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Aug 25, 2016
3 min

A different kind of homecoming: Q&A with Belmont alumnus, athletic director Scott Corley

When Belmont University’s former athletic director Mike Strickland announced his retirement in March, Dr. Susan West, vice president and chief of staff, began a national search to replace him. She found the man for the job close to home – FirstBank Vice President Scott Corley. And by accepting the job, Corley began his transition from proud Belmont alumni to a leader at the institution. A day before classes started, Corley shared what he’s been up to this summer, why he retu

Oct 19, 2015
3 min

Alumnus turned faculty transforms university athletics

For some, Belmont athletics are an after-class activity. For others, they’re an evening game. The university’s many athletic teams have inspired school spirit within students for years. Now, alumnus David Fish has turned his own passion for Belmont sports into a career. A native of Paducah, Kentucky, Fish recently moved into the position of assistant director of athletic marketing in Belmont’s athletic department. “What I love most about my job is that there are no typical da

Oct 9, 2015
3 min

Women’s assistant coaches use athletic experience to guide next generation

Being a college athlete requires time, dedication, energy and– maybe most importantly– a good relationship with the coaching staff. Four Belmont women’s assistant coaches are well aware of the expectations placed on athletes because they were once college athletes themselves. With their collegiate days behind them, these women hope to use their experience and knowledge to help the student-athletes of Belmont. Ashley Casavant, Cross-Country Casavant is in her sixth season with

Oct 2, 2015
1 min

Meet the new Bruin: Sam Borgel

Sam Borgel, a exercise science major from Marietta, Georgia has been playing soccer since the age of seven. Borgel knew right away the sport would be a major part of his future. Having not heard of Belmont prior to his college search, Borgel was spotted by head coach, Bryan Green at a soccer tournament. Green sparked his interest so Borgel looked into Belmont. “I love the atmosphere here, and everyone that surrounds it,” said Borgel. In addition to playing soccer at Belmont,

Sep 24, 2015
1 min

Meet the new Bruins: Emma Kate Liu

Freshman women’s golfer Emma Kate Liu has been playing golf since her freshman year of high school, but didn’t always enjoy the sport like she does today. “It used to be so frustrating, but then I saw the character-building aspect of it,” Liu said. “Once I started to get better at it it got more fun.” Liu appreciates golf for the way it teaches her to overcome obstacles, and said a big part of golf is learning how to respond to challenges in the moment. “You could have one ba

Sep 21, 2015
1 min

Photo story: Women’s soccer loses to Troy

The Belmont women’s soccer team fell to the Troy Trojans Sunday at E.S. Rose Park. Meg Howard scored Belmont’s only goal in the 73rd minute as the Trojans outscored the Bruins 2-1. Belmont slips to 1-6-1 before opening conference play at home against Tennessee Tech Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Photo story by Grant Robinson #soccer #Sports #womens

Sep 18, 2015
2 min

OPINION: Farewell to football

It was tough leaving my home behind when I went to college, but luckily I was able to bring a huge part of my life with me: soccer. Now a senior, I am about to say goodbye to that, too. I have played the sport since I was 5 years old, but it was never a hobby for me. Beginning in fifth grade I traveled most weekends for tournaments and practiced after school. It was all consuming. My involvement only grew as I got older, and I found myself at tournaments in Florida for every

Jan 23, 2015
2 min

The best offense is a good defense

Last week I was trained by a SEAL. In a self-defense course required for all female student-athletes, I learned various Krav Maga moves to help protect me in a compromising situation. Going into the night, all I could think about was how unfair the whole situation was. On the night of the college football national championship game, here I was, forced to attend a two-hour self-defense course. And worst of all, the male athletes didn’t have to do it. After attending the course

Aug 26, 2014
3 min

PREVIEW: Cross Country welcomes tough 2014 schedule

The race for the OVC Cross Country championship is on. Both teams received a preseason ranking of second in the OVC, but each team differs in their pathway toward success. The women’s team looks to find leadership without seniors. While on the men’s side, they look to divide leadership among five seniors. “It’s a really interesting dynamic. We push each other really well. It’s a great atmosphere and training’s going really well because of it,” said senior David Everett. “I do

Aug 22, 2014
2 min

U.S. soccer needs continued support

During all the excitement with the World Cup this summer, I was asked an interesting question. “Do you think the U.S. men’s team will win a World Cup in your lifetime?” It seems like a simple yes or no question, but in reality, the question has a significantly more complex answer. In order for the team to raise their level, the rest of the country must join in. More and more fans are popping up everywhere and the growth is definitely positive. More people in the U.S. watched

Aug 20, 2014
3 min

Meet the editorial staff

This year we have an all new editorial staff, here’s just a bit to get to know them; Gracie Helms-Editor. I’m a junior journalism major and editor of the Belmont Vision. I’ve wanted to be a writer ever since I can remember. I love the stories people share with me and their experiences inspire me to become a better writer. I’m excited and optimistic for my first year as editor and couldn’t be more excited to do what I love. Belmont University is my home and can’t think of a be

Jan 7, 2012
2 min

Women win Battle of the Boulevard, Nelson reaches 1,000

Backed behind their largest home crowd of the season and the ever-present residents from Pembroke Hall, the Belmont Bruins won their second Battle of the Boulevard victory against the Lipscomb Lady Bison 64-54 at the Curb Event Center on Saturday afternoon. The Bruins took to a slow start, but quickly warmed up thanks to the efforts of guard Katie Brooks who shot for 15 points for the day. “When you don’t play rivalry games all the time, you don’t know how much emotion is inv

Mar 31, 2011
2 min

Frye continues to break records

Five years ago, Joe Frye came to Belmont with a focus on music business and an aspiration to throw shot put on the side. Flash forward to 2011, and Frye would be the first to say that times have changed. As a walk-on for the 2007 season, Frye set the Belmont records in the hammer throw and shot put. After learning new events, he decided that the 2008 season held great potential for improvement. “I started working harder in the weight room,” he said. “Something clicked with th

Dec 1, 2010
2 min

Lady Bruins begin A-Sun action

It was a story of turnovers as the Belmont women’s basketball team had its first Atlantic Sun loss with a 56-69 final score against Mercer, of whom first year coach Brittney Ezell simply said, “You have to give them a lot of credit.” Cacy Burtnett scored her first 8 of 21 points overall for Belmont in the first three and a half minutes to give the Bruins an 8-5 lead. With added field goals from Haley Nelson and Tristan Daniel at the 13:17 mark, the Bruins extended their lead

Dec 1, 2010
2 min

Rally to restore reasonable fans

Fandom and reason are two parallel roads. They never cross, and usually move in opposite directions. On Nov. 16, as I sat courtside on press row at Belmont’s game against the University of Tennessee, I almost had to cover my ears after a charge was called on the Vols. A resounding, thunderous, extended “boo” was by far the loudest “cheer” of the game. Not to mention that the Belmont player was in perfectly proper charge position: two feet planted, no lean in sight. Yet, the o