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  • Multimedia,  Op-Doc

    Ahmed’s Lemonade

    In this short op-doc, we talk about entrepreneurship. Ahmed Amaar is an MBA student at Lipscomb University. But, you can also find him running a lemonade stand. His mom, Salma, taught him how to make lemonade and inspired Salma’s Lemonade. Franziska Decker reports.

  • Multimedia,  Op-Doc

    Educating behind bars

    In this short op-doc, we talk about the LIFE Program. Lipscomb University’s LIFE program offers access to education to multiple individuals. It is an opportunity for persons incarcerated to further their education and connect with the outside. For a traditional undergraduate student, it is a transformative experience. Dr. Robbie Spivey gives us a glimpse into what it is and why it is important. Hannah Sever reports.

  • Multimedia,  Op-Doc

    Reflecting on Covid-19

    In this short op-doc, we talk about Covid-19. Covid-19 changed our way of life. Lost in the chaos was the social impact it had on students. In March of 2020, students left for spring break only to find that they wouldn’t be returning to campus. Blake shares the impact this abrupt change in life had on him and how he has coped. Spencer Barnabee reports. Music by Purple Planet.

  • News

    Updated main level of Bennett Campus Center will seat 100 more people

    Every college student has their favorite hangout spot, but one place they all go to is the Bennett Campus Center.  The Bennett Campus Center is central to most of the restaurants and the activities that happen on campus. It is possibly the most used building on campus. Over the winter break, Campus Construction Services will make an upgrade to Bennett’s main level. The project was pushed off till winter break to not interrupt students during the semester. Their main focus is to add more electrical outlets with USB ports, which are constantly in demand for students and faculty. Jennifer Overstreet, Director of Space Program and Interior Design says the work…

  • Multimedia,  Sports

    Sideline Special, episode 4

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    Sideline Special is your home for specialty sports content at Lipscomb and conversations with Bisons’ coaches and athletes. This week we will talk to junior transfer sports media major Brandon Bigsby who did color commentary for the Battle of the Boulevard this year. Finally, we relive the final moments of the Men’s Basketball Battle of the Boulevard. Producer: Hannah Sever Anchors: Franzi Decker, Danny Kotula

  • Arts and Entertainment,  Multimedia,  News

    Lipscomb’s “Gift to Nashville”

    Lighting of the Green is an annual Lipscomb event marking the start of the Christmas season. It has been a popular tradition at Lipscomb for 18 years, extending its reach not only to those affiliated with Lipscomb but also citizens of the Nashville area. Lighting of the Green has always been a free event where all are welcomed with open arms. It includes festivities for all ages such as family pictures with Santa, Merry Marketplace, and performances from Amy Grant, Lipscomb choirs, and other special guests. “The Lighting of the Green is Lipscomb’s gift to Nashville,” Dr. Jimmy McCollum, Lipscomb alum and Professor of Communication, said. Michael Tait of Newsboys…

  • Opinion

    Division, debate and David Lipscomb

    OUR FOUNDERS DAVID LIPSCOMB, RIGHT, AND JAMES HARDING, LEFT.

    This is America- and there’s no denying that there is division. Within the state, the city, the church, and our school, there is disunity. Whether politically, socially, or economically, people find themselves “drawing the line.” Someone might find it difficult or even impossible to hold a conversation with another person who believes something different, says something triggering, or does something that they do not agree with. On October 17th, an organization called Turning Point Lipscomb screened “The Greatest Lie Ever Sold,” a film by conservative commentator Candace Owens about the killing of George Floyd and the rise of Black Lives Matter. This film caused a lot of controversy and hard…

  • Multimedia,  News

    Marketing week highlights important skills for students

    Last year Lipscomb’s AMA traveled to the international conference for the first time and returned not only having placed in every category they competed in but, according to club’s president Jason Southall, with inspiration for expanding their club.  AMA, short for American Marketing Association, is a largescale organization providing connections and resources for “marketers and academics” within the business community. Marketing Week, which took place from Oct. 19-26, is one of the fruits of the Lipscomb chapter’s inspiration.