Dew Games biggest yet

Next weekend’s Snowflex event features pro riders, huge jumps and new rails With $10,000 up for grabs, there is no doubt that the Dew Games at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre is the competitive highlight for freestyle skiers and snowboarders from all around the southeast. This year’s Dew Games is April 28 and is going to be better than ever with […]

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Healthcare bill on precipice

The ultimate fate of President Barack Obama’s 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) now lies in the hands of the nine U.S. Supreme Court Justices. In late March, the case was brought before the Supreme Court after 26 states—including Virginia—challenged the constitutionality of the law and its individual health care mandate, requiring every American to purchase health care […]

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Tax increase rejected

City Council looks at new stormwater management fee The meals tax suggested in Lynchburg’s budget proposal was taken off the menu by City Council. Lynchburg council met Tuesday, April 10, to discuss the 2013 fiscal year operating budget proposal during a private work session. At that time, the council unanimously moved to dismiss the “Eat for Education” meals tax whose […]

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Chipotle coming?

This year has proven itself a growing year for Lynchburg with the opening of many local restaurants including Bloop, Yogurt Yeti and Cookout — but it does not stop there. For years, Lynchburg residents have been pushing for Chipotle Mexican Grill to open its doors in their community, according to a survey by Michael Gumprecht, originator of the “Get Chipotle […]

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Alluvion takes flight

Peter Pan took Liberty University’s theater program to new heights, April 13, as the curtain opened on Alluvion Stage Company’s premiere production. The show, the first to feature alumni and students together on one stage, sold out in its first weekend, offering promise to future Alluvion productions. “It was a solid opening show,” Alluvion Stage Company’s Artistic Director and Peter […]

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Fashion show raises HIV awareness

Liberty University’s Association of Students of African Descent hosted their annual fashion show, Strike a Pose, Africa! this past Saturday to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. The show was geared in a way so that students could be informed of the impact that HIV/AIDS has on the world around them. It also exposed the students to various African foods, dialects, clothing […]

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Alpha Lambda Delta initiates new students

ALD honor society holds spring initiation April 13 to induct 345 new members, including 80 online students The Towns Auditorium was nearly filled to capacity Friday night as the Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) Honor Society held its spring initiation and reception event April 13. A total of 345 students were initiated during the ceremony. Eighty of those students are enrolled […]

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Cinematic arts program takes flight

The late Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. always said that if it’s Christian, it should be better, and the school board here at Liberty University has taken that to heart. In May 2011, Liberty announced plans for adding a film school to the Communication Studies department, giving students interested in storytelling and videography a unique and accelerated learning experience. Almost one […]

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Chancellor’s Awards honor faculty

Eleven Liberty University faculty members were honored this month with the announcement of the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching. This is the second year for the awards, which were instituted by the Center for Teaching Excellence. According to Center for Teaching Excellence Director Sharon Wheeler, the awards are given based on category, allowing for teachers at all levels to […]

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Activist speaks to students

President of Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX) Greg Quinlan addressed a group of students last week at the Helms School of Government. In his speech, this former gay activist addressed issues such as how homosexuality impacts the United States, if it is possible to change homosexual tendencies and how he believes Christians should interact with homosexual individuals. […]

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Hurt speaks to College Republicans

Congressman Robert Hurt urged Liberty students to take action with economic crisis, 2012 presidential election Congressman Robert Hurt came to Liberty University on Thursday, April 3, to speak to the College Republicans about their responsibility to be out in the community and making a difference for the upcoming presidential election. “Consider your time these six months … be willing to […]

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Finally, UN negotiates ceasefire in Syria

Secretary-General coerces Syrian government into agreeing to a ceasefire with militant citizens Imagine fighting for survival every day for more than a year in your own country. Imagine being unable to pursue happiness and freedom — something many Americans take for granted today. Imagine witnessing loved ones being massacred right before your eyes. Obviously, that’s not something anyone would be […]

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Liberty to host “Real Marriage” tour

The weather warms up, the end of the semester approaches and thoughts of taking things a step further with a special someone abound. Spring has arrived, and students are catching cases of a fever called “ring by spring.” However, students looking for advice amongst the romantic ruckus need look no further. Liberty University will be hosting Mark Driscoll’s “Real Marriage” […]

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Peter Pan unleashes imagination

“I think the word I would use to describe the show is ‘magical,’” Liberty junior Carson Burkett, who played John Darling, said as he interacted with the crowd after Peter Pan’s opening performance. The musical Peter Pan, which is Alluvion Stage Company’s première production, took flight Friday, April 13. The show, which is based on the original play by Sir […]

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