Lipscomb University - Backlog Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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photo by Crystal Reppart Clockwise, from top left: Dr. Rhodes directs the Concert Band before the coronation ceremony. Homecoming Queen Jennifer Miller and her court wait for Pres- ident Hazelip to crown the Queen. Lynna Worley waits for the right part of the music to crash the cym- bals. Bison Captain John Wild presents Queen Miller with a kiss and a gift from the Bison basketball team. Wade Tomlinson shoots a free throw during the second half of the Homecoming game. Chuck Ross, the Bisons’ Number 1 fan, was one of the five Hall of Fame inductees. Kathryn Dean is recognized as Miss Lipscomb during the Home- coming Chapel. Homecoming 27

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26 Homecoming were the senior attendants, es- corted by Paul Craig, Lee Camp, and Maury Mitchell, respectively. Attendants-at- Large were Jill Clevenger, Kathryn Dean, Jennifer John- son, and Amy Jo Robinson, es- corted by Brett Holladay, Joe Bohannon, Stan Lowery, and Mell Fletcher. President Haze- lip crowned Miller as 1988 Homecoming Queen. Miller received gifts from the basket- ball team and the student body, presented by John Wild and John Roberson, respectively. After the singing of the Alma Mater, Miss Miller and her court recessed from the gym- nasium. — Tiffany Polk photos by Crystal Reppart photo by Bob Lawler

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Bison Painting Art or Abuse? Everyone has seen the many looks of the Bison this year. It has worn everything from zebra stripes to Bush Quayle stickers. Some students label the spray-painting of the Bison as art. According to Junior Jason Shelton, it is a way of expressing inner feelings. Todd Roland considers it a harmless way to “blow off steam” and would rather see the Bison paint- ed. than a building or a car. This certainly becomes true when the “art” is an expression of a rival school. Yet other students take a more serious opinion. Sophomore Todd Burleson feels “the person(s) re- sponsible for this must not have any respect for our school.” Many students are outraged at this vio- lent act against our mascot. Sally Hughes asks, “What ever hap- pened to school pride?” Some who think the painting is vandalism also provide solutions. Eric Owens states that “ ... any- where else, the violators would be fined or imprisoned.” Phil Fite feels “if the Bison isn’t taken care of ... then it should be taken down and put in storage until we get some students who respect school property.” These answers may need to be considered if the spray-painting is actually a form of vandalism. But, will these solutions work if it is not an act of vandalism? Can the students’ creativity be stifled this easily? Or will other outlets emerge? According to some opin- ions, the painting is vandalism and should be punished. But to others, it represents a creative art form. Who is right? Only you can de- cide. — Laura Smith photos by Bob Lawler » Ay ee Nae x Top, above, and right: During the week of the election, the bison was hit twice in one night: first with Bush stickers, then orange paint. Top, right: The Backlog staff has determined the paint on the bison is at least 22 layers and 5 8” thick! Far right: This red one is just one of the many faces the bison has worn this year.