by Erin Turner | Mar 3, 2015 | News Slider
Several Lipscomb communication and journalism students took away Best of South awards at the Southeast Journalism Conference in Atlanta, Georgia last weekend. Lipscomb took home 13 awards in the competition, which included representatives from more than 30 universities. Lipscomb’s Best of South winners include: Carly Bergthold — 8th place, Best TV News Feature Reporter Logan Butts — 6th place, Best Sports Writer Michael Fox, Kyrsten Turner, Kathryn McKinley, Marlee Vogel, Brynn Watkins — 2nd place, Best Public Service Journalism Brianna Langley — 3rd place, Best News Writer Madeline Smith — 7th place, Best TV Hard News Reporter Erin Turner — 4th place, Best Press Photographer Brianne Welch — 4th place, Best TV Journalist Cory Woodroof — 1st place, Best Arts and Entertainment Writer Cory Woodroof — 5th place, Best Multimedia Journalist Cory Woodroof — 9th place, College Journalist of the Year In addition to the student awards, Lumination Radio and TV also placed: Lumination Radio — 4th place, Best Audio News Program Lumination Radio — 3rd place, Best College Radio Station Lumination TV — 4th place, Best College Video News Program A few of the students also competed in the on-site competitions. Three of those students took away awards: Sam Webb — 3rd place, Best Sports Photography Haleigh Ker — 2nd place, Best Radio News Reporting Cory Woodroof — 1st place, Best News...
by Erin Turner | Feb 25, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
The Lipscomb women’s basketball team was left in the dust during the second half, as USC Upstate powered over 76-67 Wednesday night in Allen Arena. The Lady Bisons put up a strong lead through the first half, but the Spartans proved to be too much for Lipscomb as they stole the court during the second half. The game got off to a fast start, with both teams moving up in points rapidly. Just four minutes into the game, senior Danay Fothergill shot two three-pointers. Fothergill scored 24 points in addition to seven rebounds and four assists in her final career home game. “Fothergill has been very strong of late,” Lipscomb head coach Greg Brown said. “She played with a lot of poise. We did a good job of getting her the ball in rhythm, and she made the shots. She was active on the boards, and got four assists as well. It was a good all-around game.” As the back and forth game continued, Lipscomb remained in the lead. “I liked our energy and effort – I thought those seniors came out and gave great leadership [and] played very hard,” coach Brown said. Momentum slowed down into the second part of the first half, but Fothergill powered down the court, scoring 13 points in the first half. Lipscomb was leading 27-24 at halftime. The Lady Bisons continued gaining momentum into the first part of the second half, leading by five points. Junior Ashley Southern shot a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, also adding four assists. Fothergill and Southern scored a combined 46 points, but that didn’t keep the Spartans from rallying....
by Erin Turner | Feb 24, 2015 | News Slider
Kevin Ingram, a freshman English teaching major, is facing drug charges after police found 24 marijuana plants in his home. According to the affidavit, detectives executed a narcotics search warrant at Ingram’s home on Summerly Drive. Detectives found 24 plants with roots, several grow lamps, a reflective marijuana grow tent, reflective foil, approximately 20 grams of loose marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. The marijuana was found in Ingram’s bedroom, the living room and a second bedroom. The affidavit said that Ingram admitted that one of the bedrooms the marijuana plants were found in belonged to him. Several messages on Ingram’s cell phone showed signs of his involvement in the sale of marijuana. Ingram, 18, was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with a felony drug offense and manufacturing. His bond was set at $60,000. Story by Brianne Welch and Erin Turner Photo courtesy of Metro...
by Erin Turner | Feb 24, 2015 | News Slider
Lipscomb’s small piece of Nashville was put in sharp focus for the community during the 2015 Mayoral Candidates Forum Tuesday evening in the Ezell Center. The event allowed the seven mayor candidates to answer questions concerning quality of life issues. The event was presented by the Nashville Civic Design Center, a nonprofit organization that focuses on making Nashville a beautiful and functional city for everyone. Lipscomb’s Nelson & Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership hosted the event. The institute — which was built on the legacy of great Nashville leaders — engages leaders in academic and community programs to create broader communities. The institute did just that during this event — with over 200 filled seats with community members and faculty, and two separate rooms for overflow attendees and students. The candidates were asked questions concerning neighborhood design, transportation, pedestrian safety, housing and parks. They also discussed some of what Mayor Karl Dean has done in Nashville already. The candidates who have officially declared their intent to run for mayor are Megan Barry, Charles Robert Bone, David Fox, Bill Freeman, Howard Gentry, Jeremy Kane and Linda Eskind Rebrovick. Sophomore Jay Klein said that allowing the candidates to speak on Lipscomb’s campus was a good way for students to become aware of the city’s issues. “It was a great way to get our students involved in the election process, whether they are able to vote for mayor this upcoming August or if they’re just trying to get involved in politics in general,” Klein said. Political science professor Marc Schwerdt said that students were mostly interested in issues relating to transportation and walkability. “Walkability...
by Erin Turner | Feb 20, 2015 | News Slider
Snow and freezing rain fell on campus Friday after a dangerous week of winter weather in Nashville, causing class cancellations and activity interruptions for Lipscomb. The snow and freezing rain that fell on Friday afternoon will be transitioning into potential rain on Saturday. As temperatures rise early Saturday, TV meteorologists are predicting heavy periods of rain throughout the afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch Saturday morning through Sunday morning, replacing the Ice Storm Warning that expires at 9 a.m. Saturday. But as the temperatures drop Saturday night, there is a possibility for more freezing rain. By Sunday, the temperature will be just above freezing with a 20 percent chance of rain. But Sunday night Nashville may receive another wave of winter weather, as there is a slight chance of snow. Photo gallery by Erin...
