Category: News

For many athletes on campus, the celebration of Veterans Day carries an added sense of importance. One of these athletes is Liberty hockey defenseman Nate Cox, who takes the ice regularly for the men’s D1 team.  Cox’s father, Brian Cox, was a Special Forces Army Ranger for 11 years, and his brother, Ryan, is currently serving in the Ranger Battalion. […]

Liberty University is celebrating Military Appreciation Month throughout the month of November to honor veterans’ sacrifices for the United States.  “Liberty University is proud to carry on the tradition of Military Appreciation Month to honor the commitment and personal sacrifices made by our service members, veterans and their families to serve our nation,” Director of Military Affairs Emily Foutz said. […]

Prospective students explored Liberty University’s campus during College for a Weekend Nov. 9-11. They had the opportunity to attend Convocation, classes, a hockey game, a football game and more.  According to Liberty’s website, CFAW allows students to spend three days “test-driving” life as a Liberty student, giving attendees a look into the daily life of a student that a typical […]

Looking for a festive way to exercise? Liberty University’s Campus Recreation team is presenting its annual trail-running event: the Reindeer Run happening Dec. 2.  The Reindeer Run event will offer students the opportunity to exercise in a fun and festive way, as well as fellowship with other runners at the event. Attendees are allowed and encouraged to display their holiday […]

The Academic Success Center at Liberty University wrapped up its fall series of workshops with a relatable topic for most students: overcoming procrastination. This last workshop was taught by Dr. Ralph Jernigan, an Academic Success Center professor who has been teaching academic success workshops for 20 years. Jernigan’s overarching point on procrastination was “Eat that frog.” In order to overcome […]

Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre held a demo with a few regular skiers and snowboarders at sunset on Saturday, Nov. 11. Liberty University students and College for a Weekend guests were able to rent out equipment and enjoy the slopes. College for a Weekend allows high school students to experience being a Liberty student for a few days. Among many of the […]

Convocation began Oct. 10 with Liberty President Dondi Costin taking the stage to recognize veterans from all branches of the military, followed by a moment of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives during military service.  “While it’s true that only one person could have given his life for the sins of mankind — that person being Jesus […]

National Ohio became the seventh state to ensure access to abortion and reproductive health care after voters passed Issue 1 on the Ohio ballot Nov. 7, according to AP News.  The new amendment gives access to abortion if the treating physician determines that the child is not viable. In the case of saving a mother’s life, if medically necessary, abortion […]

Convocation began Wednesday with worship from LU Praise, Liberty University’s multi-ethnic gospel choir, as well as the Worship Collective.  Following worship, Chancellor Jonathan Falwell introduced brothers Jonathan and Ido Lulu-Shamriz, survivors of Hamas’ attack on Israel Oct. 7. The brothers were also joined onstage with former Liberty Campus Pastor Johnnie Moore, who serves as a commissioner for the U.S. Commission […]

Campus Recreation hosted Backcountry Cooking Clinic at the Hydaway Outdoor Center Oct. 28, teaching participants how to make food while outdoors. During the event, students learned to make a snack, a meal and a dessert. “This workshop allows for participants to get some skills under their belts to then apply to their own camping cooking plans,” Abby Arbeiter, manager at […]

Liberty University started off the first Convocations of November and Homecoming week by welcoming two speakers to the stage: Al Mohler and Tony Evans. Chancellor Jonathan Falwell started Convocation on Wednesday, Nov. 1 by lifting up Liberty freshman Reuben Hilton, who was recently diagnosed with acute leukemia, in prayer.  Next, Mohler, the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, was […]

Liberty’s Student Government Association held its second annual Safety Walk around campus by partnering with the Office of Security and Public Safety on Thursday, Nov. 2. The walk served as a time for students to make their safety concerns known and to connect with those in charge of campus safety. This year’s walk focused on East Campus and gave students […]

Student Activities is hosting Allie Paige in concert at the LaHaye Event Space on Friday, Nov. 10 with student Hannah Cheshire opening the show at 8 p.m. Paige is a Christian singer, songwriter and producer. She draws inspiration from a wide range of musical genres, including folk, indie-pop and soul. Her music stylings can be compared to those of Adele, […]

State Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Oct. 31 calling for antisemitism and other anti-religious bigotry to be combatted due to the increased hatred following the Hamas and Israel attacks. “Virginia is the birthplace of the freedom of religion in America, and protecting the community centers and houses of worship of the Jewish people is paramount,” Youngkin said in […]