Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week? How quickly our semester has flown. One of the unique traditions in America is that we celebrate a holiday entirely devoted to giving thanks to God for all our gifts. First celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims and nationally in 1789 after the proclamation of former President George Washington, Thanksgiving has long […]
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Transformation marked the theme of this week’s Convocations. Students had the opportunity to hear from a Paralympic swimmer who was adopted from Siberia, Russia, and two former drug addicts who were transformed by the message of the gospel. On Nov. 9, Jessica Long spoke about her story of adoption, her journey as an amputee, her road to the Paralympics and […]
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Students in Liberty University’s School of Music recently learned from a staple in the music world when multi-platinum music artist Michael W. Smith returned to Liberty Nov. 7. During his visit, Smith engaged in a time of worship and devotion in Liberty’s School of Music Concert Hall, and he also spoke in a songwriting class Monday afternoon. Smith has visited […]
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The Nov. 8 midterm elections saw a closer-than-expected outcome, as the Democratic Party will retain control of the Senate while the party that will control the House of Representatives is still to be determined despite the prediction of a Republican wave by the vast majority of political pundits. Democrats won the prize of this election cycle – control of the […]
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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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