When Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh finished their testimonies before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday, Sept. 27, the hearings left the American people with more questions than answers. The Senate Judiciary Committee gave Ford an opportunity to present an accusation of sexual assault from more than 36 years ago when the two were in high school. Ford […]
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Students of all majors gathered in the Student Government Association office Sept. 20 for the first Enactus meeting of the Fall 2018 semester, which introduced a new mentorship program called the Bridge Initiative. Enactus is a worldwide, student-led entrepreneurship club that focuses on giving college students real-world experience in using their gifts and abilities to work together and help […]
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With plans to illuminate the LU monogram on Candler’s Mountain, Liberty University will continue to signal its presence in the city of Lynchburg. However, not everyone in the community has been quick to accept this project. According to Liberty General Counsel David Corry, the request for a permit to light the monogram was recently denied by City Zoning Administrator Kevin […]
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Amid protesters, political commentator Candace Owens used her story of experiencing hatefulness in her life to encourage Liberty University students to let bad experiences shape them, not define them. Owens, who has appeared on Fox News, CNN and MSNBC, spoke to students in Convocation Sept. 26. “I have been smeared, libeled,” Owens said. “I have been protested. I have been […]
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Hours before Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Sept. 27, 300 Liberty University students boarded buses and traveled to the nation’s capital to show support for Kavanaugh. The Liberty students were hosted by Concerned Women for America and attended the CWA Women for Kavanaugh “I stand with Brett Rally,” which took place […]
Read morePresident Donald Trump’s Affordable Clean Energy Plan has been met with mixed reviews over the past month. Those whose livelihoods depend on the coal industry tend to love it. Environmentalists and many others tend to hate it. Despite appearances, President Trump’s Affordable Clean Energy Plan is a win for both the environment and the coal industry. At first glance, the […]
Read moreLibertarian U.S. Senate candidate Matt Waters spoke to Liberty University students Wednesday evening, Sept. 19, about individual liberty. The Virginia native and father of five began with the fact that America is set apart from other countries because it was founded on the idea of individual liberty. “We’re not known in America for our products,” Waters said. “But what separates […]
Read moreA celebration of cooler weather, changing leaves, pumpkin spice and everything nice is much anticipated as students suffer through these last sweltering days of summer. Lynchburg and the neighboring communities will have multiple opportunities for students to enjoy the autumn season with fall festivities ranging from pumpkin patches to music festivals. Student Activities will host a fall festival at Camp […]
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For one year only, there is an unusual sibling trio at Liberty University. Their names are Andrew, Trey and Lizzy Chilcott, and they are all resident assistants (RA). “Three siblings, who from youngest to oldest are six years apart, happen to be at school at the same time and all end up in the same role,” Andrew Chilcott said. “It’s […]
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When rumblings of cancelled classes reached the ears of Liberty students, the campus erupted with excitement. Shadowing that excitement were the circumstances surrounding the reason for the 4-day weekend: Hurricane Florence. However, students still filled those extra days catching up on some much-needed down time. The transition of Hurricane Florence to a category 4 storm had the east coast bracing […]
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When Ethan Swoyer logged on to Facebook, little did he know that one photograph would completely alter the trajectory of his college social life. In the photo, Tobias Schwarz, a Liberty senior, stood in line at graduation wearing his robe and hat. Schwartz played two roles at Liberty University: a student, and most notoriously, the campus Gandalf. People had gotten […]
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What do you get when four guys who share a passion for Jesus and skateboarding cross paths? A band of brothers, bound together the Christian gospel and a desire to share it with the local skateboarding community. Vessel Skate Ministry began to take formation last year when Liberty University students Blaine Hamilton, Josh Borrero, Mark Coco and Stephen Shoge felt […]
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Thousands of betta fish are sold every year at Pet and Aquatics Warehouse on Wards Road, and according to Adam Dugger, the fish department manager, a new Liberty semester means extra sales. An animal-lover in Liberty University’s dorms has two pet options: fish or hermit crabs. Junior Kelsey Cox has tried both, but she thinks fish are easier to […]
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The Worship Collective has recently released their newest single “Victory,”a song that speaks triumph to the struggles that students are currently facing. The popularity and impact of the release of “Victory” in the past few weeks were unexpected by the Collective. Fiona Bosca and Judson Harris, both seniors and members of the Worship Collective, were blown away by hearing so […]
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The orchestra plays “Hello Dolly!” as Dolly Gallagher Levi strolls down a wide staircase in her long red dress and feather crown. As Dolly returns to the upscale restaurant Harmonia Gardens, waiters Bob and Bow, singing, “It’s so nice to have you back where you belong.” Dolly brings a new start to everyone she meets, solving problems with a flourish […]
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