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Lipscomb students attend entrepreneurship conference in Chicago
CHICAGO, Illinois – It was clear to the audience that this was not their first rodeo. At a high-stakes competition in Chicago, Lipscomb students competed in a collegiate version of “Shark Tank”. Two students had clawed their way out of a pool of 600 to the top 25 over the past year. Now it was the real deal. The final competition. Junior Anna Belle Skidmore’s presentation began with the line, “You’ve all heard of the muffin man, but have you heard of the granola girl? Senior Aidan Miller followed, articulately sharing the success of his company, Kwizera Coffee, which seeks to bring farming opportunities to the people of Rowanda. Aidan…
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Bisons Weekend to feature camaraderie, connection
Lipscomb University will host Bisons Weekend, a rebrand of Homecoming and Parents Weekend, November 11 and 12. One of the weekend’s highlights is Bisons Weekend Parade, which will feature students, faculty and staff across campus. All are welcome to watch the parade from wherever they choose. Activities for current students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community will be available. These include Bisons athletic events, a 5K run, and a special chapel service. Bisons Weekend is a way for all students, current and previous, to bond and connect over their love for being a Bison. “I never knew coming to a school like Lipscomb would allow me to meet people from…
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Students told to vacate off-campus housing
It was a typical day for five Lipscomb students when they received notice they were “overcrowding” the home they are renting. What followed the notice was an ultimatum to “correct the situation” or vacate the property within a few days. Shelby Bratcher, a senior Corporate Marketing major from Hendersonville, TN, splits rent with her four roommates to make their living situation, as students, feasible. “Not really knowing where we’re gonna live long term was not scary just nerve-wracking. After the first few days, we kind of started getting frustrated,” said Bratcher. Metro’s Housing Code, sections 16.24.030 & 17.04.060, allow up to three unrelated adults in 1 home. The group is…
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Lipscomb hosts sixth annual Savannah’s Boogie
Lipscomb University’s IDEAL Program supports students through community fundraiser. As homecoming weekend draws near, so does the sixth annual Savannah’s Boogie. Presented by Lipscomb’s IDEAL Program, Savannah’s Boogie is an event featuring a 5K, a Fun Run, and a cornhole tournament. Formerly known as the “Bison Boogie,” Savannah’s Boogie was renamed in honor of Savannah Miller, an IDEAL student who passed away in 2020. Savannah loved to dance and have fun, which made the word “boogie” the perfect fit. This year, those who “boogie” in the 5k, Fun Run, or cornhole tournament will help raise money for the IDEAL scholarship fund, which helps make it possible for students and their…
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Haunted – Preds fans scared by October start
The Nashville Predators are desperately looking to scrape together some wins. One month into the NHL season, things aren’t going as planned for the Preds. From the very first game, the team’s Western Canadian road trip began with disappointment. The Edmonton Oilers slaughtered the boys from Smashville 7-4, moving the Predators’ season record down to 3-6-1. The Predators season so far has not been very stellar. A struggling offense, leaky defense and a weak power play, are just some of the issues the team has been facing lately. On paper, the Predators have a highly skilled team capable of being at the top of the central division. How do the…
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Halloween Dodgeball 2022: Who was the best dressed?
The annual Halloween Dodgeball tournament returned to Fanning Hall. The spooky tradition packs students into the Fanning courtyard each year where they watch their peers go head-to-head. This Lipscomb tradition has been put on for nearly two decades. But each time, you’re guaranteed to see something you’ve never seen before. Traditionally in sports, teams are united by uniforms. But in this tournament, teams are united by creative costumes. How could Halloween ever exist without the costumes?
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Men’s basketball Battle is back on campus
Lipscomb's mens basketball team prepares to take on the Belmont Bruins in Allen Arena this year.
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Homecoming rebranded Bisons Weekend
Lipscomb University’s annual Bisons Weekend will take place November 11 and 12. These events express the joy of Lipscomb's surrounding community through traditions that have lasted for years.
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Volunteers needed to study trauma effects
As we all know, there are challenges when a student transitions from high school to college. But are there unique problems for those who have survived “difficult” childhoods? A Lipscomb graduate student has designed a survey to investigate the effects of trauma later in life. Baljeet Loaee, a psychology graduate student has launched a study of “the association between childhood maltreatment and student adaptation to college and their academic performance.” The study is built around a 30 to 45 minute survey for students over 18 years old. Loaee says there is not much evidence on the impact of childhood trauma on undergraduate students and their adaptation to college. “This research will…
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Parking on campus: is it as bad as you think?
Parking is a problem that Lipscomb University has faced since (what seems like) the beginning of time. It’s maddening. It’s frustrating. It’s… maybe not as bad as you think. There are 1,367 spots on this campus for students, including the 68 handicap-accessible spots. That number seems pretty irrelevant when it takes 20 minutes to find a parking spot on campus, but maybe we just aren’t looking in the right place.
