Lynchburg Suffers Economic Difficulties After Major Tourist Attractions Are Cancelled

Between local coffee shops, a multitude of museums and the live music scene, Lynchburg has a lot to showcase. Not unlike other cities, however, COVID-19 has negatively affected the tourism industry in the Hill City. Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lynchburg is best known for being the home of Liberty University. Visitors also enjoy Lynchburg’s scenic views, good […]

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Students on Residence Halls Stay Engaged in Community Despite Covid-19 Restrictions

With new rules and regulations, students must adjust to changes in all aspects of their college experiences. Part of the changes seen on campus is how students stay connected, especially among their hallmates. The job of making that happen falls on the shoulders of the Resident Assistants. The RAs focus on finding ways for hallmates to connect while maintaining safe […]

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Liberty Theatre Department Opens With its First Show Since the COVID-19 Shutdowns

At 2:15 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon, the cast and crew of “The Drowsy Chaperone” milled around on the stage of Liberty’s Tower Theater before rehearsal. Some did pushups. Others hummed parts of songs, reviewing harmonies. One leaned over a high-backed armchair running lines. The choreographer reminded them to warm up.  Despite temperatures reaching 80 degrees Fahrenheit outside, most of […]

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ODAS Offers a Variety of Accommodations to Those With Short and Long-Term Disabilities

Liberty University cares for students through The Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS), an organization that offers students assistance with any permanent or temporary needs regarding their health and disabilities.  “It’s an office that helps students with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities,” Residential Director of ODAS, Dr. Jacqueline Johnson said. “We are here to provide accommodations to help them successfully […]

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Liberty Student Starts Shoe Cleaning Business on Campus

Filthy shoes leave students frustrated every semester, but one LU student seized the opportunity to capitalize on this problem, help others, and kickstart his business career. Senior James McCraw is double majoring in marketing analytics and digital marketing and advertising.  McCraw is also the founder of Jcleanskickz, a shoe cleaning company. He came up with the idea after noticing a […]

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Graduate Student Uses Her Romanian Heritage to Engage Others

At first glance, Ioana Zivku is another graduate student working towards the completion of her degree. However, the journey leading to her arrival at LU as a first-generation Romanian American raised in the tight-knit community of the Romanian Baptist Church is far from ordinary. As she grew up, Zivku’s home in Hollywood, Florida was constantly bustling with close family friends. […]

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Students at Commons 1 Launch 24-Hour Prayer Initiative

A student led prayer initiative, “Commons 1 Prays,” is creating a ripple effect across Liberty’s campus. Hundreds of students sacrifice sleep, busy schedules and social demands to engage in 24 hours of prayer each Monday. “This prayer event happens every Monday for 24 hours straight,” Tanner Petty, a resident director and founder of Commons 1 Prays, said. “Students sign up […]

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Opinion: Netflix’s “Cuties” Promotes the Sexualization of Children – And That’s Not Okay

The year is 2020. Wildfires run unchecked, riots bloody America’s streets and a pandemic cripples the healthcare systems worldwide.  On top of all that, Netflix released a movie catering to pedophiles. It’s not a documentary about the justice system or a behind-the-scenes feature about “To Catch a Predator.” No, “Cuties” is full-fledged pedophilia bait, released under the guise of embracing […]

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