The American Bar Association (ABA) Client Counseling Competition gives law students the opportunity to practice what they have learned in a mock consultation situation. Liberty hosted the ABA competition for the fourth time Feb. 19. The other law schools that competed were Campbell University, Charlotte School of Law, George Mason University, North Carolina Central University, Regent University, University of North […]
Read moreJazzman’s receives needed updates Students had to rely on their own coffee makers or other shops, while the DeMoss Hall location of Jazzman’s Café recently underwent extensive construction. Jazzman’s closed early Friday, Feb.18 as construction workers extended the wall that separates Jazzman’s storage and office area from the computer lab. An improved Jazzman’s Café welcomed students back Feb. 21, Monday […]
Read moreDr. Jerry Falwell met resistance to Lynchburg Baptist College in an odd place — his home. His wife, Macel, needed convincing when Falwell revealed his plan of starting a Christian college 40 years ago. “I said, ‘No, my kids are not going to that school,’” Macel Falwell said with a smile.
Read moreJesus says I am saved, cherished, free, precious, loved the way I am, accepted, a man of God, made in His image, a new creation. Sticky notes scrawled by student visitors with these descriptions decorated the last wall of the Student Care Office’s “Expressions from the Inside Out” exhibit.
Read moreTwo qualify for National Tournament A close-knit crew of five students can be found in the forensics office at least 10 hours per week studying speeches, working on homework and attending weekly meetings and teaching sessions. Nestled in DeMoss 3394, the Liberty University Forensics Speech Team is the latest unsung state champion to grace the campus. On Saturday, Feb. 19, […]
Read moreJ. Crew, a national apparel retailer, will be expanding its Lynchburg, Va. distribution center adding 177 jobs and 100,000 square feet for storage and processing space, Governor Bob McDonnell announced Feb. 25. J. Crew Group, Inc. includes retail and outlet stores nationwide and is comprised of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, as well as shoes and accessories. According to the […]
Read moreLiberty graduate brings conservative values to Colorado Senate Kevin Grantham’s journey to the Colorado State Senate began on a hog farm. A 1992 Liberty University graduate, Grantham raised hogs on his family’s three-acre farm as a child. His father took him to the bank for a loan and bought a boar, three sows and feed. “After I turned 10, dad […]
Read moreAn earthquake terrorized the city of Christchurch, New Zealand on Tuesday, Feb. 22. The country’s devastating earthquake killed more than 100 people, both citizens and tourists. As of March 4, the death toll has reached 161 and a rescue number of 70. The 70 people that were rescued were found within the first 26 hours after the earthquake. Because of […]
Read moreBig band sound serenaded guests as they congregated at the Craddock Terry Gallery in the Riverviews Artspace for wedding ideas and excitement. Friends, mothers and brides-to-be filled the downtown venue for “Bliss: a Fine Wedding Fair,” hosted by the Lynchburg’s bridal blog, Hill City Bride, Saturday Feb. 26. “Bliss is a live version of the blog,” creator of Hill City […]
Read moreLast week, booths and tables for missions organizations lined the walls of the crowded back hallway of DeMoss. In the midst of the chaos of students and representatives, missions organizations Push the Rock and Score International were furthering their passion of sports and Christ. The two organizations have been introducing people to the gospel through sports in the United States […]
Read moreNBA All-Star Weekend Los Angeles saw a basketball filled, star-studded weekend with the NBA All-Star Weekend in town. The four competitions on Saturday were the 3-point competition, the skills competition, the Haier Shooting Stars contest and the much-anticipated dunk contest. According to ESPN.com, the 3-point competition was won by James Jones of the Miami Heat, who squeaked out the win […]
Read moreThe Liberty University baseball team’s season has just begun and the players, who have been practicing since last fall, are ready to stop scrimmaging one another and start on their journey towards the team’s goal of getting to an NCAA regional tournament.
Read moreKyle McQuillan remembers the chaos. He remembers the pain. He remembers the tragedy. McQuillan was a member of the 2006 Liberty University men’s lacrosse team that was involved in a horrific car accident returning from a game in Alabama.
Read moreAs the first half clock wound down to 15 seconds, Evan Gordon called for the clear out in the lane. Iona’s Trinity Fields was caught by the pick as Gordon crashed into the paint. Three pairs of hands went up as Gordon tried the layup. It bounced off the rim as Mike Glover pulled it down. The buzzer sounded, and […]
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Long, blue buses roll around campus every day transporting students to class, dorms or extracurricular destinations. What students probably do not think about while they are crowding onto those buses is how they would get places without them. The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company over-shot their budget by $195 thousand. As a result, the company is considering their options in order […]
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