Dzhokar Tsarnaev on trial for deploying deadly bombs in name of religion The trial for the two-years-removed Boston Marathon Bombings is underway, and the mounting evidence and information is proving to make a Dzhokhar Tsarnaev defense nearly impossible. The jury was shown the homemade bombs that the Tsarnaev brothers hurled at police during their last big shootout before Dzhokar was […]
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In the month of March, apparently there is more to life than basketball — although this is news to me. For years, I have been enamored with the NCAA Tournament and March Madness, and this year is no different. I am one of those crazies who will have three different games open at the same time during the first few […]
Read moreA call to action, asking students to remain informed on the Israeli state. To the Editor: Students at Liberty often hear that we live in this “bubble.” Now, whether the people saying this are referring to our Biblical beliefs or to the Vines Center, I cannot quite be sure, but when I do hear it, I cannot help but think […]
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Media-perpetuated narrative on Ferguson shooting distracts from reality After the August 2014 shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black Missouri teenager, by then-police Sgt. Darren Wilson, “Hands up, don’t shoot” became the polarizing posture and mantra that defined a firestorm media frenzy under the banner #BlackLivesMatter. The problem — it was all a lie. “Brown never surrendered with his hands […]
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Dr. Linda Mintle discusses body image issues plaguing college students The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 25 percent of all college students struggle with an eating disorder. This struggle affects people of various ages, but it is most prevalent among 18-21 year olds, according to Dr. Linda Mintle, chair of behavioral health at Liberty’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. […]
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Liberty to launch Celebrate Recovery to aid students with various struggles The Campus Pastors Office plans to launch a Celebrate Recovery (CR) location on campus in the coming fall semester. CR is a program birthed from Saddleback Church 20 years ago, now active in more than 20,000 international churches. A CR group at Liberty is anticipated to begin weekly, two-hour, […]
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Newly remodeled Student Union offers opportunities for physical training Although wellness encompasses a number of different facets, including mental, emotional and spiritual health, Liberty University administrators are also focused on the physical well-being of students, faculty and staff. According to Dean of Students Robert Mullen, Liberty’s recently established Living Well at Liberty Initiative has partnered with the preexisting Live Healthy […]
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The Daniel Plan offers students and staff advice for nutrition and exercise At most campus eateries, it is just as easy to choose unhealthy food as it is to choose healthy food. And many times, it is hard to know the difference. Buses will carry students across campus to avoid a walk, and Netflix can distract them from most everything […]
Read moreLiberty University was without power for just over an hour Friday, March 20. According to Senior Vice President of Construction Planning Charles Spence, the outage affected everything on main campus, stretching from Liberty Baseball Stadium to dorm 33 at the far end of South Campus. The power went out shortly after 4:45 p.m. and was restored around 6 p.m., according […]
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Council votes in favor of Freedom Aviation as only area FBO A nine-month battle between Freedom Aviation, a subsidiary of Liberty University, and some members within the general aviation community came to a close Tuesday, Feb. 24, when the Lynchburg City Council voted 6-1 to work on a lease that would allow Freedom Aviation to become the sole fixed-based operator […]
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Thompson leads student body through service Pastoral ministry student Quincy Thompson recently made Liberty University history. Elected in April 2014, Thompson is the first junior to ever serve as student body president for the Student Government Association (SGA). “(A junior being elected) hasn’t been done before,” Thompson said. “Normally the student body president is a senior. It’s been a great […]
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Student government prepares for a new year Election day at Liberty is Wednesday, April 15. On this day, student voters will elect student body president (SBP) and student body vice president (SBVP) for the 2015-2016 academic year. “People will take their office at the end of this semester for the entire year,” Jacob Broadway, Student Government Association (SGA) general counsel, […]
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Students had the opportunity to hear U.S. Congressman Trey Gowdy give an encouraging and convicting message at Convocation Friday, March 20. Michael Hamlet, a longtime friend of the congressman, introduced Gowdy, who represents the fourth district of South Carolina. “I have always seen (Gowdy) as someone who cares (for others),” Hamlet said. Gowdy opened his message with 2 Chronicles 7:14. […]
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“We need to go back to the founder. We need to reboot. We need to go back to Jesus.” Alan Hirsch spoke these words in Convocation Wednesday, March 18, giving every student a deeply significant truth to ponder. When we look at our nation and the church, what do we see? Do we see a people passionate about God and […]
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Former secretary of state caught in contention over breach of mail protocol Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state and senator from New York, is in the news once again. During her time in President Barack Obama’s cabinet, Clinton used a personal Internet domain for her emails instead of using the “.gov” email address given to her. A House committee […]
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