by Carly Bergthold | Apr 23, 2015 | News Slider, Sports
Student athletes traded their uniforms for formal wear for the second annual Lippy Awards Wednesday evening in Allen Arena. The Lippys honor athletes, coaches and others who contribute in various ways to Lipscomb sports teams. Before the show, guests enjoyed live music from Marquee Mayfield and showed off their formal wear at photo booths. The show was hosted by soccer coach Chris Klotz and cross county coach Marcus Evans. To begin, the James R. Byers Award was presented to senior field thrower April Terry and senior baseball player Josh Lee. It is the highest award given to student-athletes. Terry quoted the Mary Mary song “God in Me” in her acceptance speech, saying, “I hope that you see that I’m really not that outstanding, but all of the accolades, the records, the titles – it’s all God working.” Lee, who made his way from Vandy to Central Arizona College and finally landed at Lipscomb, said that he’s blessed for the opportunities at Lipscomb. “This is a great accomplishment, but the one thing I’ll remember is all the relationships I’ve built with my teammates,” Lee said. Golfer Dawson Armstrong and cross country runner Paige Stoner took home the male and female Freshman of the Year awards. Senior soccer player Luke Gearin won International Player of the Year. Women’s soccer coach Kevin O’Brien received the Don Meyer Head Coach of the Year for his inspiration to the athletic program. “I think I have the best job in the world,” O’Brien said. “I’m so thankful to get to work with the girls I work with every day.” Luke Syverson, who coaches track and field, was...
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 | Nov 7, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
Check out the Lumination newscast this week, where Aaron Schmelzer and Sarah McGee give you updates on the latest and most current news events from behind the desk. Madeline Smith gives you all the updates from the recent nationwide election in our politics segment, Carly Bergthold takes you through the latest entertainment news, Travis Byrd gives you a look into this week’s weather forecast and Brianne Welch lets you in on all the latest in the world of sports. This week’s show also features updates on the changes being added to Lipscomb dining and a popular Nashville bakery that is opening up a new franchise overseas. Want to know details about a Lipscomb science professor’s medical research being conducted on campus? Jesica Parsley gives you the scoop. If you’re wondering about how the annual Lipscomb Dodgeball Tournament recently played out, Gemikal Prude gives you a firsthand look. Remember to check next week’s newscast for the most up-to-date community news. Have any events or story ideas you want covered? Contact our News Director at...
by Janice Ng | Oct 28, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
On this week’s Lumination News, Madeline Smith and Travis Byrd are behind the news desk to update you on all things Lipscomb. Carly Bergthold gives updates on Ukraine’s natural gas problems in World News, Erika Thornsberry gives the scoop on all things entertainment, Cory Woodroof gives the weather forecast and Gemikal Prude brings you up to speed with Lady Bison Volleyball’s big win in Sports. This week’s newscast features a look at Amendment 2, a gubernatorial amendment that Tennesseans are voting on. If you were wondering why the water in six main buildings on campus was shut off on Tuesday, reporter Carly Bergthold provides answers. The Bison was recently painted with a colorful rainbow. Lumination reporter Erika Thornsberry provides answers on the meaning behind the paint. Stay tuned for next week’s show where we will keep you updated on the most recent happenings at Lipscomb University and Nashville. Do you have story ideas? An event you want us to cover? Email our News Director at...
by Janice Ng | Oct 3, 2014 | News Slider
It’s the first week of October, and Gemikal Prude and Brianne Welch are behind the anchor’s desk, bringing you the latest national and local news. In Alabama, universities’ campus security have been getting surplus military equipment. Lumination’s Madeline Smith finds out why the universities are able to receive this equipment, and how Lipscomb is affected. Reports have also shown that public school student homelessness around the nation has risen for the past school year. Reporter Travis Byrd brings the issue closer to home, finding out how Nashville public schools are responding to the reports. The Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards are coming back to Lipscomb’s Allen Arena for the second year. We show you who and what to expect for the ceremony. Here at Lipscomb, the new College of Entertainment and the Arts has students interested. Cory Woodroof gives you a look at what the college will encompass. By now you’ve probably heard of Destiny, the fantasy video game that has gamers hooked. Gemikal Prude does some digging to see what the appeal is for students. A new documentary, “In Plain Sight,” has been released. The film, which brings to light the issue of human trafficking, hits close to home, with Nashville being one the cities mentioned. Lumination’s Carly Bergthold tells more about how Nashville is affected, and gives tips on how you can better avoid becoming a victim. Erika Thornsberry gives world news headlines, Travis Byrd brings you the weather, Sarah McGee keeps you hooked on all things entertainment, and Jesica Parsley provides updates on Lipscomb sports and postseason baseball. Do you have story ideas? An event you...
