As graduation approaches, many seniors frantically search for jobs and finalize career plans. Liberty University student Sherri Waldrop, however, has no doubt about her plans for the future. Waldrop has known since she was 9 years old, when she first swam with dolphins in Florida, that she wanted to spend the rest of her life working as a dolphin trainer. […]
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Liberty’s creative writing group, Scribble, learns about the publishing business Liberty University students returning from their fall break took a few hours away from their unfinished homework to relax and learn about writing from published authors Marie Colligan and Charmaine Davis Monday, Oct. 15. Hosted by Scribble: Creative Writing Community, the event provided student writers and recent graduates with the […]
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SADA professor Monique Maloney excels with her designs while helping students improve their skills Every person has a story to tell, a role to play, a passion in the depths of their soul that ignites change and creativity in people, an inspiration to be something more than we ever thought possible. Liberty University is a place fueled by immensely talented […]
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Hundreds of excited worshippers filtered into the Thomas Road Baptist Church sanctuary Wednesday, Oct. 17 for the live recording of a concert performed by the Liberty University Campus Band. The excitement was evident as the audience erupted in cheers of support when the Campus Band arrived on stage. The floor of the sanctuary was packed with eager listeners as the […]
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If you have not already heard, there is a new addition to Lynchburg restaurants, the Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. Located at 3700 Candlers Mountain Road next to what many people know as the “dollar theater,” this Japanese-style restaurant offers a wide variety of foods from sushi and seafood to hibachi chicken and steak. According to the restaurant’s website, […]
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On a cold Saturday morning in October, the City of Lynchburg rallied together for a common cause: to fight for the lives of women and children facing the daily realities of sex trafficking. Over 2,000 participants gathered in the parking lot of Heritage High School Saturday, Oct. 20 in […]
Read moreParents show their love for their children in different ways, and for Liberty University senior Magdalene (Lynn) Thomas, Liberty’s fourth annual Family Weekend Banquet taking place Friday, Oct. 19 was a chance to honor her parents for all they have done for her. Lynn’s parents, Paul and Lori Thomas, were chosen as this year’s Outstanding Parents of the Year after […]
Read moreThrough the collaboration efforts of Robin Alexander Bistro’s head chef and a seasoned trio of catering business partners, Lynchburg has gained a valuable new addition in the catering business called Cater This. Cater This was created by Debbie Johnson, Kelly Lesley and Louise Pugliese who gained their expertise in the catering business while working for Flavours catering. “The concept for […]
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A woman stands by the road, the glare of a red-lit traffic light casting crimson glares across the dark shadows under the eyes above her hollowed cheeks. Soon, a man will come and pick her up, and the rest of her night will become a repressed memory.
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Scaremare, the widely-known, annual Halloween evangelism outreach run by Liberty University, is almost ready for an opening night filled with fright. Opening Oct. 11, Scaremare prompts visitors to walk through woods crawling with men holding chainsaws and paintball guns before they walk through a house with multiple themed rooms. Visitors will meet Liberty students in unexpected places, disguised under draping […]
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Students gather around flames as football team looks to catch fire for rest of season Students filled the field where the homecoming bonfire would be held this year, clustering in front of the wooden stage on which football players would soon gather. Student Activities hosted the event Friday, Oct. 5. “It’s a great time for people who have different interests […]
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Students enjoy colors of fall leaves while participating in first Liberty Mountain Trail Series race of semester Many students, alumni and Lynchburg residents participated in the Deep Hollow 5K and Half Marathon Saturday, Oct. 6. The race results webpage at liberty.edu/sa lists a combined total of around 300 participants for both events. The runners could not have asked for better […]
Read moreThe creative writing club of Liberty University, Scribble, will welcome Marie Colligan and Charmaine Davis on Oct. 15 to speak to students about their experiences in the field of writing. Colligan is an award-winning author who has published many non-fiction stories in women’s magazines. She is also part of Greater Lehigh Valley Writers, the Hampton Roads Writers, the Piedmont Literary […]
Read moreSmeared face paint and laughter marked another tailgate party at Liberty University. These parties are meant to prepare students to support their school’s football team in the upcoming game, but they also serve to unite students around campus as they fellowship together. According to Mark Hyde, Liberty’s student conduct officer, campus leaders ensure that no student at Liberty be left […]
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Student Activities annual homecoming parade puts on show as clubs, organizations show Flames spirit This year’s homecoming parade was nothing short of spectacular. Candy attracted children, children attracted parents, and surprisingly, parents did not scare away students as thousands of people lined the campus streets to be a part of such a great tradition. Stephanie Ward, the promotions manager for […]
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