by Jessica Burke | Nov 26, 2012 | News Slider
Students and faculty are working hard to make sure a new magazine focusing on the College of Arts and Sciences is ready for its December debut. “We are showing off how diverse and engaged we are by giving our faculty and students a platform to let people see the cool things they do” said magazine editor Daniella Burke. The magazine will contain news briefs about events held by the college as a whole and some articles that highlight the happenings within departments. The first issue has two special features. One is a series of interviews with students who went abroad or studied abroad this past summer. The other feature is a spotlight on student work. There will be about three creative works and two research articles by students in each issue. “While the interviews are blatant examples of student experience, the student submissions prove that our students are creating great work and getting an incredible education,” said Burke. The magazine is led by Norma Burgess, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Burke is the head editor and writer. Deby Samuels and Will Mason in UCM take care of the design and other publication details. “I think it is terrific that (Dean Burgess) and her faculty want to not only highlight some of the many achievements of this particular college, but also want to showcase the work of some of the college’s students,” said Samuels. The first issue will be released in December before finals are over and will be mailed out to actively donating...
by Jessica Burke | Jan 23, 2012 | News Slider
Recently, the Lumination Network staff has been hearing complaints from the students concerning the safety of elevators on campus. To put those rumors to rest, Lumination news investigated these claims and spoke with Anna Hampton, who was trapped inside the Johnson Hall elevator for over 10 minutes. Please upgrade your browser According to Hampton, when the elevator reached the third floor the doors just wouldn’t open. They rode the elevator up to the fourth floor, then back down to the first floor to prevent a four-story free-fall. Eventually Lipscomb Security came and pried open the elevator doors, offering no real explanation as to why the incident occurred. With this occurrence, and the elevator mishap in High Rise last semester which caused the elevator to drop eight stories with a student inside, questions are being raised about the maintenance on the elevator systems. Jeff Wilson, Director of Facilities and Retail Operations assured Lumination that the university has the situation under control. Lipscomb contracts with Kone, a elevator maintenance and repair company, who are called out every time an incident occurs. Additionally, Kone does regular inspections on the elevators to insure their...
by Jessica Burke | Dec 19, 2011 | News Slider
It’s so close to campus, you could walk there; it’s the Bluebird Cafe. A restaurant that personifies Nashville through music. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., but knowing the reputation of the Bluebird, we arrived early. It was only 5:30, but the line was already snaking into the parking lot. Waiting patiently, making small talk with other music lovers, we eventually got to the front and just in time too! My two friends and I were among the last few people to squeeze through the door, into this tiny cafe, leaving many disappointed people still standing outside. Stepping in was a surprise. Pictures of famous artists littered the walls, all who had–at some point before their fame–played in this cafe. Tables and chairs were squeezed into the room almost beyond capacity. People nearly sat on top of each other. We were seated at a table with travelers from Oklahoma, ordered some delicious but expensive appetizers, and soaked up the atmosphere and the music. The night I went was song writers’ night. The show kicked off with a feature band, then had a list of musicians who performed three songs for the eager audience. The rule is “no covers,” meaning the artists only present their own music, which allows for some real gems in the mix. If you are looking for something to do in Nashville that’s different and an incredible amount of fun, this little cafe is a real treat. The only negative note I have is that, though there is no cover charge, there is a minimum $7 food or drink purchase. But in my opinion, it was completely...
by Jessica Burke | Dec 13, 2011 | News Slider
ROTC cadet Barry Bleuer not only wants to serve in the Army, he hopes to go to the world’s war zones and protect his country while spreading joy and peace. He plans to use his spiritual foundation not to evangelize but to exemplify and lift spirits. “There is a lot of darkness over there,” said the junior engineering major from Texas. “People see a lot of darkness, and I want to be some sort of light Some students may attend universities on ROTC scholarships as a way to afford going to college and will do their military stints and go off into civilian life. Bleuer, though, said he has high military aspirations, hoping to serve the Army in the most troubled regions and to help boost the lives and spirits of his comrades. Of course, that would mean Afghanistan and Iraq now, but he said he would be more than willing if called in the event of war in Iran. “That is exactly where I want to be. I did not join the Army to stay in safety. I need to be where the worst of it all...
