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 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 Brianna Langley | Apr 3, 2015 | News Slider
This week on Lumination TV, Chad Johnson and Brittnay Estes give you a look at local and Lipscomb news from behind the anchor desk. See what’s going on around the world with Mignonne Bryant and get updated on all things entertainment with Katherine Harris. Erin King brings you all the latest from the world of sports and Leslie Newman gives you a look into this week’s weather forecast. Lipscomb’s global learning program has recently made a new addition. Reporter Erin King brings you all the details on where Lipscomb students will be studying this upcoming school year. Lipscomb’s engineering department has also been doing some traveling. Leslie Newman gives us the story on the impact they’ve had overseas. The Bison community has been observing Easter in unique and creative ways throughout the week. Colleen Casner gives us a look at how students have been getting involved in the celebration. If you have any story ideas or events you would like covered, contact our news director at jjng@mail.lipscomb.edu, or our assistant news director at...
by Janice Ng | Mar 13, 2015 | News Slider
Chad Johnson and Brianna Langley lead this week’s Lumination News, giving the latest Lipscomb news. Safety for students is a top priority at Lipscomb. Recently, a call box located in the west garage of Allen Arena was found to be out of order. Mignonne Bryant has more on how campus security is continuing to ensure safety for students. In this week’s show, reporter Thomas Jones also provides a recap for Singarama, a strong Lipscomb tradition. Watch for weather updates in your spring break mission trip destination with Leslie Newman. Mignonne Bryant provides a mix of world news headlines and Colleen Casner delivers recent Hollywood buzz. Do you have story ideas? An event you want us to cover? Email our News Director at...
by Cory Woodroof | Feb 6, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
When you extend your conference winning streak to four, the best way to do so is to win by knocking down a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds to go in the game. At least that’s what works for the Lipscomb Bisons men’s basketball team. After a road stretch in Kentucky and Florida, freshman guard Josh Williams’ game-ending three gave the Bisons a 77-75 win over the visiting USC Upstate at Allen Arena – the fourth straight Atlantic Sun win for Lipscomb. After Thursday’s win, the Bisons are officially on a hot streak. During a tense first half, the Bisons and the Spartans swapped the lead on more than one occasion, as neither team ever truly broke away from the other. Upstate grabbed a quick 31-29 lead at the half. In the second, Lipscomb and Upstate continued to showcase the ebb-and-flow nature of their battle, with neither team getting up for too long. However, the Spartans gained late steam, holding a 71-63 lead with a little over two minutes to go. But, a Chad Johnson three-pointer gave the Bisons a spark, as Williams and redshirt freshman guard J.C. Hampton also knocked down shots from the arch to help put the Bisons within three with around a minute to go. A Hampton layup pulled the team within one, and after Williams’ last-second jaw-dropper from the three-point line, the Bisons held the Spartans’ offense during the closing seconds to get the win. Williams and Hampton led the charge for the Bisons in scoring with 21, while senior forward Torrey Craig led for the Spartans with 18. Lipscomb’s junior forward Martin Smith had 14 points, while...
