Parents are suing the Lynchburg School Board after its decision to close Sandusky and T.C. Miller Elementary in order to save money, according to WSLS. Parents have filed an appeal in the Lynchburg Circuit Court, pleading for the court to reevaluate and overturn the school board’s decision, according to WSLS. Due to the closures, almost 600 kids will need to […]
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Students had an opportunity to debrief the effects that the Positive Pathways event on Oct. 2 had on their stress levels during the Positive Pathways seminar that was held in DeMoss Hall Oct. 27. The idea for the seminar stemmed from an assessment conducted by the Student Health Center and Wellness Initiatives offices, which showed that students needed extra […]
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The School of Music’s Concert Hall was filled with the steady rhythm of music and bright decor of lights as students sang songs ranging from country to pop on Friday night during the Commercial Music Showcase. The semestral event allowed commercial music majors to showcase their performance skills during an evening filled withunique performances. The event featured 14 School of […]
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Liberty University gained a new faculty member when it announced the induction of former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as the distinguished chair of the Helms School of Government during Convocation Oct. 11. Pompeo will bring a wealth of knowledge to Liberty from his background in public policy and international relations, as well as his former military service. He […]
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Students within Liberty University’s Helms School of Government heard from top diplomats during a trip to the Embassy of Ukraine and the Embassy of the Republic of Finland in Washington, D.C. Oct. 26. The trip began with a short visit to the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, where students walked around and even stopped at one point to pray over the U.S. […]
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Students, staff, faculty and honored guests all stood to their feet, cheering as President Dondi Costin was officially inaugurated as Liberty University’s sixth president Oct. 26 at Thomas Road Baptist Church. The ceremony opened with music performed by Liberty’s Wind Symphony and Chamber Singers, the songs including the school’s alma mater, “Champions, Arise!” written by School of Music professor Dr. […]
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Editor’s Note: The Israel-Hamas war is an ongoing event that continues to develop as we go to press. The following information was gathered from current news sources as of Sunday, Oct. 22. In retaliation for the Hamas-initiated atrocities that killed over 1,400 Israeli civilians Oct. 7, Israel has intensified its offensive strategy after Hamas seized an estimated 200 civilian hostages. […]
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Speakers Sam Chan and David Pollack encouraged students to pursue a true and authentic relationship with the Lord during Liberty University’s weekly Convocations Oct. 18 and Oct. 20. Chan spoke on the importance of understanding that our pasts do not define us. “Those who came before us are no different than the circumstances that we are in now. We choose […]
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Living a healthy lifestyle can mean going to the gym or eating nourishing foods. Living on a college campus can make that goal harder to achieve, especially when it comes to getting fresh fruits and vegetables. Liberty University’s dining services have a goal of providing students with quality food that benefits them. Rachel Sanders, Liberty’s campus dietitian, said the upcoming […]
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Liberty University’s Snowflex facility is hosting a new event in preparation for Halloween. Mountain Mash will take place at Snowflex’s lodge Oct. 27 and will run 5-10 p.m., and attendees can drop in for as long as they would like. Mountain Mash will serve as a festive way to celebrate the spooky season for those who aren’t as fond of […]
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Runners gathered around a busy starting line to begin the Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, Oct. 21. This was the first and largest race marking the 17th anniversary of the five-race Liberty Mountain Trail Series. Hosted by Campus Recreation, the event consisted of two separate races: the half marathon and the 5K. “Being a part of the […]
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As the autumn breeze swept through the evening air, flannel-clad students and participants gathered in groups for Scaremare. The anticipation was palpable as stilted clowns greeted participants in entry lines. Etched with torches, the trail through the woods and a myriad of jump scares awaited the participants. “I’m so excited for Scaremare,” Kaia Harding, a student at Liberty University, said. […]
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Local Gov. Glenn Youngkin is allocating $500,000 to the city of Lynchburg to transform a former A&P grocery store into a commercial and residential space that will hold 28 apartment units. The site will be developed into a four-story building with commercial space including a food and beverage operator on the ground floor, according to the city’s news release. AC […]
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The Liberty Mountain Gun Club hosted Top Shot, a four-discipline shooting competition, for the fourth year Oct. 20-22. The four disciplines are archery, pistol, rifle and shotgun. Three stations were erected for participants to visit, with rifle and pistol sharing a field. Competition rules required eye protection for all areas and ear protection everywhere except archery. For each discipline, competitors […]
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Academic assistance, mental health wellness, spiritual support and more — as students navigated their way through the hallways of the first floor of Montview during Liberty University’s first Student Resource Fair, they experienced all these things firsthand. Hosted by the Office of Disability Accommodation Support, the Student Resource Fair was an event utilized to highlight Disability Awareness Month. ODAS partnered […]
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