Theater major Christie Osterhus starred in a satirical Christian film over summer One of the most important lessons students can learn in college is that if they want to achieve their goals, they must be the ones who seek out opportunities for themselves. Liberty student Christie Osterhus has done just that. Over the summer, Osterhus starred in the movie “Shooting […]
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Edwards uses his occupation to encourage students and share the Gospel For Richard Edwards, being a bus driver has never been a job; it’s a full-time ministry. The Liberty transit employee, commonly known as “Bus Driver Rick,” wants to be known as more than a bus driver. Edwards, who goes by Rick, uses his unique platform to minister to the […]
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Students explore outside and learn to follow safety signs Fall leaves. Fresh air. Fun times. Autumn is quickly approaching, and for many Liberty University students, this is prime time for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. But before students plan weekend excursions hiking through the woods, they should make sure they prepare for whatever comes their way. When planning […]
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Ceremony marks the start of Freedom Tower construction Three. Two. One. Blastoff. President Jerry Falwell and other dignitaries pushed the lever that blasted ground for the much-anticipated Freedom Tower that will hold Liberty’s School of Divinity on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The ceremony began as faculty and students from the School of Divinity, as well as other spectators, crowded the parking […]
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A hero is not determined by strength or popularity but the character shown Imagine Superman without his cape or without his costume. Is he still a hero? Yes. But you might say, “He is just Clark Kent.” Yes, he is Clark Kent, but his heroism is displayed in his personal character — by his courage, bravery and selflessness. In Marvel […]
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Liberty’s substantial enrollment growth causes need for energy adjustments Appalachian Power began work on a $28 million transmission improvement project this summer in order to accommodate the growing needs of Liberty University and the Lynchburg area. Liberty’s enrollment has increased by more than 800 percent over the past 20 years and is expected to continue growing as the university predicts […]
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Rushing attack sparks season-opening victory for Liberty Redshirt senior running back Desmond Rice ran for 139 yards and two touchdowns in his return to the lineup and the No. 15 Liberty Flames football team beat the Delaware State Hornets, 32-13, in the season opener at Williams Stadium Sept. 5. Rice missed the entire 2014 season with a knee injury but […]
Read moreWDBJ7 employees killed in tragedy Two WDBJ7 employees were murdered during a live broadcast in Roanoke, Va., Wednesday Aug. 26. Reporter Alison Parker, 24, and cameraman Adam Ward, 27, were the two deceased. According to NBCnews.com, the two were conducting an interview with Chamber of Commerce executive Vicki Gardner Wednesday morning. It was during that interview when a gunman identified […]
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Changes in wording have been made to the university’s Student Honor Code As students returned to campus to begin the 2015-2016 school year, discussion immediately began about the alterations to the Liberty Way, Liberty University’s Student Honor Code. Dr. Mark Hine, senior vice president for Student Affairs, and Robert Mullen, dean of students, said there was one main reason for […]
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Students sign up for semester-long challenge to encourage positive habits During the last week of August, the Live Healthy Liberty initiative kicked off a wellness challenge that aims at improving students’ spiritual, mental and physical health. According to the Live Healthy Liberty website, “96% of employees and 91% of students are interested in wellness promotion activities at Liberty. Live Healthy […]
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Safety concerns cause campus transit to devise alternate traffic patterns Liberty students were welcomed back to campus with an array of new traffic patterns and bus routes, designed to improve safety and transportation around campus. Chief among the new changes was the construction of the new roundabout at the corner of University Boulevard and Liberty University Drive. The roundabout enables […]
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New construction projects include science hall, music center and Commons II Liberty continued its $500 million campus improvement plan this summer as new facilities and a housing location made progress to accommodate the school’s growth. The Science Hall was completed this summer, welcoming new students for fall 2015. The Center for Music and the Worship Arts and the newest residential […]
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Family Weekend and essay contest give students a chance to thank parents Parents often sacrifice so their children can attend college, and for the seventh year in a row, students have the opportunity to publicly thank their parents by submitting an essay detailing these sacrifices in the “Outstanding Parent of the Year” contest. “It is an opportunity for parents to […]
Read moreMarco Rubio shines in the first Republican debate of the 2016 election cycle The 2016 presidential race has officially begun. On Aug. 6, Fox News hosted two Republican debates in Cleveland, Ohio, the sight of the 2016 Republican National Convention. This was an opportunity for the candidates to make a first impression on a national stage, and few took advantage […]
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Their bodies were not even cold yet. Their family members’ faces were still soaked with tears. Nobody even truly knew what had happened, before social media users took the murder of reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward and twisted it for their own cause. For those who are not aware, WDBJ7 employees Parker and Ward were simply out doing […]
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