by Erin Turner | Feb 20, 2015 | News Slider
Snow and freezing rain fell on campus Friday after a dangerous week of winter weather in Nashville, causing class cancellations and activity interruptions for Lipscomb. The snow and freezing rain that fell on Friday afternoon will be transitioning into potential rain on Saturday. As temperatures rise early Saturday, TV meteorologists are predicting heavy periods of rain throughout the afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch Saturday morning through Sunday morning, replacing the Ice Storm Warning that expires at 9 a.m. Saturday. But as the temperatures drop Saturday night, there is a possibility for more freezing rain. By Sunday, the temperature will be just above freezing with a 20 percent chance of rain. But Sunday night Nashville may receive another wave of winter weather, as there is a slight chance of snow. Photo gallery by Erin...
by Erin Turner | Feb 20, 2015 | News Slider
All classes for 2 p.m. and after have been canceled for Friday, Feb. 20 due to anticipated inclement weather. Friday night classes have been canceled as well. Campus offices and Beaman Library will also close at 2 p.m. The wintry mix that is lingering on campus occurred Monday morning. Students enjoyed the first snow day by sledding and catching up on homework as freezing rain continued falling throughout the day. The Campus Service Operations team worked on clearing ice and snow from Bison Square and major sidewalks on Tuesday. A layer of light snow fell on campus Wednesday morning, covering what was left of the ice. The team worked throughout Wednesday, spreading salt and clearing walkways so that students could make their return to class on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Students returned to a full day of classes on Thursday. A wintry mix is in the forecast for Friday evening, beginning around 5 p.m. Students should look for communication from faculty members for additional information on possible class assignments. Lipscomb will resume with a normal class schedule on Saturday, but campus may experience heavy rain, as TV meteorologists are calling for a 100 percent chance of rain. The Class Schedule Disruption Policy will be in effect...
by Erin Turner | Feb 17, 2015 | News Slider
The sun shined down on the snow and ice-covered campus during Tuesday, Feb. 17. — Lipscomb’s second snow day of the season. Campus turned into what looks to be a winter wonderland over night, with temperatures below 20 degrees. The Campus Service Operations team worked on clearing ice and snow from Bison Square and major sidewalks throughout the day. Most of the ice and snow has either melted or been shoveled off into the grass. Some parking lots and sidewalks on campus remain icy in areas. TV meteorologists are predicting a 70 percent chance of snow Wednesday at 5 a.m. Photo galleries by Erin...
by Erin Turner | Feb 16, 2015 | News Slider
It wasn’t a ‘snowpocalypse,’ but Lipscomb students still celebrated Monday’s snow day. Predictions for large snow accumulations in Nashville overnight didn’t come true, but a steady freezing rain — that heavily covered the sidewalks of campus — caused Monday’s day and night classes to be canceled. “On a snow day ignore all alarms, skip breakfast and stay in bed as long as possible,” sophomore Charles Smith said. Ignoring alarms and sleeping in was the best option for some students, but for Lipscomb’s early risers, breakfast and studying was not to be substituted. “I will be spending my snow day mostly doing homework and catching up on reading what I need to be doing for class,” senior Jordan Taylor said. Senior Gracey Aguirre said she also wanted to spend some of her day studying. “I am currently studying for the three tests I have this week,” Aguirre said. “I am taking advantage of an extra full day. Later, I hope to go sledding down a slope somewhere” And some students did just that – crowds gathered by the soccer field to sled during the early afternoon. “We’re going to go to the soccer hill and sled and just have fun,” freshman Logan Paynter said. “Hopefully, if it turns into real snow instead of ice, we’ll probably go to Capitol Hill.” Paynter’s wish came true around 2 p.m., when light snow began falling on campus, and students didn’t have to travel Nashville’s treacherous roadways to get downtown for sledding on Capitol Hill. For junior Chucky Vazquez, the light snow was a little too much. “Well I’m from Florida and I love...
by Erin Turner | Feb 16, 2015 | News Slider
All day classes for Monday, Feb. 16 have been canceled and offices have been closed due to the wintry mix that began falling on Lipscomb at 5 a.m. Roads and sidewalks are covered in a mixture of snow and ice. TV meteorologists have predicted a 100 percent chance of snow up until 11 a.m. Students should look for communication from instructors for additional information on class assignments. The dinning hall will remain open during regular meal times today, but the Starbucks and food court dinning options will open based on staff availability. The Student Activity Center will be open during normal times — 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Group fitness classes and intramural sports have been canceled due to the weather. The Library has also closed for the day. Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR. Photo gallery by...
