With Santorum out of the running, the Romney money machine all but clinches GOP primary spot Rick Santorum never really stood a chance. Approximately two weeks ago by the time this piece runs, Santorum dropped out of the GOP primary race, crushed by the roaring juggernaut of money and establishment support upon which Mitt Romney rode into battle. Of course, […]
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From wood to coal and coal to gas and gas to electric, supply and demand has always been an issue ever since civilizations around the world first began to flourish. It is for that reason that the blame for ever-increasing gas prices goes to supply and demand. President Barack Obama and his administration are not the sole contributors to the […]
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This is my last solo “from the desk.” Time has flown by. It seems like just yesterday I was writing about my little SUV maneuvering through campus to find a far away parking spot. Now, I write from a different place. Parking is no longer our biggest dilemma. Politics, of course, have overshadowed that — by far. Commencement, local elections […]
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The Liberty University men’s and women’s track team took their talents to Myrtle Beach, S.C., to compete in the Big South Championships. The men’s team came into the weekend as the heavy favorites, seeking their sixth consecutive Outdoor Title and 17th title in 18 years. They achieved just that by running away with the competition, winning by 78 total team […]
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Surpassing 100,000 total miles is not uncommon for automobiles. But what about humans? If Dr. David Horton’s body had an odometer, his would read 113,000. And he did it without the help of four wheels. A professor of health sciences at Liberty University for 33 years, Horton’s prolific running career began in 1977 while pursuing his doctorate in physical education […]
Read moreStudents join in “Spoof! Insurance Fraud” competition For students interested in filmmaking or broadcasting, the Virginia State Police Insurance Fraud Program is holding a “Spoof! Insurance Fraud” video contest for Virginia college students, asking them to spoof a classic game show or cop show in a video spreading the word about the costly crime of insurance fraud. Video entries must […]
Read moreLiberty University announced April 19 that Mitt Romney will be addressing Liberty graduates at the 2012 Commencement, on May 12. Romney is currently the front-running Republican candidate for the 2012 Presidential elections. According to his website, Romney was born in Detroit on March 12, 1947. Although Romney is now classified as a politician, he spent most of his life working […]
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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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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 […]
Read moreCity 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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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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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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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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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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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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