by Brianna Langley | Jan 15, 2014 | Opinion
They say when you travel, you should always keep a journal. And while I do plan on keeping my personal journal for my own sake, I also want my column for Lumination about my semester abroad in Santiago, Chilé, to be something like a journal for all of my readers to see. Now, that is not to say this column will be a jumbled mess of rambling, random thoughts and memories; it will obviously have more structure and preparation behind it than that. No, I use that analogy to introduce this column because the writing here will be conversational, and even borderline casual. If you choose to read this column, my hope is that you will be delightfully struck by the creative, colorful and free-flowing writing style, and that you will feel truly a part of the experiences and memories that I’m creating and expressing to you via the written word. I want my readers to know exactly what it is like to live abroad, and to feel as though they share in the valleys and peaks of that experience. My name is Brianna Langley, and I have been the lifestyles editor for Lumination Network since last August. I plan to double major in journalism and international affairs, and I am currently a second semester sophomore at Lipscomb University. My true passion is cultural and travel journalism, which is why I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to do write this column during my time abroad here in Chilé. I chose to participate in the Global Learning program for one semester (three months) because travel is and will always be my...
by Brianna Langley | Nov 13, 2013 | News Slider
LIS is officially known as “Lambda Iota Sigma,” but group president Shilpa Naruka tells us that the organization prefers to be called by LIS’ more descriptive and fitting name, “Lipscomb International Students.” “Anyone can be a member,” Naruka said. “Basically, it’s a cultural awareness group and more of an open group. I would not say it’s just a social group.” People of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender and religions can become a part of LIS without having to go through the pledging process that most service and social clubs require. “We do have some rules,” Naruka said. “But, we do not have any pledging, and we do not have any restrictions on who can enter the group.” When a few of the international students on campus came up with the idea of doing an international fashion show last year, they also decided to create a more solid, organized culturally-aware group within Lipscomb before attempting such a large undertaking of a show. “The fashion show was the first big event we really thought of,” Naruka recalled. “But, before doing that event, we wanted to start the group, so we did quite a few little events like movie nights.” And so, LIS began. As a Lipscomb University club, the numbers reveal it’s not-so-humble beginnings. Over 25 members joined LIS during its first year, which is more than most social clubs achieve after their first several years. LIS has adopted the week of the upcoming and much-anticipated Stomp Fest as International Education Week. This means that, aside from the club being showcased as a part of Tuesday’s Stomp Fest, they will be hosting...
by Brianna Langley | Nov 13, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
The Alkaline Water system in the athletic department ionizes the water available to the athletes. And so far, they love it. The system was installed in the training center located the basement of Allen Arena for the athletes to use almost a year ago after undergoing a trial run for a short period of time. “I know the athletes do enjoy it,” said head athletic trainer Will Ness. “They say it has a crisper taste.” Ness said the reason the athletic department decided to have the system installed is because of the health benefits the water offers to Lipscomb’s athletes. Such benefits include better hydration, the ability to drink more water without feeling bloated and the anti-oxidant levels found within the water. Last year, the athletic department was approached by Cellular Hydration Specialist Scott Adkins about installing the system for the athletic department to use. Adkins is also the founder of a company called “The Freshouse”. His mission is to provide better, ionized water for the community of Nashville. Adkins explained that the electrolytes the alkaline water contains provides its consumers with extra calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium. “When we ionize water, we’re getting an abundance of electrons,” said Adkins, “And the alkaline level between 8.5 and 9.5 pH is optimal for us to drink. It’s providing us energy and oxygen on a cellular level.” We decided to take a sample of the water to the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry for official testing, who reaffirmed Adkin’s claims. “We tested the water samples, and I know that there was a sample that was supposed to be around the pH...
by Brianna Langley | Oct 7, 2013 | News Slider
Tuesday, Oct. 8, the annual Lipscomb Missions Fair will be up and running in the Bennett Student Center. The fair is put together and sponsored by the Lipscomb Missions department. It is designed to provide students with an easily-accessible way to learn about different missions opportunities offered by the university. “We offer trips to places all the way from Nashville, if you want to stay in town and work with our immigrant communities, all the way to India and Australia,” said Missions Coordinator TJ McCloud, “It’s really an amazing breadth of opportunities.” The Missions Fair is especially helpful for new students who are interested in getting involved in mission efforts. The different trips and opportunities will be represented by different booths in the Student Center, where students can gather as much information as needed. Missions representatives will be at every booth to answer any questions. Students can choose to participate in mission efforts that have been established at Lipscomb for many years, such as the mission trip to Scotland or the opportunity to work with an orphanage in Ghana, West Africa. This year, there have been a few newly added trips students can also choose to participate in, including a trip to a Navajo reservation in Arizona and a mission trip to the island of Nevis. “The Mission Fair is a great way to come check everything out, and we’d love to have you,” McCloud said. For more information on Lipscomb Missions, visit the Missions department, located on the second floor of the Ezell...
by Brianna Langley | Sep 25, 2013 | News Slider
Lipscomb University’s theater department is gearing up for their fall production of Les Misérables. The musical will be held Nov. 6 – 8 in Collins Alumni Auditorium and will feature a host of talented actors and singers. Among the actors is guest Broadway star Chuck Wagner. Wagner will be playing the lead role of Jean Valjean. The musical is co-directed by Mike Fernandez, the chair of Lipscomb’s Department of Theatre, as well as Off-Broadway director and choreographer Justin Boccitto. Tickets will be available to purchase online, as well as Lipscomb University’s box office, located outside Allen...
