by Quinn Gorte | Mar 26, 2019 | News Slider
Throughout this week, Lipscomb students have the opportunity to be more empowered physically, mentally and socially. March is women’s history month, and Lipscomb’s Office of Intercultural Development (OID) is celebrating by seeking to bring awareness and empowerment to all Lipscomb students. The OID is hosting its second Women’s Empowerment Week through Friday, March 29. Activities vary from a Zumba class to a panel on beauty standards. “We tried to get a variety of different events that can cater to different aspects of empowering women,” senior music/pre-med major Sarah Baxley said. Leslie Garcia, a senior who is president of Lipscomb’s Diverse Student Coalition and was a co-director for last year’s event, said this week will be beneficial for all students, not just women. “We want to empower female students, but we want to also equip all students to have a better understanding of the issues that affect our communities here in Nashville and globally,” Garcia said. “We believe that will make empathetic students, regardless of what identity you are.” Baxley said the goal of starting the Women’s Empowerment Week last year was to celebrate women’s history while encouraging women to encourage each other. “The idea was to have an event on campus that can give a space where women can talk about issues…and generally support each other and create an environment where we feel that we can support each other,” Baxley said. Last year, the OID had about 350 total students attend its Women’s Empowerment Week events, according to Garcia. This year, they’re hoping to have at least as many. “Because it was the week before spring break [last year], near...
by Hunter Patterson | Dec 5, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
Legendary coach Don Meyer now has his name on the court inside Allen Arena. With a coaching record of 655-179 in 24 years of coaching the Bisons, Meyer is undoubtedly the biggest name in Lipscomb sports history. It’s only fitting that his name be on the court in Allen. Though Meyer never coached a game inside the arena, the court will forever carry his name. “For all he has done on the court and all he has done with the records and accomplishments, this is what it is all about,” said Lipscomb Athletic Director Philip Hutcheson. “For the first time, and for everyone here, the court is officially yours.” Meyer, who is hardly ever overwhelmed, was very gracious about the court’s naming in his honor. “I want to thank God for letting me have enough time to see all thee guys for another time,” Meyer said, speaking to the nearly 70 former players that attended the ceremony. “That means a whole lot more than anything else.” Meyer’s family also joined him on the court, which was also fitting because one of Meyer’s biggest points during his career was to love those around you – especially family. “I have been very lucky to have had the family I have had,” Meyer said. “They made a lot of sacrifices to be a coach’s family.” Meyer was humbled by the day, and it self-admittedly made him tired. However, Meyer was still colorful as ever. “McQuiddy was the kind of gym that if you had 11 people in it was loud as the Boston Garden,” Meyer said. “McQuiddy was special.” Meyer has retired...
