by Erin Franklin | Jan 10, 2019 | News Slider
Welcome back to campus! Christmas break is over, and we’re already revved up for another semester. 2018 was a big year for Lipscomb, but I’m excited to see what this year holds. This will be my last semester at Lipscomb as I am graduating this May, so I’m looking forward to a great and final semester with Lumination. I’m excited to share with you some news regarding our leadership staff. Our co-managing editor Cole Gray graduated in December, and while Lumination will sincerely miss his boldness, curiosity and knack for investigative journalism, I am pleased to introduce Spencer Boehme as our new co-managing editor. Russell Vannozzi will continue to serve as our co-managing editor as well. Lebron Hill is our A&E coordinator, bringing you the latest in Arts and Entertainment at Lipscomb, Nashville and beyond. Kathryn Farris will be working as our news coordinator, bringing you more breaking stories such as her most recent piece on Cyntoia Brown receiving clemency. Mckenzi Harris will bring her expertise in the digital realm as our social media director. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! In addition to these hardworking editors, we have a talented staff of writers, photographers, videographers and more ready to bring you the news throughout the semester. If you are interested in joining the Lumination staff, please feel free to contact me to find out more information by emailing editor@luminationnetwork.com. We welcome all majors! Meetings are at 10 a.m. on Mondays and at 11 a.m. on Fridays in Ezell 155. Feel free to stop by one day to check it out! I’m looking forward to a great...
by Cory Woodroof | Apr 15, 2013 | News Slider
With the close of the semester looming on the horizon, it’s now time to elect new students to the Lipscomb Student Government Association. The elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasure and class level Senators will be taking place this week, alongside a debate between the top offices. Brandon Carver and Andrew Hunt will be running for President, while Tyler Osborne and Drew Watson will be running for Vice President. Julia Rox is running unopposed for Secretary, and Braxton Hillis, Melissa Parrish and Clay Whitaker are all running for Treasurer. Lumination and SGA will host a debate between the executive candidates that will be held in Shamblin Theater on Tuesday, April 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Food will be provided. If you are unable to attend the debate, Lumination will be live streaming the event on our Live page and on LU Radio. Elections will be held on Wednesday. — Here is the full list of candidates, courtesy of SGA. President (pick one) [GS, SR, JR & SO]: Brandon Carver Andrew Hunt VP (pick one) [GS, SR, JR & SO]: Tyler Osborne Drew Watson Secretary (pick one) [GS, SR, JR & SO]: Julia Rox Treasurer (pick one) [GS, SR, JR & SO]: Braxton Hillis Melissa Parrish Clay Whitaker Senior Senator (pick 5) [SR]: Austin Birge Brittany Bishop Kelli Blackshear Rachel Bush Michael Clinger Virginia Ezell Michael J Fox Keiana Hastings Daniel Jordan Josh Self Caesar Tang Junior Senator (pick 5) [JR]: Kirby Arloff Brendon Burke Seth Carey Samantha Horne Daniel Hutchison Brad Oster Matthew Samek Jessica Smotherman Allie Sockwell Sophomore Senator (pick 5) [SO]: Lorina Aboulmouna Julia Allen Jordan Beale Mary Kathryn Charlton Ezra...
by Anne Paquin | Mar 29, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s tenth installment of Lumination News, Nick Glende and Savanna Schubert are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Joe Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Kelly Dean gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Nicolette Carney delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look at the new fountain construction on campus, interviews with students taking part in the new dance minor in the theatre department, an in-depth look into the Race Card Project, information about the big Baja Race coming up and insight into the passing of legendary Lipscomb Academy head football coach Glenn McCadams. We also take a closer look at how Jesus is viewed in different cultures, campus ministry’s Resurrection Week, an update on the fire that consumed Dr. Thomas’s home over spring break, the newest home for the Dove Awards, how seniors are coping after their final spring break and a reminder to register for classes next fall, 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 | Jan 7, 2013 | News Slider, Opinion
Well, folks, the spring semester is upon us. With the mentioning of spring comes the thoughts of newness. New flowers grow in the wake of winter’s barren landscape, heavy coats are tossed aside in favor of lighter apparel and the joys of pollen return to torture those of us with allergies. While we’ve got a ways to go until March weather, the spring semester takes on that idea in the world of academics and social surroundings. We here at Lumination are experiencing our own changes, so to speak. Since our beginning in 2010, the official student news service of Lipscomb University has seen new redesigns, new writers, new readers and of course, new editors. Ever since I got here in 2011 (well, technically I’ve been here since 1997 since I’m a lifer – fun fact!), I’ve had the chance to work with two different editors – two people with tremendous talent and vision. Hunter Patterson ran the site from the time I arrived at the university until May of last year, and Emily Snell was the editor from then until just a few weeks ago. Both individuals have helped make this website a cornerstone of the Lipscomb experience – a source of vital information for students whenever news needs to be shared. I was blessed to have the chance to learn from both of them on how to be a good editor. Now, I get the chance to put those lessons to work. For the foreseeable future, I’ll be the guy making sure Lumination continues to be your number one source of news as a Lipscomb student. My two...
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,...
