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 Janice Ng | Jan 17, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
In the first installment of Lumination News for the 2014 spring semester, Savanna Schubert and Carter Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and in the local community. Madeline Smith fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Aaron Schmelzer gives the scoop on all things entertainment, Bridgette Begle gives you the weather forecast and Kage Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast features the story of a Lipscomb student affected by the Target security breach, information on how to stay healthy during the flu season, a look at what to expect for chapel this semester and an update on the legalizing marijuana bill floating around Tennessee. We also give you a preview of different club events on campus, such as Rush Fair and Spanish speed-dating with Futuro, and we show you how you can get involved in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service events. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Savanna Schubert | Nov 20, 2013 | Opinion
While it may only be fall, flu and cold season has already begun. College students are some of the most susceptible to these different types of illnesses. Here are 10 helpful hints so you, as a busy college student, can make sure a common cold or dreaded flu won’t get you down during this semester. 1) WASH YOUR HANDS! It appears that what your kindergarten teachers have told you is actually correct. Washing your hands after using the bathroom, before you eat meals, and after class could come in handy when the sickness on campus is high. 2) AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE. This tip does seem odd; however when you touch doors to and from class, cafeteria trays, and many other things, it starts to make sense. There are plenty of germs on the average college campus, and with your eyes, nose, and mouth being some of the most sensitive places on your body, that could mean trouble. 3) DON’T SMOKE! That doesn’t come as a shock to most students when talking about health. However the smoke from cigarettes can block your airways within your system and cause those nasty flu and cold germs to come in and start working. 4) USE DISPOSABLE ITEMS! That’s right, folks. Although we are trying to live in a green world, paper towels could be what saves you from a cold or flu. This prevents accidental spread of those unwanted germs. 5) KEEP SURFACES CLEAN! Whether it be a dorm room or a household kitchen, keep it clean. This is an obvious precaution to take during any season. However, when in close quarters with...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 21, 2013 | News Slider
As we enter the doldrums of January, the air is cold, the sun is on hiatus and flu season is in full swing. This installment of the dreaded virus might be a little nastier than its recent predecessors. The Center for Disease Control has gone on record saying that the 2012-2013 season might be the worst to hit in quite some time. The CDC reported that the number of patients with the flu has raised 26 times the amount of people that were diagnosed from December 2011 to December 2012. The typical flu season lasts from November to April. At a busy college campus, students (especially those who inhabit the many dorm halls Lipscomb has to offer) are at the risk of contacting the flu. Bethany Massey, Lipscomb’s director of health services, said she believes that students must be active and aware in their quest to avoid contracting the unwanted ailment. The top way to keep the flu away might be easier than you’d think. “The number one, best way is to get a flu shot,” Massey said. While waking up for an 8 a.m. class with Superman-like energy might make anyone feel like invulnerable, Massey said that anyone can be susceptible to the flu. “Lots of students are hesitant to get [a flu shot] because they think they’re healthy or they think maybe the flu won’t happen to them, but just the college atmosphere and lifestyle can make you more at risk for getting the flu,” Massey said. “The flu vaccine is really the best way and only way to really get your immune system ready to fight...
