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Lipscomb professor advocates for depth over speed in gifted learning programs
In honors classrooms, fostering deeper understanding should take precedence over rushing through content, argues Dr. Emily Mofield, Assistant Professor of Education at Lipscomb University. She proposes a new foundational model aimed at enhancing critical thinking and meaningful exploration for gifted students. Honors classes often fail to meet their potential by prioritizing speed over substance. These courses, designed to provide advanced learners with accelerated material, often mistakenly equate rigor with pace. However, true enrichment comes not from moving quickly, but from diving deeply into subjects and challenging students to think critically. Many students assume honors courses are more rigorous than standard classes. Yet, without a structured framework, these courses often cover…
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Lipscomb study links caffeine to to increased body image concerns among college women
A new Lipscomb University study reveals that caffeine consumption may heighten body image concerns and anxiety among college-aged women, particularly impacting their social physique anxiety (SPA)—the anxiety one feels about how others perceive their body. The research, led by Rachel Shannon, a 2024 psychology graduate, and supervised by Dr. Jaclyn Spivey, head of Lipscomb’s undergraduate psychology program, explores the effects caffeine-containing items like coffee and dark chocolate may have. Shannon’s findings suggest that caffeine could contribute to body dysmorphia and heightened SPA among women. “I wanted to focus on body image dissatisfaction because there is a lot more literature already on women with body image dissatisfaction,” said Shannon, explaining her…
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Campus carillonist Donna King rings students into post-grad life
The daily schedule of everyone on Lipscomb’s campus is guided by the bells of the Allen Tower. Each quarterly chime informs faculty, staff and students of the time of day. Although it is programmed to be this way, each time it rings is not always automatic. Dr. Donna King, Professor of Music, is the one behind the musical songs played on both random and special occasions. “I’m not a virtuoso or a master carillonist, by any means, but I was able to learn enough to, you know, get me through graduations,” she said. “It’s become … a little fun, weird corner of my regular teaching job.” “Carillonist”, also known as…
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Worship at the Round
Lipscomb students gathered in Shamblin Theater for a campus-wide worship night, praising God and serving each other by leading worship and praying together. The worship night was called Worship at the Round since the worship team stood at the center of the room instead of the stage, and it was held on October 20, 2024. Herd Media’s Anastasia Bodyreva took photos of the event.
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Alpha Delta hosts student-faculty tournament court to build wells in Zimbabwe
Have you ever sat in class listening to your professor and wondered, “How would they do in a 3v3 basketball game right now?” On November 13, 2024, Lipscomb Social Club Alpha Delta helped answer this question. The club and its founding members hosted a basketball tournament where two students teamed up with a faculty member to face off against one of the six other participating teams. Games were played to 21 points and followed a single-elimination format until one team emerged victorious. The event offered more than just basketball. Attendees enjoyed free catering from Panda Express and participated in a raffle with prizes, including a top prize of a $135…
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A look back at Halloweek – a photo gallery
At the end of October, Lipscomb students geared up for a long-awaited week of spooky festivities – “Halloweek.” The campus’s residence halls put on different themed events, ranging from Elam Hall’s Yeehaw to High Rise’s Haunted Wednesday Nights We Eat. Members of Dr. Lois Jones’s Photojournalism Class covered the events, resulting in this photo gallery. Students covered Scare in the Square, Haunted Wednesday Nights We Eat and the traditional Lipscomb Halloween Dodgeball Game. Featured image taken by Maggie Burke.
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The many layers of Lipscomb Volleyball’s Meg Mersman
When many people think of Lipscomb senior Meg Mersman, they often see her as one of the leaders and faces of Lipscomb’s volleyball program over the past five seasons. They see a 6’2 middle blocker that is the reigning ASUN Conference Player of the Year. They see a former conference champion and a AVCA (America Volleyball Coaches Association) All-American Honorable mention. They see a tough, relentless person who has the aura of someone that you’d want to go to battle with, but when you talk to Mersman about her journey, you begin to see that there are many more layers to her and her story. Little things like the fact…
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Running point in Basketball & Business: The story of Lipscomb’s Logan Suber
In the game of basketball, the job of a point guard is to run and operate the offense. It’s a position that requires good leadership, decision-making, communication and setting up not just yourself, but your entire team in a position to succeed. Sort of sounds like running a business right? Well no one would know this comparison better than Lipscomb sophomore Logan Suber. Suber is entering his second year with the Bisons program after he redshirted with the team last year as a true freshman; graduating high school a year early in order to join the team in 2023. However the story of Suber, and clothing/apparel brand “Stack Good Days”,…
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Photo gallery: “1891” fashion bus
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From the Rockies to Rock-N-Roll: Zerita McAtee’s Journey from Montana Outfitter to Nashville Musician
Trading the saddle for a guitar, Zerita McAtee’s journey from outfitter’s daughter to aspiring rockstar takes root at Lipscomb University as she immerses herself in the community, honing her craft and finding her sound. Zerita McAtee, junior commercial music songwriting major from West Glacier, Montana, merges her love for rock and folk music with her faith and personal journey to create music that is not only relatable but fun to listen to. McAtee didn’t have a musical up-bringing, rather she comes from a family that spent a lot of time outdoors. “We’re basically outfitters which is working with horses, taking people into the woods, fishing and hunting so very…
