Lipscomb students contribute to the on-campus radio station Lumination Radio to produce content varying from music to sports, finding their work paid off in a sense of achievement.
Senior Anna McClure, Lumination Radio’s program director, oversees the schedule for the 24/7 radio station. She spends a lot of her time working with music, people who want to make a podcast and both live broadcasts of The Gathering and sports events.
“I love being a part of the live broadcasts that we do,” McClure said. “Seeing everyone come together to produce a broadcast is incredibly rewarding. It’s been one of the most rewarding aspects of my role as program director.”
Senior Sports Director KJ Lauck puts together groups for each sports broadcast and works with athletics to execute each game. Lauck said he shares similar feelings toward the broadcasts.
“My favorite thing about broadcasting is preparing for the game and doing research, and then being able to use that during a game,” Lauck said. “It’s a feeling of accomplishment.”
There is a wide range of people that contribute to these broadcasts, some that are even outside the Communications department.
“I’ve called games with people from different majors like English, and it was smooth,” Lauck says. “Everyone who wants to participate can participate. There are no exceptions.”
Radio Assistant Wayne Campbell oversees all production of the radio station. Campbell noted that he sees a lot of talent and good content through Lumination Radio.
“I’m always proud when our students win awards for their work — and there have been several in the past couple of months; but I’m never prouder than when I hear students doing live coverage of Lipscomb sports,” Campbell said. “I would put our student coverage up against many of the local commercial stations in the area. It’s really quite good.”
There is a lot still on the schedule for the station this semester. Softball will be streamed these next few weeks, and contemporary music is always playing on Lumination Radio.
“If you haven’t listened, check it out; it may not be what you’d expect,” Campbell added.
Lumination Radio is still looking for anyone who is interested in making content, no matter what major or background.
“We welcome all students, whether they’re Communication and Journalism majors or not,” Campbell said. “There are program proposal forms outside of the studio in Ezell 166 or students can e-mail me at wayne.campbell@lipscomb.edu.”
Lumination Radio can be found on Lumination Network’s website.
Photo courtesy of KJ Lauck