Unknown to many, there is a small group of buildings tucked away behind the Liberty Equestrian Center, made visible in the night only by the red light pouring through the windows. This hidden gem is the Liberty Astronomical Observatory. On the mostly clear and freezing night of Oct. 26, the student workers of the observatory gathered to give a tour. […]
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From silicone upcycled materials to elaborate abstract articles, female designers are keeping their fingers firm on the fashion pulse and breaking the boundaries of existing fashion styles. These designers are testing tradition and technique with innovative collections that are suitable for on and off the runway. These are the female fashion designers that are carving a new path with fresh […]
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Looking for a unique gift for someone special in your life? Seed and Soil is a small, California-based company that specializes in handmade botanical jewelry. The owner of Seed and Soil, Whitney Pope, arrived at Liberty to lead a workshop Nov. 4 on how to create botanical jewelry. Student activities organized the class. Held in the LaHaye event space, the […]
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At this very moment, men, women and children all over the world are being trafficked and exploited. The issue of human trafficking is not only a prevalent societal evil, but it is also a crime that is rampantly growing larger and larger by the second. Freedom 4/24, an organization based in Lynchburg, has a mission to help put an end […]
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According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word valor means “great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.” Veterans from all over the world exemplify what valor looks like as they have shown a great amount of courage through their service to their country. But with this valor comes something else — something darker. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is […]
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Election Day this year in Virginia sparked national attention as the state voted for governor. After a close race, Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin won the election with a 50.8% majority, according to the Virginia Department of Elections. Terry McAuliffe ran against Youngkin as the Democratic Party’s candidate, ultimately losing the election by a 48.4% minority. According to his campaign website, […]
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While the adage often goes that you can do anything you set your mind to, there are a few things I simply cannot do. For one, I can’t ice skate, juggle or eat mashed potatoes. Really. I’ve tried for 21 years. I also cannot produce insulin. I haven’t been able to since I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at […]
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With the United States’ almost sudden shift of gaze to racism during the events of 2020, critical race theory (CRT) has taken center stage in a variety of areas of discussion. While more is known about its predecessor, critical theory, the world is now seeing a wave of research on CRT as well. In November 2020, the New York Times […]
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No taxation without representation was the rallying cry for Americans during the War for Independence. Now, this motto is being used to justify statehood for Washington, D.C. The push for making the district a state has been a Democrat platform point for years, gaining steam under the current Democrat-controlled Congress and Presidency. H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, passed […]
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This Thursday is Veterans Day. This is one of my favorite days of the year because it is the only day that I see veterans get the acknowledgement they deserve. However, honoring our veterans needs to happen more than just one day out of 365. Our veterans pledged to serve our country. When they did this, they signed up for […]
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In the heart of the nation’s capital, on the bustling streets outside the Supreme Court building, people gathered Nov. 1 to hear arguments broadcasted through speakers from opposing sides in the United States v. Texas case. Among those gathered, Liberty University had 15 alumni advocating for the Heartbeat Bill. They came for various work-related purposes, but they were all there […]
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Friendship is one of the most valuable aspects of life, one that students can nurture throughout their college years. They make special memories with their friends, navigate difficult times together and learn alongside one another. They offer spiritual encouragement and become each others’ shoulders to lean on. Making time to develop friendships and investing in your neighbors are very important. […]
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The Liberty debate team has two tournaments under its belt in the 2021-2022 season, and the top partnership is making Liberty history. Senior Natalie Robinson and junior Kat Cazeau are the first team to begin the season with top-5 finishes and top-3 speaker awards at back-to-back tournaments according to a debate team press release. The team finished in the quarterfinal […]
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As the air gets colder and the year winds down, organizations like Operation Christmas Child prepare to do their best work. This year, festive booths can be found in areas like Montview, the Food Court at Reber-Thomas and the LaHaye rotunda, offering shoe boxes for students to take, fill and donate with children around the world in mind. Boxes can […]
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Question reluctance: the fear of leaning into questions. Or, rather, being more comfortable with answers. That is what Cara L.T. Murphy, a professor in the Rawlings School of Divinity and author of the book “The Inquisitive Christ” admitted she dealt with before writing the book. On Oct. 28, Murphy gave a lecture based on the book’s contents and held a […]
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