by Cory Woodroof | Feb 8, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s fifth installment of Lumination News, Kelly Dean and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Kage Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Jessica Burke takes us around the world in a minute with the week’s top headlines, Savanna Schubert gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Nicolette Carney delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look into campus’ Lifelong Learning program, a recap of last Friday’s Relay for Life event, some interviews with Lipscomb students who are also children of missionaries, a look into women’s rights across the globe, some insight into this month’s celebration of Black history month, a look into some new developments in social club policy, some info on job interview do’s and don’ts and a few student opinions on the Super Bowl, 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 Kyrsten Turner | Jan 25, 2013 | News Slider
In just one week, Allen Arena will be flooded with college students raising money to fight cancer. Relay for Life is known around the nation for it’s dedication to finding a cure for cancer, and for the first time, Lipscomb will be a relay host. “I’m excited for the actual event,” said Kara Philpot, a senior Public Relations major and Relay for Life participant. “We started working on it back in August so there’s been a lot of planning.” Philpot said Lipscomb has 36 teams with at least 10 people on each team. Every team member has an average goal of $100, making the team goal $1000 or more. “Our [overall] goal is $50,000,” Philpot said. “It’s a big goal. We’ve made a good amount [so far]. But, they say two or three weeks before the event is when you raise 90-percent of your funds, so we’re hoping for that last big final push.” The Relay committees have been planning all year for this event and students have a lot to get excited about. “To start off, President Lowry will come in and do a welcome,” Philpot said. “Then there is going to be a lap for cancer survivors and those that are going through [cancer]; and then a caregiver lap, and then all the teams will get out there and do a lap. And, then the party starts!” Students can expect to be hyped-up on food and entertainment throughout the evening. Competitions and games will be going on during the night to raise money for Relay for Life, as well as keep students awake and walking. “There’s gonna...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 18, 2013 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
In this semester’s second installment of Lumination News, Caitlin Selle and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Kage Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Madeline Smith gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Jessica Burke delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look into the on-campus event AfterDark, a preview for the Revenge of the Nerds video game tournament, a look into the upcoming Relay for Life event, a look into MLK service weekend, info on new ESPN3 developments, a few opinions on gun control, an interview with basketball player Stephen Hurt, a look into intramural basketball with Jeremy Keck, a look into the choral festival held on campus last week, a look into a new art display at the Hughes center and our weekly Nashville Spotlight/Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Emily Snell | Sep 1, 2012 | News Slider
In the semester’s second installment of Lumination News, Clay Smith and Brynn Watkins are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happened on campus during the past week. Whitney Jarreld gives you the political low-down in a new segment, preparing you for the November presidential election. Crystal Davis shares what’s new in entertainment news, while Jeremy Keck brings you up to speed with Lipscomb sports and local football teams. Kelly Dean offers a look at the weather forecast. Videos feature a recap of the President’s Convocation; a look at Futuro, a Hispanic student organization; details about a Relay for Life event planned by Lipscomb students; tips about purchasing books on campus; a look at what students think about having Maggie Moo’s on campus Thursday nights; and a Nashville Spotlight on Hillsboro Village....
