Flames D1 hockey falls to No. 4 seed Ohio University in first playoff game Liberty University men’s division I (DI) hockey team went one-and-done in this year’s American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) DI National Championships with a 5-2 loss to four-time national champion Ohio University, March 5. The 11th-seeded Flames (25-11-5) fell to the 4th-seeded Bobcats (27-7-6) despite jumping out […]
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Presidential hopeful launches campaign from Liberty University Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, 44, announced his candidacy for president Monday, March 23, at Liberty University’s weekly Convocation. “Today, I am announcing that I am running for president of the United States,” Cruz said to an energetic crowd in a packed Vines Center, receiving loud applause and a standing ovation. In announcing his […]
Read moreFrom a doughnut-selling trailer to upscale restaurants and artsy shops, downtown Lynchburg boasts a number of unique attractions for both tourists and locals. One such venue is 5th Street Art House, a cooperative art gallery that showcases the work of local artists. Located at 520 Fifth Street, the gallery exhibits more than ordinary arts and crafts. Instead, 5th Street Art […]
Read moreDepartment of English and Modern Languages organization welcomes 23 new members Zeta Tau, Liberty University’s chapter of the international honor society in English Sigma Tau Delta, recently inducted 23 students during a ceremony Thursday, Feb. 19. Zeta Tau is associated with Liberty’s Department of English and Modern Languages. After Dr. Stephen Bell, associate professor of English and advisor to Sigma […]
Read moreLynchburg Daily Bread teamed up with Sodexo and Liberty University to host a New York City showcase benefit Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall. The benefit featured a living Lady Liberty who greeted guests and various food stations that resembled New York City restaurants. According to its website, Lynchburg Daily Bread is a charitable organization that works to […]
Read moreThe Liberty University Department of Athletics is committed to raising up talented, well-rounded athletes who serve Christ in all areas of life. The Athletics Department’s community service initiative is one example of this commitment. Within the past few years, the Athletics Department made a concerted effort to establish and build upon relationships between Liberty and organizations and schools in the […]
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Terrorism remains superior threat amidst other diplomatic tensions abroad When a disease is not fully treated, it can resurface with the same intensity, perhaps with even more intensity than its previous appearance. History provides many instances of this happening figuratively, and many Americans believe this is occurring today in the form of Russia. According to a Gallup pole shown in […]
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New Jersey Republican governor faces insurmountable climb to the top For the past several years, Chris Christie, the Republican New Jersey governor, has been a favorite presidential candidate for many in the Grand Old Party. There were a number of reasons why many conservatives thought he could win the nomination, including his dynamic personality, his fundraising abilities and the strategic […]
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Sports bring out the best in people. It seems that every day there is a touching story about teams or athletes spreading hope and happiness to kids or adults with terminal diseases or special needs. But sports also bring out the worst in people. In competition, reputations, bragging rights, wins, records and championships are at stake. During big games, it […]
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Kentucky senator secures third straw poll victory, Silicon Valley CEO shines The good old boys in Washington, D.C.’s elite Republican club seem to have their hearts set on former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to be the party’s 2016 nominee. But the voters’ eyes are looking elsewhere. If last week’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is any indication, Bush — who […]
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Vice president’s continuous blunders may knock him off 2016 candidate list Vice President Joe Biden has provided no shortage of public relations nightmares for President Barack Obama’s White House. With the rest of Washington, D.C., making it through their snow day last week, Biden was definitely not missing any action. A picture and video were taken during the swearing in […]
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Undergraduate Research Symposium welcomes academic achievements Liberty University is preparing for its 4th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which is just a few weeks away. The faculty administrator heading up the symposium is Dr. Carey Roberts, associate dean for the College of Arts and Science. The Undergraduate Research Symposium will take place Saturday, April 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. in […]
Read moreEvery year, Liberty University takes one day to cancel residential classes and receive student feedback through assessments such as surveys and focus groups. With that feedback, the university makes changes in the areas that need improvement. This year’s Annual Assessment Day, or A-Day, will take place March 25. According to Assistant Director of Analytics Elicia Charlesworth, A-Day is not intended […]
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The Washington Fellowship provides internship opportunities for all majors Washington, D.C., one of the most well-known cities in the world, could be a Liberty student’s next home. The thriving city hosts all three branches of the U.S. government and countless companies where students could potentially find their next job. The Washington Fellowship, a Liberty University program, gives students the chance […]
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Center for Digital Wellness encourages plugging into a happy and active life In order to promote healthy living, Liberty University has started a Center for Digital Wellness, the first of its kind in the nation on a college campus. The center aims to help students maintain a healthy balance in a digital world. Sylvia Hart Frejd, the executive director of […]
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