Lumination Newscast, Aug. 29, 2014

In the first installment of Lumination News for the 2014-2015 school year, Madeline Smith and Aaron Schmelzer are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and in the local community. Erika Thornsberry fills you in on the week’s top politics news headlines, Brianne Welch gives the scoop on all things entertainment, Cory Woodroof gives you the weather forecast and Travis Byrd brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast features an update of the Green Hills Tower construction, a look at the Swang building’s summer renovations on campus and another take on President Randy Lowry’s ice-bucket challenge. We also give you a look at Cowboy Jack Clement’s former home just minutes from campus, a preview of different club events on campus, such as Rush Fair and the annual kickball tournament, and we provide a guide to surviving college for Freshmen. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on Lumination! LUmination Newscast 8-28-2014-H.264 for Apple TV from lumination Network on Vimeo. Do you have story ideas? An event you want us to cover? Email our News Director at...

President Lowry accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Watch President Randy Lowry accept the ALS Challenge with a bucket of ice poured on his head from lumination Network on Vimeo. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge dares anyone who is nominated to pour a bucket of ice water on his or her head within a 24-hour window. If the challenged participant does not accept the challenge within the time limit, he or she must make a donation to the ALS Association of the United States. The challenge has recently gone viral, with everyone from President Barack Obama to basketball star LeBron James participating in some way. Lowry was challenegd by his daughter Melinda Raymond, who works for the Tennessee chapter of the ALS Association, in the first Gathering of the school year. Before getting soaked, Lowry took the opportunity to pass along the challenge — to SGA President Drew...