by Sarah McGee | Feb 26, 2015 | News Slider
The lists of websites being blocked on Lipscomb’s Internet server are growing, and students are beginning to notice the change. Some links that are shown on Facebook are going through to a blocked website domain. Even the occasional link to sites like BuzzFeed lead students to a blocked domain screen. “I understand why they block some websites — for example when I’m trying to stream stuff — but I find it really frustrating when I go onto Facebook and try to look at links that friends post and it takes me to a blocked website,” junior Sandra Cronin said. Junior Scott Coffey said that Lipscomb is blocking some of the news sites he checks. “Some websites that I personally use that Lipscomb may block are some LGBT news sites and some streaming sites that can host copyrighted content,” Coffey said. Director of information security and infrastructure Dave Wagner explained how Lipscomb chooses to filter the Internet. Websites are broken down into 59 different categories. Lipscomb picks five out of the 59 as being the most important. Each site is broken down further by the material that it hosts. Websites that feature anything related to alcohol, drugs, gambling, hate/discrimination and pornography are automatically blocked from the server. Other categories are blocked under suspicion of containing advertising-supported software, malicious software and file sharing. Those sites are blocked in order to keep students’ computers and the Lipscomb server from being contaminated with viruses. “I think that it’s good and it definitely keeps with Lipscomb’s policy on everything when it comes to keeping up a good Christian environment,” Coffey said. “However, I do think...
by Erin Turner | Aug 29, 2014 | News Slider
The friends and family of Lipscomb alum Meghan Day gathered for a time of prayer and remembrance in the Ezell Center’s Swang Chapel Thursday night. Ms. Day, a May 2013 graduate and member of Delta Omega, died suddenly on Wednesday. Although Ms. Day’s family resides in Chattanooga, many of her Delta Omega sisters, co-workers, Lipscomb friends and loved ones gathered to share memories and special times had with Ms. Day. “I know that she would’ve had a bright future ahead of her, but now she’s in Heaven,” said Brittany Stevens, a charter member of Delta Omega. Presidential Spouse Rhonda Lowry, an assistant professor of spiritual formation and senior fellow for the Institute for Christian Spirituality, spoke words of encouragement after loved ones shared their favorite moments with Ms. Day. “Your pain is only a reflection of your love,” Lowry said. “You’re hurting because you love her.” Though friends and family of Ms. Day are mourning her loss, many said they will always remember her constant smile and positive attitude she shared with all around her. “The name Meghan really means ‘pearl,’ and she was really a pearl in our lives,” Lowry said. “We were privileged to love this great pearl.” Friends and family have created a Facebook page called “Love for Meghan Day” to share memories, photos and...
by Jael Teme | Feb 7, 2014 | News Slider
On this week’s Lumination News, Kelly Dean and Aaron Schmelzer lead the show from the anchors desk, keeping you updated on the latest events and news from Lipscomb University and beyond. Watch this week’s show to find out how the new metro transit system, AMP, will affect you, and see how the Bisons baseball team changed a young boy’s life. We also give you a look inside QuickDraw Nashville, and we keep you updated on the the happenings of the local coffee shop, The Well. Lumination News also gives you the details on spring sports. Stay tuned for next week’s show where we will keep you updated on the most recent happenings at Lipscomb University and in Nashville. Do you have story ideas? An event you want us to cover? Email our News Director at...
by Monaih Sam | Mar 13, 2013 | News Slider
Calling all country music fans. There is a new country music countdown in town, and you can be a part of the live studio audience “CMT Hot 20 Countdown” is taped in front a live audience at the Nashville Visitor Center & Marketplace at the Music City Tower (inside Bridgestone Arena). Fan participation is a big part of the show, and college students are encouraged to attend the live-tapings. CMT favorites Cody Alan, Alecia Davis and Katie Cook will count down the 20 biggest country music videos in the nation. Fans will be able to interact with hosts Alan, Davis and Cook through social media integration on Twitter using the hashtag “#CMTHot20”, Facebook and Instagram. The weekly countdown also features news stories, debuts of hot new music videos, in-studio performances and interviews from country’s biggest and newest artists. If you’re interested in becoming part of the live, studio audience, email audience@cmt.com for details. Upcoming show tapings: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Tuesday, July 9. 2013 Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Tuesday, August 6, 2013 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Tuesday, October 29, 2013 (All dates subject to...
by Madeline Smith | Sep 25, 2012 | Opinion
After copious amounts of peer pressure I finally succumbed to getting a Twitter account, one of the most popular trends in social networking. I was surprised and delighted to discover I enjoy that I can pick and choose whose thoughts I read, and they are limited to only 140 characters, sparing me a paragraph-length thought that ended up only being a “repost” like on Facebook. My relationship with Twitter seemed perfect! I could say witty thoughts, read silly comments and stay connected with my friends. Everything seemed perfect until now. Campaign season is going to cause me to break up with Twitter. Gone are the inspirational Bible verses and ironic song lyrics. Gone are the “total frat moves” and Instagrams. Now my feed is all about who should or should not win the upcoming election. I am fine with reading about a sweet thing your boyfriend did. I enjoy seeing a picture of a cute kitten! But please spare me your thoughts on politics, whether I agree with them or not! I understand that the Internet seems like a great place to express your thoughts, but why turn something fun and casual into something so serious? Why Twitter? Letting out your political thoughts on Twitter is not going to change people’s vote. You do not have enough room to persuade anyone! All that is changing is my decision to follow you! And deep, intellectual thought is not going to spring forth from a 140-character tweet! I just wish people could turn back to the old Twitter, where they just talked about their lives and put up pictures. I enjoy knowing about...
