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Misuse of box system in dining hall causes managers to search for solution
In the last few years, the Lipscomb Dining Hall has taken on a number of innovations to enhance the dining experience. The green to-go boxes are one of them and are not only used by students, but faculty as well. While the program was originally designed for user convenience, it has recently taken a costly turn. Student and faculty misuse of the system by their lack of returning the boxes, heating them in powerful microwaves and returning them moldy has caused issues. This has left the managers of the dining hall wondering of a potential solution that can continue to serve students while saving them money. The green boxes are…
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Tau Phi goes local: from donating nationally to the on-campus veteran community
The Cowboy Show is one of Lipscomb’s oldest traditions and celebrated its 45th anniversary on September 13. In 2020, Tau Phi sent the profits from ticket sales to Wreaths Across America (WAA). However, the impact of the pandemic led Tau Phi to a philanthropic shift. After a period of giving to different off-campus causes, they have decided to focus on serving veterans—specifically those on campus. Tau Phi is a fraternal social club that strives to raise money for charity through their annual Cowboy Show. From humble beginnings on the steps of the Collins Alumni Auditorium during Bison Day in 1974, the Tau Phi Cowboy Show has evolved into a full-blown…
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From Hiatus to Revival: The history of the Lipscomb pep band and its recently announced return
When you walk into the arena for a college basketball game, there’s a few things that will immediately catch your attention. The chatter and cheers from fans around the arena. The mascot that is running around to hype up those same fans. The raucous crowd of students that is screaming at the top of its lungs. And of course, the school’s pep band that is next to them playing their favorite fight songs. These are some of the many things that make the college basketball experience so unique, but at Lipscomb one of these things hasn’t been present over the past few years and has the potential to return to…
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From coffee to classroom: Lipscomb’s College of Business transforms entrepreneurship
At Lipscomb University, The Well Coffeehouse does more than just serve coffee to its community. Founded by the current Director of the Center for Vocational Discovery, Rob Touchstone, it exemplifies how business ventures can extend their impact from local communities to a worldwide mission, and has inspired an innovative academic program for Lipscomb students. Since founding The Well in 2012, Touchstone has opened six locations across Nashville. The location, across from Lipscomb’s intramural field, has become a place where students, faculty and community members meet for coffee, work, and occasionally listen to live music. After its establishment, Touchstone wanted The Well’s profits to transition entirely to helping impoverished places around…
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Behind the Podium: The Selection Process of Lipscomb’s Chapel Guests
Feature photo courtesy of Kristi Jones Lipscomb’s chapel, known as “The Gathering”, has hosted an array of guests, from the Grammy-winning band King and Country to number one New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury. The Australian brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, known as King and Country, moved to Nashville to pursue their music career. They performed for Lipscomb during their visit. Karen Kingsbury, renowned for her bestsellers such as the “Baxter Family” and the “Redemption” series has also spoken at chapel. Many of Kingsbury’s novels have been made into feature films on Hallmark. Assistant Dean of Vocation and Spiritual Formation, Brent Roe Hall provided insight on the process…
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BSA members stretch away stress during spring yoga event
As students approach the end of the spring semester, many may experience the stress of completing their last assignments and preparing for the upcoming final season. A 2023 Gallup poll that aimed to survey college students’ daily emotions noted that 66% of the 2,430 students surveyed reported experiencing stress. This emotion was second to enjoyment, which was merely 10% higher. Stress may accumulate as tension in their bodies that is often forgotten to make room for more tasks that need to be accomplished. According to the National Institutes of Health, students are more prone to experience “mental distress” around the time of exams and a “decreased [amount afterward] … to…
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Dr. McQueen announces “A Beautiful Day” – The fascinating history of Lipscomb’s “A Beautiful Day”
Originally Posted Spring 2023 When you hear the phrase “it’s a beautiful day”, there are many different things that come to mind. For some, it may be sunny weather. Perfect conditions, that aren’t too hot and aren’t too cold. Some may think of Mr. Rogers’ famous theme song, “Its A Beautiful Day In This Neighborhood”. For others, it may be just a common expression in passing conversation. For Lipscomb students, however, the phrase “it’s a beautiful day!” takes a much richer meaning. It means a day for students to temporarily forget the pressures of classes and enjoy festivities with their peers. A day for the Lipscomb community to create life-long…
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Themes of The Eras: Singarama showcases Lipscomb history through performance and storytelling
Willard Collins Auditorium was the place for song, dance, performance and storytelling on Saturday afternoon, as the third showing of the 61st annual Singarama event took place on Lipscomb University’s campus. Judging for the matinee show was focused on the Best Theme category, as the three acts each look to earn points for the overall sweepstakes. The matinee show was won by the 70s era’s performance, “Delta NaNaNa“, which was directed by Catherine Marshall & Lincoln Brown and was preformed by the Phi Sigma, Gamma Lambda and Sigma Iota Delta social clubs, as well as friends. The winner of the overall sweepstakes will be decided and announced at the end…
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Lipscomb Missions provides life-changing opportunities for students
Lipscomb University’s spring mission trips aren’t just about ticking off a service requirement box or earning extracurricular credits. They’re about diving headfirst into a world of experiences that leave students forever changed, opening their eyes to the complexities of humanity and the power of connection. Take Jackson Head, a sophomore molecular biology major from Nashville. He found himself far from the familiar streets of home, immersed in the vibrant culture of Guatemala on a medical and dental mission trip to Coban. Amidst the hustle and bustle of providing care, Jackson formed an unexpected bond with Elmer, a laid-back 14-year-old local. Their friendship transcended language barriers, built on shared smiles, games,…
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Lipscomb’s Red Dog Productions Revamps The Well Stage
If you have attended a show at The Well recently, you may have noticed a few changes. The stage has undergone a rebranding and operational shift, now under the management of Red Dog Productions, a hands-on venue management practicum for Lipscomb’s music students. These students are learning the ins and outs of running a performance based business. “Students get to book shows, work with artists, ticket shows, manage shows, host shows, run the sound and lights. They get to have their hands in that whole thing,” says John J. Thompson, director of music industry studies. The practicum students, alongside Thompson and adjunct professors, spent last semester re-inventing the program. Thompson…
