On To My New Dream…

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” said Eleanor Roosevelt.   I’ve always been a dreamer, someone whose imagination is always running wild.  Dreams are such a beautiful part of life. They give us our goals to work toward, they give us hope and they inspire us to go out of our comfort zone […]

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Opinion: Comparing Two Presidents’ Views On The Border Crisis

When comparing former President Donald Trump’s method of action toward the immigration crisis with the Biden administration’s current handling of the issue, it is evident that Trump’s focus was more on doing the best for the American people and government policy, while Biden focuses on keeping humanitarian principles intact.  The truth is that the immigration crisis must be handled with […]

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President’s Post

Having found success in both the athletic field and in life, Tim Tebow has continually shown us how to be a Champion for Christ.  As a football standout, Tebow had an incredible college career as quarterback for the University of Florida. He led the Gators in winning two national championships during his freshman and junior years, and he secured the […]

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Jonathan Falwell Takes On New Role As Campus Pastor And OSD Senior Vice President

Since the school’s humble beginnings, Jonathan Falwell has seen first-hand his father’s vision for Liberty University come to life. Falwell has never held a formal position on campus, however, until now. The youngest son of the late Jerry Falwell Sr. will step into a new role as campus pastor and senior vice president of Spiritual Development this fall, carrying on […]

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Jerry Falwell Library Accepts Food Donations In Place Of Paying Overdue Fines

The Jerry Falwell Library is offering a special alternative to paying outstanding library fines for students.  The fine forgiveness program started April 19 and will run until May 5. Students have the opportunity to bring in food donations instead of paying their overdue library fines.  “We try not to bill students as regularly at this point in the semester, so […]

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Renewable Energy Club heads to the Geothermal Collegiate Competition

The Renewable Energy Club will be heading to the Geothermal Collegiate Competition sponsored by the Department of Energy May 4. This will be the first competition the club has attended since its founding in fall 2019.   The student-led LU Renewable Energy Club aims to teach its members about different renewable energy options. Some of these options include solar, wind, […]

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LU Send Works Through Restrictions To Provide Travel Opportunities For Students

As the world shut down in spring 2020 due to the coronavirus, students studying around the globe found themselves suddenly booking a flight home.  The virus paused international travel indefinitely, forcing LU Send to get creative as a new school year loomed in fall 2020.  Overseas travel, international internships and study abroad programs through LU Send that were planned for […]

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Local Dessert Favorite Opens Its Second Location In Roanoke, Virginia

In a remodeled trailer in Forest, Virginia, Jordan Nickerson and his wife Holly Nickerson opened their ice cream sandwich business Rookie’s in spring 2017.  Four years later, they opened their second location April 16, in Roanoke, Virginia, an hour away from the original location. Determined to expand their business and demographic, the young couple took a leap of faith and […]

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Rock Climbing Competition Gives Amateur And Advanced Climbers The Opportunity To Compete

Rock climbers competed in the Star Chaser competition at LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center the week of April 18 with the opportunity to complete fun challenges and win prizes. The week-long competition required climbers to reserve time slots due to COVID-19 restrictions. Climbers signed up throughout the week and climbed as often as they could.  The goal was to complete […]

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Grass fields and a dream

When Bill Bell set foot on Liberty Baptist College’s campus as its new soccer coach in 1980, it was nothing like what he expected. A former professional soccer player in the top flight of the English Football League (the predecessor to today’s English Premier League), Bell had played and coached against the best of the best across the Atlantic.  But […]

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Nekrasov’s Notebook

This is the story of a revolution.  Last weekend, people flooded the streets of London, outraged, carry signs and banners and roaring their disapproval. Social media exploded in outrage. They were demanding change – serious change.  But unlike most revolutions, this insurrection didn’t start because of oppressive taxation or domineering governments. No, people flooded the streets of London last week […]

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