“Don’t kid yourself into believing that just because you prayed a prayer, you’re going to heaven.” The piercing words of Pastor J.D. Greear, author of “Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart,” echoed through my heart as he boldly talked about the believer’s assurance of salvation to kick off last week’s Convocation. For years, Greear struggled with the assurance of his […]
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The legality of physician-assisted suicide violates the Hippocratic Oath A 29-year-old woman is about to find out what happens when life or death becomes a legal choice. This past spring, after just one year of marriage, Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with a type of terminal brain cancer that has one of the lowest survival rates. Even after months of fighting […]
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If Republican Party does not adapt, it risks becoming culturally irrelevant For those of us born in the late ’80s and early ’90s, gay marriage has been a heavily debated topic in every significant political election we have witnessed. Despite its place at the forefront of many previous elections, the gay marriage debate has taken a backseat in the most […]
Read moreCinematic Arts holds auditions The Cinematic Arts Department will be hosting its third annual film casting call Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auditions will be held across from the LaHaye Ice Center near the main “Liberty University” sign, according to James Croushorn, a graduate assistant for the Cinematic Arts Department. According to Assistant Professor Scotty Curlee, […]
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Junior midfielder Brittany Aanderud made history as the Lady Flames soccer team (6-3-1, 2-0-1 Big South) defeated the visiting Bulldogs of UNC-Asheville (6-4-1, 1-1-1 Big South) in an 8-0 shutout Wednesday, Oct. 1. With two assists bringing her career total to 21, Aanderud surpassed the program record for most assists by any Liberty women’s soccer player. Nancy Davis (1998-2001) held […]
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Conservative film producer sentenced for breaking campaign finance laws By working as a conservative activist filmmaker, Dinesh D’Souza has grown accustomed to having a place in the limelight and debating controversial subjects. In recent months, however, the light shining on D’Souza has not been so favorable. The controversy and subsequent lawsuit began when news broke in January 2014 regarding D’Souza’s […]
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Book banning limits opportunity to be challenged by differing perspectives Springs Charter Schools in Temecula, California, have purged all Christian books from the school libraries. The administration claimed the book removal followed school protocol. Parents were alarmed to hear the news when a student came home and shared what happened. Well-known books such as Corrie ten Boom’s “The Hiding Place” […]
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Sophomore Hayley Bell receives the Outstanding Parent of the Year award Sophomore Hayley Bell was inspired to share her family’s story when she discovered the Outstanding Parent Essay Contest, showcased through the Parent and Family Connections Office. Through the process of writing the essay, she remembered the struggle her parents endured almost 10 years ago that continues to impact her […]
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Efforts made to avoid low student voter turnout on election day During the 2014 Lynchburg City Council race, several people, including Montgomery Pace, chairwoman of the College Republicans of Liberty University, sacrificed much of their time to motivate students to vote. When only 198 showed up at the Liberty precinct, the Lynchburg community turned a curious eye toward campus. Pace, […]
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After years of being hidden in the back of DeMoss Hall, the Center for Judaic Studies (CJS) has been moved to the Jerry Falwell Library, allowing students easier access. According to Dr. J. Randall Price, the executive director for the Center of Judaic Studies, the move was a decision made by […]
Read moreLeaders gather to discuss Israel The Stand With Israel Rally took place in the Upper Senate Park in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 5 with more than 70 Liberty University students in attendance. Christian conservative speakers and Liberty University’s Senior Class President Chelsea Andrews took the stage to voice their support for the nation of Israel. Students followed Andrews along New […]
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The media seems to have a pretty bad rap these days. People across the nation love to criticize journalists, including writers and radio and television broadcasters, for not giving the whole story, being too biased or not reporting on important ideas. The general public also loves to say journalists are nothing more than bearers of bad news. Many people say […]
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Designing letters and logos in an artistic way can be a creative outlet for many, and on Thursday, Sept. 25, students had the chance to attend a workshop to improve those hand lettering skills. The workshop was hosted in conjunction with the Liberty chapter of the American Institute of […]
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Liberty will host annual Scaremare event to reach community Scaremare is slinking back into action Thursday, Oct. 9 and will continue to run every Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 9-25. Scaremare takes attendees on a journey, passing through creepy trails, dark woods and eventually entering the houses. According to Scaremare’s official website, the event is a way for Liberty to creatively […]
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Zibandeh Abedini decides to trust God rather than deny her Christian faith Zibandeh Abedini understands what Jesus meant when he told his disciples to count the cost in Luke 14:25-34. Originally from Tehran, Iran, Abedini was not always a disciple. She was a Shiite Muslim for the first 16 years of her life. “Being a Muslim girl, I never thought […]
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