by Cory Woodroof | Jan 25, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s third installment of Lumination News, Brynn Watkins and Jeremy Keck are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Monaih Sam brings you up to speed with sports, Jessica Burke takes us around the world in a minute with the week’s top headlines, Ariel Jones has some insight on this week’s Presidential Inauguration and Madeline Smith delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look into Nashville’s new status as the nation’s “It City,” a look at students participating in service events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a look at campus’ recycling group EKO, some information on this weekend’s Anteater’s Ball, a look into Lipscomb’s Revenge of the Nerds video game tournament, some news on the big Singarama announcements, insight into March’s 2nd Annual Student Scholars Symposium, some insight into the upcoming golf season and some student opinions of Nashville’s winter weather. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Nick Glende | Jan 24, 2013 | News Slider
Fourteen teams, four games, no mercy. Lipscomb’s College of Informatics presented the Revenge of the Nerds video game tournament in Shamblin theater Wednesday night. Fourteen teams of four players – including a LU Faculty team – signed up to battle it out in four games to truly test their skill. Halo 4, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Rock Band were played in a battle royale to prove who was the best of the best. Gamers competed for prizes such as t-shirts, headsets and assorted gaming “swag”. The event was free to enter and watch, and free pizza/drinks were provided to all who attended. The battle began with a heated taunt from the faculty team, challenging the younger players’ “inexperience,” and claimed the other teams had to prove themselves, which they undoubtedly did. The crowd cheered and sang along to great classic rock hits as the gamers played Rock Band songs, featuring “Cold As Ice”, “Space Oddity” and “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Everyone sat on the edge of their seats during some of the closest matches in Halo history. When all was said and done and the scores were tallied, none compared to the result of team 817 Mafia, who scored highest overall. Congratulations to Rico, Ryan, Stephen and Neil (a.k.a. the 817 Mafia) for showing up the competition, also congrats on those awesome Atari gaming...
by Savanna Schubert | Jan 23, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Ever feel bored in your dorm room wondering what’s going on around campus? Louis Nelms, chair for the Student Activities Board, has all the answers you need to get active this semester. “Student Activities Board is a group of about 12-15 people who are involved of different aspects of campus life,” Nelms said. The group comes together every week and discusses ideas for different events to host for Lipscomb students. Nelms, with one semester already under his belt, said he couldn’t wait to get the spring semester underway. He said that we should be expecting several big events relatively soon. A Super Bowl party, a Home Run Derby and Brickyard Basketball are being planned to kick the semester off in style. If you want to relive your childhood, you’ll want to remember “90’s night.” Nelms said it’s sure to be a blast with Space Jam, Nintendo 64’s and Dunk-a-roos in the game plan. Nelms also recommends for students to stay alert for updates on Singarama. “Singarama is definitely something to look forward to. It will be April 4-6th, and you really shouldn’t miss it,” Nelms said. The theme for this year’s show was announced via email earlier this week. The theme will be Timeless, with Yesterday, Today and Forever as the group performances. Nelms said this year’s show won’t be one to miss. “It’s Singarama’s 50th anniversary, so it’s got to be a big show,” Louis said. Looking for something to do during the cold spring semester days? Nelms says that hot chocolate afternoons will be arriving at Lipscomb (with ‘four square in the Square’ also on the agenda). There are many more...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 21, 2013 | News Slider
As we enter the doldrums of January, the air is cold, the sun is on hiatus and flu season is in full swing. This installment of the dreaded virus might be a little nastier than its recent predecessors. The Center for Disease Control has gone on record saying that the 2012-2013 season might be the worst to hit in quite some time. The CDC reported that the number of patients with the flu has raised 26 times the amount of people that were diagnosed from December 2011 to December 2012. The typical flu season lasts from November to April. At a busy college campus, students (especially those who inhabit the many dorm halls Lipscomb has to offer) are at the risk of contacting the flu. Bethany Massey, Lipscomb’s director of health services, said she believes that students must be active and aware in their quest to avoid contracting the unwanted ailment. The top way to keep the flu away might be easier than you’d think. “The number one, best way is to get a flu shot,” Massey said. While waking up for an 8 a.m. class with Superman-like energy might make anyone feel like invulnerable, Massey said that anyone can be susceptible to the flu. “Lots of students are hesitant to get [a flu shot] because they think they’re healthy or they think maybe the flu won’t happen to them, but just the college atmosphere and lifestyle can make you more at risk for getting the flu,” Massey said. “The flu vaccine is really the best way and only way to really get your immune system ready to fight...
