Ben Carson gave a speech Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) about the necessity of turning back to God during times of political unrest in America, as well as his beliefs about the weaponization of the United States justice system. Carson began by delving into what he believes is the “crisis of legitimacy” that Washington faces. […]
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Lifelong dreams came true for Aleona Isakova, a fashion design and illustration professor, as she debuted the Haute Couture Design Gown & Art Exhibit Feb. 23 at DeMoss Hall. After five years and half a million dollars, Isakova designed and produced a collection of 54 gowns, all biblically inspired, beginning with the creation of mankind and ending with the new […]
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Serving and spreading the gospel are two ways in which Passion Community Church has been ministering to the community ever since it started out as a congregation of only 25 people. Lead pastor Mike Kirby and executive pastor Jorshe Joseph have been leading the church as it has grown. “When people come here, we don’t want them just to attend,” […]
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Liberty University’s motto is “Knowledge Aflame,” which David Wheeler, professor of evangelism and senior executive director of LU Shepherd, emphasizes in his work at the university. Wheeler highlights Liberty’s motto to emphasize that at the heart of Liberty lies the goal to set students’ hearts on fire for God and let that flame spread to the world. Wheeler strives to […]
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A studio art major and graduating senior, Elise Corona, recently used her talent in painting to glorify God on the Campus Community stage. “Singers use their voices to worship God,” Corona said. “Artists use their hands to create art as an act of worship. People often ask me the meaning behind the work I do, and I see this as […]
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Worship does not just start and end during a church service — it can involve honoring the Lord at any time with the talents that he has given you. This rings true for professor Todd Smith, the founding director of the Liberty University Art Museum and Permanent Collection and founding chair of the Department of Studio & Digital Arts. Smith’s […]
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Champions for Christ shine the light of Christ wherever they find themselves in life. Whether in vocational ministry or corporate America, ministry is simply where one’s feet are. The Women in Business club exists to encourage women to walk confidently in their identities in the Lord and, as a result, shine the light of Christ in their future workplaces. Mariah […]
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Easily identified for being the home of Liberty University, Lynchburg also contains many pieces of meaningful history that dot the seven hills. Some of the more prominent hallmarks of the city’s history include the following. The Anne Spencer House On 1313 Pierce St. sits the burgundy, green-shuttered former home of Anne Spencer, a Harlem Renaissance poet and activist. Poetry Foundation […]
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Have you ever stared at your computer screen for so long that after looking away, your vision became blurry? When this occurs, the most comfortable thing to do is keep your eyes fixed on the screen and avoid the harsh adjustment that comes from taking a break. After a while, it is more inviting to look upon that which has […]
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A woman was riding her horse in the Irish countryside when she was suddenly thrown off her steed. Her body was tossed into a river, where she drowned. Weeping above was her fiancé, Joseph Scriven. After leaving his wealthy family in Ireland, Port Hope History mentions that Scriven made his way across the ocean to Canada, in the mid 1840s. […]
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By now, most have heard the song “Country Roads” by John Denver. It is an international icon. All it takes is a person to mumble the first few lines, starting with, “Country roads, take me home / to the place I belong” and a choir pops out of the woodwork to complete the refrain. For those who live in Virginia […]
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Walking, driving, biking, skateboarding, taking the bus and cruising on an electric scooter are all great ways to get around campus. However, it is also common to know someone who has gone to the hospital or been injured from attempting to skateboard, scooter or bike around the bumpy brick sidewalks. The paths are subpar for anything besides walking. Driving is […]
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Liberty’s campus is rather large. Compared to some other campuses around the country, it might not seem that way, but for the average student, the long stretches and seemingly only uphill climbs can be tough. Some like the challenge of walking, others prefer to take the bus, but the best way to get around campus is to ride a bike. […]
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Graphic by Olivia Hess Around this time last year, I was in an emotional rut. The sun rarely made any appearances. I was allowing my position as a resident assistant to pummel me to a pulp, and I had my first experience with temporary depression. I had gathered myself into a cocoon of overthinking, limited light and a plethora of […]
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Here’s how this is going to work — the playoffs are coming up quickly for all five (!!!) of Liberty University’s hockey teams, and I want to give them all an honest appraisal of their chances going into the tournament. For simplicity’s sake, I’m going to assign each team their own odds as if I were a sports book. I […]
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