by Sydney Poe | Sep 20, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the fifth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Kelly Dean and Carter Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Savanna Schubert give the scoop on all things Nashville Entertainment, Kage Sanderson gives you the weather forecast and Joe Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast gives you an inside look at rehearsals for Lipscomb’s fall production, Les Miserables, shows you highlights from Bid Night Fall 2013 and catches up with pledges during their stressful week. We also check out the first Powder Puff football game and feature the new golf practice facility. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Sydney Poe | Sep 17, 2013 | News Slider
The Contributor, a local non-profit newspaper, is currently in a financial bind after reports of the paper shutting down surfaced at the end of last month. Vendors across the area rely on the paper for a major source of income. Vendor George Woods stands at the corner of Glen Echo and Belmont Boulevard greeting drivers and Lipscomb students as they walk to class each morning. He’s been selling The Contributor for four years and chose his location because he heard about the generosity of Lipscomb students. Woods kept it simple when asked about how to help the paper. “They’d have to make donations. The only thing they need is money” Woods said. Down by Music Row, drivers are referred to as kings and queens by vendor Sean L. He sells The Contributor seven days a week, eight hours a day, rain or shine. He makes sure to treat people with respect and is quite the popular individual with his customers. Many drivers shout greetings as they drive by like they’re talking to an old friend. By selling The Contributor, Sean is able to pay for a weekly motel room, put food on the table and help his mother each week. He’s close to getting his own apartment, but losing The Contributor would set him back. “The paper means that I can support myself, that I have a life […] and that I can do better for myself, save money and help others besides myself,” Sean L. said. Both Woods and Sean L. say it’s not difficult to help The Contributor. Any donation is welcomed and will go a long way to help the paper. Donations...
by Sydney Poe | Sep 16, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the fourth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Savanna Schubert and Carter Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Janice Ng fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Madeline Smith give the scoop on all things Nashville Entertainment, Brianna Langley gives you the weather forecast and Ariel Jones brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast brings highlights from a guest speaker, takes a look at some big changes in the Green Hills community, shows how the Lipscomb community helped The Contributor and discusses the first prank of the semester. We also take a look at the Lady Bisons volleyball weekend sweep, takes you to the local greek festival and gets opinions on the new updates from Apple. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Sydney Poe | Sep 6, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the third week of the 2013-2014 school year, Madeline Smith and Carter Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Alex Walker fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Brianna Langley give the scoop on all things Nashville Entertainment, Kelly Dean gives you the weather forecast and Savanna Schubert brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast addresses the crisis in Syria and how it has affected Nashville residents, takes a look into the struggling newspaper, The Contributor and answers some questions about the internet at Lipscomb. We also check out the first Battle of the Boulevard of the semester at the Lipscomb soccer complex, find out how some students spent their Labor Day weekend and see how the softball intramural season kicked off. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Sydney Poe | Aug 30, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the second week of the 2013-2014 school year, Savanna Schubert and Joe Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Janice Ng give the scoop on all things Nashville Entertainment, Kage Sanderson gives you the weather forecast and Carter Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast addresses the concerns of Lipscomb students over the parking situation, features the Education department and their top ranking and recognizes three top Lady Bisons for their pre-season awards. We also give you the details on the unexpected commotion during convocation this past Tuesday, take you to the 12th South farmer’s market and show you what you’re missing at Live on the Green. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on Lumination!...
