Republicans swept Lynchburg’s local elections on Election Day Nov. 8, winning three victories in the City Council race and holding on to Virginia’s 5th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. City Council candidate Stephanie Reed notched the highest number of votes for Lynchburg’s City Council race at 19%, according to The News & Advance. Fellow Republicans Larry […]
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When freshman Emma Heagney first learned that alternative indie rock band Colony House was coming to Liberty, she rushed to buy tickets with her friends. She hopes to hear the song “Second Guessing Games” — her favorite because it reminds her of summertime, coffee and her coworkers. Heagney will certainly get the chance as Student Activities will welcome Colony House […]
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With flu season approaching, here’s how to stay safe and healthy.
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The Spirit of the Mountain, Liberty’s marching band, performs at special events and football games. It plays a key role in fostering school spirit at university events. This year, new band director Larry Seipp has encouraged students to embrace marching band traditions while also looking forward to the future. Although the band is relatively young, some traditional songs still […]
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The thrill of the jump, the wind rushing under a pair of skis and the view from the air, nothing but sky above and the ground below — all this and more will be showcased at the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre at the ski and snowboard competition Nov. 11-12. The competition will consist of both a Big Air contest taking […]
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Many would not correlate the Sabbath with war, but that’s exactly what author Jefferson Bethke did when he spoke at Convocation Nov. 2. Bethke reminded students how to observe the Sabbath properly in the modern day. While most see the Sabbath as nothing more than resting, Bethke claimed it is an “act of war” against our culture. He began by […]
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In 1999, a group of Christians in Lynchburg, Virginia, banded together to establish a crisis pregnancy center to promote the cause for life. Ever since, the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center has been serving families in central Virginia. “We exist to save lives and comfort those involved in unplanned or undesired pregnancies while furthering the gospel of Jesus Christ,” Susan Campbell, […]
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Liberty University has always been a champion for our military service members since its founding. We recognize our freedom came through the selfless sacrifice of our men on the battlefield. Our veterans put their lives in harm’s way for the sake of our country and for the sake of freedom. Some may not know this, but Liberty University is the […]
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Students will have the opportunity to race the morning away while also supporting those who have served in the military and honoring Maj. Mike Donahue’s life during the 14th Annual Valley View Mike Donahue 5-Miler race at Hydaway Outdoor Center Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. Campus Recreation and the Military Affairs department host his event. The race is available to […]
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International Education Week kicks off Nov. 13, with six different events held throughout the week, and ends on Nov. 18. The International Education Week events, which began in 2012, are an “initiative to be part of the International Education Week, which is run by the state Department of Education,” according to Kristina Bautista, the director of the International Student […]
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What began as a one-day event at Liberty University is now a celebration that lasts an entire month. During the month of November, Liberty University honors veterans by holding its annual Military Appreciation Month event. The goal of Military Appreciation Month, according to Emily Foutz, the director for the Office of Military Affairs at Liberty, is to bring greater visibility, […]
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Dark areas of campus, blue lights, stop signs, improved crosswalks and adjusted speed limit markers — all this and more were addressed when the Student Government Association and the Office of Security & Public Safety held a Campus Security Walk Nov. 3 to encourage students to participate in campussafety practices. The event allowed students to hear from safety experts at the […]
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Liberty’s Student Government Association will partner with multiple departments around campus to host a Campus Security Walk. The walk, happening Nov. 3 from 5-7 p.m., will allow both students and safety administrators to explore campus together to identify safety needs. Students attending the event will meet on the Montview Student Union steps at 5 p.m. to talk through the walk […]
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The School of Music hosted this semester’s Artist Showcase Oct. 25, packing the concert hall with students, faculty and parents. The showcase featured students of different years singing music genres such as contemporary Christian, pop, gospel and even original songs bythe students. All performers were students pursuing the bachelor of music in commercial music – artist development degree. Dr. […]
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Liberty University will hold the annual Fishing Fest at Hydaway Outdoor Center Nov. 5 to enjoy some fishing and to celebrate the restocking of the rainbow trout. According to Kyle Upson, outdoor adventure manager, this is the only time attendees will be able to keep the fish, as the rest of the time the practice is catch and release. Students […]
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