by Erin Franklin | Mar 5, 2018 | News Slider
International Women’s Day is March 8, but Lipscomb students have planned an entire week, appropriately named “Women’s Empowerment Week,” featuring sessions on campus throughout the week open to all. Juniors Sena Seged and Leslie Garcia are co-directors of the week, with an organizational staff of over 15 fellow students. Seven different events in total have been planned, ranging from the Lydia Conference to a “Lunch and Learn” with Frankie Henry, a civil rights activist during the Nashville sit-ins. This is the first year Lipscomb has recognized the week. “It’s kind of surprising this hasn’t been recognized before — women’s history month is March — but just this week is such a good time to recognize women in general,” Seged said. “It’s good because we get a different perspective every day — a dose of women every day.” This year, the theme for International Women’s Day is “Press for Progress.” Seged said that theme is also reflected in their weekly sessions and goals. “Every year they have a new theme for what they do, kind of what they want women to recognize internationally, and this year’s theme is “Press for Progress,” which is so vital…that means making a change, making an effort, and we’re doing that right now by even having this week. Everyone has been so receptive of Women’s Empowerment Week. “A lot of us have the same mind, in coming together,” Seged continued. “I wouldn’t call us feminists, but all of us are really passionate about coming together with women’s empowerment and celebrating the idea of being a woman. Everyday we can tackle a different issue, or a...
by Erin Franklin | Mar 2, 2018 | News Slider, Sports
Former Lipscomb goalkeeper Micah Bledsoe helped lead Nashville SC to a 2-0 victory against the Bisons on Thursday night at the Lipscomb soccer complex. Bledsoe, who spent last season with USL Cup champions, Louisville City, just recently signed his contract with Nashville Soccer Club on Feb. 10. The 6-foot-4 starting keeper graduated as Lipscomb’s all-time leader in wins (26), save percentage (.735) and clean sheets (15). “It is a little weird (playing your old team), but as soon as the game kicks off, you forget about it pretty quickly,” Bledsoe said. “But it was a little interesting, a little surreal.” In addition to Bledsoe, three recent Lipscomb grads also got a chance to play on their previous home turf as “trialists” — Ivan Alvarado, Ivan Sakou and Eduardo Reza. Despite the second-half surge, Nashville SC’s head coach Gary Smith said he pinpointed some challenges his team faced in the game that he wants his players to improve upon and fix. The whole first half remained neck-and-neck, with a similar amount of possession for each team. At the end of the first half, Lipscomb and Nashville SC remained tied 0-0, despite each tallying a number of shooting opportunities. “The younger group started . . .and it was nice to see our first USL group, and then the (second) group came on, and, in fairness, dominated the game but couldn’t score,” Smith said. “We had some challenges — they (Lipscomb) set very deep — that we have to look at and work out.” Goals from Ian McGrath and Martin Galvao sealed the win over Lipscomb in the second half. Galvao also...
by Erin Franklin | Feb 13, 2018 | News Slider, Opinion
Hey, fellow Bisons! School is back in in full swing now, so I thought I would give you all an update on Lumination Network for this upcoming semester. Our staff has grown. I would like to introduce Cole Gray, a junior journalism major, as our new co-managing editor. Cole is following in the footsteps of the very talented Becca Risley, who graduated in December. Cole served as our sports editor last spring. Last semester, he interned at The Hill newspaper in Washington, D.C. Anna Rogers, one of our accomplished photographers and writers, is continuing as co-managing editor as well. As editor, I’m looking forward to the growth of Lumination, and I hope to continue to build the site into something that all students, alumni, faculty and parents read each day. Anna, Cole and I most certainly couldn’t do it alone, though! We have many talented students contributing to Lumination this year: Russell Vannozzi is back, bringing his sports expertise to the staff as our Sports Editor. Ben Davis, along with his trusty camera, is back as our Chief Photographer. Daniel Johnson is taking care of all of the complicated tech stuff as our Web Developer. Bethanie Jones is focused on creating and curating content to reach all of you as our Social Media Director. On the radio side of things: Cavin Jacobson and Lebron Hill are teaming up as our co-Radio Directors. Hannah Gilmore is bringer her sports mastery to the game, serving as our Radio Sports Director. During my time as editor, something I have particularly tried to focus on is bringing world-news stories with a Lipscomb focus to...
by Erin Franklin | Jan 12, 2018 | BREAKING NEWS
Lipscomb University has cancelled day and evening classes today due to the severe weather that is expected to roll in to Middle Tennessee Friday morning. Food service for on-campus students will still be provided. Kim Chaudoin, Assistant Vice President of Communication and Marketing, released the information on lipscomb.edu, where students can find weather updates. “Due to winter weather conditions, Provost W. Craig Bledsoe has cancelled classes for Friday, January 12,” Chaudoin said in a statement, “and President L. Randolph Lowry has declared an administrative leave...
by Erin Franklin | Jan 9, 2018 | News Slider
The American Dream is “roaring back to life,” according to President Donald Trump, who spoke before a crowd of nearly 5,000 people at the American Farm Bureau Federation on Monday afternoon at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. “I’m thrilled to be back in the amazing state of Tennessee,” President Trump said. “Here as the state slogan goes, we see America at its absolute best, and you’re [Tennessee] doing well.” President Trump is the first president to address the American Farm Bureau in more than 25 years. He addressed a wide variety of topics, varying from tax cuts for farmers to anecdotes about Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans. President Trump also specifically spoke to students and his idea of the future today’s youth is expected to both see and help provide. “Every American child deserves to grow up in a safe community and live a life full of dignity, purpose and hope,” Trump said. “That is the future we all seek, and we will fiercely defend for all Americans. “We see the promise of tomorrow in our incredible young farmers who have joined us today,” Trump continued. “Students, who are achieving incredible things through amazing organizations like FFA and 4-H — great people. . . . Their devotion to our nation inspires us all.” President Trump also paid special attention to praising the majority agricultural-based audience in attendance and noting how “privileged” they were to have had the opportunity to vote for him. “Throughout our history, farmers have always led the way . . . thank you, very much,” Trump said. “You embody the values of hard work:...
