by Bridgette Begle | Sep 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Tim Ghianni, a Lipscomb adjunct who worked as a newspaper journalist for more than 30 years, has published “a love letter to how newspapers used to be.” The “love letter” comes in the form of his newest book “When Newspapers MATTERED: The News Brothers & their Shades of Glory.” Ghianni’s book was published in April, and Ghianni was recently a guest on well-known journalist John Seigenthaler’s Channel 8 segment, “A Word on Words,” which aired Sunday morning. Between freelance writing, teaching and advising Lumination, Ghianni found time to write his book in 2011. His inspiration for the book was a story he reported 30 years ago, about two young people being murdered. “It was a therapy thing for me to write, because I could not get [the murders] out of my head” Ghianni said. Co-Author Rob Dollar also played a big role in writing the book. Ghianni said he would write a few chapters then send them to Dollar who would read, make edits, add his view and send it back to Ghianni. This became a back and forth rhythm for eight months until the book was completed around Christmas 2011. “All I ever wanted to be was a newspaperman,” Ghianni said. Ghianni’s love for writing hasn’t changed even though, according to him, the newsroom environment and the community aspect of news has changed. “The book is a love letter to how newspapers used to be,” said Ghianni, explaining that the newsroom atmosphere is not the same. “I don’t like how it is now. I loved the way it was.” At the core of the book is a tale...
by Bridgette Begle | Sep 11, 2012 | News Slider
In remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001, the Lipscomb community hosted a special event to honor the victims and the heroes of the tragic terrorist attacks 11 years ago. Tuesday morning the Allen Bell Tower became a place of observance and remembrance. Lipscomb students and staff, as well as the surrounding community, gathered to recall the events of that day and pray for those affected and for the future of America. At the conclusion of the service, the bells tolled 11 times at 7:46 a.m., representing the time when the first plane flew into the north tower of the World Trade Center. “We are grateful for the changing fortunes of our lives. We know all comfort and consolation comes from you,” said Randy Bostic, who led the group in prayer before the bells chimed. “Let the heroes of this event be an example of courage, and let us apply it to our life with you.” Jim Humphrey, assistant dean of students and director of veteran services who retired from service last November after 22 years, organized the event. Humphrey said he wanted it to take place at a convenient time for those with 8 a.m. classes, which happened to line up with the original time of disaster. Humphrey led the group in reflecting on the events that forever marked Sept. 11, and then a moment of silence followed. The 16-minute ceremony was meant to be emotionally light but significant in its meaning, he said. “These aren’t just numbers, but real people who died,” Humphrey said, referring to the 3,000 people who lost their lives that day. “To me, it’s almost...
by Bridgette Begle | Sep 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
With his own song on iTunes and a mother who is known as “the queen of Christian fiction writing,” sophomore Ty Russell is ready to be a bright light for the entertainment industry. Russell’s mother, Karen Kingsbury, has written over 50 novels appealing to all ages. Russell said his mother travels a decent amount for book signings and conventions. And although some people may think that would have a negative effect on the family, Russell insists that it’s not a factor. “She puts family first. … Even if she is on a deadline and someone needs help with homework, she helps with the homework because she is a mom first,” he said. Russell said he looks up to his mother as his role model in many different ways. “It’s cool that she has a platform but is still so humble.” Transferring from a bigger campus in Virginia called Liberty University, Russell said he is ready to see what a small campus in a big city has in store for him. “I like to get plugged in and know the faces around me every day,” Russell said. Even though his family moved to Nashville in the summer of 2011, Russell still attended Liberty for the 2011-2012 school year. “It was weird coming home from school for Thanksgiving break to a new place,.” he said. Music City seems to be a central location for Russell and his plans for the future. After asking around to try to find a smaller Christian school, Russell said Lipscomb was the most popular response. “Everyone is so nice, warm and welcoming,” he said. “Everyone is...
by Bridgette Begle | Aug 29, 2012 | News Slider
Although still a student himself, Louis Nelms is taking on the role of director of student involvement in his year of transition to being part of Lipscomb’s staff. Nelms replaces Garner Goode, who is now the director of sales and marketing for Lipscomb Athletics. As part of his new role, Nelms oversees Lipscomb in Motion, which is designed to provide students with opportunities for friendship and fun on campus. “Right now I am in a weird time with transitioning from student to faculty,” Nelms said. “I’m in both worlds at once.” Nelms takes this role in “both worlds” as giving him an edge. “I am younger and can relate well to students,” he said, adding that his goal with LIM is “building on relationships I already have and starting new ones.” Nelms said he is reformatting LIM to accommodate the spontaneity of students on campus and is hoping to direct students to more activities outside of the classroom. “I want more advertising in a less professional way,” Nelms said after bragging about putting Ninja Turtles in one of his recent emails. Nelms said he wants his emails to feel casual and inviting and, most importantly, like they are coming from a fellow student. As for fun this year, Nelms has some new events he would like to unveil, as well as some past events he intends to resurrect. “I am most excited about dodgeball and about showing The Dark Knight Rises when it is released,” he said. Nelms said one new thing is that LIM will begin hosting college football game days, starting with Alabama versus Michigan this Saturday,...
