by Shawna Mann | May 4, 2022 | News Slider, Sports
It’s been quite the season for the Lady Bisons of the Lipscomb Softball team. With an overall record of 17-28 this season, there can be many aspects to reevaluate which contribute to the team’s performance. Head Coach Kristin Ryman said she notices how even after two years since the start of COVID-19, creating a close team bond can still be a challenge. The pandemic has had the power to shift the way communication and interaction occur, affecting numerous amounts of people. Included in this number is the Lipscomb softball team. This year there are six freshmen, who comprise nearly a quarter of the team. “In a sense we’re playing catch up a little bit this year with still getting to know them,” Ryman said. The team is known for having a few traditions that help build comradery within the group. These include a blind karaoke, sleepover in the locker room and playing hacky sack before games. “That connection piece is huge for us,” Ryman said. Avery Cox, freshman catcher/infielder, said that the culture of Lipscomb softball is unlike any other team she has been on. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a freshman or if you’re a senior,” Cox said. “Everyone’s happy for you when you get your chance.” With the bond rebuilding underway, players like Cox should begin to see how it will transform how the team plays together. The team’s conference record sits at 7-11. The ASUN tournament will take place May 11-14 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo via Lipscomb...
by Shawna Mann | May 2, 2022 | News Slider, Student Spotlight
Students often turn to their school for ways to help meet their needs. Many times these can go beyond what is provided through academics. College campuses are filled with students who work jobs on and off-campus. Students work these jobs for a variety of reasons, ranging from trying to pay tuition to just having a bit of spending money. Student workers contribute to the daily operations of the university through their efforts. At Lipscomb there are 626 students who are currently employed by the university. Outside of class, they can be seen by their peers working at Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, or as a tour guide just to name a few jobs. “These students also benefit from networking and forming meaningful relationships with other students, faculty and staff,” said Lynn Chappin, director of Human Resources. “On-campus jobs provide income for students in a convenient work environment.” A plus side of being a student worker is being able to prioritize school while working a job. At Lipscomb’s Beaman Library, Kahwit Tela is a student worker who oversees the reference and circulation desk. “One thing I’m really grateful for with my job at the library is their flexibility,” Tela said. “If it’s slow and there’s no one really around, we can do our work.” Tela said working in an environment where you can do homework on the clock is most definitely a pro when having to manage time. “We can focus on our studies while also getting paid,” Tela said. More information about on-campus jobs at Lipscomb can be found at this job board....
by Shawna Mann | Oct 8, 2021 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
HumanDocs brings stories that stir up critical thinking and conviction to the Lipscomb community. The series dives into different topics through film screenings and panel sessions. This week on the Lipscomb campus has been “Welcome to Our World Week”, which is a celebration and educational experience highlighting numerous countries around the world that make up the student body. HumanDocs worked in collaboration with the LIGHT Program and the Office of Intercultural Development for being a part of WOW Week and showed the documentary “And Then They Come For Us”. The film goes in depth about the tragic lock-up of Japanese Americans in internment camps during World War II. Traci Teraoka, daughter of internment survivor Tom Akira, was the panelist interviewed by students Ghia Gutierrez and Tracie Santiago who are involved with the Asian Connection club at Lipscomb. In a Q&A session, Teraoka elaborated on questions revolving around her father’s internment, how it affected her and her family, experiences with racism, and struggles with identity. Teraoka says “It’s interesting how people can take different art forms and ways of portraying life visually and either inspire us or use it against us”. Hosted through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, HumanDocs brings awareness to different issues and gives individuals the opportunity to gain consciousness to them. Photo via Lipscomb.edu, By Dorothea...
