Before Austin Deeds took his own life with a rifle in 2013, he stabbed his father, Senator Creigh Deeds, 13 times, according to The Washington Post. According to the article, Austin Deeds was described as fun, quirky and kind by those who knew him. What they did not know was how deeply he was struggling underneath his bright persona. When […]
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“When I heard her rant against socialism, I knew that I loved this woman.” That was one of the Honorable George Farmer’s most memorable quotes from Convocation Sep. 6. Many Liberty students were looking forward to hearing Nigel Forage speak on Brexit, but pressing circumstances involving Brexit in Britain kept him from coming. Instead, students heard from newlyweds Candace Owens […]
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“Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain,” the 2018 original play written exclusively by female members of the Liberty University theatre department, received national recognition from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. This is the first national honor awarded to a Liberty theater production. “Bloodroot” earned the Distinguished Production of a New Work award, and Adell Ehrhorn was recognized for distinguished […]
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Liberty University seeks to respond to Hurricane Dorian’s destruction through monetary relief and hopes to engage with boots on the ground as soon as travel can be opened. The university first responded by sending a check of $25,000 to contribute to relief efforts. Liberty hopes to send an LU Send Now team soon. Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development David […]
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The doctors kept saying the word “cancer.” Twelve-year-old Katie Karp had no idea what it meant, or that her life was about to change. Katie, now a senior Liberty student and founder of the non-profit Katie’s Kause, was perfectly healthy and the team captain of her lacrosse team when she was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive bone cancer called osteosarcoma […]
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Vinyl lovers in the Lynchburg area can now enjoy a cup of coffee while looking through vintage records with the addition of Backline Coffee in local record shop Speakertree. The natural light and floor-to-ceiling windows invite people to enter and stay awhile. A seemingly endless rack of vinyl records lines the perimeter wall, and a grand, 12-seat craftsman table […]
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Andy Mineo held a concert at the LaHaye Event Center this Friday, the third time he has performed for Liberty University A purple haze of thick fog and neon lights filled the air. “It feels so good to be back here, Liberty,” Mineo said. Thunderous applause and shouting followed. Mineo’s performance was opened by KHAM, a Christian rapper, who warmed […]
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With dirt in her nails and sweat beading down her neck, Shelley Blades works to bring change to the community of Lynchburg. One radish at a time. Just off Fort Avenue and Englewood Street, people can find nine greenhouses where Blades, farm manager and executive director of Lynchburg Grows, works alongside 10 other employees and numerous volunteers to grow produce […]
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Alyssa Rumbuc stood at a podium in a circular room with light wood walls and a beige carpet. She could see her teammate, Tyler Shannon, and her coach, Dr. Robert Robertson, on her side. Behind her, a large window opened up to a panoramic view of the Alps, and directly in front of her sat a panel of judges from […]
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College is a weird transition. You move into a new dorm, you meet entirely new people and you get started in a brand-new academic system. Joshua Quigg, a cinematic arts freshman and walk-on runner for the cross-country and track teams, knows this just as well as anyone else. Though Quigg graduated from Liberty Christian Academy and still has classes in […]
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Liberty’s men’s DI Hockey team is hoping to remain at the top of their conference in 2019 while integrating eight new players to the roster. Last year’s loss to Lindenwood University at the national championship left a bad taste in the team’s mouth, but with a fresh start this year, the team plans to keep its focus on this upcoming […]
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For most, the senior year of college is a time to focus on the future, whether that be through exploring job opportunities, solidifying lifelong friendships or something else entirely. However, Flames’ senior setter Hannah Morris remains focused on the present as she looks to wrap up her volleyball career and instill a lasting competitive work ethic into her younger teammates. […]
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junior cross-country runner is changing the game at Liberty with her quick times, determined work ethic, team-oriented mindset and servant leadership. Noel Palmer is entering her junior year on the women’s cross-country team as a captain after a record-breaking sophomore season. Due to her emphasis on serving and mentoring her team, Palmer was voted captain in her first season as […]
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Halfway through the second quarter of Liberty University’s matchup against Buffalo, the Flames clung to a 14-7 lead, needing one more offensive spark to pull away from the Bulls and win their first game of the season. With the offense on the field and the ball on the 33-yard line, Stephen Calvert looked to his right and lobbed a pass […]
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Seven years of pain. Seven years of weakness. Seven years of donning a brave face. Seven years of dialysis. Seven years of waiting for a life-saving kidney. For seven years, Liberty freshman Halle Gopee’s grandfather was the victim of pain and suffering as he awaited a new kidney. By the time a family member offered her own, it had been […]
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