For one Liberty couple, planning a wedding meant not only finding the right dress and venue but also navigating a global pandemic. In late April, Brenda Hill, formerly Queiroz, departed from Lynchburg to her home in João Pessoaa, Brazil. It was a difficult but necessary decision to make it back before borders closed in the wake of COVID-19. Her fiancé, […]
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The theater lights dimmed, hiding audience members seated apart and wearing masks, and darkening their view of the stage’s green crushed velvet curtain. After a few moments of silence, an actor’s voice rang out. “I hate theater,” said Man in Chair, played by Liberty alumnus Rendell Kellum. With a burst of surprised laughter from the audience, “The Drowsy Chaperone” began. […]
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For years I’ve known that our beautiful country has been falling away from its foundation of biblical principles. While some people may say America was not founded with biblical principles in mind, I beg to differ. One of the main reasons the Pilgrims came to America in the first place was so they could worship God. In England, they were […]
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When churches were first labeled as non-essential across the U.S., I felt my heart tighten. This pandemic was hitting hard. Not only was it attacking society at a physical level, but the mental health of many was suffering, too. You would think that during a time like this church would be crucial. Many governors did not agree. Although as a […]
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There is a deafening silence coming from Americas’ pulpits, and if the silence carries on, Americans will pay the price. This silence is seen in the lack of Christian voices speaking loudly on political issues. More often than not, the church has allowed the government to take control of issues that Christians are commanded to be responsible for. Now, people […]
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It is hard to believe that November is just over a month away, and it is even harder to believe that it is an election year. Not to mention that 2020 has been a rollercoaster in itself, where Americans seem to be more divided than ever. Nov. 3 marks election day. It will be my first time as an eligible […]
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As Samkon Gado suited up Nov. 13, 2005, to take the field for the Green Bay Packers in his first NFL start, he knew Jay Cline, his best friend and college roommate, was watching from the stands. They felt like they were living an absurd dream. Both pre-med students and football players at Liberty, the duo bonded over four years […]
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After six months of uncertainty – including two Power 5 league cancellations, multiple schedule adjustments, numerous health and safety protocols and the most bizarre spring and summer in sports history, Liberty football is back. The Flames are preparing for Saturday’s 2020 season opener against a formidable opponent in Western Kentucky. Led by second-year Head Coach Tyson Helton, the Hilltoppers are […]
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It has been an unprecedented year for college athletes, from season cancellations to COVID-19 restrictions. For the women of Liberty’s swim and dive team, the partial collapse of the diving tower in the Liberty Natatorium added yet another obstacle. The one-meter platform of the tower unexpectedly collapsed June 24. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the incident, but concerns over […]
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LU men’s cross-country runner Ryan Drew has excelled at every level as an athlete, but since his transfer to Liberty University, his success has progressed to a completely new level. Drew is from Virginia Beach, Virginia, and graduated from Floyd E. Kellam High School, where he placed ninth in the 6A state cross-country meet. Now a senior at LU, Drew […]
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Like Liberty’s NCAA sports programs, the 40 men’s and women’s Club Sports teams on campus are encountering a plethora of challenges as they face the upcoming season. Some of those adjustments include mask-wearing requirements (both indoor and outdoor sports), staying six feet apart from teammates in locker rooms, and having a lower number of athletes in weight rooms during workout […]
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Leadership and team unity have been key themes for the LU volleyball team amidst a disorienting year that has repeatedly shaken its players with factors totally outside their control. Although the postponement of the fall season was a setback for the team, they now look forward to growing together as a unit and preparing for whatever lies ahead. Head Coach […]
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It started with prayer. Then, it grew into a desire to serve others in need. Now, a dream built upon prayer and a passion to show the love of Christ has become a leader in cause-driven retail. Philanthropy, a clothing and home décor store, opened in the River Ridge mall July 14, becoming the franchise’s first retail location in Virginia. […]
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Just in time for the return of students, a local movie theater re-opened their doors with sanitized seats and discounted classic films. Regal Cinemas, located in the River Ridge Shopping Mall, reopened Aug. 21 to the public with new safety measures designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and still allow patrons to see new releases. The cinema is […]
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Liberty University has entered the fight against COVID-19 with mechanical engineering professor, Dr. Wayne Strasser developing research on a nasal device and breathing mask related to helping fight the virus. Strasser’s research focuses on the respiratory treatment used in diminishing the transmission of COVID-19 at the source. A spokesman from Vapotherm Inc., one of the collaborators in Strasser’s research, asked […]
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