Former Lumination sports writer Jesica Parsley Beaty now ‘covers’ Major League Baseball

Former Lumination sports writer Jesica Parsley Beaty now ‘covers’ Major League Baseball

Jesica Beaty, a former sports writer for Lumination, now has a new beat: Major League Baseball wife. Beaty, a 2015 journalism and new media alumna, married her high school sweetheart and Belmont alum Matt Beaty. Matt played baseball for the Bruins and for the last few years has made his way up through the Los Angeles Dodgers’ minor-league organization. Jesica and Matt have been married for two and a half years. After the two got married, Jesica left her full-time job as a managing editor with The Aransas Pass (Texas) Progress and Ingleside Index to follow Matt. The couple has moved around quite a bit. Currently, the Beatys reside in Oklahoma, home of the Triple A Oklahoma City Dodgers. Matt was drafted by the Dodgers in 2015 and has played in the Rookie, Single A, Double A and Triple A leagues. Matt was added to the Dodgers’ 40-man lineup back in November. This year the Dodgers used one of his options and sent him to the minor league during spring training; this allows him to be called up and down at any time this year. Matt was called up by the Dodgers earlier this month for a game against the San Francisco Giants. “It was about 12:30 at night, and the Triple A manager called Matt,” Jesica said. “I was so excited for him and just so excited it was finally happening.” During that game, in his first at-bat in the major leagues, he got a hit and his first RBI. He was then recalled and brought back down to Oklahoma City Dodgers. Last week, Matt was called back up...

Nine Lumination Network staff members graduate

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...

Letter from the Editor: Jan. 6, 2014

Welcome back, fellow Bisons! We’re excited to be back in full swing this spring semester. We were very sad to lose previous Editors-in-Chief Cory Woodroof and Logan Butts, but we are very excited to see where they go in the near future. For now, my name is Erin Turner and I am the new Editor-in-Chief. It is such an honor to follow in the footsteps of Woodroof, Butts and many other wonderful editors. I’m looking forward to carrying on the excellent work that they all did, and I’m very eager for our staff to grow. I’m so excited to share our new staff updates; we have some wonderful talent joining in on the fun. Janice Ng will continue her position as News Director of the Lumination News broadcast. Along her side is Assistant News Director Brianna Langley. As for the radio side of things, Haleigh Ker will continue her position as Program Director and Thomas Jones as Sports Director. For the website, Brianne Welch will continue her great work as Managing Editor, while Jesica Parsley and Erika Thornsberry continue their positions as co-Sports Editors. Following in my steps is Chief Staff Photographer Sam Webb. We have also recently brought on Lana Sydenstricker, who is our new Social Media Manager. We are looking forward to all the fun and excitement that this semester will bring. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter as we strive to be your number one source for anything and everything Lipscomb. Feel free to contact us if you have questions, comments or story ideas at luminationnetwork@gmail.com or editor@luminationnetwork.com. And, if you’re interested in contributing to...

Lumination Newscast, Nov. 6, 2014

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...

Lumination Newscast, Oct. 3, 2014

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...