TV news focuses on students … and it’s by students, too

Almost a month into it, the university’s first student-run televised weekly newscast continues to grow. The show debuted Sept. 23 and contains mostly content that is directed toward the students who call Lipscomb “home.” Replays can be seen on campus Channel 97 at 8 a.m., 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily as well as Friday on luminationnetwork.com, the award-winning student web site. The TV show features mostly events and news happening on campus, but there are a few other segments including: sports, weather, entertainment and an interview segment. For most of the crew, this newscast is their first chance at being part of a news production. Communication and journalism majors are getting real-life studio exposure and experience under the direction of Rachel Carden, broadcast news director. Carden, a senior journalism and new media major, directs the team of students and helps them come up with story ideas as well as edits the stories, assigns roles and manages the news team. Carden said she is excited about the opportunity the students have to experience what it is like to be a part of a newscast. “This is the first year we have done it,” she said, “and it is a really big accomplishment for us.” Former WSMV news director Alan Griggs serves as the faculty sponsor for the student newscast. Griggs gives all the credit to the students and their hard work for making the broadcast possible. He explains that the newscast offers a variety of opportunities for students. “We are rotating jobs and responsibilities every week so students can get to do something every week,” Griggs said. “One week they might...

Lumination Newscast, Oct. 14

This week, anchors Caitlin Selle and Hunter Patterson fill you in on everything Lipscomb. Plus, the latest entertainment gossip from Madeline Smith, Michael Fox with weather and Julie Williams with sports. Please upgrade your...

Lumination Newscast – Sept. 29

This week, anchors Clay Smith and Michael Fox tell you everything you need to know about last week, now and next week. Also, Lumination was able to catch Paul Monteiro after Pizza and Politics for a quick interview. Lumination has all that, plus a look at entertainment, sports and weather.   Please upgrade your...

Lumination Newscast, Sept. 22

This week, anchors Caitlin Selle and Kelly Dean look to fill you in on everything Lipscomb. Also, we have a new Nashville spotlight this week. Peep the video below for all the details! Please upgrade your...

NEWSCAST: Lumination TV Premiere

BELL TOWER (LTV) – You’ve had tastes here and there of Lumination TV already and now it’s finally here. Lumination is proud to present to you Lumination TV. Get the inside scoop on what is happening on your campus and in the community with Lumination TV. Click to expand the video player and watch Lumination TV. Beginning this fall, these newscasts will become a weekly occurrence here on...