Jazz 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.
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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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Teams of four entered the gym, poised for action. Faces painted, shoes tied and tee-shirts matching, groups of students filled the Shilling Center, anticipating the day’s festivities. The second annual Hill City Scavenger Hunt was about to begin Saturday, Jan. 29, and students chatted excitedly as they awaited their turn at the registration table.
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Tyler Ellwein, known as TJ to friends and family, is a freshman athletic training major at Liberty. He likes baseball, basketball, working out at the LaHaye Student Center and going on adventures with his friends. Tyler Ellwein is also an Eagle Scout and was recently one of four Eagle Scouts across the U.S. nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor American Spirit Award.
Read moreThe No. 15 Liberty Flames battled again with the No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners at home this weekend at the LaHaye Ice Center for a thrilling matchup between two nationally ranked teams.
Read moreActor turned political figurehead and now an American icon, Ronald Reagan’s life and legacy will be celebrated in a special Centennial Celebration hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library this year.
Read moreSolid performances by men and women Sam Chelanga does it again. Chelanga, who just won his second straight national championship in cross country in November, set a world record for the year in the men’s 5k during the Liberty Open Friday and Saturday. Chelanga set his record with his time of 13 minutes, 41.35 seconds. He won by more than […]
Read moreSkateboarders look to new facility to enjoy their passions. If you build it, they will come. Snowflex, frisbee golf, paintball fields, tennis courts, a new football stadium and now Liberty University is adding skate park to their long list of student-oriented amenities.
Read moreScrappy should not mean sloppy. A win is a win is a win. Right? Sure, just like a car is a car is a lemon. Saturday night’s men’s basketball game had all the luster of a rusty Pinto. A win, sure, but a win that was uglier than most of Bill Cosby’s sweaters.
Read moreThe first Lynchburg Baptist College students rolled up their sleeves to help build the school. John Johnson, who came to Lynchburg before the college’s second year, joined other students in building the first girls’ dorms and dining hall.
Read moreThe Student Government Association(SGA) is looking to make some changes this year, including policies relating to weapons and dancing. Firearms have wreaked havoc on schools, most notably Virginia Tech. Senator and co-sponsor of the concealed weapons bill, Craig Storrs said there is nothing stopping the same thing from happening at Liberty University. “My thought is, what’s stopping someone from snapping […]
Read moreLUO offers classes to Spanish speaking students Liberty University Online, in partnership with the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference is now offering classes available in Spanish. Beginning in the fall of 2010, Spanish-speaking students joined LU Online to get their degrees from Liberty University in programs such as an advanced certificate in Biblical Studies, associate’s degree in arts in Religion, […]
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Despite the campus closing Wednesday after 3 p.m. because of inclement weather, Liberty University welcomed Dave Edwards for Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW), Jan 26–28. Edwards spoke during convocation Wednesday and Friday and also in the Schilling Center Thursday night after […]
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