Belmont Vision Multimedia, Haley Ramsey Welcome back to another edition of “Perfect Pitch,” a series where members of the Belmont Vision review the latest releases in music and look for the next big thing.    This week, we’ll be discussing “EUSEXUA Afterglow”, the fourth studio album from British singer-songwriter and dancer Tahliah Barnett, known professionally as FKA Twigs. This album is a sequel to the initial “EUSEXUA,” which was released in January and nominated for Best

Christmas at Belmont Performance, Zach Watkins Holiday spirit filled the Fisher Center this weekend for the annual performance and beloved tradition Christmas at Belmont.  Although the three performances were not filmed and aired like last year, the production still showcased over 600 students of 14 different groups, ranging over several genres and varieties, bringing Christmas festivity to Belmont.  “This year was a lot more relaxed and less stressful because we weren't film

Photo taken by Ava Gorney Five points was all Belmont graduate guard Nic McClain needed to reach 1,000 career points. Almost 12 minutes into the Bruins’ game against Fisk on Friday night, he surpassed that milestone with his second three-pointer of the night. “It means a lot, you know, playing for a lot of great fans,” McClain said. “It’s a family culture here.” Belmont went on to beat Fisk 96-49 at the Curb Event Center, remaining undefeated on the season. “Just playing our

Belmont Showcase wrapped up its stretch of events for the semester with the Fall Writer’s Showcase on Saturday night in the Johnson Large Theater. Sponsored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the showcase adopts a more intimate approach to production, featuring songwriting from eight contestants, which is twice the standard number. The first round included performances from Isaac Hallal, Kristen Noble, Noah Clifton and Elisheva, with Milla,

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Belmont’s volleyball team was eliminated in the first round of the single-elimination Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, falling 3-2 to the Drake University Bulldogs.    The Bruins' season may have ended, but Fritz Rosenberg’s first year as head coach was one of the most successful runs in recent memory for Belmont.    At 17-11 on the year and 8-8 in conference play, the Bruins had their first winning record at home since 2021, thei

Photo taken by Nick Rampe Men’s basketball defended Belmont Boulevard with a 75-68 win over Lipscomb University Wednesday night. The win ties the all-time series at 76-76 and marks the fifth straight home victory for Belmont in the rivalry.In the first-half, Belmont’s offense struggled. The Bruins recorded their worst first-half performance of the season shooting 30.8% from the field and 16.7% from the three-point three-point line. Belmont also had a season-high of 22 turnov

Photo taken by Nick Rampe The Battle of the Boulevard between the Lipscomb University Bisons and the Belmont Bruins women’s basketball teams quickly turned into a massacre, with the Bruins prevailing 80-60.     The Bruins never trailed in their 16th consecutive win over the Bisons as Belmont improved to 3-2 on the year, while Lipscomb dropped to 2-4.     Bruins head coach Bart Brooks spoke on this illustrious rivalry between the two schools and how much it means to everyone i

Future Without Fear panel. Photo taken by Greer Patten Belmont students held an event Wednesday focused on community awareness and prevention of youth violence, titled “Future Without Fear.”    The event was put on by Grace Dyer, Joey Studiale, Laurissa Platt, Bronagh Barrett and Kate Holthaus as part of their Radical Champions: Leading Change for Social Impact class. They hope to raise advocacy and awareness, said Dyer.    Much of the event discussed building community as a

Most students at Belmont have studied in the Jack C. Massey Center, walked through the Johnson Center and laid on the lawn.   But how many students have been in the guitar house or studied at the Fidelity Hall patio? Reporters from the Vision explored Belmont’s campus and found the top ten niche places.    There’s always something new to find, and visiting all these places and wandering around new areas of campus with a hot drink could be a fun fall activity.   “Everywhere on

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Haley Ramsey Perfect Pitch: “The Art of Loving”  Welcome back to another edition of “Perfect Pitch,” a series where members of the Belmont Vision review the latest releases in music and look for the next big thing.    This week, we’ll be discussing the second studio album, “The Art of Loving,” from London-based singer-songwriter Olivia Dean.  Dean’s earlier work includes her debut album, “Messy,” released in 2023 and collaborations with Ezra Collect

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins With mental health concerns on the rise, Belmont is launching a new program called the Center for Mental Health in Entertainment.    Belmont announced the initiative on Nov. 3, which will be funded by a $3 million dollar gift from the Country Music Association.    The Center will be based at the Curb College on Music Row. It will feature education programs, community building resources, and research by faculty and students.    These edu

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Belmont University’s Curb College secured a spot in Billboard Magazine’s 2025 Top Music Business Schools list for another year.     Billboard Magazine considers factors in the production and business side of the music industry, including facilities, location and connections when analyzing the programs.    “What sets us apart is the combination of rigorous academics with unparalleled industry access,” said Brittany Schaffer, the Curb Col

Photo by Emily Garver Cassie Donegan, a musical theater performer, Belmont alumna and daughter now has another title to add; Miss America. Donegan participated in a panel at the Massey Performing Arts Center that showcased her childhood, the journey to becoming Miss America and what the future holds for her now. “Through sharing that story, she was able to show us that the things that make you, you …  it's something that the world needs,” senior commercial music major Evie Br

Jamie Wigginton, the director of PHNX performing alongside the group, Ava Gorney Belmont’s pop-rock ensemble, PHNX, held its fall semester performance Friday night in the Massey Concert Hall, energizing the audience with an electrifying show.  PHNX is one of Belmont’s music ensembles which features a six-piece band and eight vocalists. They sing popular classics as well as newer, trendy pop-rock hits. The show didn’t have a specific title, but PHNX director Jamie Wigginton ha

Of Monsters and Men Performing at The Pinnacle, Samantha Graessle An eager audience hummed with anticipation from the balcony to the floorboards of the Pinnacle, waiting for Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men to step into the spotlight on Monday night. Fourteen years after their debut album “My Head is an Animal,” the indie-folk group is traveling across North America and Europe, performing songs from their entire discography. Kicking off Oct. 28 in Toronto, “The Mouse Parade

Students in the Johnson Center Large Theatre before Hillary Lindsey and Ashley Gorley spoke. Photo by Reagan Sheedy. Students filed into the Johnson Center Large Theater on Nov. 5 to listen to Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees and Belmont alumni Ashley Gorley and Hillary Lindsey speak. Lindsey, who was inducted in June of last year, was the primary focus of the conversation. She’s written 27 No. 1 singles, including Little Big Town’s 2014 hit “Girl Crush,” which broke the re

Photo illustration, Zach Watkins Remember that Celsius you took from Bear Necessities while you thought no one was looking? Guess what: Belmont was watching.   Citations are on the way for students caught stealing from Bear Necessities, the 24/7 convenience stores that opened this fall in Wiseman Hall and the Barbara Massey Rogers Center.    The stores have only been open 24/7 since Oct. 21. The self-checkout system allows customers to shop and check out without an employee p

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Belmont University’s faculty senate has shut the door on a majority of the people affected by its decisions.    It removed the word “open” to describe its meetings, no longer allowing visitors without approval from the senate executive committee.    Additionally, the Belmont Vision has been shut out from Monday’s meeting, the last of the semester. It is unclear if the Vision will be allowed to attend meetings next semester.    Virginia

Freddie McClendon, from his Instagram account Belmont sophomore Freddie McClendon is making a name for himself with his distinct online presence while taking on Nashville with his own unique sound.  His music career is building at a rapid pace with his growing social media following of over 300,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok and over 36,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Originally from Greenwood, South Carolina, McClendon is carving his own channel in the music ind

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins It can be difficult being the youngest of four siblings, but for Rylie Beers, it does not help that her three older siblings are all Division I athletes.    Rylie, a freshman guard on Belmont’s women’s basketball team, followed in her siblings’ footsteps to become the fourth Beers child to play a Division I sport.    Hailing from Littleton, Colorado, Kari and Ike Beers have traveled all over the country to watch their children play at t