Back to school means back to classes, stress and eating way too many foods that require only three minutes in a microwave. While unhealthy living is an all too often chosen lifestyle for many college students, Lynchburg offers a variety of different workout options for people looking to get physically fit.
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A line of students wrapped around Lynchburg’s Target department store, August 19, waiting patiently for its large glass doors to finally open. With empty shopping carts and wish lists in hand, each student was greeted by volunteers dressed in Target’s signature red and white, welcoming them into Target’s Second Annual Exclusive After-Hours Shopping Event.
Read moreHurricane, schmurricane. An overcast sky, intermittent rain and the looming threat of Hurricane Irene could not keep students away from the LaHaye parking lot for the annual Block Party this past weekend. Saturday’s block party was like none other. It was missing good weather, a lead singer from a headlining band and all the usual elements necessary for such a […]
Read moreAs students are settling back into classes for another semester, Light Ministries is preparing for another year full of getting students excited about missions. In a promotional meeting, which will take place Monday, August 29 in the Schilling Center, students passionate about reaching people groups will be introduced to the different missions trips Light will be hosting this year. The […]
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You can spot Chip’s smile from a mile away. His smile is followed by the greatest hug on campus. His smile and happy demeanor do not indicate that he suffers from three debilitating disorders. Cerebral Palsy, juvenile diabetes and epilepsy have met their match in Chip Clark. Philip Glen Clark was born on June 25, 1983 in Charleston, W. Va. The problem was Clark was not due to greet the world until September 12.
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Creating an atmosphere of fun and interaction in the midst of the end-of-the-semester blues was the goal of Option LU as they hosted an afternoon party at the courtyard behind DeMoss on Wednesday, April 20. The event included games, pie tosses and free treats for students who stopped by to participate.
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Service for the elderly grew into a friendship. She’s been a model leader, citizen and servant,” associate professor and Director of Christian/Community Service (CSER) Lew Weider said from the convocation stage, Wednesday, April 27. Liberty junior Bridgette Wells heard her name echo through the speakers as the auditorium began to clap.
Read moreIn addition to preparing for finals and graduation, many students are also getting ready for missions trips with Light Ministries. This summer, Liberty students and faculty will be going to five different regions around the globe to spread the gospel and be a light in some of the darkest of places.
Read moreSome students complain that their classes are not engaging enough or that they should be more interactive. Toledo, Ohio natives Dr. Paul Sattler and his brother Dr. Gene Sattler work hard to make their classes anything but boring. Both of them love being outside and learning about animals. Both have the same quiet, intelligent way of speaking and reverence for […]
Read moreFinals week is usually characterized by sleepless nights, potfulls of coffee and high stress. But it does not always have to be that way. Here are some easy ways to stay stress free during finals. Eat Better. Enjoy breakfast. It is tempting to skip breakfast before running out the door in the morning to a final exam or study session, […]
Read moreIt’s Saturday morning and the quiet sound of birds singing is broken suddenly by the rattling of garage doors as they are hoisted into a coil at the ceiling. Large trucks pull up and back into their places and the canopies open, displaying the words “Community market.” The clock strikes 7 and Lynchburg’s sleepy downtown begins to wake. Every Saturday […]
Read moreThe hills (and slopes) were alive with the sound of music and laughter Thursday, April 28, as students gathered at the Snowflex centre for C’est le Vie: A Show at the Snow. Students seated on the turf watched as four bands played on the chilly night. Other students milled around, buying food or entering Media Hope’s raffle, hoping to win […]
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Ray Jones stumbled across a marked up degree completion plan for Liberty University. His wife, Jill, who died in a car crash months earlier, had already filled in the courses he completed at other colleges. “Even from beyond, she is still telling me what to do,” Jones said with a smile. After losing his wife and son, Nicholas, in a car crash last August, Jones left his construction job and enrolled in Liberty’s online program with sights set on teaching.
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Those who have not seen the Liberty Department of Theatre Arts (DTA) performance of “The Phantom of the Opera” should prepare themselves for an extravagant display of sight, sound and skill by the cast and technical crew. After preparing and advertising months in advance, the show sold out 17 performances. “The Phantom of the Opera” opened Friday, April 8 for eager throngs of students, community members, families and even tour buses full of fans that […]
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Piano melodies filled the air as students chatted around a chocolate fountain. Students decorated in suits and dresses looked around at their peers, friends and parents who had come to join them in a night to remember. Liberty University’s DeMoss Grand Lobby was filled Saturday, April 16 for an event commemorating the work of dedicated Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) Honors Society students who will be graduating in a few weeks.
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