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Lipscomb Theatre seniors bring emotion to Matilda the Musical
Lipscomb University’s Department of Theatre will present Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical beginning Nov. 7 in Collins Alumni Auditorium and directed by Beki Baker. Senior musical theatre major Makenzie Cogswell stars as Matilda, a young girl with a powerful imagination, intelligence and psychokinetic abilities. Cogswell said she relates to Matilda’s determination. “I’m a very stubborn person, and I think Matilda can be stubborn at times too,” Cogswell said. “But I think that’s what makes her powerful. She doesn’t want to stay stuck in the situation she’s in. She wants to do something about it.” Playing Miss Honey is one of Cogswell’s closest friends, which she said makes this production even…
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Freshmen win Halloweek dodgeball tournament
Lipscomb University students faced off in the annual Halloweek dodgeball tournament at Fanning Hall, continuing one of the university’s long-standing traditions. This year’s tournament, themed “Thriller Throwdown,” featured teams dressed in creative costumes competing in a bracket-style competition. Students crowded Fanning’s courtyard and balconies, cheering on teams and friends. The game took place inside the tournament’s signature cage setup, giving the event its classic look as dodgeballs flew across the court and bounced off the metal fencing. Teams included Team McQueen, Men of God, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Elixir Addicts, Willie the Pooh, Team P.G.A. and Code Blue, along with several others competing. For the first time, Student Government Association…
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Kicking off Halloweek with Scare in the Square
On Tuesday, students flocked to Bison Square for a night of costumes, candy and fun. As part of Lipscomb Student Life’s Halloweek events, Scare in the Square is a time when various clubs and organizations around campus decorate a table and give out candy. Students come to the event dressed in their finest Halloween costumes, hoping to win the costume contest at the end of the night. “I love Scare in the Square because it’s a time when students and the local community can come together for a night of fun,” said Lydia Knobloch, SGA executive president. Lydia spent the night passing out candy for the SGA table and has…
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Small Business Bash returns to the Honors Lawn
The Lipscomb University Honors College hosted its fourth annual Small Business Bash, bringing students together for shopping, live music and community. The event featured student-run businesses selling handmade goods, art, clothing and food. Vendors included Bare Vintage, Bookish by Bry, Once Upon a Watercolor, Holy Inklings, Handcrafted by Mady, La Rosita’s Boutique, Created by Camille, Stardust Scrapyard, Heidi’s Closet, Plants & Things, Bread and Such, and Dirty Soda Bar. As students browsed booths, performances throughout the afternoon included Josh Degrella, Avenglow, Abby Whitman, Isabel Braley and Sarah Kate Porter. Bryona Browner, owner of Bookish by Bry, participated in the Bash for the first time. “The first thing I ever made…
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WOW Week culminates in the international fashion show
Lipscomb University’s Welcome to Our World Week has been a campus tradition for many years. Each year, what students call “WOW Week” is full of different events highlighting cultures on campus each day and culminating in the cultural fashion show. The fashion show was held this year on Oct. 24, with 17 different countries represented. The show’s hosts, Khloe Fodra and Dieula Estival, kicked off the evening with energy, welcoming the audience to their world. Venezuela was the first country to walk, followed by Ethiopia, Mexico and Honduras. Eritrea followed next, with four girls walking, and three of them returning to the stage to perform a traditional dance. The audience…
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Lipscomb’s Raíces club hosts cultural ‘Jeopardy’ game
Lipscomb University’s Raíces hosted the cultural trivia competition “Jeopardy for 500” on Thursday, Oct. 23, drawing approximately 30 students to the Office of Intercultural Development (OID) Lounge. Held from 3-5 p.m., the event featured a lively, communal atmosphere and focused on a blend of education and celebration, with students competing for bragging rights over categories like history and famous Latinos culture. The event, held as part of the university’s Welcome to Our World Week, was strategically managed by the club’s leadership. Raíces President Chris Rojas, a senior finance major, explained that he applies his academic background directly to running the cultural organization. “I think that it definitely gives me an…
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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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Wild Bison Fest takes the stage for its second year – a photo gallery
Lipscomb’s School of Music hosted the Wild Bison Festival for the second year in a row this weekend. Featuring artists such as The Arcadian Wild, Dawson Hollow and Jervis Campbell, the festival lasted for most of the day. Lipscomb music students like Izzy Mahoubi, Elaina Christina and Bronson Campbell also performed alongside the other artists. The events started around noon with a writers’ round and lasted late into the evening. The artists performed at both the Flatt Amphitheater and the Stage set up on the steps of Collins, shows alternating between the two. During a break between the acts, there was a Pickin’ Party at the Pavilion, with many students…
