Soon after Air Force One landed Nov. 6, President Barack Obama stepped foot on Asian soil for a highly publicized and criticized 10-day tour. The intent of the trip was to increase investments between India and the United States and create jobs for Americans, according to the Wall Street Journal. Near the time of his departure, reports from various sources […]
Read moreApparently the Chesapeake Bay has developed a bit of a consumption problem and received a diagnosis to go on a diet — a “pollution diet,” that is, to help alleviate the algae blooms that have take up residence in the bay.
Read moreOver a hundred students piled into the classroom Thursday evening to hear the story of Dr. Caroline Crocker’s scientific expulsion and to attempt to grasp the meaning of scientific integrity. “Science is about exploring and finding the truth […]
Read moreThe City of Lynchburg and local college presidents met Friday, Nov. 12 for the city’s first Town and Gown meeting. Mayor Joan Foster called the gathering of individuals in response to concerns voiced by Liberty University and its students last spring.
Read moreNot many people get the honor of singing at the National Day of Prayer in front of dignitaries, senators and former President George W. Bush. But for soprano soloist Beth Porter, singing at the White House was trumped by an event much more personal. “It will sound funny, but I was privileged enough to sing at my mother’s funeral, and […]
Read morePicture a woman staring at two pink lines on a home pregnancy test, consumed by her thoughts. She is panicked and unsure of where to turn. According to the Guttmacher Institute, in 2009 this scene reflects nearly half of all American pregnancies. The Liberty Godparent Home, a Christian maternity home in Lynchburg, Va. that offers an alternative to abortion, is planning its 2010 Winter Market Nov. 19 through Nov. 21 to raise money for girls going through this same situation.
Read moreLiberty University will usher in the holiday season during a Christmas celebration Monday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. in front of DeMoss Hall. The “Christmas in Lights” event will include caroling and performances by orchestra and choral ensembles, free hot chocolate, coffee and snacks, and games and giveaways. Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. will light a 30-foot tree. “We want to […]
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The middle aged man sat across the table. With his hands folded, he looked intently, recalling what had brought him to this point. “Today, because of this ministry that Garry brings, I’ve learned how to be obedient,” he said. Johnny Davis has served time in correctional institutions twice for drug-related charges. Now his life is changed because of Hope Aglow Ministries, an evangelical prison ministry designed to minister to and disciple inmates across the country.
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Football, family gatherings, working on Black Friday and whether they should bring home their new significant other are some of the things students have to consider once November’s chilly weather and crisp colors make their appearance. However, a lot of students have to figure out how they will be getting home for break before they can make any definite plans.
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While the majority of the Lynchburg community was sleeping, a group of runners stretched at the top of Snowflex for the Valley View 5 Mile Trail Race at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. The race was part of the Liberty Mountain Trail series that seeks to provide fun events for students as well as the community, according to Associate Director of Student Activities Joshua Yeoman.
Read moreAfter one of the most successful fall seasons in program history, the Liberty golf team is preparing to carry that momentum into the spring. The team is taking a few weeks off the course to rest after busy summer and fall practices and tournaments before getting ready for the spring season. The team wrapped up its fall season finishing third […]
Read moreWhen travelling around Liberty University’s campus, several modes of transportation can be seen, like running, biking and even riding scooters. But an up and coming mode of transportation is longboarding — a special type of skateboard. A group of about 25 longboarders met off campus on the James River Heritage trail Saturday for a 3-mile race. “I really wanted to […]
Read moreAfter losing two straight games, the Flames men’s hockey team hosted the Stony Brook Seawolves Nov. 12 and 13. The Flames entered the game ranked No. 15 in the ACHA, while Seawolves were ranked No. 19. In their first meeting, Stony Brook came out on top, defeating Liberty, 6-3. Although the Flames outshot and held the possession longer than the […]
Read more“But, oh Sarah! If the dead can come back to this earth and flit unseen around those they loved, I shall always be near you; in the garish day and in the darkest night -— amidst your happiest scenes and gloomiest hours — always, always; and if there be a soft breeze upon your cheek, it shall be my breath; or the cool air fans your throbbing temple, it shall be my spirit passing by. Sarah, do not mourn me dead; think I am gone and wait for thee, for we shall meet again.”
Read moreSergeant Jonathan Born was no stranger to the military life when he joined the 1-116th Infantry Battalion. The Masters of Divinity in Chaplaincy student grew up around military bases because of his father’s career with the American Red Cross. Born said his family moved like any regular military family. Born felt called to the ministry from a young age, but […]
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