Belmont Vision MultiMedia. (Nick Rampe) The Tennessee Titans hired their man to lead a much-needed fresh start. The team officially hired former New York Jets head coach and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to a five-year deal to become the team’s new head coach on Jan. 22. “He’s a really solid defensive mind and very connected. I think he’ll be able to put together a good staff,” said Paul Kuharsky, Titans beat reporter and adjunct professor of journali

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Opening with a moving shot across Belmont’s main lawn, a new season of “American Idol”   officially began as the judges welcomed a fresh class to “Idol University.” The Season 24 intro featured Belmont’s band, orchestra and students cheering as the judges walked down Freedom Plaza, with much of the season filmed on campus and the lobby of the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts serving as the backdrop for this season’s auditions. The

Fallen tree takes down power lines, traffic light. (Matthew Sinofsky) Although Belmont’s classes will resume on Thursday, some commuter students aren’t sure if they’ll be able to attend.    “I think we’re all still in survival mode with school on the back of our minds,” said Shelby King, a Belmont commuter student.    Unlike residential Belmont students, many commuter students are still having trouble accessing their assignments and traveling to campus. Although professors wi

A student walks through snow-covered trees in front of the Curb Event Center. (Alex Zock) Belmont's campus remains covered in ice and snow. The storm caused mass power outages across Davidson County and left Belmont without power for roughly 18 hours. Though power has returned, the storm toppled trees, downed power lines and froze cars across campus. Students dealt with long lines for food, fire alarms triggering repeatedly and issues entering dorms due to complications with

Fallen tree lands on power line. (Georgina America) After roughly 18 hours of slippery walks across campus to get food and find warmth, Belmont’s power is restored.    “It’s a relief, honestly. Yesterday was pretty rough; I had no power… I know a lot of people that didn’t have anywhere to go,” said freshman Benjamin Goldberg.    Belmont’s power was restored at 5:04 a.m., but there are still nearly 170,000 people without power across the area that Nashville Electric Service di

Trees split from winter weather on Belmont's campus. (Olivia Abernathy) A powerful winter storm swept across Belmont’s campus Sunday, causing a fiasco of power outages, fire alarms, fallen trees and lines of students rushing to get food from the cafeteria. “Everyone’s calling it the snow apocalypse, and it does feel like that,” said sophomore Ava Armstrong.  Power initially went out at 11:18 a.m. as part of a larger outage that is still affecting over 200,000 people in Davids

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Despite rain, snow, sleet and hail, the Bruins delivered a win in front of over 700 people who braved the winter storm for some Missouri Valley Conference basketball.    With its 80-69 victory over Illinois State, Belmont improved to 8-2 in MVC play and tied Murray State atop the conference standings.    “This win says a lot about our team and our competitiveness. I think both teams are really good. If we started over, it might go the

Water isle left nearly empty. (Georgina America) Many Nashville grocery store shelves are left empty after a last-minute scramble for food, water and other necessities for the snowy weekend.    “When I went to the grocery store yesterday, all the groceries were gone,” said Belmont sophomore Kiele Scott.    Three to four inches of snow and half an inch of ice are predicted through Saturday and Sunday for Nashville, according to the National Weather Service website, and many Na

Belmont Health Services Clinic, Haley Ramsey Dubbed the “super flu" by some, subclade K is the newest and most prominent flu strain this fall and winter, boasting the highest number of cases in at least 25 years, according to the CDC. Despite this, Belmont hasn’t experienced a notable spike in flu or respiratory sickness at its health services clinic.  “It seems like we had a few cases right when people came back, but it’s kind of stabilized a little bit right now,” said dire

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Nick Rampe With a forecast of heavy snow over the weekend, some Belmont students will participate in snow day activities for the first time.    Nashville is under a winter storm warning and can expect to see between three-to-eight inches of snow over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. This opens the possibility for cancelled classes, less students outside and, of course, sledding.    “I’ve never sledded before… that would be so

Diana Akin Scarfo talking to BUPA members about her career. Photo taken by Ava Gorney. Remixes of Tyla and Michael Jackson, The Weeknd and Radiohead or Sabrina Carpenter and Noah Kahan may not sound like perfect matches, but some Belmont students brought them together. BUPA is a collective of student producers, songwriters, and other creatives who gather once a week for events such as beat battles, challenges and seminars featuring industry professionals. Singer Maddie Barric

“The Barricade” - Christian Mark Gibbs as Enjolras and company in Les Misérables, Matthew Murphy Filled with passion, power, and top-tier production, “Les Misérables” takes the Tennessee stage. A Broadway and West End classic, “Les Misérables” came to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, reminding audiences why the production has remained a defining force in musical theater. Based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel, the musical explores redemption, justice and moral responsibility

Jonah Johnson gives a presentation to start LeBron James appreciation night. Photo taken by Reece Leddy. LeBron James is one of the most recognizable people in America, and with that comes adoring fans. That’s why Belmont junior and Hillside resident assistant Jonah Johnson hosted LeBron James appreciation night; a social WellCore event that brought students together to celebrate and share their admiration for the 23-year NBA veteran on Jan. 20. “I think LeBron is a once in a

Collaborators and founders come together to celebrate the opening of Rock Nashville. Photo taken by Nick Rampe. Nashville’s music scene just got louder with Rock Nashville’s grand opening. The 55-acre property, with over 610,000 square feet of rehearsal, vendor, and production space, serves as the home of more than 30 vendors specializing in touring live events with Soundcheck Studios, a backline equipment rental service, acting as an anchor tenant. “This entire campus is des

Jack Smiley shoots a mid-range shot. Photo by Ava Gorney. Belmont’s men’s basketball team pulled out a gritty 78-74 win over the Valparaiso Beacons to improve to 16-3 on the year and 5-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play on Tuesday.   The Bruins, in their first home game since winter break, were looking to deliver a win after setting a program record with their 25-point comeback win against Drake.    “We win our lion's share of games here, but I just want us to play better,”

Jake Burger speaks with Jake Layman at event. Photo taken by Nick Rampe. Jake Burger, like many baseball players, has some odd habits and rituals to perform better.    He once showered with his uniform on.    He always puts his left sock on first and thinks he will have a bad game if he doesn’t.    And he chews the same piece of gum for an entire nine-inning game if he’s playing well, all in an attempt to be better at what he referred to as a kid’s game.    The Texas Rangers’

Sanaa Tripp guards UNI's Taryn Wharton. Photo taken by Ava Gorney. Belmont’s women’s basketball team beat the University of Northern Iowa Panthers 81-62 for its fifth straight win in Missouri Valley Conference play.       Sophomore Sanaa Tripp, starting in place of the injured Jailyn Banks, channeled Rip Hamilton and wore a facemask due to an injury sustained in the previous game.       “My dad sent me a GIF of every single player who played in a mask before the game,” said T

Tuti Jones maneuvers through Drake defenders. Photo taken by Nick Rampe. Belmont’s women’s basketball team won a wild game against the Drake University Bulldogs 78-69 at the Curb Event Center Friday.     Some fourth-quarter injuries and an unlikely late-game hero made sure this matchup of two undefeated teams in Missouri Valley Conference play lived up to the billing, with 13 lead changes and four ties between the two teams.    “I thought we had to overcome a lot of challenge

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins The Pharmabox has been removed from campus permanently.    Last October, Belmont added the healthcare vending machine to the first floor of Harrington Place Dining Hall. The Pharmabox sold personal care items, first aid items and over-the-counter medications.    However, Belmont removed the box on Wednesday.    Belmont University Auxiliary Services said that, after consideration, it decided to discontinue the service because of financ

Photo via @santaspub on Instagram. On any given night at Santa’s Pub, the mic might be in the hands of a seasoned singer, a first-time tourist or someone who has never sung in public before. The atmosphere was shaped by the late owner, Elmer Denzel “Santa” Irwin, who passed away in September at age 75. Known for his signature white beard and his strict no-cursing rule at the mic, he built a place where strangers connected across generations. That unpredictability yet strong s