Design & #ChampionTree
LU Champion designers Sierra Franklin & Zander Doub are graduating this December.
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Rick, take the wheel
Bus Driver Rick uses job to encourage students In the eyes of Liberty University bus driver Richard Edwards, his job means so much more than simply taking students from Point A to Point B on campus. Instead, Edwards sees his spot behind the wheel as a platform which allows him to do what his true passion is — engaging with […]
Read more“Meet the press:” Chuck Todd on the election
Chuck Todd is moderator of “Meet the Press” on NBC, the longest-running program in U.S. television history, and hosts “MTP Daily” weekday nights on MSNBC. He is the political director at NBC News and serves as an on-air political analyst for “NBC Nightly News” and “Today.” Todd is responsible for all aspects of NBC News’ political coverage. Todd will be co-anchoring NBC’s […]
Read moreSenior shutout
Men’s soccer wins last home game The Liberty mens soccer team’s stout defense shut down Presbyterian to notch a 2-0 victory Oct. 29 on Senior Day at Osborne Stadium. Liberty pushed its record to 7-7-2 overall and 4-2-1 in Big South conference play. The Blue Hose fell to 6-9-2 overall and 4-3 in the Big South. Liberty seniors Martin Agedo, […]
Read moreFirearms in the dorms
Board of trustees approves concealed carry weapons in residence halls. The Liberty University board of trustees recently approved a policy change for concealed carry weapons on campus, which will allow President Jerry Falwell to permit students to have their concealed carry in the residence halls. The previous campus firearm policy stated that “members of the University community that are over […]
Read moreNCAA student-athletes celebrate Flamespy Awards
The glitz and glamour of Hollywood filled the Schilling Center and Tower Theater Monday evening, April 28 as a part of the fourth annual Flamespy Awards. Student-athletes from all of Liberty’s NCAA Division I teams, as well as members of the support staff for Liberty Athletics, were honored during the event. Cozy seating areas, a photo booth, movie-themed food stations […]
Read moreGymnastics team reaches new heights
With a new facility and an increased number of team members, the Liberty University gymnastics team has raised the bar this season. According to team captain Alyssa Frost, the gymnastics team is comprised of two women’s teams with a total of nine women and one men’s team composed of four men, but due to an injury, only three men are […]
Read morePRSSA hosts gala to benefit Habitat for Humanity
Gatsby grandeur overtook the LaHaye Event Space to raise money for a local charity and give students an opportunity to swing-dance away end-of-semester stress. Liberty’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter hosted a Great Gatsby-themed benefit gala Tuesday, April 14. PRSSA sold tickets to the event for $10 and raised $330 for Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity. A portion […]
Read moreSymposium explores Bible prophecy
Liberty’s spring semester Biblical Studies Symposium, titled “Issues in Eschatology,” featured discussions on some of the most widely debated topics related to Bible prophecy. The seminar took place April 13-14 and welcomed leading scholars to share their research with students and other guests. The event, hosted by the Department of Biblical and Theological Studies, sought to give students a greater […]
Read moreALD holds initiation ceremony
Students, along with their family members and friends, packed Towns Auditorium Friday, April 17 in order to celebrate the initiation of freshmen into the Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) honor society. Bessie Grayson, the administrative advisor for the Liberty University chapter of ALD, said there is only one initiation ceremony each year, which is held in the spring semester. “Membership in […]
Read moreSchool of Business competes in video competition
After finding success in the 2014 competition, Liberty built on last year’s momentum and placed nationally in the Center for Public Trust’s 2015 Ethics in Action Video Competition. This year, three teams from the School of Business were entered into the contest. The annual competition officially opened to national entries in 2011 and is hosted by Libscomb University. According to […]
Read moreColeman’s Run benefits Liberty Autism Speaks chapter
Runners of all ages gathered at the starting line for the fourth annual Coleman’s Run 5K race Saturday April 11 at 9 a.m. at the Aide Station located at 1035 Avalon Drive in Forest, Virginia, in order to help raise awareness for autism. Clad in white shirts featuring Captain America’s shield with a puzzle piece on the front and a […]
Read moreStudents participate in simulated bioterrorism attack
What if a bioterrorist filled the Vines Center with a blinding fog of dangerous chemicals? Dr. James McClintock from the Department of Biology and Chemistry wondered the same thing, so he organized a simulated attack on campus Saturday, March 28. “It was rather eerie,” McClintock said. “We started the foggers about 8 a.m. By 11 a.m., you couldn’t see 10 […]
Read moreWE NEED TO TALK
Jenna is in a relationship with a guy who doesn’t respect her. One day at the gym, she overheard her boyfriend make fun of her to his guy friends. This wasn’t the first time he mocked her or put her down. It was time to confront the problem. But Jenna grew up in a home in which her dad’s anger […]
Read moreLocal art house exhibits unique pieces and methods
From a doughnut-selling trailer to upscale restaurants and artsy shops, downtown Lynchburg boasts a number of unique attractions for both tourists and locals. One such venue is 5th Street Art House, a cooperative art gallery that showcases the work of local artists. Located at 520 Fifth Street, the gallery exhibits more than ordinary arts and crafts. Instead, 5th Street Art […]
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