The 117th Congress of the United States of America passed “AN ACT: to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes,” otherwise known as The Equality Act, or HR 5, on Feb. 25, 2021. This bill, passed in an effort to aid the LGBTQ+ community, pregnant and nursing mothers, and many others, […]
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Letting the secular world create new definitions to Biblical rhetoric is dangerous, and it is happening every day. An illiteracy of scripture allows this behavior to happen. We see this now in the secular world’s definition of the word patriarchy, which leaves a sour taste in many people’s mouths. The secular world took hold of the word patriarchy and spit […]
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Texans bundled up and lit fires last month in an attempt to avoid the lingering cold. Their lamps didn’t light and their heaters didn’t buzz, a result of the wildly unreliable renewable energy sources that failed Texans when they needed it most. The only ones that seemed to voice an opinion on the matter were those who don’t live in […]
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In the middle of a bitterly cold few weeks in Texas, disaster struck. An ice storm covered large swaths of the country, dropping unusual amounts of ice and snow on the Deep South. Record-breaking low temperatures and frozen natural gas power facilities led to the complete failure of Texas’ energy sector. How did the Lone Star State, the most energy-rich […]
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Crack. In the bottom of the seventh inning, senior Amber Bishop-Riley’s bat crashed into the speeding softball, sending it deep into the outfield. Her twin sister, senior Autumn Bishop, who hit a single immediately prior, raced around the bases. Bishop-Riley stopped after second base, but Bishop continued her sprint toward home plate, beating the throw to home. The Bishop twins […]
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Top Republican lawmakers and constituents took over Orlando, Florida this weekend for the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), setting the stage for former President Donald Trump’s first public appearance since his recent transition out of the Oval office. Trump strolled onto the CPAC stage asking the crowd “Did you miss me?” Since leaving office, Trump had made no public […]
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Liberty University’s School of Business welcomed Rick Betenbough as a guest speaker to share his journey as CEO of Betenbough Companies and co-founder of Betenbough Homes. Betenbough flew in from Texas to speak to Liberty’s business classes about how he navigated his rise in the field and professional life as a Christian. He described his experience starting his first business […]
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Liberty University Dining made changes to the Gluten Intolerant Option program last semester, adding more dining options for students with food restrictions so they can enjoy and maximize the use of their meal plan. Rachel Sanders, the campus dietitian, says the GIO program upgraded some food options for different dining locations on campus. Doc’s Diner added gluten free pancakes, The […]
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After a slow fall semester due to COVID-19, Hydaway Outdoor Center opened its gates this spring with updated health precautions, offering outdoor experiences and rental equipment to students. Students have the opportunity to once again experience outdoor adventure trips such as horseback riding, kayaking, skiing, whitewater rafting, hiking, rappelling and fly fishing. They can also rent canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, […]
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Liberty University’s Radio station, home to local program 90.9 The Light, relocated from its previous location in Demoss Hall to a new studio in Green Hall at the start of this semester. Numerous locations around campus have housed the station, including offices in the old Teacher Education building and more recently on the first floor of DeMoss. A ribbon cutting […]
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Matthew Gates, a junior at Liberty University studying film production and content development, recently won a music video contest for Christian artist Cade Thomson’s single “Every Step of the Way.” The contest was held by Red Street Records, a recording label founded by Rascal Flatts member Jay Demarcus. Gates’ video submission was selected out of numerous entries. The music video […]
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A professor and two students stood around a small object tangled in a thin, barely visible net in the cool November night air. “How about the scissors first. Come in here and snip that thread first,” Dr. Gene Sattler, professor of biology at Liberty, said. “Now take the crochet hook and catch those few threads and go the other way, […]
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College can be a stressful time mentally, physically, socially and, in particular, financially. Pam Rodriguez, an alumna who studied financial planning, faced financial stress too. Rodriguez, however, worked diligently throughout her college years to not only overcome financial stress but become the business entrepreneur that she is today. Rodriguez, a certified financial planner, now owns her own financial planning firm, […]
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Hushed chatter and laughter. Delicate clinks and clanks of glass. The sweet and comforting aroma of various fragrances gently passing through the air. All of this filled the air in the LaHaye Event Space Thursday, Feb. 25, as students learned the skill of pouring candles at the Student Activities Workshop. Reggie and Kena Odrick taught all of the tips and […]
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A showcase of dance, spoken word poetry and intricate paintings celebrated the rich history of African-American culture in the country Feb. 26. The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) and the Black Christian Student Association (BCSA) threw their fourth annual Soul: Night of the Arts in order to highlight the talents of Liberty’s diverse student body. The event took place […]
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