A tragedy at sea stole a nation’s heart 100 years ago, and for decades to come, curiosity filled conversations on the topic. When the 1997 film was introduced, even more people became captivated by the mystery of the “unsinkable” ship. Liberty University has its own connection to the tale with Executive Director of New Media Communications Bruce Braun. Braun was […]
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Editor’s Note: Unlike most universities, Liberty has two commencement speakers each year, one at the baccalaureate and one at the final ceremony on Saturday. Most universities no longer have a baccalaureate service as part of commencement, but Liberty has continued that practice so that one of its two speakers each year is always a strongly committed Christian. Over the past […]
Read moreStudents can voice their opinions on important issues affecting Lynchburg City Council elections are next week — Tuesday, May 1. Many students who are already pressed with decisions of which finals to study for and how they are getting home for summer plans may find themselves asking why they should vote in a local Lynchburg election. “Voting locally will employ […]
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The university’s School of Law traveled to Chicago to compete in national finals, emerged with 4-1 record The Liberty University School of Law moot court team recently returned from competing in the American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition national finals in Chicago, Ill. Liberty qualified for the national finals by winning its regional bracket at the Washington, D.C. regional […]
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Transgender Miss Universe pageant contestant sparks controversy about the definition of womanhood In a much-publicized move, the Miss Universe beauty pageant has tweaked its policies to allow transgender women to compete. The decision has sparked controversy and is being lauded by civil rights advocates as a major step forward for transgendered people. But ultimately, the hype amounts to little more […]
Read moreWith Santorum out of the running, the Romney money machine all but clinches GOP primary spot Rick Santorum never really stood a chance. Approximately two weeks ago by the time this piece runs, Santorum dropped out of the GOP primary race, crushed by the roaring juggernaut of money and establishment support upon which Mitt Romney rode into battle. Of course, […]
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From wood to coal and coal to gas and gas to electric, supply and demand has always been an issue ever since civilizations around the world first began to flourish. It is for that reason that the blame for ever-increasing gas prices goes to supply and demand. President Barack Obama and his administration are not the sole contributors to the […]
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This is my last solo “from the desk.” Time has flown by. It seems like just yesterday I was writing about my little SUV maneuvering through campus to find a far away parking spot. Now, I write from a different place. Parking is no longer our biggest dilemma. Politics, of course, have overshadowed that — by far. Commencement, local elections […]
Read moreStudents join in “Spoof! Insurance Fraud” competition For students interested in filmmaking or broadcasting, the Virginia State Police Insurance Fraud Program is holding a “Spoof! Insurance Fraud” video contest for Virginia college students, asking them to spoof a classic game show or cop show in a video spreading the word about the costly crime of insurance fraud. Video entries must […]
Read moreLiberty University announced April 19 that Mitt Romney will be addressing Liberty graduates at the 2012 Commencement, on May 12. Romney is currently the front-running Republican candidate for the 2012 Presidential elections. According to his website, Romney was born in Detroit on March 12, 1947. Although Romney is now classified as a politician, he spent most of his life working […]
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Next weekend’s Snowflex event features pro riders, huge jumps and new rails With $10,000 up for grabs, there is no doubt that the Dew Games at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre is the competitive highlight for freestyle skiers and snowboarders from all around the southeast. This year’s Dew Games is April 28 and is going to be better than ever with […]
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The ultimate fate of President Barack Obama’s 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) now lies in the hands of the nine U.S. Supreme Court Justices. In late March, the case was brought before the Supreme Court after 26 states—including Virginia—challenged the constitutionality of the law and its individual health care mandate, requiring every American to purchase health care […]
Read moreCity Council looks at new stormwater management fee The meals tax suggested in Lynchburg’s budget proposal was taken off the menu by City Council. Lynchburg council met Tuesday, April 10, to discuss the 2013 fiscal year operating budget proposal during a private work session. At that time, the council unanimously moved to dismiss the “Eat for Education” meals tax whose […]
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This year has proven itself a growing year for Lynchburg with the opening of many local restaurants including Bloop, Yogurt Yeti and Cookout — but it does not stop there. For years, Lynchburg residents have been pushing for Chipotle Mexican Grill to open its doors in their community, according to a survey by Michael Gumprecht, originator of the “Get Chipotle […]
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Peter Pan took Liberty University’s theater program to new heights, April 13, as the curtain opened on Alluvion Stage Company’s premiere production. The show, the first to feature alumni and students together on one stage, sold out in its first weekend, offering promise to future Alluvion productions. “It was a solid opening show,” Alluvion Stage Company’s Artistic Director and Peter […]
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