Hobby Lobby clashes with Obamacare

Christian company takes the contraceptive debate to the Supreme Court, battling Affordable Care Act provisions The First Amendment’s freedom of religion clause has found its way to the U.S. Supreme Court again in the case between the craft store chain Hobby Lobby and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. Hobby Lobby President Steve Green said […]

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From the Desk

In a resignation that sparked uproar, Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich recently stepped down from his position at the company less than two weeks after assuming the role. Shortly after his appointment as CEO, Eich and Mozilla began taking criticism tied to a $1,000 contribution made by Eich in support of California’s Proposition 8 in 2008. The measure, which was ultimately […]

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Make a difference, cast a vote

Liberty University administrators voice opinions about the importance of student participation at the polls As I observe the students around me, I notice little things that say a lot. One of these little things is the attitudes displayed in Convocation when President Jerry Falwell urges students to vote, or when a politician speaks at Convocation. And I am not talking […]

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Civil War commemorated

Liberty holds seminar to emphasize the importance of remembering American history Liberty University held the 18th Annual Civil War Seminar April 4-5, featuring prominent speakers such as the “nation’s leading authority on America’s Civil War” Dr. James “Bud” Robertson, according to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History website. The seminar also featured Virginia Military Institute graduate and former […]

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Military spouses fellowship

Women gather at the Hancock Welcome Center for games and a bit of fun The Liberty University Office of Military Affairs hosted its third Military Spouse Brunch at the Hancock Welcome Center Saturday, April 5. The event provided fellowship and food to approximately 20 women whose husbands are in the military. As the spouses enjoyed brunch, keynote speaker Soledad Moore […]

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Runway goes green

FACS students prepare for their annual fashion show As the semester comes to a close, students have the opportunity to watch as more than 40 models walk the runway in handmade works of art, which make their debut in the Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Department’s “Go Green, Go Glam” fashion show April. 12. According to Fashion Show Advisor and […]

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Flames Club holds luncheon

Athletic teams share about their accomplishments from the last semester The Liberty Flames Club held its last luncheon of the semester Thursday, April 3, at 12 p.m. for its dedicated members to enjoy a meal and learn about how Liberty University sports teams performed this semester. Director of Athletics Development and Flames Club Bob Good introduced the event with prayer […]

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Cruz crusades for freedom

Texas U.S. senator encourages students to take a stand for their religious rights Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, expressed concern for attacks on American religious liberty and encouraged students to take a stand for their freedom in his Convocation address April 2. “We are here today to talk about something a lot more important than politics,” Cruz said. “I’m here today […]

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Center proposal

Falwell announces possible civic center President Jerry Falwell announced at a faculty meeting Wednesday, April 2, that Liberty University has presented a draft proposal to Lynchburg officials for a civic center. According to the press release, the proposal could serve as an outline for an agreement between the city and Liberty. “The proposal calls for the university to pay for […]

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Students compete

“SCCA Goes Pro” Video Contest begins Students from Liberty University’s School of Communication & Creative Arts (SCCA) will soon be creatively showcasing some of their best work from their undergraduate education in the “SCCA Goes Pro” Video Contest, according to SCCA Dean Norman Mintle. The competition, which will run from April 7 until 12 p.m. April 21, encourages undergraduate SCCA […]

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Field hockey reloads roster

Five new recruits and one transfer join the defending NorPac Conference champions for the 2014 season A few new faces will take the field for Liberty field hockey next season, as five recruits have signed with the program for the upcoming 2014 season. The signees include forwards Summer Parker and Amy Wilson, along with midfielders Cassidy Bremner, Alynn Richardson and […]

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Freshman takes first

After being postponed due to snow, runners finally compete in Liberty Mt. 5k People from all over the Greater Lynchburg Area gathered at Camp Hydaway Thursday, April 3, to compete in the Liberty Mt. 5K Trail Race. “The event ran very well, and we had a great turnout, even with the postponement,” Associate Director of Student Activities (SA) Joshua Yeoman […]

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Set for nationals

Liberty’s HR team won first place in a D.C. competition Following six months of practice and preparation, the Liberty University Human Resources (HR) competition team won first place in the 2014 Southeast Regional HR Competition in Washington, D.C., March 14-15. For placing first, the team received a $2,500 check to use as they travel to the National Society for Human […]

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Honor society hides eggs for charity

Liberty University’s Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (ALD) is hosting the Jubilee Center Easter Outreach, Wednesday, April 9 at 3-5:30 p.m. with an evening of activities and biblical teaching focused on reaching Lynchburg’s youth. According to its website, the Jubilee Family Development Center was created to provide academic and social programs for at-risk youth in Lynchburg. Children and their families […]

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