by Bridgette Begle | Jan 14, 2013 | News Slider
Former Lipscomb professor Dr. Axel Swang died Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the age of 91. Students who did not know him can get a hint of his importance and impact on those he taught by simply walking across campus: Home to most business and accounting classes, the Swang Center for Business and Administration was named after Dr. Swang in 1984, after his former students raised more than $2 million to dedicate a building in his honor. Swang not only had knowledge of the business and accounting worlds, he preached for more than 50 years. The funeral was at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at Hillsboro Church of Christ. Professor Charles Frasier, a former student, co-worker and friend of Dr. Swang, was asked to speak at the funeral service. He shared what it was like to be in Dr. Swang’s presence on an everyday basis and shared numerous stories, inspiring and funny. “Dr. Swang loved to teach. He was devoted to his students. He was devoted to the accounting profession,” Frasier said during the funeral. “But what I appreciated most was his genuine interest in people.” Even now, 20 years after Dr. Swang left the Lipscomb classroom, students who were told of his death felt a connection. Although most did not ever even have a conversation with Dr. Swang, they knew who he was. Former students of his reacted by writing and sending personal reflections to the university. For example, Lipscomb received an email the day before the funeral from Roy Wagers, a former student of Dr. Swang’s. Wagers wrote that “Dr. Swang was an awesome FRIEND, MENTOR AND PERSON. This world has lost a real treasure. I...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 11, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s first installment of Lumination News, Nicolette Carney and Jeremy Keck are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Ariel Jones brings you up to speed with sports, Jessica Burke gives the scoop on all things entertainment, and Brynn Watkins delivers your weather forecast. Videos feature a look into how Lipscomb students spent their winter break, highlights of Monday’s Bison basketball match-ups, an update on the new shuttle changes, interviews with a few Predators players and Coach Trotz concerning the recent end of the NHL lockout, a look into ‘senoritis,’ some information on Campus Recreation’s Get Fit initiative, information on AfterDark’s visit to campus, a look into campus’ recycling efforts, a few student opinions on why the Mayan’s supposed apocalypse didn’t happen, and our weekly Nashville Spotlight/Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 7, 2013 | News Slider, Opinion
Well, folks, the spring semester is upon us. With the mentioning of spring comes the thoughts of newness. New flowers grow in the wake of winter’s barren landscape, heavy coats are tossed aside in favor of lighter apparel and the joys of pollen return to torture those of us with allergies. While we’ve got a ways to go until March weather, the spring semester takes on that idea in the world of academics and social surroundings. We here at Lumination are experiencing our own changes, so to speak. Since our beginning in 2010, the official student news service of Lipscomb University has seen new redesigns, new writers, new readers and of course, new editors. Ever since I got here in 2011 (well, technically I’ve been here since 1997 since I’m a lifer – fun fact!), I’ve had the chance to work with two different editors – two people with tremendous talent and vision. Hunter Patterson ran the site from the time I arrived at the university until May of last year, and Emily Snell was the editor from then until just a few weeks ago. Both individuals have helped make this website a cornerstone of the Lipscomb experience – a source of vital information for students whenever news needs to be shared. I was blessed to have the chance to learn from both of them on how to be a good editor. Now, I get the chance to put those lessons to work. For the foreseeable future, I’ll be the guy making sure Lumination continues to be your number one source of news as a Lipscomb student. My two...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 6, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
What a way to celebrate Coach Scott Sanderson’s 300th career win. The men’s basketball team, starting off conference play with two tough losses on the road, used home field advantage in their favor as a strong-for-winter-break crowd cheered the Bisons on to their first Atlantic Sun win of the season, edging out the ETSU Buccaneers 60-56. The Bisons (6-8) returned to Allen Arena for the first time since playing UT Martin Saturday night and held off the Buccaneers (2-12) in a tight match-up that came down to three of basketball’s keys to victory: rebounds, free throws and clock management. The Bisons started things off in a back-and-forth lead chase with the Buccaneers until around two minutes to go in the first half. Around that time, effective shooting and solid defense allowed for the Bisons to take an 11 point lead going into the locker room. After the half, the Buccaneers rallied back in the first few minutes to the tune of a 9-0 run, making the Bisons fight to maintain their lead. Lipscomb seemed to be closing up shop late in the second, but a big three-pointer by the Bucs cut the margin to 3 with 19.1 remaining in the game. A few fouls, effective free-throw shooting and a little clock management helped the Bisons send the Bucs back to sea. The men’s team now sits on a 1-2 A-Sun record. Freshmen Stephen Hurt posted up another double-double on the season with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while senior Deonte Alexander led the Bisons in scoring with 19 (six of those coming from beyond the arc). Junior Khion Sankey had...
by Katie McNutt | Jan 4, 2013 | News Slider
AfterDark is settling in on the Lipscomb campus. The one-night, free concert and event that gathers college students together to worship and hear the gospel in a unique way is “the campus event of the year,” said senior Taylor Mason, a Fellowship of Christian Athletes member who is involved in the event planning committee. “Since 2000, it’s been an unforgettable night in the lives of over 350,000 students who have attended. Far more than a concert; it’s a catalyst for conversation, investigation and a night that offers authentic hope,” according to the group’s website. It is unusual for the program to be stopping at a smaller, private school rather than a large state school, according to organizers of AfterDark, which will take place at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 in Allen Arena. The event will be free and open to all college students, and many from around the city already are making plans to attend. So, just what is the excitement about? Here’s an excerpt from the organization’s website, whatsafterdark.wordpress.com: “After Dark is a dynamic one night event specifically designed to relate to college students from all walks of life on campuses from coast to coast. This event tells the most compelling story in our world today in a manner that translates perfectly into the language and culture of the university setting. After Dark couples an incredible free concert with a captivating presentation by Joe White, which will depict the clear and gripping picture of the cross. The overall goal of the night is to expose college students to the person of Jesus, so they can decide for themselves if...
by Cory Woodroof | Dec 31, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Well, it’s that time of year again, folks. 2012 has been quite the memorable year. We’ve seen new changes around the student center, famous faces around campus, nail-biting Bisons match-ups and many more memorable events that have made for exciting and prosperous spring and fall semesters. We here at Lumination have tallied up our top 10 stories of the year, varying from evacuated dorms to a free concert with a favorite of many. Before we start our countdown, we want to remember Matt Deery and Kelcy Smart, two Lipscomb students who passed away over the fall semester. Both students will be deeply missed, and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with their family and friends. http://www.luminationnetwork.com2012/08/03/friends-honor-matt-deery-as-someone-who-made-the-world-better/ http://www.luminationnetwork.com2012/11/27/lipscomb-community-shares-memories-of-kelcy-smart/ A few stories that deserve some recognition that didn’t quite make the cut involve the Olympics, Batman, motorcycles and some bad weather. In 2012, we saw swimmer Michael Phelps break the record for most metals earned by an Olympian. We also saw the final installment of the Dark Knight trilogy (a few of the caped crusader’s vehicles even made their way to Nashville). In February, we wrote about a group of Lipscomb’s psychology professors and their love of motorcycles. On top of that, we saw some nasty weather arrive in March that broke a window in the High Rise dormitory! We’ll call these our ‘honorable mentions’. http://www.luminationnetwork.com2012/08/01/with-19-medals-michael-phelps-becomes-most-decorated-olympian-of-all-time/ http://www.luminationnetwork.com2012/06/22/the-tumbler-and-batpod-roll-into-nashville-to-promote-new-batman-movie/ http://www.luminationnetwork.com2012/07/23/the-dark-knight-rises-ends-series-on-high-note/ http://www.luminationnetwork.com2012/02/06/psychology-professors-turn-motorcycles-into-therapy/ http://www.luminationnetwork.com2012/03/02/recapping-the-severe-weather-from-march-2-2012-with-your-photos-and-videos/ 10. SINGARAMA/ALL-AMERICAN DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Per tradition, Singarama, the variety show competition between social clubs, was held in March. Phi Sigma, Tau Phi and Gamma X were this year’s big sweepstakes competition winners for their act entitled ‘All Hands on Deck.’ The students in Delta Nu,...
