Sunday was a proud day for America. Late Sunday night, President Obama and news networks across the country proudly announced the death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. The sense of patriotism after the announcement was strong, much like the sense of Americanism after 9/11. Besides our strong and brave military, nothing is more patriotic and American than baseball. So, […]
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You can spot Chip’s smile from a mile away. His smile is followed by the greatest hug on campus. His smile and happy demeanor do not indicate that he suffers from three debilitating disorders. Cerebral Palsy, juvenile diabetes and epilepsy have met their match in Chip Clark. Philip Glen Clark was born on June 25, 1983 in Charleston, W. Va. The problem was Clark was not due to greet the world until September 12.
Read moreIn addition to preparing for finals and graduation, many students are also getting ready for missions trips with Light Ministries. This summer, Liberty students and faculty will be going to five different regions around the globe to spread the gospel and be a light in some of the darkest of places.
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Service for the elderly grew into a friendship. She’s been a model leader, citizen and servant,” associate professor and Director of Christian/Community Service (CSER) Lew Weider said from the convocation stage, Wednesday, April 27. Liberty junior Bridgette Wells heard her name echo through the speakers as the auditorium began to clap.
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Creating an atmosphere of fun and interaction in the midst of the end-of-the-semester blues was the goal of Option LU as they hosted an afternoon party at the courtyard behind DeMoss on Wednesday, April 20. The event included games, pie tosses and free treats for students who stopped by to participate.
Read moreThroughout church history there have been everlasting questions about heaven, hell and the ultimate fate of humanity. The recent release of Rob Bell’s book, “Love Wins,” has added to the discussion, as well as sparked a heated debate about whether or not people will be given a second chance to choose Christ after death — leaving many people to wonder: […]
Read moreIt was late when the knock came at the door. After Luke Wilson, a junior at Liberty University, answered it, two drunken college students from up north stumbled into the hotel room where four friends and I sat relaxing on our second night in Pittsburgh. We looked around at each other, bewildered, while they chatted for nearly an hour. Suddenly, […]
Read moreI am not in love with the fact that the majority of books on the bestseller list for teens and children are about vampires. I hate the fact that few kids know who Nancy Drew is, and when I make a funny reference to her or Trixie Belden, they don’t know who I am talking about. All they care about […]
Read moreWhen I graduated from high school, my next-door neighbor gave me a copy of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” as a graduation gift. I had read the delightful book as a child, but as I read my new treasure as an adult I began to wonder where my college experience would take me. I had no clue as […]
Read moreThe end of a nine-year nightmare has finally come. After 12 years—and three presidential administrations—of hunting, Osama bin Laden has been removed from the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list by a joint special forces group spearheaded by Navy Seals. The response was overwhelming, as Americans around the world let loose triumphant cheers that had been over a decade in […]
Read moreThese days, hobbits, dragons and wizards are all the rage. It’s a sign that humanity’s love for fantasy stories is stronger than ever— even if we live in a global community driven by the latest technological advances. Yet no matter how attached we are to our iPhones and Xbox’s, the human race still sits, waiting patiently for something magical to […]
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Treacherous tornados leaves dozens dead, more hurt in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The minute before it hit we could hear it — just like a train — but the sun was shining, it looked beautiful,” Brett Booth, University of Alabama (UA) baseball player, said. Tornadoes tore through the southeastern region of the U.S.
Read moreThe hills (and slopes) were alive with the sound of music and laughter Thursday, April 28, as students gathered at the Snowflex centre for C’est le Vie: A Show at the Snow. Students seated on the turf watched as four bands played on the chilly night. Other students milled around, buying food or entering Media Hope’s raffle, hoping to win […]
Read moreIt’s Saturday morning and the quiet sound of birds singing is broken suddenly by the rattling of garage doors as they are hoisted into a coil at the ceiling. Large trucks pull up and back into their places and the canopies open, displaying the words “Community market.” The clock strikes 7 and Lynchburg’s sleepy downtown begins to wake. Every Saturday […]
Read moreFinals week is usually characterized by sleepless nights, potfulls of coffee and high stress. But it does not always have to be that way. Here are some easy ways to stay stress free during finals. Eat Better. Enjoy breakfast. It is tempting to skip breakfast before running out the door in the morning to a final exam or study session, […]
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