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ASA hosts Afrobeats Invasion
The African Students Association is determined to bring good vibes to Lipscomb’s campus. Last night from 6-8, African Student Association (ASA) members invited their peers to join them for Afrobeats music, food and fun. “We want to invade campus with good vibes, good energy and show everyone a good time,” said Ayub Ali, ASA’s president. ASA’s Afrobeats Invasion was part of Lipscomb’s Welcome to Our World (WOW) week. During this annual tradition, the Office of Intercultural Development collaborates with student organizations to showcase Lipscomb’s diverse student body. Afrobeats is just one of ASA’s many on-campus events highlighting African culture. “Our whole mission statement is to educate Lipscomb students on the…
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Football Culture at a Football-less College
At most colleges in the South, Saturdays in the fall mean one thing: football. Packed stadiums, tailgates as far as you can see and entire campuses that revolve around the 22 men on the field. But at Lipscomb, there is no team to cheer for. For some, that absence feels like a missing piece. For others, it has created space for a different kind of community. “Football consumes me,” said senior Dylan Swindle. “I’ve made it a part of my life by involving friends in it and making community around it.” Swindle was born and raised an Alabama Crimson Tide fan. Despite not having a team at his own school,…
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School of Music hosts Immersion Day for high school musicians
Lipscomb’s School of Music hosted its fourth annual Immersion Day the first Monday of October. This day-long event let high school students from all over the country experience a “day in the life” of a Lipscomb music major. They sat in on classes, attended group sessions and hung out with current music students during a Q&A panel. “It’s a casual way to hang out with some of our current students and faculty. And they get to ask them a lot of big questions too,” said Natalie Kirkham, a School of Music administrative assistant and a lead organizer of Immersion Day. “It really helps students to picture themselves here.” For Camille…
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Lady Bisons take fourth conference sweep against Central Arkansas
The Lady Bisons wrapped up their last home game this afternoon, 2-0 against the Central Arkansas Bears, to remain undefeated in the ASUN. The game win also brought home Head Coach Kevin O’Brien’s 150th career win with the Bisons. The Bisons started off strong against the Bears, racking up two goals less than 15 minutes into regulation time. The first was brought in by junior midfielder Hailey Johnson, with assists by freshman forward Skylar Cole and sophomore midfielder Tatum Ahlemeyer. This was Johnson’s eighth goal of the season and it gave the Bisons an early edge on the Bears. Following hot on her heels was sophomore midfielder London De Fini,…
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Delta Sigma continues Lipscomb’s social club traditions
This year, Delta Sigma is participating in its first New Member Orientation (NMO) week since 2019. First established in 1967, Delta Sigma was reintroduced last spring. Like all of Lipscomb’s social clubs, it welcomes new members with a week of orientation activities. But during the club’s reintroduction, founding members had a chance to reconsider their NMO traditions. Instead of continuing the same activities, Delta Sigma had the opportunity to redesign. They spent months planning for their first rush cycle. Their process provided a window into the “why” behind Lipscomb’s social clubs’ traditions. Delta Sigma president Anna Wren Rogers offered insight into the purpose of NMO week. “Social clubs are created…
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Boot Scoot a success for Line Dancing at Lipscomb
For many, Boot Scoot is a Lipscomb way to kick off the semester. Always a popular event, this year’s Boot Scoot saw more attendees than in the past, despite being relocated to Shamblin Theater. When serious rain threatened to ruin the event often held in the Square, SAB and Line Dancing at Lipscomb – the event’s hosts – decided to hold it in Shamblin Theater. Instead of dampening the event, or destroying the attendance, in some ways it wound up making it feel more like a night downtown. “We were kind of upset that we had to have it in Shamblin, because it’s always been in the Square and that’s…
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Bid Night, best night: Lipscomb’s social clubs continue to grow
Lipscomb’s Student Center was a little busier than usual on Friday night. After a month of rush events, almost eighty students lined up to receive an envelope holding their bid. The air was thick with excitement as the new members waited for an invitation to join one of Lipscomb’s twelve social clubs. “It’s a mix of nerves and excitement, but mostly, I just feel really grateful to get to be a part of it,” said sophomore Madilyn Muse. “It feels like the beginning of a new chapter.” Lipscomb has both a fall and spring rush season. While spring is usually for freshmen, fall rush is exclusively for transfer and returning…
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Lipscomb University Gospel Choir debuts first album
If you walk up to the second floor of Ezell on Tuesday evenings, you’ll hear the strains of age-old gospel music ringing out from Ezell Chapel. Lipscomb University Gospel Choir has been gathering around the stained glass window in the chapel for the past five years now, practicing every Tuesday night. The choir has gotten multiple opportunities to sing at Lipscomb and on the road, and have released several singles. This past week, the choir hit a new milestone, releasing their very first album, “In His Presence.” Herd Media sat down with Gospel Choir’s director and founder, Dr. Aaron Howard, whom all the choir members affectionately call “Doc,” to talk…
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Lipscomb WSOC dominates Mercyhurst – a photo gallery
The Lipscomb women’s soccer team took on Mercyhurst Sunday afternoon, dominating with a 6-0 win. The Bisons scored one goal in the first half, then slammed in five in the second. With this win, they improved their record to 4-2-1. The Mercyhurst win is their largest margin so far this season, the second a 2-0 win over Tennessee Tech. Herd Media’s Micah Barkley was at the game to photograph the action. Below is a photo gallery with some of the best shots. Featured image taken by Micah Barkley.
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Lipscomb volleyball takes on No. 1 Nebraska — a photo gallery
Allen Arena was packed to the brim Friday night as the Bisons took on the No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers. With over 4,230 people in attendance — many in Nebraska red — the energy in the arena was electric. The Cornhuskers swept the match 25-12, 25-21 and 25-15. Herd Media sports photographer Micah Barkley was courtside for the game, capturing some of the action. Keep scrolling for a photo gallery from the night. Feature image taken by Micah Barkley.
