by Jael Teme | Apr 18, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
The 2013-2014 school year is almost over, and LUmination News brings you, for the last time this semester, the latest news. Caitlin Selle and Savanna Schubert, both graduating seniors, led the news from the anchors desk one last time. During this week’s installment, Madeline Smith covered a big night for greek life on campus: fight night. We’ll show you who the winner of the night is and how much money was fundraised for Y.E.S, the non-profit organization that strives to enrich children in inner city Nashville. LUmination News also talked to Jenny Randolph, the assistant track coach who participated in the 2013 Boston marathon. A year later, she remembers what happened and awaits eagerly for this year’s marathon, which she will be attending again. Heartbleed is a computer bug that has been around for a couple of years, but now it might affect Lipscomb students. LUminations’ Joe Sanderson gives tree quick tips to deal with this bug. Safety is an important issue virtually and most and physically. Watch LUmination News to know what the assistant director of campus security Patrick Cameron has to say about Lipscomb’s security. Tune in next year for a new edition of LUmination...
by Kelly Dean | Apr 22, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In a race of over 30,000 participants and thousands of spectators, security measures are known to be taken. Because of the recent tragedy at the Boston Marathon, the upcoming St. Jude Country Music Marathon in Nashville, one of the larger races in the nation, is sure to affect everyone involved. The sport of running is a complex exercise that people either hate or love, and one of the biggest reasons people find joy in running comes from racing. “Running in races gives you a goal to focus on, to prevent you from running aimlessly,” junior Exercise Science major Stephanie Silvers said. “It fosters competition and increases motivation- plus the atmosphere and high are awesome.” The energy and enthusiasm at races are what keep the runners going. Most runners don’t think about their safety during a race because each person running chooses to be there for the joy they find in the sport, and each person spectating chooses to be there cheering on the runners. The Country Music Marathon benefiting St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and as one of the biggest marathon’s in the nation, it already has plans in action to secure the safety of the people in Nashville. Police Chief Steve Anderson responded to the tragic event in Boston for those concerned. “Nevertheless, the events of yesterday will certainly now become a part of the safety and security plan. Our partners with the FBI and ATF are working closely with us and will be a part of the meetings over the coming days,” Chief Anderson said. “Although we may have to get there earlier to get into our corral...
