by Erin Turner | May 2, 2015 | Opinion
Nine Lumination Network staff members graduated with a degree in journalism and new media. Each of them played a major role in producing content for Lumination, as they have written stories for the website, worked on the TV newscast and been heard on the radio. Chad Johnson is a journalism and new media major from Edmond, Oklahoma. Alongside being on the men’s basketball team, Johnson was an anchor, reporter, writer and videographer for Lumination. Johnson said his favorite part about being involved in Lumination was getting to know everyone better. “It’s also allowed me to open up and show people another side of me while perfecting my journalism skills,” he said. Johnson said he plans to go to graduate school at Lipscomb, then eventually become an ESPN reporter or a sports journalist. “Mainly, just finding something I love doing and being happy,” he said. Erika Thornsberry is a broadcast and new media major with a minor in management from St. Marys, Ohio. Along with playing on and helping out with the women’s basketball team as well as interning with the Nashville Predators, she also has written for Lumination Network and been a part of the weekly newscasts. Thornsberry said her favorite part about the communication department is how close and caring everyone is. “Special thanks to Mr. McGee for helping me throughout these four years,” she said. “He helped me in the classroom, getting different jobs around campus and different internships. He has really helped me grow as a student.” After graduation, Thornsberry plans to attend The University of Northwestern Ohio to get her MBA. Madeline...
by Gemikal Prude | Apr 23, 2015 | News Slider, Opinion
As the last day of classes have finally concluded, the only thing between Lipscomb students and summer are exams. Countless hours of making flash cards, pulling all-nighters and having an incredibly large consumption of coffee is what seems to be on the horizon for many students. But not everyone is on the exact same page. Some students are just finishing their first year of college and making plans for summer trips, while others are on the verge of graduating and searching for jobs. Senior Kenny Smith is one who is ready for the road ahead. “I can’t wait to be done with school,” Smith said. “I’m just excited to finally start a new chapter of my life and see what’s in store.” Though Smith is thrilled for his life as a student to finally come to an end, he admits that it can be frightening. “The most challenging thing is not knowing — not knowing exactly who you’ll work for or where you’ll end up living,” Smith said. But on the other side of the spectrum, some students will be returning after a much needed summer break. Sophomore Abigail Newby said that she plans to go home to relax and unwind. “I thought about applying for an internship here in Nashville, but when thinking about the wear and tear I took on from being an athlete and not having to be in such a rush to put things together, I just plan on staying Nashville for the next summer,” Newby...
by Erin Turner | Apr 19, 2015 | Opinion
Hey there, readers! As you have probably noticed, Lumination Network has been down for the last week. We encountered a huge technical issue. We apologize for the delay in getting the website back up, and we thank you for your patience. Our web developer Daniel Johnson was able to rescue the website, and we thank him for all his hard work. As we look into the future of this website, we are interested in hearing your input. If you have any questions, concerns or story ideas, please email me at editor@luminationnetwork.com. For more updates and news, follow us on Twitter and like us...
by Erin Turner | Apr 6, 2015 | Opinion
Open Letter to the Student Body: My name is Jackson Smith, and I am running for Vice President of the Student Government Association for the 2015-2016 school year. I am a sophomore Financial Management major from Troy, Tennessee. Qualifications: I have served as a member of the SGA for the past two years, aside from a semester that I spent abroad. Here I have really learned how Lipscomb’s student government functions and have found my place in it. I feel that I now understand the system enough to take leadership and help further Lipscomb’s student body in any way I am called to. Involvement on campus has always been a passion of mine, and the diversity of that involvement is something that I bring to the table in SGA. I am a part of Lipscomb’s Greek Life, the Quest Team and I work for the Admission’s department, but I also am involved in Lipscomb’s jazz and wind ensembles and work a lot with the Athletics Department as well. I believe that these areas of involvement allow me to come in contact with more students than the average person at Lipscomb; therefore, this exposes me to the opinions, complaints and praises of the student body, which can help me to make decisions in the SGA that are the best fit for the people. My ability to make logical decisions based on a very open-minded perspective is an attribute that makes me a great candidate for Vice President. I have always been the kind of person that strives to look at every perspective when making choices. I have used this rationing...
by Erin Turner | Apr 4, 2015 | Opinion
Open Letter to the Student Body: Hey, everyone! My name is Hannah Passamonte, and I am a junior Business Management major from Maui, Hawaii. I am honored to be running for Vice President of the Student Government Association for the upcoming school year. I want to be your next Vice President because I am passionate about people and Lipscomb. I am committed to serving and advocating for the student body and believe that my personality and skill set allow me to do this best in a leadership position on SGA. I am qualified. I am active in Student Government and other campus student groups, which has allowed me to gain a greater understanding of what is required of an SGA executive and what it means to represent the diversity of our student body. A leader on SGA must be able to represent this school on a large scale, and I feel that I am best fit to do so. My goal since freshman year has been to get involved on campus and to surround myself with many different types of students. I have succeeded in doing this, and I am determined to represent this university not as one major, social club, sports team or school stereotype, but as a whole; because I believe it is our different interests, personalities and opinions that matter and should be portrayed. Having worked for Lipscomb Admissions and as a member of the Presidential Ambassador Council, I enjoy meeting with and am very comfortable approaching those who work in administration. We need SGA executives that are well-connected and trusted by administration in order to...
by Erin Turner | Apr 4, 2015 | Opinion
Open Letter to the Student Body: My name is Lauren Gardiner, and I am running for Vice President of the Student Government Association 2015-2016. I am a Sophomore Informatics major with a Business concentration from Lexington, Kentucky. I strongly believe that my vision, passion, drive and skill make me the best fit to serve as your SGA Vice President this next year. Qualifications: When I came to Lipscomb, the one thing I knew I wanted to get involved in was SGA. Due to a debilitating illness in high school, I did not have a good high school experience, so I knew I wanted to use my leadership skills to not only give myself an incredible college experience, but my classmates as well. My time in SGA so far has made this dream come true, and I want to continue this work and take it to the next level. These past two years, I have been honored to serve on SGA, work on both the social and communication committees and help revamp our constitution. I strongly believe that my knowledge of SGA, coupled with my management experience and passion for people, has provided me with the best skill set to lead SGA and make the Lipscomb student experience even better. If Elected: A major project that SGA started working on last year was the issue of having to pay to get credit for summer internships. I have a strong desire to see this change because I believe experiential learning opportunities should be encouraged to help develop our student body. A main goal, if elected Vice President, would be to continue...
