Pope Francis died April 21at the age of 88. According to PBS Francis was born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, the oldest of five children. He joined the Jesuit order and served as a priest in Argentina for many years. He eventually became a bishop for the Diocese of Buenos Aires and then a cardinal in 2001, according to […]
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LU Serve is hosting the Pass It On: Practice Generosity charity drive, providing students the opportunity to donate clothes, shoes and household items to the Lynchburg community from April 30 through May 7. Residential students can donate on campus at the parking lot adjacent Slim Chickens as well as the marching band field, the Gwin lot near South Tower and […]
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Students gathered on the Academic Lawn May 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Yard Sale, a popular event hosted by Student Activities. The annual gathering of the makeshift market allows students to buy and sell thrifted clothes, as well as browse a variety of handmade and unique items sold by small businesses. More than 60 student vendors set […]
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Liberty University’s Forensic Speech Team competed and won the National Championship title at the National Christian College Forensics Invitational (NCCFI) for Division III schools at Howard Payne University March 7-9. Liberty was joined by 12 other forensic speech teams from Christian universities for this competition, according to Howard Payne University’s website. “Since September, the forensic speech team has been competing […]
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Finals are here. In the midst of turning in big papers and planning for presentations, burnout is often a by-product of end-of-semester stress. By the end of the 15 weeks, most students have little to no motivation. Here are 10 ways to help with academic stress and burnout. 1.Create a study schedule. The most beneficial way to create and […]
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The words we speak, whether through in-person or online interactions, are inherently influential in a world of spiritual and political division. Liberty University has a growing influence on Christian culture, where students are taught to share the Gospel in all areas of life. Among the many spheres evangelism finds itself in, social media provides the opportunity to share the gospel […]
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The Liberty University Baseball team fell to Kennesaw State University (KSU) dropping to 7-11 in Conference USA (CUSA) in a weekend series April 25-27 at Worthington Field at the Liberty Baseball Stadium. Heading into the weekend, Liberty lost to Wake Forest University 6-4 April 22, following a previous win against them earlier in the season. Friday night under the lights, […]
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From dreams of March Madness to hoisting the Conference USA (CUSA) Championship trophy, Bella Smuda’s fifth and final season with the Liberty University Women’s Basketball team was nothing short of remarkable. But for Smuda, the real victory came not just on the court, but rather in her deepening faith and surrendering to God’s plan. “This was one of my […]
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From the town of Cumming, Georgia, senior attacker Cami Merkel has established herself as a standout player on the lacrosse field at Liberty University. As the daughter of a former two-time All-American lacrosse player at Penn State University, her dad’s love for the sport inspired Merkel from a young age. Despite her dad’s influence, Merkel was originally resistant to the […]
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Robert Smith Jr., former professor at Beeson Divinity School and Samford University, took the stage during Convocation April 23 while Nate Breed, a senior mechanical engineering student, and President Dondi Costin spoke on April 25. Wednesday’s Convocation began with the Student Government Association’s inauguration of its new student body president and vice president, Isaac Kantola and Isaiah Varella, respectively. After […]
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The Women’s Weight Training Club at Liberty University has assembled a group of like-minded women who meet on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the basement level of the Center for Natural Sciences to glorify God through pumping iron, gathering for fellowship and honoring their bodily temples. “Not only are we gaining the community and memories that we share, but we […]
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After all those sleepless nights studying, forgetting your social life and being hooked up to energy drinks like an IV, you have graduated. Whether for relaxation, exploration or historic connection, a vacation can provide a much-needed getaway from academia. Here are 10 places to travel with friends and family to escape the college bubble without completely breaking the bank. 1. […]
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LU Serve Now is one of Liberty University’s outreach organizations that encourages students to step outside their comfort zones to serve local and global communities in need. Senior Hannah Rodriguez shared her plethora of experiences with LU Serve mission trips, and how working with disaster relief efforts has transformed her view of Christian service. Rodriguez has been on three trips […]
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A group of Liberty University students traveled to Pittsburgh to showcase their research for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at Duquesne University April 7-9. NCUR is a forum for undergraduate students to present their work across all disciplines. It attracts thousands of students and faculty mentors annually. Accompanied by Nathan Valle, assistant professor of English, nine students presented […]
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Amid the clinking of china plates, striking gowns and conversations in candlelit drawing rooms, the lives of aristocrats and their servants intertwine at the grand English manor of PBS’ notable period drama series. Set in early 20th-century Britain, Julian Fellowes’ beloved “Downton Abbey” explores themes of class, tradition and the time’s declining national aristocracy. In the United States, “Downton Abbey” […]
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