by Anne Paquin | Mar 24, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s ninth installment of Lumination News, Jeremy Keck and Nicolette Carney are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Nick Glende brings you up to date with technology news, and Caitlin Selle gives the scoop on all things entertainment. This week’s newscast features insight construction going on in Bison Square, a look into last week’s spring break, information on how Netflix can affect your grades and a look into the women’s track team. We also take a closer look at Lipscomb freshman Alex Banks, the newly launched LU Radio and information about the weekly Coffee House in Starbucks, 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 Anne Paquin | Mar 15, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s eighth installment of Lumination News, Caitlin Selle and Nick Glende are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Ariel Jones brings you up to speed with sports, Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Nicolette Carney gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Brynn Watkins delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features insight into the Walk Off the Earth Concert, a look into last week’s Tokens broadcast, information about the new pope, a feature on Lipscomb’s Hannah Phillips and reporting from Hawaii, Savanna Schubert lets you see how the Lady Bisons golf team is doing on the sandy beaches. We also take a closer look at the top three majors to graduate with, how technology effects our lives, information about Wednesday’s Pizza and Politics and a quick look at the intramurals basketball championship last week, 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 Jael Teme | Mar 15, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Freshman Miguel Hof started playing as the goalkeeper for Lipscomb’s soccer team in the fall of 2012 largely because a video caught the attention of coach Charles Morrow. The video, revealing Hof’s soccer skills, traveled from Cape Town, South Africa, to the United States. “What we saw in the video: number one, he controlled his box really well,” said Morrow, speaking of the area around the goal. Hof soon followed after a phone call from Morrow. “[Morrow] gave me a call and he asked me if I wanted to come play for Lipscomb in the States,” said Hof. That call would change the soccer player’s future. Hof was 5 when he started playing soccer. In Cape Town, kids usually spend their free time outdoors playing sports, with soccer being among the most popular choices. Hof began his soccer career as left wing, but it didn’t take long for serendipity and his coach’s intervention to change his position. He soon discovered his great passion was to defend the goal. “They needed a keeper, so the coach decided to put me in the goal, and that worked out pretty good,” Hof said. Since that moment, Hof took ownership of the goal. After being selected to be part of the team at Lipscomb, the goalkeeper moved from his hometown in South Africa to pursue a degree in business while refining his game. Being away from home might not be easy for Hof and his family, but he keeps focused on the positive side. He said it is not only good for him to be here because of the soccer experience, but also for the life experience. “I don’t think...
by Caitlin Selle | Mar 14, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
There is no shortage of Preds fans on Lipscomb’s campus, and Nashville Predators’ Taco Bell College Night has made it possible for them to visit Smashville for games at a decent price. Engineering student and hockey enthusiast David Wedekind is one who relishes the opportunity of the reduced-price tickets for college students. ”I enjoy Predators College Night because it is so nice to get together with your college buddies and take a break from school and head downtown to watch the Predators play some hockey,” Wedekind said. Wedekind has been at every College Night this season. “Being on a college budget can sometimes be hard to go to a lot of the games throughout the season, but with College Night, it is affordable for students, and you get to see some great match ups,” Wedekind said. Of course, he’s not alone among the hockey faithful at the university who head to Bridgestone Arena for College Night. Every Thursday home game, college students can receive tickets for as low as $15 (with a college ID) to watch the team that right now is ranked fourth in the Western Conference. College Night features upper level tickets for $15 and lower level tickets for $30. Lipscomb junior Michael Fox says that even for the experienced fan, there’s a lot to desire about College Night. “I’m originally from Nashville, and I’ve been to many Preds games, both College Nights and regular nights, and College Nights are one of the best for the price,” Fox said. “And, you can’t argue it is also one of the best date options in town.” With only four...
by Cory Woodroof | Mar 9, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Early Saturday morning, a large crowd of people, ranging everywhere from young students to adults, gathered to compete in a fun competition that raised money for a cause that honors a fallen friend. The first annual Ty Osman II 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament invited those from around the community to compete, but to also remember the memory of Ty Osman Jr., a former Harding student and member of the Woodmont Hills congregation. Last March, Osman lost his life in a tragic car accident. According to Woodmont Hills Family of God youth minister David Sessions, Saturday’s tournament was held to remember Osman in a way that he would have enjoyed. “As the youth minister at Woodmont Hills, I started thinking about a while ago how would be ways we were going to process this anniversary,” Sessions said. “The character of our youth group is a group that likes to have fun, and Ty liked to have fun, too. “So, we wanted an event that would allow us process the anniversary in a fun way, but in a way that we could still honor him because he really loved basketball, too.” The event was free of charge, and donations were accepted to benefit Donate Life Tennessee, the Tennessee Organ and Tissue Donor Registry. Osman was an organ donor at the time of his passing, and currently, seven individuals throughout the United States are using his organs. The Ty2 Foundation sponsored the event, which is a nonprofit set up by Osman’s family that benefits fellow charity organizations, with dotatelifetn.org being one of their largest benefactors, according to Sessions. 42 teams arrived...
