by Taylor McKnight | Sep 24, 2020 | COVID-19, News Slider
Lipscomb University is promoting ways to stay safe, not only during this pandemic but with flu season approaching as well. Lipscomb is hosting the Bison Flu Fest, which will give all students the opportunity to get a flu shot right on campus. In efforts to keep the campus open, and all students safe, Lipscomb is making this a FREE event, and students do not need insurance in order to participate. The Bison Flu Fest has been coordinated by Lipscomb’s chapter of American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists and Lipscomb University Health Services. This will be a two-day clinic at the Allen Arena concourse. Starting Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24, from 9 a.m.-5 pm. There will also be an additional date for Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It will be a drive-through flu shot clinic right in front of Allen Arena where Lipscomb Pharmacy students will be administering the shots. ...
by Taylor McKnight | Aug 26, 2020 | News, News Slider
Students have the chance to choose between virtual and in-person learning this semester, but because of COVID concerns, chapel will be online only. On the pre-COVID years, students typically would be preparing on Tuesday mornings to attend chapel with their friends. Now, students need to check their computers instead. The Gathering, the large chapel that takes place at 10:55 every Tuesday morning in Allen Arena, is virtual for the fall semester out of health and safety concerns. Beginning this week, students have the opportunity to watch chapel from their laptops or phones on Tuesday mornings. Lipscomb will track chapel attendance by iAttended, which is an app every student will check into before watching a chapel service. Senior education major Jill Sanders says she understands, but that she will still miss the in-person environment. “It will be interesting,” Sanders said. “I really wish I could just go into the stadium (Allen Arena), but I get it.” Every student is required to attend at least 80 percent of chapels for the semester. The Gathering will be pre-recorded videos. Students will need to watch these videos within one week of the chapel itself. The app also tracks when a person watches a video and how long they have watched the video. Josiah Jordan, a senior, said he also misses the old environment. “Although I miss seeing everyone in person at the gathering, I thoroughly enjoyed being able to hear from several people within the Lipscomb community.” The first virtual chapel was Tuesday morning via iAttended, where students were greeted by Al Sturgeon, who discussed how The Gathering will look this semester. “Every...
by Taylor McKnight | Apr 9, 2020 | Arts and Entertainment, COVID-19, News Slider
COVID-19 has pretty much eliminated the month of June for music festival goers in Middle Tennessee and around the country. And the rest of the summer is in question as well. Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, the massive four-day celebration of all forms of music and entertainment had been scheduled to take place June 11-14 down at The Farm in Manchester. But this year, because of the pandemic, the festival was moved to September 24-27, in hopes the virus will have run its course by then. Tickets for the festival, which generally reaches near-sellout (80,000 or so proportions), will be honored for September’s new date. “Please continue to radiate positivity through this uncharted time in our world. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you on The Farm (the pastureland where the annual festivities are held) this fall,” reads a message posted on the festival’s web site. Even more disastrous to Nashville economy and for fans of country music is the news that the annual CMA Fest was canceled completely for this summer, ending a 48-year run. “As the world is still greatly affected by the spread of COVID-19, we cannot in good conscience risk the health and well-being of our fans, artists, staff and country music community,” is the statement from the Country Music Association. More than 40,000 fans annually attend each of the four nights’ “big concerts” in Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. But there are many other fans who come to the city and fill up hotel rooms and honky-tonks for affiliated activities —...
by Taylor McKnight | Mar 9, 2020 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
The stars and the sky were the inspiration for The Elevate Dance Show by The Foundation Dance Theatre (FDT). The show reminds audience members to always look up with A Heavenly View. The Elevate Dance show was a 3-day event (March 6-8) held at Bennet Campus Center in Shamblin Auditorium. Dancers, who are part of this company and the theatre department had the chance to share what they have been rehearsing since the fall. There were group dances and duets with styles that varied from ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. The FDT company is under the direction of Kari Smith & Leigh Anne Ervin who lead all students during the year. During the show, in between dances, a video would be shown of Kari Smith explaining the principles of the FDT. Kari Smith who is an instructor for the company states there are five pillars they want their students to understand. Leaning into these pillars during their time with the company. Storytelling, Education, Endurance, Passion, and Artistry. As one dance ended a video would be shown to explain each pillar, but also show behind the scenes footage of these dancers. “Dance is a big part of musical theatre but, dance is kinda a different world than theatre. They all fall under storytelling but, with dance, it’s very universal,” said sophomore musical theatre major Drew Flickinger. “I auditioned for FDT in the fall of my freshman year and they took a shot at me, so I got to do elevate last year and I really loved it so of course, I did it again.” Flickinger appeared in four out...
by Taylor McKnight | Jan 26, 2020 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb Bisons, eighth in the ASUN conference, beat conference co-leader North Florida on Saturday night 85-73. After the tip-off, UNF missed their first 3 three-point attempts, but quickly after that, they gained a lead, keeping Lipscomb on their toes. UNF got in some foul trouble, leaving room for Lipscomb to go to the line. The Bisons went into half-time leading the Ospreys by two, 45-43. “We really shared the ball and played well,” said Head Coach Lennie Acuff. “They (UNF) are tremendously talented, really well-coached and a good basketball team. It’s just a long game with them and they can score.” The Ospreys came out of half-time and tied up the game with off their first possession. Senior guard, Ivan Gandia-Rosa was the lead scorer for the Ospreys giving 30 of their 73 points. The Bisons had a slow start as they were down 48-52 early in the second half. With just 12 minutes left in the second half, the Bisons score was leading UNF by two. They used this momentum and left UNF in a scoring drought leaving the Bisons with a 15-0 run. Ahsan Asadullah, who scored 23 points, had a career-high 18 rebounds and 8 assists. UNF got into some foul trouble late in the second half allowing the Bisons to broaden their lead. The Bisons were able to maintain their lead but got in some foul trouble which took UNF to the line. The Ospreys could not put a stop to Lipscomb’s offense. The Bisons will host Stetson Feb. 1 at 4 pm. Photo courtesy of Mckenzi...
