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Bridging the Gap: Black and African students discuss issues involving love in their communities
On Feb. 13, the leaders of the Black Student Association (BSA) and African Student Association (ASA) led a panel discussion addressing the issues of love in their communities and the world. Anonymous questions appeared on the board to be answered by the panelists, one of whom was Dean Holmes of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who weighed in with advice based on his experience with matured love. The words of Dean Holmes were observed by the younger panelists. There was an approximate 30-40 year age gap between them, which steered the conversation onto a “then vs. now” track. The Dean was able to discuss how love was expressed…
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No outside dates at Lipscomb SGA formal, citing security and budget
Once again, Lipscomb’s policy prohibits students from bringing outside dates to the Student Government Association’s annual student formal. The decision is rooted in security concerns and budgeting. Last year’s, dance floor beneath the Lipscomb University Student Body Formal sign. Photo courtesy of Kristi Jones. The Student Government Association’s President Janeyah Anderson, a junior double majoring in Law, Justice and Society and Urban Development and Policy from Hendersonville, TN provided insight into the rationale behind this decision by highlighting SGA’s core mission. Anderson explained, “The purpose of SGA is to enhance the student experience.” She elaborated on the financial considerations that influenced the policy, pointing out, “The SGA budget is sourced…
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Lipscomb women’s cross-country: The quiet making of a dynasty
At Lipscomb, the growing success of men’s soccer and the longtime strength of basketball have brought money and recognition to the University. But what about the sports that don’t necessarily draw crowds or make money? The so-called non-revenue sports? Fueled by recent success, the Lady Bisons cross-country team is looking to break a norm and get its taste of recognition. If you haven’t been paying attention, the Bison women have been rewriting chapters in school record books every meet for the past two years. It has won the last two Atlantic Sun cross-country championships, completing the 2023 edition with a perfect score (meaning its runners were the first five finishers…
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Lipscomb students celebrate Lunar New Year with authentic Chinese cuisine
The Asian Connection, also known as “A-CON,” collaborated with Lipscomb’s Honors College to kick off the Year of the Dragon on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Edmund Zhu partnered with Sydni Caldwell, program coordinator of the Honors College, to draw communities on campus together through a Chinese meal. The room was adorned with Chinese decorations suspended from the ceiling and hanging from the walls. Lunar New Year, which is commonly known as “Chinese New Year,” falls on a different date each year. 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on Feb. 20. Chinahighlights.com informs that the Dragon “symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success.” 2024 is expected to bring these…
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Lipscomb’s security improves campus safety
Just months before the anniversary of the Covenant school shooting, Lipscomb Security is brainstorming ways to keep themselves and others safe. Stop the Bleed first aid classes are just some of the new offerings from Lipscomb security to make the campus safer for everybody. Lipscomb’s Captain Chris Warner will teach the safety awareness classes. Jeffrey Dale, chief of security, said, “That class basically is a situational awareness class. We’ll talk about stuff that we have here on campus, the Lipscomb Ready App, and all the services we provide. Then it’s about what do you do when you find yourself off campus?” The class discusses topics on how to keep yourself…
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Lipscomb theatre’s “Ada and the Engine” prepares to dazzle audiences
Lipscomb University Theatre is once again setting the stage, but this time, it is for “Ada and the Engine.” The show will be from Feb. 9 to Feb. 18 in the Shamblin Theater in Bennett Campus Center, located on Lipscomb University’s campus. “Ada and the Engine” tells the story of ambitious Ada Byron as she struggles to be a woman with dreams in the 1850s. To bring this story to life, students in the Lipscomb Department of Theatre have been working around the clock. Whether it is performing, painting or lights, every student involved is doing their part and taking something from the production. “This story emphasizes to me the…
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Lipscomb’s class of 2024: Starting college in the shadow of COVID-19
Picture this: it’s a hot, sunny morning in late August 2020. You’re a freshman, and it’s your first day of class. Things on campus look different than those of college students of past generations. When this freshman class walks out of their dorm room and looks around, they notice fellow students wearing face masks, keeping their heads down, and staying away from each other. This was the experience for many four years ago. Nearly 700 students started their first semester during the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, in 2024, the students who came to Lipscomb in 2020 as freshmen are about to graduate. College freshmen in 2020 had just come out…
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From Parton to Grant: A year of celebrity visits at Lipscomb University
From the rhinestone fashion of Dolly Parton to the tunes of Amy Grant, Lipscomb University has become a stage for stars. With a slew of A-listers, the spotlight shines bright on Lipscomb’s leadership, students, faculty, and staff. The spotlight is progress towards the university’s strategic plan, “Impact 360”. One of the goals of the plan states, “Expand our engagement, influence and impact by forging deep connections with communities, organizations and alumni.” The goal has enhanced Lipscomb’s national reputation through celebrity partnerships and the platform they provide. Dolly Parton and the Makers: My Life in Rhinestones The top headline of 2023 was the announcement of Lipscomb’s partnership with Dolly Parton. At…
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Everything in front of Lipscomb men’s basketball as it approaches crucial point of the season
The Lipscomb men’s basketball team has had a rollercoaster 2023-2024 season up to this point. From injuries to comebacks, and from heartbreaks to triumphs, the Bisons have just about seen it all in its 24 games of play this season. But the road doesn’t get easier for Lipscomb. As the calendar turns to February and just seven games remain in the regular season, the Bisons are inching closer to the ASUN Championship tournament and their play over the next few weeks will be its most important to this point. Considering that, let’s take a look at where the Bisons currently stand, how they have gotten here, and what will be…
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Notable change to Lipscomb greek life
A long-standing Lipscomb social club will retire their letters for the second time. One girl’s social club Gamma Lambda will dissolve at the end of the semester, joining girl’s club Kappa Chi as the second club to disband this school year. Gamma Lambda will not participate in rush or take a pledge class this semester. Gamma Lambda and Kappa Chi were both founded in 1967. At the heart of the Lipscomb community is a version of Greek Life. Social clubs, as they are referred to, are some of Lipscomb’s most visible student organizations with nearly a third of all undergraduate students participating in one. Lipscomb’s Greek Life history is…
