by Carly Bergthold | Oct 2, 2014 | News Slider
A fall festival held in Shamblin Theater on Wednesday celebrated all things Latino. The event, organized by the Lipscomb chapter of Futuro, included dancing, karaoke and plenty of Hispanic food. “Fall Fiesta has been our biggest campus-wide event,” junior education major Adriana Leon said. “It gives Futuro a way to make itself known on campus. It’s just one of the most exciting things.” Sophomore nursing major Jocelyne Lopez was also involved in the planning. “I was in charge of catering, so I called restaurants and had to go pick food up. I got Puerto Rican food, Mexican food and Central American food. Just a variety of Latino food!” Lipscomb students lined up for the food, which included dishes like horchata, flan, mocha tres leches cake and Jarritos Mexican soda. Attendees also had the opportunity to hit a piñata and take pictures at the photo booth. Sophomore financial management major David Villacorta said the event was in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. “I’m from Tegucigalpa, Honduras,” Villacorta said. “I feel really proud about being Hispanic. I’m proud of being what I am and I’m proud of celebrating this.” Lopez pointed out how exciting this kind of event is for the Hispanic culture. “I think it’s really special and great for us to be able to do this on campus,” Lopez said, “That way we can share our culture with others.” The students in Futuro hope to have another big celebration in the spring and will also be involved in other cultural events like Lipscomb’s International fashion show. “Especially at a school like Lipscomb, where...
by Janice Ng | Jan 17, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
In the first installment of Lumination News for the 2014 spring semester, Savanna Schubert and Carter Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and in the local community. Madeline Smith fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Aaron Schmelzer gives the scoop on all things entertainment, Bridgette Begle gives you the weather forecast and Kage Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast features the story of a Lipscomb student affected by the Target security breach, information on how to stay healthy during the flu season, a look at what to expect for chapel this semester and an update on the legalizing marijuana bill floating around Tennessee. We also give you a preview of different club events on campus, such as Rush Fair and Spanish speed-dating with Futuro, and we show you how you can get involved in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service events. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Erica Aburto | Oct 25, 2012 | News Slider
For the fourth year in a row, the annual Fall Fiesta will be held on Nov. 1. A newly adopted Lipscomb tradition, Fall Fiesta is an event where Lipscomb students from Latin America and Hispanic heritage share their culture’s customs, traditions and cuisine. For the last three years, it’s been organized by Kappa Iota Theta, the intercultural society, spearheaded by president Shawna Rayford. However, for the first time, Futuro, a newly established professional development organization for Hispanic college students, will organize Fall Fiesta. “Since Futuro is made up of mostly Latino students, we’re kind of expected to organize Fall Fiesta this year,” said Karin Lopez, the Lipscomb Futuro chapter’s graduate assistant. In the past, Fall Fiesta has consisted of students holding performances in the square, along with typical Latin American cuisine from different countries. However, Lopez said this year things will be a little different. “We really want to make it fun and establish a good reputation for Futuro,” she said. “We’re holding a taco-eating contest, balloon games and even a photo booth, so families can have pictures with props we’ll have set up.” There will also a performance by dance group Destellos Culturales (Cultural Sparks), a piñata-hitting contest, trivia games and food. The event is free of charge and open to the Lipscomb community. Futuro is in its second year of existence, and some of the members participated in organizing last year’s Fall Fiesta with Kappa Iota Theta. But Lopez said it will take a different approach to organizing the event. “We’ve learned from our mistakes and have received feedback from members about how we can make it...
by Nick Glende | Sep 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
In an almost last-minute decision, senior Erica Aburto became president of Lipscomb’s Futuro chapter this year. Aburto, a member of Lipscomb’s student newscast and writer for Lumination, had been a member of Futuro last year but was unable to participate as much as she’d hoped due to work and school responsibilities. Futuro is a professional development organization designed “to provide Hispanic college students with networking opportunities, leadership skills, communication skills and real-world exercises in order to equip them with skills they can take to the workforce.” Originally from Chicago, Aburto now has apartment in the Nashville area and has big aspirations for her future. “After graduation I may do grad school, corporate management or education,” she said. “I volunteered three years at Woodmont Hills Church as a tutor, and I like working with kids. Those are some possibilities. Maybe translating, since I speak Spanish, and I could help other kids with that.” Education is very important, Aburto said, adding that she has learned a lot from being at Lipscomb. “Ultimately the goal of education is to not only have your questions answered, but to raise more questions,” she said. “And that in and of itself–critical thinking–is one of the most important pillars of education.” Aburto said Jackie Corley, a Lipscomb alumnus was a major influence, for her. Corley is now director at Christian Community Services, Inc. “The way she’s influenced me is her serving heart,” Aburto said. “She’s never met a stranger. That’s just who she is. Whoever she encounters is automatically a friend of hers. That’s someone I aspire to be like, someone who never meets strangers and...
by Emily Snell | Sep 1, 2012 | News Slider
In the semester’s second installment of Lumination News, Clay Smith and Brynn Watkins are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happened on campus during the past week. Whitney Jarreld gives you the political low-down in a new segment, preparing you for the November presidential election. Crystal Davis shares what’s new in entertainment news, while Jeremy Keck brings you up to speed with Lipscomb sports and local football teams. Kelly Dean offers a look at the weather forecast. Videos feature a recap of the President’s Convocation; a look at Futuro, a Hispanic student organization; details about a Relay for Life event planned by Lipscomb students; tips about purchasing books on campus; a look at what students think about having Maggie Moo’s on campus Thursday nights; and a Nashville Spotlight on Hillsboro Village....
