A Liberty University sophomore is using his engineering and entrepreneurial skills to bring a firearm speed-loading invention to life that will offer users a faster, more efficient way to load a gun. Innovation is often bred from necessity, and mechanical engineering student John Coggins saw a need as a firearm user. “Loading a firearm magazine is the most time-consuming part […]
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The fall semester is underway as Liberty students are finding ways to balance their homework and personal lives. Campus Recreation is coming alongside students by supplying outlets for physical, academic and social growth. Whether using the gym, attending a concert or fishing at the Hydaway Outdoor Center, students enjoy taking a break from their busy schedules. Matthew Hamilton, a student […]
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Over 2,000 Liberty University students loaded up into 44 buses Saturday morning to attend the 2020 Prayer March led by Franklin Graham in Washington, D.C. Liberty students joined tens of thousands of people from around the country Saturday at 12 p.m. to worship and begin the prayer march, which started at the Lincoln Memorial and ended at the Capitol building. […]
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On Sept. 12, a gunman ambushed two police officers on patrol duty in Los Angeles. One officer was a mother in her early 30s while the other was a young man in his mid-20s. Upon arriving at the hospital where the two would receive treatment, protesters attempted to block their entry while chanting, “We hope they die” over and over […]
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After witnessing thousands of faith-based Christians gather Saturday afternoon under one mission in the name of Jesus Christ through prayer, Paul’s command in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 became a reality. Pray without ceasing. The Prayer March 2020 in Washington, D.C. stands as an example of the importance and necessity of prayer in the lives of all Christians as we come before […]
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court, died Sept. 18, 2020 after battling metastic pancreatic cancer. She was 87 years old. While she has done much to pioneer women’s rights in government, she was also an advocate for abortion and keeping religion out of government. Ginsburg, or “the Notorious RBG” as she came to […]
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As the coronavirus has invaded every aspect of American life, preventative measures against sickness has become everyone’s top priority. Masks have risen to special prominence, being recognized by many as the superhero of defense against the virus. Masks have had just as big of an effect on America from a social perspective, however. They have become a universal symbol of […]
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As coronavirus numbers grow, Liberty University launched a COVID-19 dashboard for frequent statistics and updates to keep students, faculty and the Liberty community updated on cases on campus. The dashboard went live Wednesday, Sept. 16. Students, faculty and parents can access it to stay up-to-date on how COVID-19 affects the campus. The dashboard is located on the Liberty University website […]
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The Liberty community just witnessed something almost no one gets the chance to see: the hidden world of a Nashville session musician. On Sept. 14 and 15, four professional Nashville session musicians, drummer Steve Brewster, guitarist Dave Cleveland, bassist Jacob Lowery and keyboardist Jason Webb, visited Liberty University. They showed students what the music industry is like through live a […]
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Liberty University’s Moot Court team moved up in the American Moot Court Association’s national rankings for Oral Advocacy from sixth to second in the nation and looks forward to a different but exciting season this year in light of COVID-19. The AMCA released the new rankings in early September. Advocacy rankings for the oral competition are determined by the number […]
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This fall brought thousands of new and returning students back to campus, excited to take in-person classes, interact with peers and generally experience any level of normalcy amidst an uncertain year and numerous COVID-19 regulations. Many students, however, chose to stay home and take online classes in the wake of the pandemic. Hannah Adams, a senior enrolled in the online […]
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The 3-D design lab in Green Hall is getting an update this spring with the installation of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) tools to help students step into the next generation of graphic design. Thanks to an Illuminate Grant awarded to Professors Joseph Wright, Joshua Wilson and David Meyer of the School of Communication and the Arts, graphic […]
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As Liberty University’s School of Engineering continues to seek after a Christian perspective in research, members have taken a step forward, implementing a new graduate school that offers master’s and doctoral degree paths. The school, which gives students a chance to advance their career opportunities and continue their education, offers a Ph.D. in Engineering or a Residential Master of Science […]
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Liberty University’s Campus Recreation hosted Hydaway After Dark Friday evening, giving students a break from campus life. Students got to experience a relaxing glowstick-themed night out at Camp Hydaway, consisting of late-night lake paddling, kayaking and s’mores. Outdoor Recreation Director Mike Ellsworth and his team had been wanting to do a late-night event at Hydaway for a while. He said […]
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In 2017, Liberty University student and religious studies major Kyle Blackwood started setting aside time to take daily walks around campus and pray out loud. A year later, Blackwood’s walks grew into a GroupMe chat called “The Prayer Custodians,” which now has over 70 members. Blackwood said that anyone is welcome to join the chat, which is used as an […]
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