For more than 50 years, the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation has served the children of Virginia by providing them with homes and hope for the future. The nonprofit ministry will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Sept. 17 at its main campus, Patrick Henry’s original 1,000-acre Red Hill Plantation. The organization has come a long way from its […]
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Rachel Hepkins was one of five Liberty Law students awarded a $1,000 stipend from the Virginia Law Foundation (VLF) as part of its mission to support public service internships throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Hepkins, a third year law student, spent her summer working at the Refugee and Immigration Services offices for her internship. “The application process was strenuous,” Hepkins […]
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New Yorker’s account of the 9/11 attacks “This story is about an event that would change my outlook on life forever,” wrote a 17-year-old Andrew Claudio in his graduating class school memoir. “On that day, I felt that everything that I stood for, everything that I believed in, and everything I put my trust in no longer existed.” Claudio was […]
Read moreFor Achilles, it was his heel. For Samson, it was Delilah. For Danny Rocco and the Flames Saturday night in Raleigh, it was a deadly rash of turnover-itis that killed drives, momentum and ultimately, the chance for a win. “(We had) way too many mistakes, way too many miscues,” Rocco said afterwards. […]
Read morePotential changes would impact campus voting A new redistricting plan for the City of Lynchburg has been proposed by city staff and the electoral board, but has not yet been put on the docket for approval by City Council. If Lynchburg undergoes a redistricting of its local wards, it would create a ripple effect throughout the community and render Liberty […]
Read moreSelf-check points, virtual browsing option and extra study space are proposed in order to give students better service at new library Liberty University’s students have not yet seen all the changes happening on campus, because in the works are plans for a new library. The new library is still in the proposal concept stage in terms of scale and location, […]
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Local commemorative event raises support and fund for fallen heroes Across the City of Lynchburg, citizens will participate in commemorative events and activities on Sept. 11 in memory of the terrorist attacks that occurred 10 years ago. One of these events is the 9-11 Heroes Run, a national event that is put on by the Travis Manion Foundation for the […]
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Nearly 10 years ago, the United States of America experienced a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center that destroyed the Twin Towers, damaged the Pentagon and affected the entire nation. This Sept. 11, there will be activities and events held in all states to commemorate the anniversary of this incident, including significant events in key cities, such as New […]
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Heroes Fund Scholarship assists wounded warriors and spouses Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but Liberty University’s Office of Military Affairs is paying a special tribute to those wounded in combat with the Heroes Fund Scholarship. Recipients of the prominent Purple Heart, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and widows or widowers of soldiers killed in combat are eligible to […]
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Trio brings calming effect As smooth jazz glided through the courtyard Wednesday, Aug. 31, DeMoss was transformed into a musical oasis. The stylistic performance of the Bob Peckman Trio allowed students to soak in the soothing, soulful tunes. The Bob Peckman Trio has been gracing Liberty’s stage since 2006 and has continued to return due to their positive relationship with […]
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When a tragic apartment fire took the lives of Liberty alumni Rachael Horton and her husband, Aaron, on April 8, it seemed that a beautiful future had also died that day. Horton, a bright-eyed and passionate animal lover, had dedicated seven years of her life to the Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Forest and poured her heart into serving the […]
Read moreTen years ago our country was changed—for better or worse. Our very essence as a free nation was challenged by the perverse attacks of a corrupt sect of people claiming to act in the name of religion. Ask any American about that day, and they can tell you where they were and what they were doing. The events have been […]
Read moreTaking a moment of silence, remembering those who lost their lives or even thanking those who are still fighting for our freedom is not enough. We must never give up — never back down in the face of adversity. Millions of eyes and hearts gripped the edge of reality as the blackened sky […]
Read moreEven sports was impacted by tragedy Fear, anger, confusion and devastation are few of many words that could describe the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Prior to the attacks, the NFL season was well underway, entering its third week of the season. Prominent NFL teams were just beginning to hit their strides, only to be halted by the shattering event. Before […]
Read moreAlumna learns journalistic truths “Grab a VHS tape. Get out of bed,” Erica Ricci Weidenroth said as she rushed into her roommate and best friend’s dorm room at Liberty University. Johanna Price Calfee groggily wiped the sleep from her eyes, jumped out of bed, grabbed the videotape and ran to the quad’s common room. She shoved the tape in the […]
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