by Carly Bergthold | Feb 3, 2015 | News Slider
Country music playing and an array of instruments across the stage set the tone for A Writer’s Night Monday in Shamblin Theater. The concert was organized by Lipscomb’s chapter of CMA EDU, a nationwide program thats gives college students a foot in the door to the world of country music. Lipscomb’s CMA EDU president Miranda Davidson created the concert to benefit cancer research through Lipscomb’s Relay for Life event. “We got the idea of coming up with a songwriter’s night so we could raise money for Relay For Life,” Davidson said. “We have a really great lineup, so I’m excited.” Audience members sat at round tables and sipped fresh coffee, creating an intimate atmosphere. Ashley Scire and Hayden Hines kicked the night off with some original tunes and a few covers. Scire performed her original songs “The Memory is Still With Me,” “Cracks,” “Goodbye is Cheap” and “Tough Guy.” Hines covered Darius Rucker’s “Wagon Wheel” and Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise.” “I love doing these kinds of shows,” Scire said. “I just like to support such a good cause. I think music can speak to everybody, and I love using it for the good.” Next up were Byron Hatcher, Abbi Scott and Phillip White. Hatcher began with his song called “Nashville.” Later he played “50 Years,” a song he wrote for his grandmother after his grandfather passed away. Scott performed four original songs. Two of them, “Make Mine Count” and “Screwed Up Life,” will be on her upcoming album. White, who accompanied Scott, is a professional songwriter who has written for acts like Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire and George Strait. He gave...
by Kayla O'Connor | Feb 1, 2015 | News Slider
Junior Jessica Wayda is one of many fighting for a cancer-free future during Lipscomb’s third annual Relay for Life. Wayda, an education major from Mount Kisco, New York, has been a pioneer in this year’s relay event. As the head of the marketing committee, Wayda oversaw the work of eight other students. While Wayda has been busy promoting the event, she has kept one thing in the back of her mind — the meaning behind it all. “My family hasn’t been hugely affected by cancer,” Wayda said. “[My] aunt was diagnosed last year with breast cancer, but she has been cancer-free for a little bit now.” In addition to her aunt, Wayda also fights for a member of her church. Mrs. Sandra Sasser, the wife of Wayda’s pastor, has faced many battles with cancer. “[Mrs. Sasser] battled cancer for five years and then was cancer-free for a bit,” Wayda said. “Then she was diagnosed again, but hasn’t had it since.” Much like Mrs. Sasser participates in the annual Avon walk to support those still fighting cancer today, Wayda will be relaying for Mrs. Sasser in Allen Arena this Friday. Relay for Life is a nationwide and international organization that fights to create a future without cancer. Many students are affected by cancer whether through family or friends. Lipscomb’s Relay for Life committee set the bar high this year, with a goal of raising $35,000. “It’s so cool to see how the student body works towards making things better and making things come together,” Wayda said. As the event is coming up this weekend, students are fundraising and working together...
by Charlie Bateman | Jan 13, 2015 | News Slider
Relay for Life will return to Allen Arena this February with free games and entertainment all in efforts to wipe away cancer. Students compete to raise money for Relay for Life by forming teams before the actual event takes place. Fundraising began at the beginning of the school year with a campus-wide goal of raising $35,000. So far, 277 participants have raised nearly $14,000. The top fundraising teams are the Relay for Life Committee, Phi Nu and Delta Tau. The annual event will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 and will continue into Saturday morning in Allen Arena. According to Audrey Boyd, Relay for Life student director, there will be soccer and volleyball games, a bounce house and other entertainment. While the event includes free games and entertainment, it is also a chance for students to share in one common goal. “Cancer is one of the biggest issues of today,” senior Drue Clark said. “I think everyone knows someone who is affected by cancer. Cancer negatively affects lives and we need to get rid of it.” For other students, the event is a way to show love and support to those fighting cancer. “Relay for Life is a great event for the community and a good way to support people who have lost love ones to cancer,” junior Tommy Allen said. Students who are interested in participating can go to Lipscomb’s Relay for Life page to register. Additional reporting by Erin...
by Jael Teme | Feb 3, 2014 | News Slider
Lumination News brings a new show with the latest events and news from Lipscomb University and beyond.This week Savanna Schubert and Joe Sanderson lead the show from the anchors desk. Last week was full of events on campus. Watch this week’s installment to find out what happened during Bid Night and Relay for Life. We also take you inside the auditions of America’s Got Talent and we give you a preview on Man and Superman, a play by Lipscomb’s theatre department. Lumination News also gives you all the details on the crazy weather and how it affected campus facilities. 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 Kyrsten Turner | Sep 10, 2013 | News Slider
Lipscomb’s Student Government Association gathers every other week to hear proposals, vote on events, discuss student involvement on campus and partake in other matters. On the off-week, SGA members meet in their separate committees (academic, student life, spiritual) to plan and prepare for events. Senate meetings are open to students who are interested in learning more about SGA. Meetings are bi-weekly on Mondays at 7:30 p.m.. The next SGA senate meeting will be Sept. 23. It is Lumination’s intent to attend the SGA senate meetings this year to inform Lipscomb’s student body about the ongoing decisions that SGA makes. ______________________________________________________________________ Notes from the Sept. 9, 2013 meeting Lipscomb’s Student Government Association met on Monday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m.. Roll was called and all members were present. Four student groups submitted proposals for funding to SGA. The proposed funding will be voted on at the next senate meeting on Sept. 24. The following groups asked for SGA to sponsor their Lipscomb-based event: Relay for Life – Cece Ramsey proposed that SGA partner with Relay for Life with a $8000 sponsorship. The funding will cover t-shirts, Relay materials, and ETS. Relay for Life has set a goal to raise $37,000 this year. The theme is Olympics, as the relay is set for one week before the winter Olympics in Russia. Relay for Life will be Friday, Jan.24 – Saturday, Jan. 25 in Allen Arena at Lipscomb University. LU Department of Theatre – Will Miranne and Brooke Ferguson proposed that SGA fund up to $16,500 for student ticket sales for the department’s four upcoming shows. The shows include two fall events: Les Misérables and a choreographed dance show, and two spring events: Shrek the...
