by Sydney Poe | Dec 1, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the final Lumination Newscast of the 2013-2014 school year, Carter Sanderson and Kelly Dean are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Whitney Jarreld fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Ariel Jones give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment, Joe Sanderson gives you the weather forecast and Monaih Sam brings you up to speed with sports. This week, we’ll show you the latest updates around campus, give you the latest updates on the Lighting of the Green and tell you how to stay in shape through the holiday season. We’ll also bring you highlights from the Lady Bisons game against Belmont, tell you what you may not know about the men’s cross country championship season and catch up with a Bison who is breaking her way into the music business. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Sydney Poe | Nov 18, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the twelfth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Joe Sanderson and Savanna Schubert are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Madeline Smith give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment and the CMA Awards, Aaron Schmelzer gives you the weather forecast and Chad Johnson brings you up to speed with sports. This week, we’ll give you exclusive interviews with the cast of Les Miserables after their final performance, bring you highlights from the battle of the boulevard and take a look at who took home the trophy at this year’s Stomp Fest. We’ll also feature a new up and coming artist and fill you in on what Thanksgiving traditions Lipscomb students are looking forward to this year. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Brianna Langley | Nov 13, 2013 | News Slider
LIS is officially known as “Lambda Iota Sigma,” but group president Shilpa Naruka tells us that the organization prefers to be called by LIS’ more descriptive and fitting name, “Lipscomb International Students.” “Anyone can be a member,” Naruka said. “Basically, it’s a cultural awareness group and more of an open group. I would not say it’s just a social group.” People of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender and religions can become a part of LIS without having to go through the pledging process that most service and social clubs require. “We do have some rules,” Naruka said. “But, we do not have any pledging, and we do not have any restrictions on who can enter the group.” When a few of the international students on campus came up with the idea of doing an international fashion show last year, they also decided to create a more solid, organized culturally-aware group within Lipscomb before attempting such a large undertaking of a show. “The fashion show was the first big event we really thought of,” Naruka recalled. “But, before doing that event, we wanted to start the group, so we did quite a few little events like movie nights.” And so, LIS began. As a Lipscomb University club, the numbers reveal it’s not-so-humble beginnings. Over 25 members joined LIS during its first year, which is more than most social clubs achieve after their first several years. LIS has adopted the week of the upcoming and much-anticipated Stomp Fest as International Education Week. This means that, aside from the club being showcased as a part of Tuesday’s Stomp Fest, they will be hosting...
by Ariel Jones | Nov 13, 2013 | News Slider
Eight social clubs. One crowd. Three judges. One winner. Kappa Iota Theta once again sponsored the ever-popular Stomp Fest event, which drew a large crowd to the sold out show. From top to bottom, Collins Alumni Auditorium was filled to the brim with Lipscomb students, faculty, parents and alumni. Lipscomb’s own TJ Ojehomon hosted the event, adding energy to the already energized group. Ojehomon went on to introduce the social clubs competing for the Stomp Fest 2013 title after an opening number where two members from each social club were represented. The first set of social clubs then performed their rehearsed routines. After a 10 minute intermission and performance by Michael “Mic O” Oruma, another one of Lipscomb’s own, the second half of the show began. The remaining social clubs closed out the night with cheers and applause, leaving the crowd to wonder who would be champion. Three judges, Shirley Bailey, Krystal Brown and Jessica Rich, who have over 20 years of combined experience in stomping, decided the winner of the competitive step show. Ojehomon called all participants to gather on stage for the announcement of the runner up and winner of 2013 after the judges tallied their scores. Pi Delta claimed second place while Sigma Iota Delta won the title as the 2013 Stomp Fest winners. Anthony Strode, a member of Sigma Iota Delta, shared how it felt to be the 2013 Stomp Fest winner by saying how surprised he was about being proclaimed champion. “I was so surprised. It was a last minute thing,” Strode said. “ We didn’t come in feeling confidant, but we all prayed about...
by Sydney Poe | Nov 12, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the eleventh week of the 2013-2014 school year, Michael Fox and Madeline Smith are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Kelly Dean fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Aaron Schmelzer give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment and the CMA Awards, Kage Sanderson gives you the weather forecast and Carter Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week, we’ll show you what you missed at the annual Dodgeball tournament, bring you highlights from the men’s exhibition game against Freed Hardmen and take a look at how the Cross Country team competed in the Atlantic Sun Championship . We’ll also give you a look at a new water system for the athletics department and fill you in on why girls are forgoing their makeup for the month of November. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
