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  • Campus Life,  News

    Rooted in culture, growing in community: Raíces kicks off the semester with record growth

    The energy was vibrant and the mission was clear as Raíces, Lipscomb University’s Latino and Hispanic student organization, gathered in the Office of Intercultural Development (OID) to launch the new semester. The introductory kickoff event, held from 3 to 5 p.m., began with a formal presentation from the club’s leadership introducing the new officer board and laying out their vision for the coming months. For Raíces President Joseph Llerena, a senior data analytics major, the afternoon was a celebration of how far the organization has come since its inception in the spring of 2021. “Today was our first event of the semester,” Joseph said. “It’s to talk about Raíces, what…

  • News

    Burgers, Boots, and a Big Splash: BSA Cookout brings family vibes to the pavilion

    Lipscomb’s Black Student Association (BSA) brought a taste of the wild west to campus today, hosting its highly anticipated “Cowboys and Cowgirls” themed cookout at the Pavilion from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event was a high-energy gathering designed to unite the campus community before the long holiday weekend. Students showed up clad in western wear, filling the air with music, laughter and line dancing. Sizzling hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and cold drinks, kept the crowd fueled as the line dancing kicked into high gear. For many attendees, the cookout provided a unique space to bond across different backgrounds. “I came to a cookout event, you know, to enjoy…

  • Opinion

    Are Lipscomb RAs unfairly compensated?

    If you were to ask most students on Lipscomb’s campus what they think their resident assistants (RAs) are getting for their job, they’d probably guess free housing. But, unlike many other schools, that isn’t the case at Lipscomb. In fact, Lipscomb RAs often only get paid for some, not all, of the work they do. According to Ellie Heslon, a Johnson Hall RA in her first year, and Tyler Jorden, a second-year High Rise RA, they get just $9.50 an hour for a set 15 hours each week. However, RAs handle nearly everything involved with dorms, housing emergencies and residence life events. “My typical responsibilities include Wednesday Nights We Eat,…

  • Campus Life

    NYC to Nashville: Senior designs shine in Lipscomb Fashion Show

    This week, Shamblin Theater transformed into a runway for Lipscomb Department of Fashion & Design’s annual Fashion Show.   The highly anticipated event showcases undergraduate designs, as students from all levels of the fashion program bring their sketches to life. They often use their Lipscomb peers as models, making the event a campus-wide celebration.   The fashion show culminates in a senior showcase, where each senior presents their collection of five to seven pieces that they designed over the past year. This year, eight designers brought their final collections to the runway. Pomai Romano debuted her bridal collection at the fashion show. Her designs were accompanied by a spoken poem, which…

  • Campus Life,  Photo Gallery

    SAB Farmer’s Market takes to The Square

    Students filled The Square from 3-6pm today for SAB’s Farmer’s Market, soaking up the sunshine and browsing booths showcasing other student’s wares. The options ranged from crocheted flowers, up-cycled clothing, hand-designed stickers and homemade beauty products. Some students sold their wares for profit, others to fundraise for missions trips. Some were marketing small businesses that had begun during a Lipscomb business class, and others had started their companies before coming to campus. Regardless of where or why the various small businesses had started, students across campus enjoyed them throughout the afternoon. The sun shone, students shopped and Herd Media’s Micah Barkley captured some of the moments. Featured image taken by…