The Republican Party focus on new policies to promote economic growth A new buzzword being thrown around Washington nowadays is the term “reform conservatism.” Led by many of the top members of Congress, such as Sen. Mike Lee, Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Paul Ryan, this ideology has been pushed into mainstream political thought. “At its core, at least as […]
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Newsboys lead vocalist Michael Tait visits alma mater, performs for CFAW Liberty alumnus and Christian singer Michael Tait stepped onto the stage in the Vines Center Saturday, April 11 no longer a student. But Tait was not just visiting for mere pleasure, Tait had come to perform and to preach the message of Jesus Christ. Tait was accompanied by his […]
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Alumna Ruth Bibby uses experience in fashion PR to judge Liberty’s annual show Liberty University’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) welcomed back former fashion show director and alumna Ruth Bibby to assist in judging its ninth annual spring fashion show, titled “Cotton Couture: Nature’s Dream,” April 11 in the Schilling Center. Bibby graduated with a double major in […]
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Legacy of co-founder lives on with third annual Lynchstock Music Festival While it would have been easy for Jon Smalt to walk away from planning the Lynchstock Music Festival following the tragic death of his friend and co-founder Jon Gregoire last fall, Smalt chose to honor Jon Gregoire with another year of music and unity within Lynchburg. After two years […]
Read moreThe Liberty Flames officially kicked off the 2015 football season Saturday, April 11 at Williams Stadium in front of the Flames faithful ready to see what is in store for the fall. The game featured a unique scoring system that rewarded both the offense and defense for different facets of the game. The offense gained points for things like explosive […]
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Spring fashion show responds to the call of nature Audiences were treated to visual representations of nature at the ninth annual Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) spring fashion show, titled “Cotton Couture: Nature’s Dream,” at the Schilling Center April 11. The night began as JaNique Cameron and Julie Earle, director and assistant director of the show, explained that the theme […]
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“You are not defined by what you do, but by who Jesus is to you.” What defines you? Chances are, you have allowed either what you do or do not do to define you. Maybe it is not what you do but what people have said about you that has defined you in some way. Again, let us read that […]
Read moreLiberty University Athletic Director Jeff Barber announced that former University of Virginia (UVA) Assistant Coach Ritchie McKay will take over as head coach of the Liberty Flames men’s basketball team. The month-long coaching search came to a conclusion Wednesday, April 1 at a press conference held in Williams Stadium, where Barber made the announcement. McKay is no stranger to Liberty, […]
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Jenna is in a relationship with a guy who doesn’t respect her. One day at the gym, she overheard her boyfriend make fun of her to his guy friends. This wasn’t the first time he mocked her or put her down. It was time to confront the problem. But Jenna grew up in a home in which her dad’s anger […]
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From a doughnut-selling trailer to upscale restaurants and artsy shops, downtown Lynchburg boasts a number of unique attractions for both tourists and locals. One such venue is 5th Street Art House, a cooperative art gallery that showcases the work of local artists. Located at 520 Fifth Street, the gallery exhibits more than ordinary arts and crafts. Instead, 5th Street Art […]
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Liberty PRSSA chapter hosts etiquette banquet The number of degrees people have will not get them far in life if they do not know better than to not chew with their mouths open or belch out loud at the dinner table. Respectable manners, along with a solid education, have the potential to open doors to a bright future. At an […]
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Military families dine and fellowship at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre The Office of Military Affairs hosted Military Family Fun Day for service members and their families in the Barrick-Falwell lodge at the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre March 27. The event was free of charge for those with military ID. With a temperature hovering in the low 50s, it was a […]
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Vintage Lynchburg showcases handmade, special items from local artisans Celebrating and showcasing the talents of Lynchburg’s artistic community, the Vintage Lynchburg Spring Market will take place at Urban Arts Garage 10th and Commerce Street in downtown Lynchburg April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vintage Lynchburg is a biannual vendor market that showcases local artisans and features vintage, antique, […]
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Thomas Road Baptist Church hosted its eighth annual Night of Worship The string section began to play softly, setting the tone for an evening filled with praise during the School of Music’s eighth annual Night of Worship Sunday, March 29. The rest of the ensemble entered and the Thomas Road Baptist Church sanctuary was filled with sweet music as the […]
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Fishing enthusiasts compete in Student Activities derby at Camp Hydaway Despite the cold weather, more than two dozen students decided to brave the chilly conditions in order to spend the morning of March 28 participating in a timed fishing derby coordinated by Student Activities (SA). By 9 a.m., the lake at Camp Hydaway was already teeming with students eager to […]
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