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The Well trades cozy charm for bland beige
“They gentrified The Well!” Lipscomb senior Diane Brown threw her hands in the air. “There’s no character.” The Well Coffeehouse off of Granny White Pike has recently fallen victim to the boring beige trend. What used to be a cozy, warm coffee shop full of wood-paneled walls and colored photographs showing people around the world that The Well has helped is no more. Now, the walls are blank and boring. The seats are stark, plain wood and the counter has been painted a bright blue. Perhaps saddest, though, is the large wooden map decorated with orange pins and small photos, showing every location where The Well has dug a well…
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Meet Me at the Met – a look at the SGA Formal
The Lipscomb Student Government Association hosted its annual student body formal Friday. This year’s theme was “Meet Me at the Met,” and featured a live DJ, food and drinks. Students were encouraged to wear formal attire or clothing they otherwise had no occasion to wear. Photos taken by Madelyn Paul.
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Federal student loan repayment plans are changing in 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, the federal student loan system will change how borrowers repay their loans. While current borrowers will not see the immediate changes, students planning to borrow in the future could face fewer repayment options. “Most pieces are set, but things are still evolving,” said Assistant Director of Special Programs David Bender. “By July 1, that’s when students should expect to see everything set in stone.” For students taking out new federal loans after the changes, there will be two repayment plans. One option is a standard repayment plan with fixed monthly payments. Unlike the traditional 10-year plan, the length of repayment will depend on the total loan…
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Lipscomb students camp in Bennett as ice brings down trees and power lines
The winter storm projected for January 2026 hit Lipscomb’s campus in a far different manner than expected. Though the forecast had called for up to 15 inches of snow, the campus saw only two to three inches. The ice that followed, however, would cause a problem. Clinging to all of the trees and power lines both on campus and around Nashville, the ice wreaked havoc. Tree limbs came crashing down all across campus with crashing thuds and rending cracks. Some smaller trees were even fully uprooted by the weight of the ice. Students were advised to avoid walking underneath trees whenever possible and to stay alert when crossing beneath one.…
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Pressure is a privilege: Lipscomb Cheer places third at UCA Nationals
Cheerleaders are used to supporting others. They stand on the sidelines of every game, encouraging the basketball teams and energizing the crowd. But at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) College Nationals this month, the Lipscomb cheer team took center stage. They competed against top cheer teams in the country, and placed third in their division – a major accomplishment. Last year was the first time in school history that Lipscomb competed at UCA Nationals. Whitney Cadavid, Lipscomb’s director of cheer, was proud of how much the team grew after their first competition. “Last year was our breakthrough year. Our routine last year was amazing, and the team hit zero, which…
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Commuter students weigh risks as winter storm threatens Middle Tennessee
Lipscomb University commuters are bracing for a mix of in-person, remote and canceled classes as a Severe Winter Storm Warning takes effect for Davidson County from midnight Friday through 6 p.m. Sunday. While the university typically remains open during inclement weather, the National Weather Service is warning that “travel could be impossible” as a mix of snow and ice moves through Middle Tennessee. Forecasters predict up to 6 inches of snow alongside ice accumulations that could reach three-quarters of an inch. In an email sent to the campus community, university officials stated that Lipscomb “typically does not fully close but instead adjusts operations as needed.” However, leadership will monitor conditions throughout the…
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Heavy winter storm moves into Nashville – what to know
A massive winter storm is making its way toward the South this weekend, a slow cell that will most likely sit over the Nashville area for up to 36 hours. Here’s what you need to know: The storm is expected to start in the evening on Friday, the 23. Heavy snowfall is expected Saturday, the 24, with up to 10 inches predicted. Saturday’s low temperature will be 17°F, the high 28°F, however, with the expected wind chill and storm, the actual feels-like temperature will most likely feel far colder. Continuing through Sunday, the storm is expected to last until at least noon. More snow is expected, anywhere from three to…
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The 21st Annual Lighting of the Green (photo gallery)
For the first time in 21 years, Lipscomb kicked off the Christmas season with its annual Lighting of the Green inside Allen Area. Traditionally the show is held outside in Allen circle by the steps of the bell tower, however, due to weather, this year’s show was held indoors. Hosted by singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb, this year’s show featured performances by Daves Highway, Christian music artist Matt Maher, singer-songwriter and author Sandra McCracken, Lipscomb middle and high school choir, Lipscomb University Gospel Choir and Sanctuary. Photos taken by Madelyn Paul.
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Ellie Holcomb hosts Lipscomb’s 21st annual Lighting of the Green
Lipscomb held its 21st annual Lighting of the Green in Allen Arena, with singer Ellie Holcomb as this year’s host. Before the concert, guests visited the Merry Marketplace, where local vendors donated a portion of their proceeds to Associated Women for Lipscomb scholarships. Jennette Midgett Sockwell, a children’s author and Lipscomb alumna, said the sense of community is what keeps her coming back every year. “It’s about connections. I may not sell that many tonight,” she said. “But I’ll make connections here. Last year, a schoolteacher, who I think taught at Lipscomb Academy, took my card, and the very next day she got online and bought a book for every…
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The Boulevard belongs to the Bruins for another year
Lipscomb women’s and men’s basketball took on the Belmont Bruins in a doubleheader Battle of the Boulevard, the two colleges’ historic rivalry games. Belmont swept the doubleheader, with the Lady Bruins winning in a blowout and the Bruins prevailing by seven points. Located just two miles down Nashville’s Belmont Boulevard from each other, Lipscomb University and Belmont University are the closest-by-distance rivalry in the NCAA. Each year, their sports teams face off against each other in the Battle of the Boulevard, determining who will get to “own the Boulevard” for the year. The basketball games were hosted at Belmont this year, in a doubleheader style. The Lady Bisons took on…
