Nowadays, it seems as though everything can be accessed on the go. From Facebook to movies, it is becoming increasingly possible for people to gain access to technology from anywhere. With myLibertyU, a new smart phone application, students have the […]
Read moreMore sessions to be offered last two weeks in August Liberty University’s 2011 Summer School program is gearing up to suit student’s needs with courses ranging from aviation to graphic design. The university opened its summer session registration for 2011 on Jan. 31 and now offers a variety of summer options, both residential and online. Changes in the summer session […]
Read moreLynchburg and Liberty University officials drew up a tentative agreement this week to build a pedestrian bridge over Wards Road. City Manager Kimball Payne will present the agreement to City Council members, who have the final say on building a bridge, this spring.
Read moreWalk to the sink, turn on the faucet: water. Walk to the vending machine, insert a dollar: water. The crystal clear liquid is a commodity that is abundantly available to United States citizens, but so desperately coveted in third world nations. Hundreds of students […]
Read moreWalking into the Schilling Center Wednesday night, students and guests were met with a melting pot of aromas as they waited in line surrounded by decorations and signs depicting fun-facts about different countries. Even Uncle Sam was there to greet the American participants so they did not go into culture shock. On the other side of a large curtain that separated guests from their international passage, tables adorned flags of different nations and music in various languages permeated the room.
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Runners and walkers from all over the community joined together for the third annual Liberty Mountain 5k Trail Race. The 3.1-mile race was held on the Liberty Mountain trail system Saturday morning. The competition started and ended at the Snowflex facility, with various awards given to many of the participants. Student Activities hosted the race and awarded the top three female and male runners in each age group with a medal.
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Ever since middle school, Chapman has been interested in religious freedom and political process, but five years ago, something happened to her that changed her dreams. This young girl from Russell County, Ky. stirred national attention when she stood up against the American Civil Liberty’s Union (ACLU) to uphold her constitutional rights. During her senior year of high school, Chapman was elected to be chaplain of her class.
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Decades and generations collided on Liberty’s Tower Theater stage, in front of audience members enraptured by the visual effects and vocal talent of the Liberty Theatre Department’s latest production, “The Civil War: The Musical.” This latest production is slightly different from the plays and musicals […]
Read moreStudents might notice a change in the campus landscape as the Hancock Athletic Center is being demolished over the next two weeks. In its place, a new welcome center will be constructed in time for the 40th anniversary homecoming in the fall of 2011, according to Chancellor Jerry Falwell.
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At the end of last semester, the Liberty University Debate Team held the top spot in three ranking organizations, American Debate Association, Cross-Examination Debate Association and National Debate Tournament (NDT), a news release said. The team continued its winning streak at the District VII qualifying tournament Feb. 19 to 20. The tournament determined whether or not the team would qualify […]
Read moreReducing national debt is a serious concern. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report urging the U.S. to “act quickly” to reduce national deficits. The IMF warned that a loss of US credibility could start a catastrophic series of events. Fox News ran an article on the President’s efforts to reduce the national debt. The website quoted former Republican […]
Read moreHey Y’all. Tip 1: Never repeat those words in New York City. Tip 2: If you even have those words in your vocabulary, maybe you should think twice about visiting. I wish someone would have given me this advice before I departed this weekend for three days surrounded by people that don’t quite understand southern charm. It wasn’t that the […]
Read moreEditor’s note — The following guest editorial is an example of just one of the practical ways we as students can live out truths we learned over Missions Emphasis Week. Imagine it is a Monday night and you have just finished eating dinner with your family. You are cleaning up after the meal and getting ready to settle in for […]
Read moreThree months. In less than three short months, the members of class of 2011 will walk across the commencement stage and boldly step out into the great unknown. Some seniors are counting down the days until graduation. Others are too busy with capstone courses to notice that it is the middle of February, meaning spring break is imminent. The remainder […]
Read moreFires strike parts of Candler’s Mountain A portion of Candler’s Mountain went up in a blaze Saturday night, as several brush fires struck Central Virginia over the weekend due to strong winds. The fire ignited nearly one week after the area had experienced the first brush fire on Monday, Feb. 14. “Over the past week or so we’ve had a […]
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