by Ashley Bingham | Apr 17, 2019 | News Slider
The famous Notre Dame Cathedral, home of Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit, went up in flames on Monday. Residents and tourists watched in horror as their beloved and treasured monument burned. Several Lipscomb students, especially those who studied abroad in past years, have expressed their sorrow on social media. Veronika Jones, a junior who studied abroad in Florence in spring of 2018 saw the cathedral when she was abroad. “It was clear how proud the people of Paris were of the beauty and the history of the city,” Jones said. “I can’t even begin to imagine how this loss is impacting them.” Jones noted how busy the cathedral was, and how everyone visiting was in awe of the building. “I wish I could’ve gone inside while I was there,” she said. “I am happy I at least got to see it though.” Brianna Burch, who is also a junior, studied abroad in London in Fall of 2018. Burch is studying French at Lipscomb, and she said visiting the historic and sacred monument was awe-inspiring and humbling. “I didn’t know any French before coming to Lipscomb, but since then I’ve embraced French culture on a personal level,” Burch said. “So this tragedy was devastating to see. “Mon cœur se brise—my heart breaks for Paris.” The fire reported to have started in the scaffolding surrounding the spire. The cathedral had been undergoing renovations recently, particularly around the spire in general. The fire quickly got out of control, and soon after the roof and iconic spire collapsed. The inner woodwork of Notre Dame also suffered and will most likely not be recovered. Fortunately,...
by Anne Paquin | Mar 29, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s tenth installment of Lumination News, Nick Glende and Savanna Schubert are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Joe Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Kelly Dean gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Nicolette Carney delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look at the new fountain construction on campus, interviews with students taking part in the new dance minor in the theatre department, an in-depth look into the Race Card Project, information about the big Baja Race coming up and insight into the passing of legendary Lipscomb Academy head football coach Glenn McCadams. We also take a closer look at how Jesus is viewed in different cultures, campus ministry’s Resurrection Week, an update on the fire that consumed Dr. Thomas’s home over spring break, the newest home for the Dove Awards, how seniors are coping after their final spring break and a reminder to register for classes next fall, as well as our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
