by Anne Paquin | Mar 27, 2013 | News Slider
A combination fountain and baptistry is now under construction in Bison Square, and the $300 thousand project is planned to beautify the space as well as make it more spiritually significant. For several years, there have been plans to create a new atmosphere to the space between Collins Alumni Auditorium and the Bennett Campus Center. Thanks to more than 150 donors, including Ray and Libby Jones and the parents of Ty Osman, the new Bison Square fountain centerpiece will be in a 16-by-24-foot pool and will be flanked by two smaller, 6-by-15-foot foot fountains and pools. Lipscomb University president Dr. Randy Lowry said “the Bison Square centerpiece (will be) called the Osman Fountain.” Osman was a Harding student and member of the Woodmont Hills congregation who tragically lost his life in a car accident last March. His parents were alums of the university. Lowry said he hopes the new fountain will be a great renovation for the popular meeting area. “We hope it is the centerpiece of the whole reconstruction of Bison Square. This has been a wonderful place for students to gather for many, many years,” Lowry said. “But, we need to upgrade (the square), and I think a water feature will be something that causes people to come together.” Though they will look identical, one of the fountains will actually function as a baptistry. “When you think about Lipscomb you think about the sacrament of baptism being so important as people making a commitment to the Christian faith,” Lowry said. “We thought there might be something more sophisticated than the horse trough we’ve been using.” He described the baptistry as a place students will be able to...
by Anne Paquin | Mar 24, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s ninth installment of Lumination News, Jeremy Keck and Nicolette Carney are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Nick Glende brings you up to date with technology news, and Caitlin Selle gives the scoop on all things entertainment. This week’s newscast features insight construction going on in Bison Square, a look into last week’s spring break, information on how Netflix can affect your grades and a look into the women’s track team. We also take a closer look at Lipscomb freshman Alex Banks, the newly launched LU Radio and information about the weekly Coffee House in Starbucks, as well as our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Anne Paquin | Mar 15, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s eighth installment of Lumination News, Caitlin Selle and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Ariel Jones brings you up to speed with sports, Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Nicolette Carney gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Brynn Watkins delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features insight into the Walk Off the Earth Concert, a look into last week’s Tokens broadcast, information about the new pope, a feature on Lipscomb’s Hannah Phillips and reporting from Hawaii, Savanna Schubert lets you see how the Lady Bisons golf team is doing on the sandy beaches. We also take a closer look at the top three majors to graduate with, how technology effects our lives, information about Wednesday’s Pizza and Politics and a quick look at the intramurals basketball championship last week, as well as our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Anne Paquin | Mar 9, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s eighth installment of Lumination News, Savanna Schubert and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Ariel Jones brings you up to speed with sports, Jessica Burke fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Brynn Watkins gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Nicolette Carney delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features insight into the Charlie Daniels’ Scholarship for Heroes Tour, a special feature on one of our Lipscomb veterans, information about Stephen Hurt’s A-Sun honor, a look at a fundraiser for the International Justice Mission, and highlights from the special chapel with the quarterbacks from the Tennessee Titans. We also take a closer look at senior Deonte Alexander and his time with the men’s basketball team, the Lipscomb Adoption Rally, a preview into the men’s track team, as well as our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Anne Paquin | Mar 6, 2013 | News Slider
At the ioStudio Charlie Daniels’ Scholarship for Heroes Tour Tuesday night in Allen Arena, the stars performed on stage to give their thanks to Yellow Ribbon students who have fought for their freedom. In this video, the musicians were given the opportunity to speak directly to veterans, thanking them for their service. Artists include Charlie Daniels, Chris Young, Jason Aldean, Keni Thomas, Mark “Sparky” Matejka from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jamie Johnson and Terry Eldridge of The Grascals and Lee Greenwood, as well as the evening’s host, Storme...
