Taking a moment of silence, remembering those who lost their lives or even thanking those who are still fighting for our freedom is not enough. We must never give up — never back down in the face of adversity. Millions of eyes and hearts gripped the edge of reality as the blackened sky […]
Read moreTen years ago our country was changed—for better or worse. Our very essence as a free nation was challenged by the perverse attacks of a corrupt sect of people claiming to act in the name of religion. Ask any American about that day, and they can tell you where they were and what they were doing. The events have been […]
Read moreEven sports was impacted by tragedy Fear, anger, confusion and devastation are few of many words that could describe the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Prior to the attacks, the NFL season was well underway, entering its third week of the season. Prominent NFL teams were just beginning to hit their strides, only to be halted by the shattering event. Before […]
Read more‘Shore’ cast to stop wearing Abercrombie Lately, it seems as though half-naked models are not generating enough publicity for popular clothing store Abercrombie & Fitch. Because of this, the advertising department at Abercrombie & Fitch decided to try a celebrity publicity stunt. Unfortunately for the company, the plan backfired. On Aug. 16, Abercrombie & Fitch sent out a news release […]
Read moreRumors made for poor news The largest earthquake ever recorded in Virginia was felt on Tuesday, Aug. 23. With a magnitude measuring at 5.8 and 5.9 in some areas, this quake truly was significant and was felt all the way from North Carolina to parts of Canada. However, it was the rumors afterward that truly put people in an uproar. […]
Read moreSociety has a way of re-inventing the wheel, so to speak, to further accommodate the needs of the people. Now, culture demands that citizens embark on an age of immediacy — one that allows down-to-the-second updates on all things personal, professional and news worthy to be sent to our phones, which we are equipped with at all times — someone […]
Read moreSome students fall prey to spending It is no secret that times are tough in the financial realm these days. According to the US Treasury, Congress is wading through a $14.6 trillion deficit. However, there may be no other people group in the United States more acutely aware of how tight money is than the average college student. “State-budget cuts […]
Read moreIt is that time of year again when summer comes to an end and school starts back. But the transition from high school to college can be rough for some, so here’s what new students need to know about college life at Liberty.
The most important thing to learn at college is how to compromise.
Read moreMy little grey SUV felt more like a monster truck as I tried to maneuver myself through the 15-vehicle traffic jam that had, so conveniently, placed itself in the middle of the parking lot. Horns beeping, freshmen dodging angry seniors—not unlike myself—and too many skateboarders reminded me that today was the first day back at Liberty University. As I finally […]
Read moreWhen I graduated from high school, my next-door neighbor gave me a copy of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” as a graduation gift. I had read the delightful book as a child, but as I read my new treasure as an adult I began to wonder where my college experience would take me. I had no clue as […]
Read moreStage set for Liberty students to impact world When most saw a mudhole, Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. saw a university. Harold Knowles, a charter member of Thomas Road Baptist Church, said Falwell picked him up, along with his wife, Ann, and their children in 1972. The family joined Falwell’s young kids, piled into his station wagon and rode to the […]
Read moreThese days, hobbits, dragons and wizards are all the rage. It’s a sign that humanity’s love for fantasy stories is stronger than ever— even if we live in a global community driven by the latest technological advances. Yet no matter how attached we are to our iPhones and Xbox’s, the human race still sits, waiting patiently for something magical to […]
Read moreThe end of a nine-year nightmare has finally come. After 12 years—and three presidential administrations—of hunting, Osama bin Laden has been removed from the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list by a joint special forces group spearheaded by Navy Seals. The response was overwhelming, as Americans around the world let loose triumphant cheers that had been over a decade in […]
Read moreWhen I graduated from high school, my next-door neighbor gave me a copy of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” as a graduation gift. I had read the delightful book as a child, but as I read my new treasure as an adult I began to wonder where my college experience would take me. I had no clue as […]
Read moreI am not in love with the fact that the majority of books on the bestseller list for teens and children are about vampires. I hate the fact that few kids know who Nancy Drew is, and when I make a funny reference to her or Trixie Belden, they don’t know who I am talking about. All they care about […]
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