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Review: The wind ensemble and orchestra perform a phenomenal mid-semester performance
As the fall semester reached its halfway point, the wind ensemble and the orchestra put on their mid-semester performance. To start the concert, the wind ensemble took the stage with powerful, energetic music, featuring instruments ranging from beautiful flutes to rhythmic percussion.
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Students celebrate Hispanic culture at “Salsa en el Shamblin”
Though originally planned to take place in Bison Square, “Salsa en el Shamblin” was moved into Shamblin Theatre on Friday night following a sudden rain forecast. Regardless of the unexpected change in plans, a large group of students showed up to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a salsa dance. In the first half of the event, two instructors helped students learn salsa basics for both solo and partnered dancing. In the second half of the event, students were free to mingle and practice their newly developed salsa skills. One of the event’s features was a table with three traditional Mexican drinks: pineapple juice, horchata and hibiscus juice. The beverages…
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Rain or shine, students turn out for Wild Bison Festival
Rain might have pushed the Wild Bison Festival inside, but it didn’t dampen the music. On Saturday, Oct. 3, more than 15 music artists played at a free event on Lipscomb’s campus.
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“Gloría a Díos” brings Spanish worship to campus
The Office of Intercultural Development invited Lipscomb students to a multilingual worship night.
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Night Market fills Bison Square with fashion
On Sept. 29th, Lipscomb's fashion department took over the square for Fashion Night Market. Lipscomb fashion students came together to sell work they created, and their peers got to shop.
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The Chainsmokers concert starts with confusion and ends in accomplishment
Lights on the Lawn — an event hosted by Vanderbilt University to raise money for charity — almost ended in failure. After early performances by smaller DJs, The Chainsmokers went on stage on Friday night to start the set everyone was waiting for. But less than a minute after their music started, they were rushed off stage.
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AASA celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncakes
On Wednesday, Lipscomb’s Asian American Student Association (AASA) celebrated the coming of the fall season with a Mooncake Festival.
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Rooted in culture, growing in community: Raíces kicks off the semester with record growth
The energy was vibrant and the mission was clear as Raíces, Lipscomb University’s Latino and Hispanic student organization, gathered in the Office of Intercultural Development (OID) to launch the new semester. The introductory kickoff event, held from 3 to 5 p.m., began with a formal presentation from the club’s leadership introducing the new officer board and laying out their vision for the coming months. For Raíces President Joseph Llerena, a senior data analytics major, the afternoon was a celebration of how far the organization has come since its inception in the spring of 2021. “Today was our first event of the semester,” Joseph said. “It’s to talk about Raíces, what…
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Burgers, Boots, and a Big Splash: BSA Cookout brings family vibes to the pavilion
Lipscomb’s Black Student Association (BSA) brought a taste of the wild west to campus today, hosting its highly anticipated “Cowboys and Cowgirls” themed cookout at the Pavilion from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event was a high-energy gathering designed to unite the campus community before the long holiday weekend. Students showed up clad in western wear, filling the air with music, laughter and line dancing. Sizzling hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and cold drinks, kept the crowd fueled as the line dancing kicked into high gear. For many attendees, the cookout provided a unique space to bond across different backgrounds. “I came to a cookout event, you know, to enjoy…
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Are Lipscomb RAs unfairly compensated?
If you were to ask most students on Lipscomb’s campus what they think their resident assistants (RAs) are getting for their job, they’d probably guess free housing. But, unlike many other schools, that isn’t the case at Lipscomb. In fact, Lipscomb RAs often only get paid for some, not all, of the work they do. According to Ellie Heslon, a Johnson Hall RA in her first year, and Tyler Jorden, a second-year High Rise RA, they get just $9.50 an hour for a set 15 hours each week. However, RAs handle nearly everything involved with dorms, housing emergencies and residence life events. “My typical responsibilities include Wednesday Nights We Eat,…
