Christmas Coffeehouse is the last Student Activities (SA) event of the semester. Get ready for anything but a silent night. SA is looking for talented people to rock around the Christmas tree. This year’s theme is Winter Wonderland. Christmas Coffeehouse is a one-night-only, campus-wide talent show that will take place Dec. 6 at 11:30 p.m. in the Vines Center. Auditions […]
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Owned and operated by Uday Muhkerjee, the restuarant’s success is solely attributed to God’s influence The Hot and Cold Café, located in downtown Lynchburg, provides unique food options and a homey atmosphere to visitors. Owned and operated by Uday Muhkerjee, Hot and Cold Café has been serving the Lynchburg area as the exclusive Indian-Mediterranean fusion restaurant since 2007. The restaurant […]
Read moreThis November and December, Liberty University is partnering with local branches of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Samaritan’s Purse and the Salvation Army to provide for the needs of the Lynchburg area public, according to Darren Wu, the Liberty Center for Christian Community Service Coordinator. The Liberty students staff and faculty are partnering alongside Sodexo and the Blue Ridge […]
Read moreProfessor Gary Habermas lectured 42 times over a two-week period in Europe Distinguished researcher, seminary professor and Chair of the Liberty University Department of Philosophy Gary Habermas traveled to Europe Oct. 13-28, giving lectures and presentations at several Swedish universities. According to Habermas, he spoke 42 times during his two-week tour and was constantly on the move. He presented at […]
Read moreVideo Game Club raises funds for children Video games reigned supreme in the fourth floor of DeMoss Hall Nov. 2 as the Video Game Club gathered to play video games for 25 hours in an effort to save kids’ lives. The gaming session was part of an international event known as Extra Life. “Extra Life started in 2007 with Texas […]
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The School of Communication & Creative Arts students gathered in the back hallway of the Reber Thomas Dining Hall Oct. 29 as they networked with potential employers at the communication job fair. Businesses from all over the Lynchburg area talked with students, accepted résumés and even did on the spot interviews. “We had over 200 students signed up to attend […]
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Military Emphasis Week pays tribute to US Armed Forces and veterans Liberty University is hosting Military Emphasis Week Nov. 2-9 to honor and respect those who have fought and are currently fighting for the United States of America. The events began Saturday with a tailgate on the front lawn of the Hancock Welcome Center. Members from every branch of the […]
Read moreThe School of Law hosted an open house The School of Law opened its doors Nov. 2 to welcome visitors the second time this semester for their Experience: Law event. The event began early Friday morning with a continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Visitors were then able to attend a class, where they could get a feel for how a […]
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The sports world exploded with emotion Saturday night, Oct. 26, when the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Boston Red Sox in Game 3 of the World Series after a controversial obstruction call by third base umpire Jim Joyce. Seemingly everyone with a television and a basic knowledge of the sport of baseball soon took to social media to voice their […]
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Democrat Ralph Northam Democrat Ralph S. Northam, who is running for lieutenant governor of Virginia, may live in Hampton Road like his opponent, but he has opposite political approaches and opinions on governmental issues, according to The Washington Post. Northam served as a medic in the United States Army for eight years before becoming a pediatric neurologist and being elected […]
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Liberty defeats Big South leader Presbyterian, falls to Winthrop, snapping a three-game Flames win streak The Liberty University women’s volleyball team started off their weekend with a big 3-1 win over first-place Presbyterian College Friday, Oct. 25 (25-12, 25-16, 20-25, 25-21). Junior Gabrielle Shipe posted a match-high 21 digs, making her the 19th player in program history to post 1,000 […]
Read moreSigning degree becomes available This semester, Liberty University became the first school in Virginia to offer a Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language and Interpreting (ASLI). Although the first ASLI class was taught in spring of 2012, the degree was yet to be accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Nicole Thorn, assistant professor of ASLI, said. […]
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Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and Virginia Attorney General and candidate for governor Ken Cuccinelli spoke to students in the Vines Center Monday, Oct. 28, encouraging them to stand up for their freedom and to vote in the Nov. 5 election. Paul gave the keynote address and challenged students to […]
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The organization responsible for fighting chemical weapons received international recognition for its efforts Since the beginning of the Nobel Peace Prize, it has been the source of much controversy. Given the political nature of this award, much debate has encircled the respected recipients of this prestigious prize. This time around, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has […]
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Visitors of the cafe will no longer be able to enjoy the famous Milton at the Candlers Station location After years of serving Liberty University’s campus with its infamous Milton, the Drowsy Poet closed its doors Saturday, Oct. 19. The cafe opened in 1994 and was famous for the Milton, a milkshake made with secret ingredients, said the owner Shani […]
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