Listening to music. Catching up with family back home. Texting friends between classes. All of the above are normal ways to fill the otherwise-boring time spent walking from DeMoss to Campus North, or walking to pick up a car that seems like it is parked three miles away. But these completely normal pastimes are actually unwise. In fact, pedestrians who […]
Read moreAfter graduating high school in 1988, Ron Taylor joined the Army to serve his country. He signed up with the Army’s 82nd Airborne “All Americans.” Two years later, Taylor was selected for a rapid deployment force to fly to Saudi Arabia in preparation for Operation Desert Storm. Taylor was a mechanic during his first deployment, and his unit was to […]
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Virginia residents attending Liberty University and other private colleges are expected to receive a boost in tuition assistance. Gov. Bob McDonnell’s higher education initiatives passed two key votes towards becoming law this week. McDonnell’s plan — the Virginia Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2011 — increases Virginia Tuition Assistance Grants (VTAG) by $3 million to state students attending private colleges. […]
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On ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Ty Pennington takes his crew into the homes of families across America and rebuilds them from the ground up. Each family has its own story and reason for being chosen for the show.
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There is one week left until Valentine’s Day, which means the scramble for gifts and restaurant reservations has already begun for some people, while plenty of college students wait and pray for that lucky and affordable flash of inspiration for the perfect date.
Read moreBasketball As the NBA takes a breath during the upcoming All-Star break, the hype of the “Decision” and South Beach has waned, and new faces in new places have answered and abandoned pre-season questions, like Amare Stouduimire in New York, Blake Griffin in Los Angeles and of course, Kobe and perhaps another ring. With all the hype surrounding the “Miami […]
Read moreLiberty University has answered a strong demand from its female students and added its 21st NCAA Division I program in the form of a women’s field hockey team that will be coached by newly-hired Jodi Murphy. Murphy will name her roster this week, after holding tryouts last week. The announced team will comprise the first half of the 80th Division […]
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Godparent Home mom raises money to build well in Guatemala A small, dark-haired woman scurries efficiently around the large kitchen, tidying everyone’s messes, stirring the sloppy joe mix, offering food, answering questions, calling out short orders and occasionally munching on a fry or two as she boiled them in vegetable oil. “I usually bake them, but today they didn’t want […]
Read moreFlames split away games Coastal Carolina turned up the heat last Thursday at home, defeating the Flames 77-71. With the game closely played throughout the first and second half, redshirt junior guard David Minaya put the Flames within five, hitting a 3-pointer with just 23 seconds left. Coastal’s Desmond Holloway hit one free throw of two, giving the Chanticleers the […]
Read moreIn all the hype building up to the Super Bowl, the only colors I heard about were green, black and yellow. Black and yellow, black and yellow. Green and yellow, green and yellow. But Sunday’s game reminded me of one color that no one mentioned. Blue.
Read moreJazz music filtered through the DeMoss Grand Lobby as Sigma Tau Delta officers, along with faculty sponsor Dr. Marybeth Davis, finished preparations for the induction ceremony Thursday, Feb. 3. After an opening prayer by Prof. Steve Bell, participants and guests were invited to partake in refreshments and socialize before the main event. Guest speaker Prof. Kris Schimmels shared her talk, […]
Read moreShane Claiborne speaks of humility and love. The voice of one crying out — among the homeless. Author, speaker, sinner, witness and self-proclaimed lover, Shane Claiborne humbled hundreds Friday, Feb.4 during Liberty University’s Ministry Convocation. “We live in a world where we (Christians) have so much to say with our mouths and so little to say with our lives,” Claiborne […]
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Local multimedia art group Mediumless will hold its first showcase of the new year on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Howery Mezzanine Roanoke Main Library. The opening gala, in collaboration with Roanoke group Emerging Artists, will be presenting “Lynchburg in Roanoke” which will showcase and promote the artwork of three members from Mediumless.
Read moreA white plate sits on a cherry-colored conference table, filled to the brim with chocolate chip cookies that are decorated with white icing and tiny pink and red heart-shaped sprinkles.
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The Wedding Planner Society (WPS) offered opportunities for everyone at their first new member interest meeting of the semester on Thursday, Jan. 27. The meeting was held to inform future members of how to join WPS and what kinds of activities they can expect to do as members. WPS was founded by President Kelley Rucker in the spring of 2010.
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