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...

Lumination Newscast, April 20, 2015

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...

Journalism students take home AP college journalism awards

Several Lipscomb journalism students took away 2015 Tennessee AP college journalism awards at the John Seigenthaler Center on Saturday.  Lipscomb received nine awards in the competition. Lipscomb’s AP award winners include: Patrick Carpenter — 3rd place, Best Radio Sports Coverage/Program Brianne Welch, Cory Woodroof and Erin Turner — 2nd place, Best Online Multimedia Package Haleigh Ker — 2nd place, Best Radio Specialized/Topic Reporting Cory Woodroof — 3rd place, Best News Story Jamin Craig and Sarah McGee — 3rd place, Best Radio Newscast Janice Ng and Brianna Langley — honorable mention, Best TV Newscast Erin Turner — 3rd place, Best Online Multimedia Journalist Cory Woodroof — 2nd place, Best Online Multimedia Journalist Brianne Welch — 3rd place, Best TV...

Lumination Newscast, March 27, 2015

This week on Lumination News, Carly Bergthold and Sarah McGee give you the latest updates on local and Lipscomb news from the anchor’s desk. See what’s going on in world news with reporter Mignonne Bryant, and get caught up on Hollywood’s latest drama with Brittnay Estes. Also, Charlie Bateman gives you a look into the world of Lipscomb sports. The Allen Bell Tower has been a landmark on Lipscomb’s campus since 1999, but lately it has been much quieter than usual. Lumination’s Colleen Casner finds out why. This spring break, Lipscomb missions mobilized over 400 students to 21 trips to different parts of the world. The longest running spring break trip travels to the City of Children, an orphanage in Ensenada, Mexico. Reporter Erin King reflects with team members on the experience. Radnor Lake with all its natural beauty is very much an iconic part of Nashville among locals and Lipscomb students. Reporter Mignonne Bryant explores the history, land and animals that make it so unique. Do you have any story ideas or events you would like to see covered? E-mail our News Director at...

Lumination Newscast, Feb. 27, 2015

Brianna Langley and Mignonne Bryant lead this week’s Lumination News from behind the anchor’s desk, bringing the latest news from Nashville and Lipscomb. Go behind the scenes of the mayoral forum that was held right here on campus with Erin King. Also, find out how last week’s ice storm impacted Lipscomb’s showing of a famous Broadway musical with reporter Colleen Casner. This year, Valentine’s Day came with a debut of a controversial film, “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Mignonne Bryant finds out why movie ticket sales are highest here in the south. Katherine Harris has world news headlines, Sarah McGee provides Hollywood buzz, Thomas Jones has weather updates, and Charlie Bateman keeps you up to speed with sports. Have an event or story idea you would like us to cover? Contact our news director at...