by Clay Smith | Feb 20, 2012 | News Slider
Whether you’ve been at Lipscomb for 4 years or 4 weeks, it’s clear that development is playing a huge role in the future of our campus. We’ve already seen a lot of changes in the last few months, what changes can we expect in the months ahead? Please upgrade your browser Tom Wood, Director of Campus Enhancement filled Lumination in on many of the current construction projects. “The north of the [Hughes] building which is currently under construction is our new nursing building, about a 25,000 square foot [facility],” Wood said. It’ll be state of the art for our nursing students. On the south side of Hughes, we will have in a short time frame a “U” shaped complex. The pharmacy research building will go on that south side of Hughes.” “In the future, there will be two more [health science] buildings. One will be in from of the nursing building and the other will be in front of the pharmacy research building.” There are two pieces of land that the university will have to buy, but Wood said that eventually with their purchase and completion of the addition health science buildings, the area will form a five building health science quad on the north side of campus. Also, students and faculty may be excited to hear that there will be some temporary parking that will be created in the coming months with the construction. “Also, part of this program is a temporary lot which will be behind the Village, which will accommodate about 50 additional cars,” Wood said. “So out of this project here in the next few...
by Crystal Davis | Feb 14, 2012 | News Slider
Kelsea Ballerini isn’t taking the advantages of living in Music City for granted. At the age of 13, Kelsea started writing songs. She always loved music, she said, and figuring out itwas her true passion was “just the cherry on top.” Kelsea, a freshman who originally grew up in Knoxville, decided to move to Nashville to pursue singing and songwriting. Kelsea, currently undecided on a major, is still figuring out what to study at Lipscomb. Though majoring in music is not out of the question, she’s not focused on studying it right now since she’s already successful on her own. Last year, Kelsea played a show with country artist Emily West, whose song with Keith Urban, “Blue Sky,” recently hit the top 10 list. Kelsea also had a song on hold for Beyonce’s new record, and a song she co-wrote was featured on Nickelodeon’s hit show “Victorious.” Her music is, by her own definition, “country bluesy poppy soul.” Kelsea is an open book. She tries to be “as genuine as I can about whatever it is that inspired me to write,” she said. Kelsea said she doesn’t feel the need to “sugar coat things or beat around the bush.” She said she thinks people value writing that shows who the artist truly is. Kelsea said she would love to write with Hillary Lindsey of Lady Antebellum. Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars and John Mayer top the list of who she would most love to sing with. Kelsea said her most memorable moment was meeting of a fan who absolutely adored her. At an airport in Chicago, a young girl approached her to get an autograph. At...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 10, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
This week on Lumination News, Connor Prady and Kelly Dean are behind the anchor desk, Brynn Watkins has the latest gossip from the entertainment world, Caitlin Selle fills you on the cold snap that’s hit the region and Madeline Smith has that latest sports news. Please upgrade your...
by Hunter Patterson | Feb 10, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
NASHVILLE (Feb. 10, 2012) – Senior guard Jordan Burgason has been dismissed from the men’s basketball team for violating team rules, Lipscomb Athletic Director Philip Hutcheson announced today. The violation has also led to his dismissal from the university. “I love Jordan and wish him nothing but the absolute best,” said Hutcheson. “But he broke university rules that he knew he was breaking. We had clearly advised him, and he was aware of the consequences of making a bad decision.” A 6-foot-3 guard from Ames, Iowa, Burgason owns Lipscomb’s NCAA-era record for three-pointers with 282. This season, Burgason averaged 16.4 points and made 71 of 135 three-point shots for a 52.6 percent shooting average, making him third in the nation in this category. He led the Bison in three-point shooting, having made nine three-pointers in games against Iowa State and ETSU this season. Burgason finished with 1,132 career points and ranked No. 35 on Lipscomb’s all-time scoring list. Burgason was named the preseason No. 24 shooter in the nation by CBSSports.com. “I want to thank Lipscomb for the unbelievable opportunity that it has given me,” said Burgason. “The whole university has showed so much grace to me. But despite that, my actions have not shown a respect for the university and its policies, and for that I am sorry. I’ll never forget the memories that I’ve made here. Thank you for the love and support that everyone has shown throughout my time here. You will always be family to me.” Burgason was suspended earlier in the season for conduct violations and missed the first two weeks of the regular season schedule. When Burgason rejoined...
by Emily Snell | Feb 6, 2012 | News Slider
A 75-year-old professor who rides a Harley is unforgettable for most students. Lipscomb’s psychology department proudly claims that unique motorcycle-collecting faculty member in Dr. Roy Hamley. Hamley, one of the three self-titled “psycle therapists,” rides with his colleagues Dr. Shanna Ray and Dr. Jake Morris on weekends in the spring and fall when the weather is nice. After his son and daughter both bought Harleys, Hamley, who currently has four motorcycles, decided he should join the excitement and live “full throttle.” “I thought if they’re having all that fun, I’m going to find out what I’m missing,” he said. “So, I’ve been riding about 20 years, and I should have started sooner. I wasted a half a century before I started.” Morris and Ray began riding two years ago, after they took a motorcycle safety course together. More than half of the professors in the psychology department ride motorcycles, and those in the department who don’t ride enjoy teasing those who do. Ray said she heard that Dr. Paul Turner, one of her colleagues, was “talking trash.” “He has a bicycle,” she explained, “and he was telling his classes that he’s the only real biker in the department. He was making out like we’re a bunch of sissies who sit there and twist throttle, and you know, he actually has to work.” Ray noted, with a laugh, that the only time she and Morris argue is when they’re disputing who should take the lead when they’re on their bikes. Morris agreed, explaining the two get along well at work. “When we get on our bikes and you’re ahead of...
