Despite the negative connotations surrounding the holiday, there are still postitive aspects to a day of love Every Feb. 14, countless numbers of chocolates, candies, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones in the name of Saint Valentine. Despite the mixed popularity of the holiday, Americans spend a significant amount of money every year to commemorate the day of […]
Read moreObama weighs the options as American forces inch closer to a permanent return from war-torn Middle East According to President Obama’s annual State of the Union address, the war in Afghanistan could be leading to a complete troop withdrawal as we begin 2014. Should Afghan President Hamid Karzai refuse to sign a bilateral security agreement (BSA), a complete troop withdrawal […]
Read moreRussian President Vladimir Putin aims to prevent radical Islamists from overshadowing upcoming competition The modern Olympic Games began April 6, 1896. This was a battle of athletic brawn showcased in the hallowed coliseums of Athens. Over many centuries, the tradition has become a gala of patriotic glory, showcasing only the best the world has to offer. Throughout history, the Olympics […]
Read moreShortages throughout the nation should encourage students to overcome fears and give blood to those in need There are two small words in the English language that, when placed side by side, generate a mixture of reactions — some realize the gravity of these two words, while others shrink back in fear or brush them off as if they did […]
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Despite the overwhelming excitement of a new restaurant, Zoës Kitchen, located at 3901 Old Forest Road, might not exactly be what people are expecting. Although Zoës offers an exotic assortment of healthy Mediterranean inspired dishes, many of which may be new to Lynchburg residents, the location has several improvements to make before it ranks as one of the city’s top […]
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A shocking event at a nationally televised awards show catches the audience by surprise, making headlines that last for days. By now, this type of storyline is nothing new, thanks to celebrities such as Kanye West and Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke. Despite the current surplus of awards show drama, the 56th Grammy Awards on CBS made headlines […]
Read moreChristie must bounce back from his latest scandal if he hopes to gain voter popularity in the coming election Known for being one of the most boisterous names in politics, it seems there is hardly anything New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie can do quietly. Christie, just off the heels of a strong re-election campaign, ranks among the most polarizing of […]
Read moreAfter allegedly abusing performance enhancing drugs, Rodriguez will lose $25 million and sit out 162 games One of my greatest memories is traveling with my dad to see a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets. My dad was a Reds fan, and I was a lover of New York’s underdog, unlike my misguided brother who happens […]
Read moreIn an effort to include transgenders, male and female bathroom signs no longer apply to students in California Last year, Gov. Jerry Brown of California signed a bill that allows transgender students to select which bathroom they feel more comfortable using. The law took effect Jan. 1, according to a Fox News article by Dr. Keith Ablow, one of America’s […]
Read moreFor the first time ever, news of a shooting left me uninterested and unsurprised. Thinking back now to the moment when I first read my Twitter feed concerning the Maryland mall shooting, I realize that incidents as grave as gunmen and shootings have become little more than typical, everyday occurrences. Our generation is, in a word, desensitized. Think for a […]
Read moreScheduled speakers this semester include notable pastors, producers, politicians and bestselling authors For more than four decades, Liberty University’s Convocation has brought some of the most notable speakers to the multi-faceted Vines Center, inspiring thousands of students. As I begin my last semester as a junior here at Liberty, I look back on the people who have stood on the […]
Read moreThe new year provides a perfect opportunity to work toward accomplishing a new goal or longtime ambition 2013 was a crazy year. It was a year of accomplishment. It was a year a failure. It was a year of compassion, and it was a year of pain. It was a year in which Nelson Mandela reminded us through his passing […]
Read moreThe newly inaugurated governor of Virginia aims to please both Republicans and Democrats in coming years Terry McAuliffe was officially inaugurated as Virginia’s 72nd governor Saturday, Jan. 11. In his speech, he outlined a few divisive policies that he would like to modify during his time in office. According to an article by Jim Nolan on McAuliffe’s website, the new […]
Read moreWith “Noah” and “Son of God,” 2014 will be filled with faith-based film success Only a few days into the new year and 2014 has already been unofficially dubbed “The Year of the Bible” in Hollywood. The title derives its origin from blockbuster hits such as Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah” — starring A-lister Russell Crowe as the shipbuilder — and Mark […]
Read moreChristian film producers need to create higher-quality movies with biblical truth In a society where movie stars are regarded as idols and people wait in line for hours on end for movie premieres, Christian films and production companies need to step up their game and start not only creating movies that present biblical truth, but also producing quality films. Many […]
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