Liberty University’s dedication to student success has reached a new milestone this year with the development of the Center for Student Thriving. Along with it comes the returning Rooted in Resilience workshop series for students to attend. The first workshop was held Monday, Aug. 28 in the Jerry Falwell Library’s Scholars Lounge. The goal of this first workshop was to […]
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Local The statue of M.W. “Teedy” Thornhill, Lynchburg’s first black mayor, was unveiled Aug. 19 to honor the legacy and accomplishments he made during his time in office. Thornhill was elected to city council in 1976 and then served as mayor from 1990 to 1992. According to The City of Lynchburg website, Thornhill was a prominent civil rights activist, was […]
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Fireside Chats bring professionals into an informal setting with students to share advice on preparing to move into the professional world. The Office of Equity and Inclusion will host the first of the Fireside Chats in the department’s lounge Sept. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This event will feature Mark Hager, senior recruiter for Edward Jones as well […]
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Student Activities is commonly known for the wide array of events it holds for students each semester. From movie nights and block parties to game nights and concerts, these events are available to students and provide breaks from academic stress. One such event held for students is Late Skate, returning for the first time since last semester on Friday, Sept. […]
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Hydaway Outdoor Center A fun way to spend a warm day is heading over to the Hydaway Outdoor Center, located at 936 Camp Hydaway Road. Hydaway hosts fun workshops such as sunset hikes, zipline days and s’mores on the beach. Students can also hit the lake, kayak, paddleboard or wander the trails on foot or a bike. If relaxing after […]
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In the midst of endless studying and busy schedules, students can experience campus-wide fellowship at the Vines Center every Wednesday night as they worship together during Campus Community. Last Wednesday, Liberty University welcomed Liberty President Dondi Costin to continue this year’s Campus Community series, Behold. Costin previously spoke to students for the first time during Convocation the week before, and many […]
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From sunrise to sunset, hundreds of female aviators soared across the country for four straight days in what was the 46th annual Air Race Classic. Starting June 20, the fliers gathered in Grand Forks, North Dakota before making their way to Homestead, Florida. Among the aviation teams, one of Liberty’s teams, the Liberty Belles I, scored first place in the […]
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Did anyone else have that weird kid at their school that had an extensive rock collection and spent hours testing a quartz rock because they mistakenly thought they found a diamond? Because that was me. It was no surprise that the novel, “Journey to the Center of the Earth” by Jules Verne became my favorite book and that I am […]
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A calling from God can be near impossible to ignore. Cinematic Arts professor Durrell Nelson heard and tackled that calling head on, leading to a promising career in film and a recently won International Telly Award for his latest movie, “An Unlikely Angel.” Durrell began his career as a pre-med student. After taking an introduction to theater class he dropped […]
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Opportunities to spread the love of Christ are everywhere, but finding them can be difficult, especially in the bubble of a Christian campus. Junior nursing student Josie Camiola found a way to represent the love of Christ as a part of her career experience by supporting the UR LUved program. Seniors in nursing homes can experience the love of Christ […]
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Welcome back to Palsgrove’s Points. Unless you live under a rock, you’ve seen that college football is back underway here on the Mountain, and it’s about time. So, for today’s column, I’m going to discuss three less-discussed Flames football players that are primed for breakout seasons. QB Kaidon Salter Is this cheating? Possibly. Do I care? Absolutely not. I’m not […]
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In the backyard of the Dykema home in Newport News, Virginia, lies a field. It may be empty at the moment, but the pitch was once a place of passion and growth for Liberty field hockey graduate defender Bethany Dykema and her siblings. The pitch, built by Dykema’s father, simply began as an outlet for his four children — Ashley, Bethany, […]
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It was a blazing afternoon on the Mountain as the American University Eagles came to face the No. 14 Liberty Flames in a Sunday matinee. Entering Sunday’s contest, the Flames had done nothing but win. The team entered 3-0, with two home victories against Kent State and Indiana and a very notable win at No. 6 Virginia. For standout Liberty […]
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The Lady Flames soccer team continued its hot streak Sunday, Sept. 3, taking down the reigning champion of the Big 12, the West Virginia Mountaineers, 3-1 in a much-anticipated non-conference matchup. The two teams met for the first time in program history in an afternoon match, with the Lady Flames entering at undefeated with five straight wins, with hopes of […]
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Demario Douglas Wide receiver Demario “Pop” Douglas has quickly made a name for himself during the preseason for the New England Patriots. The 5-foot-8 rookie from Liberty was drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Known for his lightning-like speed and mobility, Douglas has been able to compensate for his below-average height with his skill throughout his […]
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