When Valentine’s Day comes around, love fills the air and hearts beat a little faster in anticipation of expressing appreciation for those who matter most. The fragrance of a flower bouquet permeates a room. The blissful flavor of chocolate-covered strawberries melts in the mouth. From the joy of writing and delivering heartfelt letters to those we love to the cherished […]
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Learning how to effectively communicate with others in cross-cultural settings is a vital skill for any individual to have because every career requires clear communication and cultural engagement. Over the course of three Cross-Cultural Conversations workshops, students will have the opportunity to learn how to broaden their perspectives and improve their overall cultural intelligence through a series of speeches and […]
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From a small task force of a few people to a full-blown operation with six emergency managers and 18 total staff members, Liberty University’s Emergency Management and Community Engagement (EMCE) department has grown significantly since its formation in 2021. The department was created under President Emeritus Jerry Prevo, who saw the need for a proactive approach to emergency planning on […]
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Professor Aaron Van Allen from the Helms School of Government led a class trip for his public policy students to the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia, on Feb. 5. Students were able to tour the Capitol, hear from different members of the House of Delegates and be introduced in the Gallery by Delegate Wendell S. Walker of Lynchburg, Virginia. […]
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On Feb. 7, the Liberty Worship Collective opened Convocation with their newly released song, “A Wonder.” Following worship, Christopher Yuan, author of “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel,” shared his testimony in a message called “Sexual Identity, False Identity.” In his testimony, Yuan spoke of his past, living openly in the gay community. Yuan expressed that his parents never gave up […]
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State A man drove off the end of the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier Saturday, Jan. 27. The driver was confirmed to be a 57-year-old man from Virginia Beach. According to The Virginian Pilot, the police stated that the man died by suicide. “While we cannot presume to fully know what motivated this individual’s actions, they do appear to have been […]
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Dear Reader, Imagine the vast expanse of the ocean stretching out before you. As the sun embraces the horizon, casting a golden hue upon the restless waves that press against the shore, the ocean dances to a ceaseless rhythm. The tides ebb and flow; the azure waters glisten and glow. Wave after wave, the salty water retreats against the coastline. […]
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Bubble tea, fresh lemonade and mochi donuts are just some of the delectable treats that customers can choose from at the new Moon Tea store located on Wards Road. Moon Tea initially opened in December and has been serving customers Korean-inspired desserts since its grand opening. The front of the building houses Moon Tea while the other side is unfinished, […]
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This week’s Convocation speakers, Robert Madu and Sadie Robertson Huff, shared their respective messages that would equip the students on campus with truth. Robert Madu, lead pastor of Social Dallas, spoke about the dangers of falling asleep spiritually in his message titled, “I Didn’t Know I Fell Asleep” on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Madu began by expressing how the scripture in […]
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The Jerry Falwell Library opened Jan. 15, 2014, and the campus has recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its current building. The library is central to Liberty University for students to find a quiet atmosphere to study, with the purpose and mission to serve students by providing them with the necessary materials to achieve their academic goals. Whether a student […]
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Local A Virginia man was sentenced to 100 years in prison for murder on Tuesday, Jan. 30. According to WSET, the incident happened in 2021 when Bazan Berhe killed his coworker, Hernan Leiva, in the parking lot of the Bailey’s Crossroads Target that they worked at. Berhe was issued a 100-year prison sentence which the judge suspended 30 years of. […]
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Boundaries in Life is a women-only six-week program that started at the beginning of the spring semester and is put on by the Center for Student Thriving. According to Leanne Gifford, director of the Center for Student Thriving, the purpose of the workshop is to help students recognize that healthy boundaries equip people to identify and take ownership of their […]
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A short while ago, I was grabbing lunch when I overheard another student animatedly talking to his friends about how he was related to William the Conqueror. Curiosity piqued, I looked the man up and discovered that William the Conqueror overcame his illegitimate birth, established his prowess on the battlefield and became king of England in 1066, according to the […]
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Walter stares at the eHarmony page on his desktop from across the room. The pale morning light reflects off of his glasses: a nervous glint appears as he continues to apprehensively observe his coworker’s profile. He hesitates, musters the courage to click the digital wink button on the page, and is disappointed to find that his worries were all for […]
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After receiving the words “Saved alone” in a telegram from his wife, Horatio Spafford came to understand that his four daughters had drowned on their journey to England. Their ship sank in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and their bodies were never recovered. This came after the Spafford’s only son died of scarlet fever four years earlier. Upon sailing […]
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