Between local coffee shops, a multitude of museums and the live music scene, Lynchburg has a lot to showcase. Not unlike other cities, however, COVID-19 has negatively affected the tourism industry in the Hill City. Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lynchburg is best known for being the home of Liberty University. Visitors also enjoy Lynchburg’s scenic views, good […]
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With new rules and regulations, students must adjust to changes in all aspects of their college experiences. Part of the changes seen on campus is how students stay connected, especially among their hallmates. The job of making that happen falls on the shoulders of the Resident Assistants. The RAs focus on finding ways for hallmates to connect while maintaining safe […]
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At 2:15 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon, the cast and crew of “The Drowsy Chaperone” milled around on the stage of Liberty’s Tower Theater before rehearsal. Some did pushups. Others hummed parts of songs, reviewing harmonies. One leaned over a high-backed armchair running lines. The choreographer reminded them to warm up. Despite temperatures reaching 80 degrees Fahrenheit outside, most of […]
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Liberty University cares for students through The Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS), an organization that offers students assistance with any permanent or temporary needs regarding their health and disabilities. “It’s an office that helps students with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities,” Residential Director of ODAS, Dr. Jacqueline Johnson said. “We are here to provide accommodations to help them successfully […]
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Everyone who drives a car will run into issues with wear and tear, and college students often struggle with where to go for a trustworthy repair. To combat this common problem, a Liberty alumnus created a mobile mechanic service called C.A.R. Mechanics and has plans to expand. In 2019, Akira Miyazono, an LU student at the time, had an idea […]
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Filthy shoes leave students frustrated every semester, but one LU student seized the opportunity to capitalize on this problem, help others, and kickstart his business career. Senior James McCraw is double majoring in marketing analytics and digital marketing and advertising. McCraw is also the founder of Jcleanskickz, a shoe cleaning company. He came up with the idea after noticing a […]
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We were sitting around a wooden table, celebrating my friend Anna Davidson’s birthday, when her mom, Dawn, came back downstairs with a present – something she had been waiting over 21 years to give her daughter. Anna sat across the table from me, next to her dad, Phillip, who, before early August, she had not seen since leaving her home […]
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At first glance, Ioana Zivku is another graduate student working towards the completion of her degree. However, the journey leading to her arrival at LU as a first-generation Romanian American raised in the tight-knit community of the Romanian Baptist Church is far from ordinary. As she grew up, Zivku’s home in Hollywood, Florida was constantly bustling with close family friends. […]
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Keith Wilson has had a front row seat to Liberty University’s growth over the past 18 years. His passion for food and the joy it brings to people led him up the ranks from a student worker to the manager of the Sodexo units at the Tilley Student Center. Wilson grew up in Concord, Virginia, 20 minutes from LU. He […]
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A student led prayer initiative, “Commons 1 Prays,” is creating a ripple effect across Liberty’s campus. Hundreds of students sacrifice sleep, busy schedules and social demands to engage in 24 hours of prayer each Monday. “This prayer event happens every Monday for 24 hours straight,” Tanner Petty, a resident director and founder of Commons 1 Prays, said. “Students sign up […]
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The year is 2020. Wildfires run unchecked, riots bloody America’s streets and a pandemic cripples the healthcare systems worldwide. On top of all that, Netflix released a movie catering to pedophiles. It’s not a documentary about the justice system or a behind-the-scenes feature about “To Catch a Predator.” No, “Cuties” is full-fledged pedophilia bait, released under the guise of embracing […]
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Critical Race Theory has replaced the precious message of the gospel for far too long, and the Church must wake up. You may not know what the term “critical theory” (CT) means, but I can guarantee you have seen it play out or someone has tried to teach the ideology to you. More recently, critical race theory (CRT) plays a […]
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To vote or not to vote? That is the question facing many American Christians today. Naturally, Christians want politicians who are going to value what God values: human life, caring for the oppressed and the freedom to worship among others. We want politicians who will reflect God’s kingdom here on earth through the policies they approve and the decisions they […]
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Cancel culture is harsh, and it has become a negative trend in society through the influence of social media. I would go as far to say that it is a toxic concept and reaps more harm than good. The concept of cancel culture deals with “canceling” public figures, brands or individuals that have done or said something offensive or deemed […]
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Editor’s Note: I remember when I met Tahjah Jolly at our hall scavenger hunt at the beginning of sophomore year, but we never shared more than a smile until I saw a post on her Instagram in July. “Tahjah, a girl raised in abusive homes from age 5 until 17. A girl who was beaten if she made mistakes, didn’t […]
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