Liberty students took part in worship and tuned in to listen to Randall Wallace and President Dondi Costin speak about trusting in and relying on God at the final two convocations of the spring 2024 semester. The Liberty University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Zachary Bruno, opened Wednesday’s convocation with a performance of “For the Love of a Princess” […]
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State A new scam has been targeting Virginia drivers who use tolls, costing individuals thousands of dollars. According to WRIC, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that since early March, there have been over 2,000 complaints of a scam centered around toll roads. The Virginia Department of Transportation has issued a warning about this “unpaid toll” text scam. According […]
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Liberty University announced April 12 that U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will be the keynote speaker at Commencement May 10. Scott is a graduate of Charleston Southern University, where Liberty’s President Dondi Costin previously served as president. He first swore in to the U.S. Senate in 2013 and was reelected in January 2017, according to his official bio. Scott launched […]
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Virginia Delegate Wendell Walker presented House Resolution No. 213 to the Liberty Champion staff to formally commend the Liberty Champion newspaper April 29 in recognition of the publication’s commitment to journalism and celebration of its 40th anniversary. “My first classes were in buildings (that) Dr. Falwell would rent around the city, so we have helped build an outstanding university. . […]
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Student Activities hosted their final Open Mic of the semester on Tuesday, April 16, gathering crowds of students to the Academic Lawn. The Open Mic event series is a student favorite, filling the Montview Starbucks seating area with listeners eager to support singers trying Open Mic for the first time as well as beloved returning performers. Provided with snacks and […]
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The Chamber Singers held a spring recital April 15 in the Old Pate Chapel. After 38 years at Liberty, Wayne Kompelien, professor of music and voice, directed his final recital before his retirement at the end of this academic year. “Directing this group has been a privilege over all these decades,” Kompelien said. “It’s fun to see the growth in […]
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More than 47 face charges after drug bust More than 47 people are facing charges after a drug bust where the Lynchburg Police Department seized large amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and firearms. According to WSET ABC 13, “‘Operation Shockwave’ has been in the works since March 2023.” “Operation Shockwave” was an undercover operation aimed at uncovering the purchases of […]
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Students from Specialty Markets (FACS 324) and Event Planning (FACS 351) came together to plan, execute and participate in the second Maker’s Market event April 20. Students in both FACS classes began their semester conducting a gap analysis in an area of their interest to come up with a unique idea for their business. Throughout the semester, they gained practical […]
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Liberty University’s figure and synchronized skating teams came together to entertain the community during their final major event of the semester, Praisefest, which took place April 20 at 7 p.m. Students have been preparing for the event throughout the semester, with many opting to come up with their own choreography and song choices for their routines. The event was themed […]
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Liberty University students from all different backgrounds and majors gathered to present their research projects April 15-18 at the Jerry Falwell Library for Research Week. The research projects included everything from poster and oral presentations to performing arts, juried art, aviation and 3MT (three-minute thesis) presentations. Most of these projects took a semester or more of dedication from both students […]
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The Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers and Jim Cymbala led Liberty students at convocation Wednesday, April 17. First, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers began the service with worship and ended their performance with the song, “I Speak Jesus.” Next, Jim Cymbala, the pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle Church opened in prayer and transitioned into a message from Revelation two and three. Cymbala discussed the […]
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The UN Scientific Conference of June 1972 raised the issue of climate change for the first time. According to the UN’s website, as the decisions of the conference gained traction, international concern for the climate grew. Now, more than 50 years later, climate change remains a highly contested issue in our society. The UN defines climate change as the “long-term […]
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Local Riverfront Park in Lynchburg is about to undergo an $8 million makeover. Breaking ground on Thursday, April 18, the revamp of Riverfront Park is to build a new amphitheater, playground and public restrooms. According to WSLS, city leaders and stakeholders came together to break ground on the project after the long process of approvals and planning. “These amenities will provide a […]
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Growing up in suburban North Carolina, I passed no fewer than half a dozen Baptist churches on the way to school every morning. As a born and raised Roman Catholic, I hardly ever considered that those churches were at all different from my own. Even when I got into high school and started taking my faith more seriously, I was […]
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According to the World Health Organization, more than 703,000 people take their own lives every year, making suicide the third-largest cause of death worldwide. To shed light on this, Liberty University’s Student Health Center and Wellness Initiatives hosted the Out of Darkness Walk on Saturday, April 20. The 1-mile walk around campus drew in over 300 students and raised more […]
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