by Emily Snell | Oct 3, 2012 | News Slider
Residents of High Rise were forced to evacuate around 9 p.m. on Oct. 2, when a sprinkler in the dormitory was briefly activated on the fifth floor. The hallways flooded and 30-40 residents, assisted the firemen with the cleanup. Students who were evacuated from the dormitory were quickly allowed back into their rooms to assist with the cleanup and salvage their personal belongings. This was the third evacuation for High Rise in 2012. In March, High Rise residents were evacuated two consecutive nights after a water line burst and then a small fire occurred in the steam plant connecting to the dorm, after a breaker blew in a “substation” on campus. In both instances, utilities in the dormitory had to be cut off, and students endured a long waiting process in the middle of the night before being allowed to re-enter their rooms. No one was injured in the events, and the university reported that it fixed the problems. Continue to follow Lumination for more information on this developing story....
by Cory Woodroof | Oct 2, 2012 | News Slider
A sprinkler in the High Rise dormitory was briefly activated late Tuesday night, creating an evacuation situation for the hall’s residents. A sprinkler on the fifth floor flooded the floor’s hall and reached the stairwell, sending water down the stairs into the basement and rooms of a few first floor residents. High Rise resident T.J. Ojehomon relayed the details of the accident. “We had an incident where a gentleman on the fifth floor apparently hit his sprinkler,” Ojehomon said. “When you hit one individual sprinkler with enough pressure, it will signal an emergency and go off until the fire department gets there, so we had several guys throughout High Rise trying to move the water that was flowing.” Kim Chaudoin, director of University Communication and Marketing, said she spoke with Lipscomb Security and Safety and offered these details. “There was some minor flooding, more accurately water accumulation, on the fifth floor where the sprinkler broke,” she said. “Water went down stairs to get in some rooms in the basement and first floor. … It’s a bit of a mess for the boys whose rooms got some water in them, but most of the dorm is OK. No problem with anyone sleeping there tonight.” Ojehomon said that saving the students’ belongings was a top priority. “[The water] pretty much took out all of [the resident’s] clothes, which we’re trying to save right now by washing them in the laundry room, but all of his clothes were soaked and ruined. A lot of his electronics could be damaged.” According to Ojehomon, around 30 to 40 High Rise residents helped and continue to help...
by Emily Snell | Oct 2, 2012 | News Slider
In this week’s installment of Lumination News, Jeremy Keck and Kelly Dean are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Nicolette Carney gives you the latest in political news, Brynn Watkins updates you on the weather forecast, Caitlin Selle has your entertainment news and Crystal Davis brings you up to speed on sports. Videos feature information about Lipscomb’s public hearing at a Metro Planning Commission meeting, technology developments with myLipscomb, Now That You Ask with John Seigenthaler, social club pledging, Rape Aggression Defense classes, “A Servant of Two Masters,” HumanDocs, Kingdom Politics at Acklen Church of Christ, and Nashville Spotlight on the 12th Avenue South area. LUmination Newscast 9-27-2012 from lumination Network on...
by Erica Aburto | Oct 2, 2012 | News Slider
Lipscomb will host a debate watch party Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7:15 p.m. in Shamblin Theatre, welcoming the first of three debates this month between incumbent Barack Obama and Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. The watch party is free and open to the general public. Pizza and refreshments will be provided, along with political insight by a panel of experts. Before the debate begins, attendants will be polled on relevant issues, submitting their answers using “clickers.” Afterwards, political experts will advise the attendants on what to look for in the remainder of the presidential race leading up to the election. After the panel of experts informs the audience about what to look for, the debate will be shown at 8 p.m. Jim Lehrer, host of NewsHour on PBS, will be moderating the debate live from the University of Denver. The debate will focus on domestic policy, with the moderator opening each of the six segments with a question and allowing each candidate two minutes to respond. To conclude the debate watch party, a political panel of experts will discuss and analyze the candidates’ performances throughout the debate. The panel will consist of former Chief of Staff to Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Senate Republican Policy Committee member Tom Ingram; former congressional candidate and now Chief of Staff to Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) Lisa Quigley, and a Lipscomb student voter. Photo courtesy of the Associated...
by Crystal Davis | Sep 28, 2012 | News Slider
Walking back to your dorm alone at night or taking that long walk back to the high school football field where you had to park earlier in the morning can sometimes be frightening for women at Lipscomb. Compromising situations can arise just about anywhere for women while they’re alone. Lipscomb’s Security and Safety recognizes that and is doing something to help women feel more prepared. Andy Hall, a R.A.D. instructor and campus officer, said that’s why campus safety is offering Rape Aggression Defense classes to teach women how to feel confident in protecting themselves through techniques and being aware of their surroundings. “Basic physical defense for women is a priority for Lipscomb Security and Safety,” Hall said. Campus safety is providing classes to accommodate most women’s schedules on campus between holidays, school breaks and classes. The most popular class is held on a Saturday because it’s most convenient for students. “The goal of the class is to give women the confidence to know they can get away from a dangerous situation,” Hall said.. “The instructors are not teaching women how to do martial arts or how to take down their aggressors but instead equip them with the tools to distract their aggressors long enough to get away from the situation unharmed.” Some techniques include teaching students about their dominant arms and certain body positions to help them exert the most force, no matter their size or strength level. Hall and four other certified instructors teach a variety of kicks, arm movements and hits. He said they create situations within the class that are meant to cause the students distress....
