by Cory Woodroof | Jan 18, 2013 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
In this semester’s second installment of Lumination News, Caitlin Selle and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Kage Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Madeline Smith gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Jessica Burke delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look into the on-campus event AfterDark, a preview for the Revenge of the Nerds video game tournament, a look into the upcoming Relay for Life event, a look into MLK service weekend, info on new ESPN3 developments, a few opinions on gun control, an interview with basketball player Stephen Hurt, a look into intramural basketball with Jeremy Keck, a look into the choral festival held on campus last week, a look into a new art display at the Hughes center and our weekly Nashville Spotlight/Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Jan 16, 2013 | Opinion, Sports
Four teams have earned their right to compete in the conference championships this weekend. On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers visit the Atlanta Falcons, and the New England Patriots will host the Baltimore Ravens. On the NFC side, the San Francisco 49ers are making their second straight conference championship game appearance. The bigger story this year, however, is the change in quarterback for the 49ers. Colin Kaepernick took over for the previously injured Alex Smith in Week 10 and quarterbacked the 49ers to a tie versus the St. Louis Rams. It was assumed that head coach Jim Harbaugh would keep Smith as the starter after he was healthy, but Harbaugh stood beside Kaepernick. With a 5-2 record under Kaepernick as QB, Harbaugh did not become a Monday morning quarterback. Kaepernick led San Francisco to the second overall seed in its conference and a first-round bye. Questions loomed over the young quarterback as to how he would play in his playoff debut. Kaepernick did not disappoint, as he rushed for 181 yards – an all-time record for a quarterback in a single game. The 49ers toppled the Packers to cement their spot in the conference championship game. A winless record in the playoffs for the Atlanta Falcons since 2004 followed the team last Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks came to town, riding a 6-game winning streak. The Falcons comfortably led 20-0 walking into the locker room at halftime but watched their lead crumble as Seattle scored 28 unanswered points, eventually leading 28-27 with less than a minute in the game. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan drove the offense into field goal...
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 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 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,...
by Michael Fox | Dec 26, 2012 | Sports
Men’s basketball assistant coach Shaun Senters is more than just a coach. He’s a true Bison at heart. Senters, a Knoxville native, played point guard for the Bisons from 1994-1998 under former head coach Don Meyer. During his four years with the Bisons, they compiled a record of 119-27, participated in three NAIA National Tournaments, won the TransSouth Conference Tournament and advanced to the NAIA Final Four during the 1995-96 season.“There were a lot of guys that were more talented than me at the university,” Senters said. “But my job was to bring energy, be passionate, and basically have passion to play the game of basketball.” Senters knew his role was to help the team succeed by bringing passion and energy to the court. “Being a role player is not the easiest thing,” Senters said. “You have to bring energy and you have to do the dirty jobs.” Senters graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He spent a year coaching with Meyer as a graduate assistant where he got his inspiration to start his coaching career. “I think a lot of coaches have looked up to Coach Meyer, and it was because of him that I coach today,” Senters said. After his one year as a graduate assistant, he landed an assistant’s position at Shorter College in Rome, Ga., for the 1999-2000 season. Back at Lipscomb, the Bisons were making their transition to become a Division 1 NCAA program for the first time in history. New head coach of the Bisons Scott Sanderson needed a coaching staff, and Senters made the cut. Ever...
