by Anne Paquin | Feb 22, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s seventh installment of Lumination News, Savanna Schubert and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Nicolette Carney brings you up to speed with sports, Jessica Burke fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Brianna Langley gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Kage Sanderson delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look at a dual-enrollment student who doubles as an amateur storm chaser, important information on the dangers of caffeine addiction, a few interviews with student from Egypt, some insight into this month’s celebration of Black history month, a few spring fashion tips, a look at the Star Wars Night that was held at a recent Bisons basketball game, highlights of the baseball and soccer teams and information about this week’s “Now That You Ask” event, as well as our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Cory Woodroof | Feb 1, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s third installment of Lumination News, Caitlin Selle and Jeremy Keck are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Joe Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Nick Glende fills you in on the week’s top technology headlines, Ariel Jones gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Brynn Watkins delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features highlights from the Anteater’s Ball, a look into the past week’s severe weather through the eyes of sleepy dorm residents, a look at the Bisons’ basketball matchups against Mercer , a look into mission trip funding and opportunities, a preview of the upcoming baseball season, a look into the fading art of penmanship, some information on the commuter’s lounge, a look into The Well coffee shop, an interview with Lipscomb artist-in-resident Savanna Lampley, as well as our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
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 Cory Woodroof | Nov 15, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
A day after receiving the National League’s Cy Young Award, New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey returned to his hometown of Nashville to serve as the guest speaker in a chapel sponsored by the College of Business. Dickey was presented with the College of Business’s “Heroes of Business” award by Dean Turney Stevens. “Could it be any better than that?” Stevens said, asking the audience about the timing of Dickey’s arrival to Nashville. After being greeted by a standing ovation, Dickey spoke to a full crowd about his faith and life’s adversities. Dickey shared his story in front of a mixed group of students, faculty and fans, often referencing his new autobiography Wherever I Wind Up: My Quest for Truth, Authenticity and the Perfect Knuckleball that was released earlier this year. Dickey said his life has been met with much adversity, but the Mets pitcher reaffirmed that through his struggles, he kept his faith in God, which Dickey credits to his success. “Don’t give up hope,” Dickey said. Dickey said part of his road to recovery involved mending his relationship with his wife, affirming his belief that “God has really designed us for relationship.” Dickey told the crowd he believes his walk of faith is a process. “God wants me to live the next five minutes well.” Just yesterday, Dickey was awarded the Cy Young Award, an honor bestowed to a pitcher from both leagues in the MLB each season. Dickey said he believes the award he was given is one “that’s meant to be shared” with those around him. When asked who his idols were growing up, Dickey cited...
by Cory Woodroof | Nov 12, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
The men’s basketball team secured their first win of the season after last Friday’s Belmont loss in a 73-55 victory over the Maryville Saints, making their overall record 1-1. The Bisons gained early momentum, going on an 8-2 run with 17:03 remaining. The Saints kept things close for a good deal of the half, but the Bisons went into the locker room with a 43-24 lead. Freshman J.C. Hampton sank three 3-point baskets in first half, adding into his 13 point total. From 15:35-7:19 in the second half, the Bisons went on a 14-0 run, ended by a jump shot from Maryville’s Adam Whitlock. Hampton said he felt that the team’s early efforts and rebounding helped tremendously. “We came out to a great start,” Hampton said. “Coach [Sanderson] really challenged us on the board to see if we could out-rebound by +15. I think we did a great job, especially Khion [Sankey], of accepting that challenge. I felt good coming out with a great start.” Sankey, a junior, led the Bisons in rebounds with 12, while senior Deonte Alexander led in scoring with 16. On top of leading the team in assists with 4, sophomore Martin Smith scored 13 points. After tonight’s win, the team will travel to Boiling Springs, N.C., to play Gardner-Webb on Wednesday. After their Nov. 23 away game against Ole Miss, the Bisons will return to Allen Arena on Nov. 26 to take on Murray...
