Adulting. We dread it but want the title of adult more than anything. All those years waiting for your 18th birthday to finally come around, but once it does you feel no different. People say you’re an “adult” now, but are you? The huge milestones of growing up are spread out across multiple ages, so it’s hard to say when […]
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Did you get all your homework done? We’ve all heard that phrase one too many times before, and now it triggers your fight-or-flight response. Every waking thought is about an assignment you should be doing or that project you really should start but you just can’t bring yourself to face it. Is all this homework really necessary? Unfortunately, it just […]
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Liberty University’s Student Activities gave students a way to relax from finals for a few hours Saturday night by hosting After Party in the LaHaye parking lot. After Party is the end of year event put on before finals week to boost student morale and reward them for finishing the semester with rides, food and live music. The event started […]
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More than 47 face charges after drug bust More than 47 people are facing charges after a drug bust where the Lynchburg Police Department seized large amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and firearms. According to WSET ABC 13, “‘Operation Shockwave’ has been in the works since March 2023.” “Operation Shockwave” was an undercover operation aimed at uncovering the purchases of […]
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Remember that one hack you learned from TikTok that makes life so much easier now? Or that influencer on Instagram who inspires you to get your life together? Social media is a massive part of society today, and to regulate it might do more harm than good. Social media platforms were made to connect people and encourage creativity. If the […]
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Social media has the planet in a chokehold, and our vision is fading fast. Forbes released that 4.9 billion people used social media daily in 2023, and at this rate, the number is expected to rise to 5.85 billion by 2027. Over half of the Earth’s population is logged in for two hours a day on average. If this isn’t […]
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April is here, and it’s almost time for the annual fashion show put on by Liberty University’s Association of Students of African Descent(s). This year’s show will be one of “jubilee” as ASAD celebrates its 25th anniversary at the Vines Center Saturday, April 20 at 7 p.m. This production has been in the works since the beginning of the […]
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The saying goes, “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” That cool hoodie or bodysuit on TikTok Shop was only eight dollars, so of course you had to buy it. Right? Well, as unfortunate as it may be, that trendy, amazingly affordable clothing that seems to be perfect for college students has a dark side. Most, if […]
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The lines between a medical breakthrough and playing God are becoming increasingly blurred. Xenotransplantation is one of those lines. Xenotransplantation is the process of transplanting tissues or cells from one species to another. According to a recent WSET news story, a company here in Virginia is leading the way by developing technology that is trying to make it possible to […]
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Four members of Liberty’s Emergency Management and Community Engagement (EMCE) department graduated with both FEMA and VEMA certifications this past December. After working towards this goal for the majority of 2023, they have now each earned the title of professional emergency manager. Director of Emergency Management and Community Engagement Jeff Hurtak, along with Associate Director of Emergency Management Chris Chambers, […]
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Bubble tea, fresh lemonade and mochi donuts are just some of the delectable treats that customers can choose from at the new Moon Tea store located on Wards Road. Moon Tea initially opened in December and has been serving customers Korean-inspired desserts since its grand opening. The front of the building houses Moon Tea while the other side is unfinished, […]
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