was the catalyst for his life’s work. “Between that and scripture itself and church music,…
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Elevate dance concert captivates audiences with “The Artist’s Journey”
Shamblin Theater at Lipscomb University is no stranger to amazing storytellers. Each year, Lipscomb’s talented theater department graces the stage with multiple, breathtaking performances. Last weekend, Shamblin was home to yet another new story – but instead of using words, artists told a story through movement. During three performances of Elevate, Lipscomb Theatre’s resident dance company captivated audiences as they told the story of The Artist’s Journey. For two hours, the stage was filled with constant motion: from the smooth, clean lines of ballet, to edgy hip hop performances, the dancers left no area of their craft unexplored. Using little more than their bodies as props, the Elevate dancers displayed…
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ASUN underdogs on their way to fight for the banner
When Lipscomb men’s basketball head coach Kevin Carroll took over the program, there were just a few days left with an open transfer portal. Most of Lipscomb’s basketball players had already graduated or transferred, and Carroll was left with just seven returning players. Of those seven, only three had started or seen major minutes. The other four had either redshirted, or not seen much court time. Carroll had just a few days to find transfers in the portal, and had to take his team up to a 15-man roster. When another of the seven left, he was set with the task of finding nine men before summer training. Despite the…
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Soundtracks and strings – a photo gallery
Lipscomb University hosted their fourth annual Film Concert on Monday night, filling Collins Auditorium with live soundtrack accompaniment to both student works and mainstream films. Members of the Lipscomb Orchestra and Wind Ensemble took to the Maybelle Carter Stage to play alongside Lipscomb student’s five-minute films. A variety of student work was showcased, from both the film and animation departments, the short films projected on a screen above the orchestra’s heads. Herd Media photographer Micah Barkley was there to capture the evening. Featured image taken by Micah Barkley.
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‘It’s a big party!’ as students celebrate a successful Giving Day
Last night at midnight, the Stu was the place to be. Students gathered in the center of Lipscomb’s campus for free Whataburger and a chance to win scholarship money. The catch? Students had to stay until 12am to be eligible to win. “What a day, What a scholarship, Whataburger” closed out Lipscomb’s annual Giving Day, and the mood was celebratory. Hundreds of students joined the faculty and staff that made Giving Day possible in the student center. Samuel Waldron, the assistant director of Alumni Engagement, was still energetic at 11:30pm, even though he had been working since 7am. “Giving Day is the time where people can give back to Lipscomb,…
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What an ASUN neutral site means for fans and players
The ASUN Conference’s decision to move its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to a neutral site in Jacksonville marks more than just a location change; it signals a shift in philosophy about what the postseason is supposed to represent. For years, the ASUN tournament has lived on campus floors, in packed student sections, and in the heart of communities that earned the right to host by grinding through the regular season. Now, that reward is gone, replaced with a single destination that, while convenient on paper, strips away much of what made March in the ASUN feel earned. Historically, the conference has seen some of its best crowds when the…
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From stray to campus cat, Sewella finds a new home
What started as a stray cat wandering campus has become a friendly face for many students. Sewella is often seen near the front of Elam Hall in a small heated shelter, with food and water provided by students. Her name comes from being spotted between Elam and Sewell Hall. For many, spotting her has become a small but meaningful part of the day. Allison Schumacher, a freshman math major, is one of several students who regularly leave food and water out for Sewella. “I’ve always been nurturing for animals,” Schumacher said. “So I started feeding her and giving her water. Then she eventually decided she was going to get more…
