by Mckenzi Harris | Dec 16, 2020 | Galleries, News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb came up with a crosstown split when they battled two local rivals in three nights, finishing off the homestand with a 61-45 victory over Trevecca Tuesday. It was some consolation for the Bisons who fell, 81-71, to Belmont Saturday night. Ahsan Asadullah and KJ Johnson combined for 45 points, 16 rebounds, six assists and three steals in the Belmont game, the only “Battle of the Boulevard” game this season. While the Belmont game was nip-and-tuck, Lipscomb started hot against Trevecca. The Bisons took the lead, 13-5 in the first 14 minutes of the game. The Trojans battled to keep it close, but after a three-pointer from Carson Carry, and free throws from Johnson and Asadullah there was no stopping the Bisons. The lead continued to grow throughout the first half, ending the half with a 31-21 advantage, even after coach Lennie Acuff used virtually the whole bench in the period. Early in the second half, the Trojans got within six points of the Bisons. The Bisons pulled back ahead in a 7-0 scoring streak, gaining a 13-point advantage over the Trojans. The Bisons maintained that lead for a entirety of the game including several hot shooting streaks from KJ Johnson and Jake Wolfe. The Bisons finished the two-game home stand with their rivals with the season’s second-lowest shooting percentage, 37.5, against Trevecca. The 3-5 Bisons will play CROWLEY’S RIDGE at 7 p.m. Monday, December 21, at Allen Arena. It will be streamed on...
by Kathryn Farris | Dec 15, 2020 | News Slider, Politics
After a tumultuous election season, the country’s 538 electors met Monday to formally cast their votes for the next President. Former Vice President Joe Biden has officially surpassed the 270 votes needed to secure the presidency and is on his way to meet his projected total of 306 votes, defeating the incumbent President Trump. President-Elect Biden maintained his victory with votes from the key swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia and Arizona. “It was like waking up on Christmas morning!” says nursing major Sarah Feldman on the moment she realized Biden was set to become the next President. “Biden isn’t perfect, but I have a glimmer of hope for our future now, and hope he keeps his promise of uniting both parties. We are a nation divided and I believe the president should bring people together, not tear them apart.” “I’m looking forward to the next four years as a stepping-stone to more progressive policies,” says Lizzy Bailey, a member of the Lipscomb chapter of democratic socialists. Bailey is relieved for Biden’s victory over Trump but remains hesitant on his policies. She says “I don’t expect a Biden administration to fulfill the American people’s needs. But on a social level, Trumps defeat makes America feel a little safer for minorities in my opinion…and we plan on holding Biden accountable in the same way we criticized Trump.” Despite tensions throughout the country over unsupported claims of voter fraud and President Trump’s numerous court cases, the electoral process moved smoothly with little to no conflict. President Trump has yet to concede but the timer is running low for other Republicans who haven’t yet acknowledged...
by Mckenzi Harris | Dec 11, 2020 | News Slider, Sports
The Bisons took on the Southeast Missouri Redhawks in their home opener Wednesday and pulled off an impressive 80-74 win in overtime, behind a career performance from sophomore guard Jake Wolfe. The first half went back and forth for the first 13 minutes until the Bisons got hot and finished the first half with a 32-22 advantage. Early in the second half, the Bisons had their biggest lead of the night, 40-25, over the Redhawks. The lead quickly began to slip away from the Bisons almost as quickly as they gained it. The Bisons found themselves down 9 with 6:11 left in the game, but Wolfe found himself on the line 6 times over the next minute and a half and hit every shot to give the Bisons a chance late. With 50 seconds left in regulation, Lipscomb was down four, and Wolfe hit a free throw and a layup making it a one-possession game. SEMO sophomore guard Jordan Love was then fouled with 11 seconds left where he made just 1-of-2, keeping the score within reach for the Bisons 63-60. Once again Wolfe proved to be the hero for the Bisons, as he hit a buzzer-beater three to force overtime. The unbelievable play even garnered national attention, making an appearance on ESPN’s Sportscenter Top 10. During the overtime, Lipscomb junior guard Greg Jones hit a three with 2:30 left, and the Bisons kicked up the defense, setting the tone for the final minutes of regulation with a final score of 80-74. Wolfe finished the night with a career-high 26 points, including 21 points in the second half and overtime....
by Taylor McKnight | Dec 9, 2020 | News Slider, Student Spotlight
From facemasks allowing people to be fashionable in the age of COVID to coffee helping people in Africa, Lipscomb-inspired entrepreneurs are offering shoppers opportunities to offer hyper-local support to small businesses as the holidays fast approach. One student at Lipscomb has two small businesses. Rachel Pavelich is selling both masks and memories. Rach Makes Masks, spurred by the need for face protection during the COVID pandemic, opened in August. Her other business is Tied Up With Memories. “This business started in 2013, and it makes memory blankets out of T-shirts, and I have made over 100 blankets so far,” said Pavelich. “I have been so blessed to have such supportive customers, so I donate a portion of each blanket purchase to the American Stroke Association and Komen For The Cure in honor of two dear customers.” Susan G. Komen (the official name) is the largest breast-cancer organization in the United States. And there are other opportunities to patronize small businesses flavored by Lipscomb. Sara Hinton, CEO of Simply Organized Co, sells cool stickers, T-shirts and hoodies. Shoppers can reach her company through Etsy or by emailing the CEO at sahinton1@mail.lipscomb.edu. Sydney Buckner runs Make.sell.go which stands for “Making products you’ll love. Selling them to go. Going to share the love of Jesus.” This business specializes in making customized T-shirts, accessories and other designs, all while trying to share the love of Jesus. Information about products and how to reach Buckner can be found at Make.sell.go on FaceBook. Aidan Miller started Kwizera Coffee, which has an inspiring origin story. Miller has a passion for where he grew up in Rwanda and...
by Erika Plunkett | Dec 8, 2020 | BREAKING NEWS, News, News Slider
Lipscomb mourns the loss of graduate student and administrative coordinator for Lipscomb CEA, Haley Sue Pearson, 25, who died tragically after being struck by a vehicle in Hendersonville, TN. “She was a light to everyone she knew and always lifted people up with her words of encouragement and kind spirit,” said Mike Fernandez, dean of the College of the Entertainment and the Arts. “She was a brave soul that would rush in, without hesitation, to help whenever it was needed. “As I look back on her work in the CEA I can say that she was the glue that held my office and the college together. She had a strong motor and an intense work ethic. We are who we are today because of her.” In addition to her roles at the university, Pearson also served as an event coordinator for Lipscomb Academy’s high school football gamedays. While an undergraduate student at Lipscomb, Pearson was involved as a member of the Pi Delta social club and a cheerleader for the Bisons. Pi Delta shared this post in honor of her life and legacy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ★ PI DELTA ★ (@pideltalu) Pearson is survived by her husband of three months, Nathanial (Nat) Hubert; parents, Stacy and Pam Pearson, of Franklin, Tennessee; sister, Hadley; brother, Hayden. In an email to students, Lipscomb’s Vice President of Student Life, Al Sturgeon, asked for prayers for the Pearson family and shared the following resources that Lipscomb is offering to cope during this time of loss. First, Zoom grief processing groups are available with the University Counseling Center...
by Mckenzi Harris | Dec 6, 2020 | COVID-19, News, News Slider
Lipscomb has announced a change of plans in commencement ceremonies. What was previously planned to be an in-person graduation ceremony will now take place virtually. The commencement ceremony will be broadcast live at 2 p.m. December 19 and will be live-streamed at lipscomb.edu/live and will be available for later viewing on Lipscomb’s YouTube channel, according to information from the provost’s office. The virtual baccalaureate service will take place at 5 p.m. December 18 and be streamed at lipscomb.edu/live . “After extensive consultation with local and state health officials, external medical personnel and knowing our own experience in managing the virus this fall, we have made the decision to celebrate December commencement virtually, similar to May’s ceremonies,” said Provost Craig Bledsoe, in an email to faculty. “While we are disappointed that circumstances surrounding the continued global pandemic have interfered with our plans for an in-person ceremony, it is very important to us to have a meaningful graduation season filled with celebration,” wrote President Randy Lowry, in an email to students....
