Category: News

Stationed just in front of the cluster of Commons dorms and decorated in red brick, large glass windows and a touch of grey siding sits the new Reber-Thomas Dining Center. Available for students as soon as the semester began, it houses many new amenities that the previous dining hall did not.  Liberty University’s newest facility and longest construction project to […]

In an interview-style convocation Aug. 30, Michelle Norwood and her son Hunter shared the amazing journey that would soon become the business of a sweet treat. With Hunter being the CEO and Michelle the founder, they created their business called A Little Something Extra Ice Cream. The ice cream truck is not just a business, but a ministry as well. […]

Interested in caving, fly fishing, video games, mountain biking or rock climbing? Campus Recreation will be hosting more than 100 events offering students opportunities to spend time outdoors andoff campus. Campus Recreation strives to provide students with facilities for every interest,  including  Hydaway Outdoor Center, Montview Game Room, Equestrian Center and Snowflex.  Early in the semester, there will be the first […]

Bodacious Burgers, bigger burgers with more toppings and options along with honey truffle parmesan fries as a side, will be the featured dish when Sodexo hosts Tilley Takeover Sept. 12 from 4 to7 p.m. Students can buy a gourmet burger using a Basic Swipe plus an additional fee of $5.99. Bodacious Burgers has been one of the most popular premium […]

THEN From Champion staff’s “Variety adds spice to life” (Vol. 2, No. 11; February 1985):  “Variety is the spice of life, but monotony brings home the butter,” someone once said. Though it may bring home the butter, monotony has no place in Christians’ lives. Life shouldn’t be boring, especially for Christians. Who else can really say they have the “spice […]

Liberty University’s dedication to student success has reached a new milestone this year with the development of the Center for Student Thriving. Along with it comes the returning Rooted in Resilience workshop series for students to attend.  The first workshop was held Monday, Aug. 28 in the Jerry Falwell Library’s Scholars Lounge. The goal of this first workshop was to […]

Local The statue of M.W. “Teedy” Thornhill, Lynchburg’s first black mayor, was unveiled Aug. 19 to honor the legacy and accomplishments he made during his time in office. Thornhill was elected to city council in 1976 and then served as mayor from 1990 to 1992.  According to The City of Lynchburg website, Thornhill was a prominent civil rights activist, was […]

Fireside Chats bring professionals into an informal setting with students to share advice on preparing to move into the professional world. The Office of Equity and Inclusion will host the first of the Fireside Chats in the department’s lounge Sept. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This event will feature Mark Hager, senior recruiter for Edward Jones as well […]

Student Activities is commonly known for the wide array of events it holds for students each semester. From movie nights and block parties to game nights and concerts, these events are available to students and provide breaks from academic stress.  One such event held for students is Late Skate, returning for the first time since last semester on Friday, Sept. […]

For 40 years, the Liberty Champion has been telling Liberty University’s story one article, one page and one copy at a time.  The Liberty Champion provides students of any major with an opportunity to practice their writing, graphic design, photography and social media skills and contribute to a paper that’s distributed each week to 13,000 readers. Not only are copies […]

Student Activities kicked off the fall semester with its annual Block Party on Aug. 26. Students packed the LaHaye Parking Lot and enjoyed food, music, rides and community, all while being welcomed into the new semester. Block Party held many varietal events and hosted musical guests WHATUPRG and The New Respects, whose performances came later in the evening.  Block Party […]

As dining options started to reopen across campus last week, a new student-organized coffee shop called Brewvita opened in the Tilley Student Center, replacing the Dunkin’ Donuts location on North Campus. Brewvita is entirely operated by current Liberty students and alumni and allows student workers to gain hands-on experience in an entrepreneurial environment. Brewvita partners with a non-profit club called […]

Local The trial for Derek Lewis has been postponed to Sept. 5. Lewis, 31, was accused of shooting and killing Iron and Ale employee Tyler Johnson last November. Originally scheduled for July 5, it has been rescheduled while Lewis undergoes a mental health evaluation.  According to WSLS News, Lewis is facing various charges along with a second-degree murder charge. According […]

The fall semester brings many things: new students, new facilities and new activities, to name a few. But the semester also brings the announcement of a new, jam-packed Convocation calendar filled to the brim with new speakers and musical performances.  Convocation is the world’s largest gathering of Christian students, each year hosting over 80 known speakers, all of which inhabit […]