by Erin Turner | May 2, 2015 | Opinion
Nine Lumination Network staff members graduated with a degree in journalism and new media. Each of them played a major role in producing content for Lumination, as they have written stories for the website, worked on the TV newscast and been heard on the radio. Chad Johnson is a journalism and new media major from Edmond, Oklahoma. Alongside being on the men’s basketball team, Johnson was an anchor, reporter, writer and videographer for Lumination. Johnson said his favorite part about being involved in Lumination was getting to know everyone better. “It’s also allowed me to open up and show people another side of me while perfecting my journalism skills,” he said. Johnson said he plans to go to graduate school at Lipscomb, then eventually become an ESPN reporter or a sports journalist. “Mainly, just finding something I love doing and being happy,” he said. Erika Thornsberry is a broadcast and new media major with a minor in management from St. Marys, Ohio. Along with playing on and helping out with the women’s basketball team as well as interning with the Nashville Predators, she also has written for Lumination Network and been a part of the weekly newscasts. Thornsberry said her favorite part about the communication department is how close and caring everyone is. “Special thanks to Mr. McGee for helping me throughout these four years,” she said. “He helped me in the classroom, getting different jobs around campus and different internships. He has really helped me grow as a student.” After graduation, Thornsberry plans to attend The University of Northwestern Ohio to get her MBA. Madeline...
by Janice Ng | Apr 20, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
It’s the last newscast of the 2014-2015 school year, and Sarah McGee and Madeline Montgomery lead the show with the latest Lipscomb and Nashville headlines. Mignonne Bryant takes us around the world in World News, Tom Jones has the weather, Carly Bergthold provides the Hollywood scoop and Gemikal Prude gives national and local sports updates. Lumination’s Tom Jones has the latest on changes for the men’s basketball team, and Leslie Newman has the story on Lipscomb’s first ever Goatfest which involved Metro Police, a bouncy house and goats, but all for a good cause. A Lipscomb faculty member had the honor of translating prisoner of war letters from World War II. Lumination’s Colleen Casner had the chance to talk with Prof. Charlie McVey about what he discovered from the letters. By now you’ve probably heard the phrase “a ring by spring” many times around campus. But what happens if you don’t have a ring on your finger by spring? Lumination’s Erin King finds out. Come back next semester for more Lipscomb and local...
by Brianna Langley | Apr 10, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
In Lumination TV this week, anchors Tom Jones and Mignonne Bryant give us a look at Nashville and Lipscomb news from behind the desk. Katherine Harris takes us around the world in our world news segment, and Colleen Casner brings us up to date on all things entertainment. Chad Johnson takes us into the wonderful world of sports, and we’ll also give you a look into this week’s weather. Lipscomb’s Student Government Association recently held Presidential Debate. We’ll have the election results after reporter Leslie Newman gives us a look at this year’s debate sessions. Nashville has been a focal point for the potentially new, controversial AMP transit system. Carly Bergthold gives us the latest updates on the system and how it could impact you. Lipscomb students recently reached out to the community for a day of service. Mignonne Bryant gives us a look at some of the projects they participated in. Got any story ideas or events you would like us to cover? Contact our News Director...
by Janice Ng | Mar 27, 2015 | News Slider
This week on Lumination News, Carly Bergthold and Sarah McGee give you the latest updates on local and Lipscomb news from the anchor’s desk. See what’s going on in world news with reporter Mignonne Bryant, and get caught up on Hollywood’s latest drama with Brittnay Estes. Also, Charlie Bateman gives you a look into the world of Lipscomb sports. The Allen Bell Tower has been a landmark on Lipscomb’s campus since 1999, but lately it has been much quieter than usual. Lumination’s Colleen Casner finds out why. This spring break, Lipscomb missions mobilized over 400 students to 21 trips to different parts of the world. The longest running spring break trip travels to the City of Children, an orphanage in Ensenada, Mexico. Reporter Erin King reflects with team members on the experience. Radnor Lake with all its natural beauty is very much an iconic part of Nashville among locals and Lipscomb students. Reporter Mignonne Bryant explores the history, land and animals that make it so unique. Do you have any story ideas or events you would like to see covered? E-mail our News Director at...
by Erin Turner | Mar 3, 2015 | News Slider
Several Lipscomb communication and journalism students took away Best of South awards at the Southeast Journalism Conference in Atlanta, Georgia last weekend. Lipscomb took home 13 awards in the competition, which included representatives from more than 30 universities. Lipscomb’s Best of South winners include: Carly Bergthold — 8th place, Best TV News Feature Reporter Logan Butts — 6th place, Best Sports Writer Michael Fox, Kyrsten Turner, Kathryn McKinley, Marlee Vogel, Brynn Watkins — 2nd place, Best Public Service Journalism Brianna Langley — 3rd place, Best News Writer Madeline Smith — 7th place, Best TV Hard News Reporter Erin Turner — 4th place, Best Press Photographer Brianne Welch — 4th place, Best TV Journalist Cory Woodroof — 1st place, Best Arts and Entertainment Writer Cory Woodroof — 5th place, Best Multimedia Journalist Cory Woodroof — 9th place, College Journalist of the Year In addition to the student awards, Lumination Radio and TV also placed: Lumination Radio — 4th place, Best Audio News Program Lumination Radio — 3rd place, Best College Radio Station Lumination TV — 4th place, Best College Video News Program A few of the students also competed in the on-site competitions. Three of those students took away awards: Sam Webb — 3rd place, Best Sports Photography Haleigh Ker — 2nd place, Best Radio News Reporting Cory Woodroof — 1st place, Best News...
