The season of sweaters and changing leaves, pumpkin spice and Halloween is upon us. Autumn falls somewhere in between summer’s goodbye and winter’s slumber. Before the season slips away, don’t forget to check out some fun fall activities found right here in Lynchburg. Go on a Hike The most recognizable part of the fall season is the changing leaves. Going […]
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How does one go from being a successful doctor in Saudi Arabia to a student at Liberty University? Only by following the call of God, no matter the cost. Ekpenyong Usenekong Essien, a graduate student assistant in the School of Biology and Chemistry, seeks to follow God wherever he leads him, whether it be in his home of Nigeria, serving […]
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Have you ever tried to order a Banana Royale from Dunkin’ Donuts? Because you can’t. What was one professor’s funny story turned into the inspiration behind a student jazz band here at Liberty. The Banana Royales consists of students John Mesh on bass, Jacob Lovell on guitar, Christopher Spano on guitar and vocals and Nolan Hays on drums. The name […]
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A man with a kind smile, a blue button down and a weather-radar map tie sits down and paints the story of how the Lord worked throughout his life and guided him to Liberty. His name is Glenn Babbitt, and little do students know, but he protects them during Liberty’s outdoor events. Babbitt works for the Office of Security and […]
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Kings and nations have been coveting gold since the beginning of time, sending out explorers to scout lands for the precious metal. When we hear tales of lost treasure, it’s almost always chests of gold coins or vaults of golden artifacts. For America, the prospect of gold brought hundreds of thousands of migrants to the west in what became known […]
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The Liberty University Nursing program comes in third in the state and 87th in the country, according to rncareers.org. That rank reflects the rigor of the program that includes 400 hours of simulated patient care. According to the Virginia Board of Nursing Education Requirements, students in a prelicensure registered nurse program must have a minimum of 500 direct patient care […]
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Allison Smith, a fourth-year student at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM), was recently elected as the student chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students. Smith began her medical journey with the intent to reach underserved people. She grew up in North Carolina in an area with underserved […]
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With an octagonal structure, neo-classical porticos, stately white Tuscan columns and French-inspired windows, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest has been recognized as one of the most notable archaeological and historical gems in rural Forest, Virginia. According to poplarforest.org, the retreat is neatly positioned at the end of a 2.2-mile-long Poplar Forest Parkway and includes over 600 acres of land and trails […]
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There is nothing in sports more exhilarating, more exciting and more anxiety-inducing than postseason baseball. The anticipation leading up to each pitch, the little exhale after each ball, foul or strike, and everything else that leads up to the inevitable explosion of a home run makes it one of the most enticing viewing experiences in sports. And after a year […]
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The No. 10 Liberty Flames field hockey team shut out the Wildcats of Villanova Oct. 6 to claim the top position in the Big East conference on its home field by a score of 6-0. The Flames and Wildcats entered the game both 3-0 in conference play, with Liberty looking to notch its 12th win of the season, and the […]
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After taking the first game of a weekend series, the Lady Flames volleyball team put up an incredible fight against the New Mexico State Aggies in an extremely intense four-set match Oct. 8. Despite its tremendous efforts, Liberty fell just short of a victory, with a final score of 3-1. “New Mexico State is a really good team,” Flames’ Head […]
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In the job description of a hockey defenseman, the word “glory” doesn’t often appear. It’s all in the grit — getting the job done that not many would jump to execute. Liberty defenseman Colten Kovich, however, sees the game from a different perspective. For the 23 year old, the glory is found in the details and diligence that stem from […]
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Growing up in a family of successful athletes, Liberty senior setter Delaney Dilfer had some pretty large shoes to fill. With her mom being a former collegiate swimmer and her dad a former NFL player and Super Bowl champion, Dilfer was no stranger to the world of sports. Although she grew up playing an array of different sports, from basketball […]
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The NASCAR Cup Series rolled into the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL in Concord, North Carolina Oct. 7-8, the site of the Bank of America ROVAL 400 and the final race of the Round of 12. William Byron, driver of the No. 24 HP Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, entered race weekend having already advanced to the Round of Eight after winning […]
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Flames track and field athlete Nicholas Kiprotich never thought his interest in running would bring him to a different continent. Through his faith and outstanding running abilities, however, Kiprotich has not only found a new home in Lynchburg, Virginia, but has transformed his time on the Mountain into an abundance of success. Hailing from the city of Eldoret, Kenya, Kiprotich […]
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