by Aaron Schmelzer | Dec 14, 2014 | News Slider
A new class of alumni took the first step into the next phase of their lives this Saturday in Allen Arena. Over 200 students graduated, including doctoral students, masters students and undergraduate students. Lipscomb president Randy Lowry spoke at the ceremony, sharing his hopes for each graduate’s future. “It’s your job to out into the world and take the sense of confidence and take the sense of character that has been developed here, and literally go change the world,” said Lowry. Lowry also spoke about the community Lipscomb alumni are a part of. Even now that they have graduated, Lowry hopes they will be a part of future projects. “We want you to realize that you will always be a part of the Bison herd,” said Lowry. Concluding the ceremony, Lipscomb’s alma mater was performed by Christon Carney, a member of the graduating class. A few Lumination staff members received their diplomas, including Kage Sanderson, Travis Byrd and former editors-in-cheif, Logan Butts and Cory Woodroof. Woodroof served as editor-in-chief for a year and a half, then passed the torch to Butts, who served from summer 2014 up until his graduation in December...
by Janice Ng | Oct 28, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
On this week’s Lumination News, Madeline Smith and Travis Byrd are behind the news desk to update you on all things Lipscomb. Carly Bergthold gives updates on Ukraine’s natural gas problems in World News, Erika Thornsberry gives the scoop on all things entertainment, Cory Woodroof gives the weather forecast and Gemikal Prude brings you up to speed with Lady Bison Volleyball’s big win in Sports. This week’s newscast features a look at Amendment 2, a gubernatorial amendment that Tennesseans are voting on. If you were wondering why the water in six main buildings on campus was shut off on Tuesday, reporter Carly Bergthold provides answers. The Bison was recently painted with a colorful rainbow. Lumination reporter Erika Thornsberry provides answers on the meaning behind the paint. Stay tuned for next week’s show where we will keep you updated on the most recent happenings at Lipscomb University and Nashville. Do you have story ideas? An event you want us to cover? Email our News Director at...
by Janice Ng | Oct 10, 2014 | News Slider
Aaron Schmelzer and Sarah McGee lead this week’s Lumination news from behind the anchor’s desk, bringing you the latest national and local news. After University of Virginia student Hannah Graham went missing last month, the issue of campus safety for students became a hot topic all around the nation, and at Lipscomb. Lumination reporter Madeline Smith provides a look into the case and tips on how to stay safe here on campus. The Gospel Music Association’s 45th Annual Dove Awards are back on Lipscomb’s campus, bringing big gospel music names Lecrae, For King & Country and Colton Dixon. Lumination’s Brianne Welch brings you on the red carpet to talk with the stars. The Sara Walker Run is back this year and Gemikal Prude provides a glimpse at the Nashville and Lipscomb community coming together for the cause. Madeline Smith gives world news headlines, Cory Woodroof brings you the weather, Carly Bergthold keeps you hooked on all things entertainment, and Katie Bianchini provides updates on Lipscomb sports and MLB updates. LUmination Newscast 10-09-2014-H.264 for Apple TV from lumination Network on Vimeo. Do you have story ideas? An event you want us to cover? Email our News Director at...
by Janice Ng | Sep 26, 2014 | News Slider
On this week’s Lumination News, Carly Bergthold and Travis Byrd are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and in the local community. Sarah McGee gives updates on the airstrikes in Syria in World News, Madeline Smith gives the scoop on a possible Lizzie McGuire reunion in Entertainment, Cory Woodroof gives you the weather forecast and Katie Bianchini brings you up to speed with Lady Bison Soccer’s big win and SEC updates in Sports. This week’s newscast features a look at the Morality in Media conference hosted on campus recently, where students and media professionals came together to share their views on hot topics in the media. Reporter Travis Byrd also tells you about the 150th anniversary of a significant event, the Battle of Nashville. We also show you a new way to serve the Lipscomb community and connect with staff members, with the Teaching English Learners Volunteer Program on campus. Stay tuned for next week’s show where we will keep you updated on the most recent happenings at Lipscomb University and Nashville. LUmination Newscast 9-25-2014-H.264 for Apple TV from lumination Network on Vimeo. Do you have story ideas? An event you want us to cover? Email our News Director at...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 17, 2014 | Opinion, Sports
Week two in the NFL is one of the more perplexing times of the season. It’s the big week when those ominous playoff statistics start to float around. If your team is sitting pretty at 2-0, the odds are in your favor. If your team is lacking two wins to start the season, things aren’t exactly floating down your team’s stream. However, when teams like the Bills and Texans are perfect and teams like the Saints and Colts are without wins, it’s hard to believe that these teams’ fates are set in stone. But, this is the NFL, and anything can happen on any given game day. Are the perfect teams for real? Are the winless teams on the downward path? What about the plethora of 1-1 teams? One thing that week two does effectively is end week one honeymoons. If your favorite team won big in the first game and got squashed in the second game, those feel-good jitters were probably replaced with worrisome questions and bummed-out frowns. But, you know what, that’s okay. Early season NFL is all about working out the kinks and getting your team clicking. We’ve still got a long, long stretch to go, and who knows where your selected franchise will be once the final whistle blows. Here are the 10 thoughts I had during the week. 1. The San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints are highly-respectable franchises with wonderful rosters, but those two teams have one bad thing in common: they both let RB Darren Sproles get out of their hands. After Monday night’s big comeback win for the Eagles, both...
