Rich green pine trees pop up across lawns. Strings of lights appear on fences, walls and staircases. Wreaths and red ribbons seem to materialize out of thin air on doors, candles wink in the darkness and tunes from “Jingle Bells” to “All I Want for Christmas Is You” suddenly seem to blast from every corner of campus. Store shelves overflow […]
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With the United Nations in the news every few days, have you wondered what exactly the UN’s purpose is and whether it is fulfilling it or not? According to the United Nations website, the United Nations is an international organization formed on Oct. 24, 1945. The purpose in creating the UN was to gather 26 different nations — such as […]
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An earthly father’s influence on his children can potentially affect how the children view God. I was blessed to grow up with a dad who loved and supported me unconditionally. Some of my earliest childhood memories are comprised of me watching my dad as he was preparing to leave the house for work. I would watch him slip on his […]
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I stared at my small screen, watching my apps shake as though afraid of being deleted. My finger hovered over Twitter, then moved to Facebook and eventually Instagram, but they all remained as I weighed my choices. As a social media manager for a business, I had to maintain certain apps and an online presence for them. However, the draining […]
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The LUPD officer to the side of the stage fought to stifle his laughter. The Rhino security worker bent over laughing onto the side railing. A young boy in the front row laughing with abandon clung to his mother’s arm as if to say, “Did you hear that? That is so you!” Regardless of the age or the reason for […]
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John Crist, a well-loved Christian comedian whose videos have gained over a billion views, caused carefree laughter with his clever stand up routine during Friday’s Convocation. Crist spent just over 20 minutes entertaining students with his relatable jokes and comedic timing. Many students could not contain their laughter as Crist joked about the immature thoughts he has in his everyday […]
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With a mission to help children find a home, CASA (Court Appointed Special Associate) of Central Virginia hosted its fifth annual Superhero 5K and 1 Mile Children’s Fun Run fundraiser in downtown. The money raised from this event will go to CASA so they can continue their mission of helping abused and neglected children find safe homes and healthy environments. […]
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The members of Liberty University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) pride themselves not only in physical training and labs, but in their effort to give back to the community in service. ROTC participates in a number of events throughout the year, some requiring physical training and others requiring an open heart for service. ROTC members Caleb Deusen and Austin Springer […]
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Military Emphasis Week, part of Liberty University’s initiative to show appreciation for students who have served, will take place from Saturday, Nov. 9 to Saturday, Nov. 16 on campus and will feature various activities for veterans and students in the military. On-campus events kick off on Saturday, Nov. 9 with the Valley Vue Mike Donahue Memorial Five Miler held at […]
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Fall break is a time for rest and fun before the second half of first semester starts. Students load into cars for day trips or outings home. For King’s Players, however, it means loading into a bus and traveling across states to New York City. This year, King’s Players, a traveling drama ministry team composed solely of Liberty students, took […]
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Seven college students from Virginia received a full scholarship to the Applied CyberSecurity Certificate Program, including Liberty University student Stuart Bailey. Cyber FastTrack scholarships for $22,000 are scholarships given through the Applied Cybersecurity Program (ACS). Through ACS, students go through Cybersecurity training and have to pass a series of exams to show their knowledge at the end of the training. […]
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NASCAR driver William Byron cruised to a second-place finish Sunday, Oct. 27 at Martinsville Speedway. The Liberty University Online student and second-year Monster Energy Cup Series driver battled Martin Truex Jr. for the lead during the final 24 laps of the First Data 500. Truex won the race, securing his spot in the next round of playoff races. Byron began […]
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In one day alone, Jesse Macdonald lost nine members of his platoon of 18 while serving his country in Iraq. Experiences like this do not leave a man unchanged, especially when those he lost had become closer to him than family. The bond that he shared with the men he fought for freedom with is unbreakable. Macdonald continues to remain […]
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Black Box Theater’s newest show tells the tale of 10 strangers summoned to a remote island. Each guest has a wicked past they are unwilling to reveal, but that secret soon decides their fate. Every individual gets marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, they are murdered one by one in […]
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The Christmas spirit was in the air at Liberty University as country music singer-songwriter Mallary Hope performed Oct. 28 at Liberty’s Concert Hall. Singing two originals and three classic carols, Hope inspired the School of Music students and guests as she filled the hall with contagious Christmas cheer. But this event wasn’t just a unique holiday event – Hope’s performance […]
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