Students share Christmas break plans

Finals week has come to an end, which can only mean one thing.  Christmas is here! Lipscomb students have spent countless hours over the last week studying for finals.  Now, they can take some much needed time off to recuperate. “I am so glad finals are over,” said sophomore Cory Sanders. “I can’t wait to go home and be with my family.  I will probably get some duck hunting in, too.” This is a special time of year when Lipscomb students get an extended break to relax and be with family, as home is a long way from Nashville for many students. “I am from Pennsylvania, so it is important for me to be at home for Christmas,” said senior Micah Fleming. “I will be spending a lot of time with my family, which will be nice since I don’t see them much anymore.” Christmas is viewed in many different ways.  Some see it as the time they get to open presents and be with family. This Christmas, however, will not include presents for one Lipscomb student. “This year my family has decided not to give each other presents,” said senior Karley Harris. “We have decided to take a family trip instead. “I think this is a great way to spend Christmas, because it allows us to relax and be surrounded with the people we love.” What would Christmas be without traditions? A lot of families will put up the tree and string Christmas lights on their houses, but some students have unique traditions. “My mom started this tradition when I was young. We make a birthday cake and sing...

Saturday classes, exams still on as winter weather heads towards Nashville

By Bridgette Begle, Brianne Welch and Cory Woodroof Students with Saturday classes or exams should prepare for tomorrow’s lectures and tests, as Lipscomb University is continuing business as normal. In an email sent to the student body, Assistant Vice President of Communication and Marketing Kim Chaudoin wrote that, as the university continues to watch the weekend’s weather reports, all Saturday events will continue as planned. “As you may be aware, winter weather —  including ice and freezing rain — has affected areas in the western part of Tennessee,” Chaudoin wrote. “We continue to monitor the weather patterns as it relates to the Nashville area. “The latest update from the Nashville bureau of the National Weather Service is that we can expect rain and temperatures in the mid 30s through early evening. Tonight a mixture of rain and sleet is possible and will move out around midnight, with lows dropping into the mid-20s. Saturday will be cloudy with lows in the mid-30s with the possibility of rain. “As a result of this updated weather forecast, university offices, classes, exams and other events will operate on a normal schedule. Students and employees are expected to follow their normal schedules and routines.” A winter weather advisory has been issued for Davidson County from 4 p.m. Friday until midnight. Chaudoin notes that in the event of inclement weather, the university will follow the schedule disruption policy. The university also has a plan in case of an emergency, campus-wide power outage. “The safety of our students is our top priority,” Chaudoin wrote. “We have an emergency plan in place that we continually refine and practice to...
[Update] Some exams postponed, Lipscomb experiences first snow of the season

[Update] Some exams postponed, Lipscomb experiences first snow of the season

Sunday morning, Lipscomb students woke up to snow flurries outside their windows. By 4 p.m. the grass and cars were completely covered by snow, and there were no signs of stopping. [Update] Some exams originally scheduled for tomorrow have been moved to Tuesday. Check your Lipscomb email for the revised schedule. By 6 p.m. the roads were covered and dozens of wrecks were being reported. The temperature continues to drop with a current wind chill of 10 degrees, and snow is expected to continue to fall all night. Nashville is expected to see up to three inches by morning and is currently under a winter weather advisory. The roads are getting slicker with the falling temperatures and strong winds are going to make driving difficult, so use caution while driving if you must get out. There have already been reports by many Lipscomb students of sliding on the roads and witnessing collisions. David Lipscomb campus school is closed Monday because of weather. Davidson County schools are also officially closed, and Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and other surrounding counties have also cancelled school. Get weather updates and school closings from News Channel 4 here.             Photo Credit: Whitney...