It must be the changing of the seasons Fall is finally here, and that means a few things here in Lynchburg — pumpkin spice lattes (PSL), football games and most importantly, guys trying to figure out where to take that girl from evangelism class on a date. Of course, asking the girl out is half the battle, but once that […]
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Services can offer artists greater opportunities and listeners more control Music streaming revenue from services like Spotify and Apple Music has only been increasing in the last few years, and these services are changing the way people listen to music. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s “Digital Music Report,” streaming revenue was up 45.2 percent in 2015, […]
Read moreA21 Walk aims to raise trafficking awareness All over the world, people will be participating in the A21 Walk for Freedom Oct. 15. This walk will be hosted in over 250 locations in 28 different countries worldwide, including Lynchburg, Virginia. A21 is a worldwide non-profit organization that fights against human trafficking, slave labor and sexual exploitation. The organization offers protection […]
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Event offers advice to students on living a healthier life Liberty University celebrated Healthy Campus Week Sept. 19-23 by hosting events to inform students of the existing opportunities to be healthy on campus. The week began with a yoga class focused on teaching balance and the lengthening and strengthening of muscles, according to the Campus Recreation website. Later in the […]
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Morris Campus Farm grows fresh food for campus dining The Morris Campus Farm, located at 1620 Sunnymeade Road, has been around since 2012, growing vegetables and raising livestock, according to Kyle Herrington, the education and events coordinator of the farm. Herrington said the farm was started by the former farm manager originally as a campus garden for the university. According […]
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Men’s soccer prepares for conference schedule Liberty men’s soccer is focused on continuing its strong start as conference play began for the 2016 season Saturday, Sept. 24 against Winthrop University. “I think it’s critical the first weekend we (got) points,” Head Coach Jeff Alder said. Last year, the Flames endured their toughest season of Alder’s 15-year career after going 6-10-1 […]
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Casey Goodwin wins weekly award Liberty University freshman Casey Goodwin recalls being surprised by the call from head volleyball coach Shane Pinder offering her a spot on Liberty’s roster during her recruitment. Goodwin said she was both shocked and overjoyed. Things seemed to have worked out as Goodwin was named Big South volleyball freshman of the week after her performance […]
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Gabrielle Farrell has scored two goals and assisted on two so far this year Her resume is impressive and lengthy. She won the 2013 Elite Club National League U-15 Northern Conference Championship, was the 2015 Suburban One National League Player of the Year, a two-time Neshaminy High School team MVP, scored four goals in the opening round of a District […]
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Counseling services offers event about mental health services for students Liberty University’s counseling services will be hosting “Counselors on the Couch” for the second year in a row Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m at Green Hall 1830. Counselors on the Couch is a two-hour meet-and-greet event where students will have the chance to sit down and […]
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Sept. 17 race challenged students with trail runs, swimming and agility exercises While most would be more likely to enjoy sleeping in on a Saturday and recuperating from the school week, some Liberty students decided to test their athleticism in the Adventure Race held at Camp Hydaway on Sept. 17. Held once a semester, the Adventure Race is not a […]
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Sluggo’s Sundae Drive, located on Elon Road just off of U.S. Route 29 in Madison Heights, has been offering its homemade, premium ice cream to locals since 2014. “I had wanted a business that I could do when I retired,” owner and operator Carl “Sluggo” Merat said. “I like to take on projects and do new things.” Merat, who had […]
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International students share their stories When Makullah Makullah came to Liberty University as a freshman, he left his home and his parents thousands of miles away in Tanzania for the sake of a Christian education. He and his family converted from Islam to Christianity about 10 years ago, after his father was miraculously healed, Makullah said. He and both of […]
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The Washington Fellowship offers semester-long internships in Washington, D.C. Internships for college students have evolved from a choice to a requirement for most majors and job opportunities — decreasing the internship opportunities available to students while increasing the competition to be placed in an internship. However, to overcome the added stress of finding a well-suited internship, the Washington Fellowship assists […]
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Terror strikes NY and NJ An explosion occured in New Jersey Saturday morning, Sept. 17 according to the Washington Post, but no one was injured. Nearly 12 hours later in the Manhattan, New York area, another bomb went off — injuring 31 people in New York according to FOX News and the New York Times. While only two bombs exploded, […]
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Liberty University is no stranger to all things political this election season. First, Republican candidate Sen. Ted Cruz announced his campaign at Convocation. Then, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders spoke at Convocation, despite holding views that differ from the majority of students. Then, Republican candidate Ben Carson came to Convocation. Most recently, Republican candidate Donald Trump came to Convocation, in which […]
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