Members of Liberty University’s Student Government Association (SGA) made their way up to President Dondi Costin’s conference room Feb. 10 to present legislation and receive Costin’s signature. Isaac Kantola, the student body president of SGA, said legislation is sent to the president’s office for his approval throughout each semester. Once a year, however, SGA presents the legislation in person as […]
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TobyMac, renowned contemporary Christian artist and rapper, released his new single “God Did It,” Jan 10. ahead of his upcoming album “Heaven on My Mind,” which is expected to release on March 7. Following the success of his 2022 No. 1 Billboard album, “Life After Death,” TobyMac’s new album will feature 12 songs that explore the struggle of staying true […]
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Students congregated for the Unify Korea gathering in the Center for Music and the Worship Arts’ Concert Hall Feb. 7 to learn about the tensions between North and South Korea and pray for unification. The event was organized by LU One, the School of Divinity, the International Student Center, Unify Korea Club, Thomas Road Baptist Church, the Lynchburg Korean Church […]
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The creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky Addams family, with their iconic, finger-snapping harpsichord theme, has proved to be one of the most memorable sitcom subjects ever aired — and for good reason. The 1964 series ran for only two seasons before it was cancelled, yet it vividly lives on in cultural memory. The Addams family are outsiders — their […]
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In an age where our lives are shared, liked, rated and commented on through screens, there are endless opportunities for insecurity to take root in our minds. As our online lives pervade every aspect of our real ones, a question arises: Has social media ruined romance and trust within relationships? Social media can be a double-edged sword. Sometimes it’s used […]
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There have only been a few moments in life that have left me speechless. As a budding journalist and editor, I have always had a knack for jotting down my thoughts and articulating my perspective on a situation, but the days leading up to my grandmother’s passing left me silent. A little over a year ago, in the middle of […]
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Students were immersed into the history of gospel music during the Feb. 5 Convocation and heard a message from Rev. Lester W. Taylor Jr., while former Dutch politician and activist, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, took the stage during the Feb. 7 Convocation to share her journey from Islam, to atheism, to Christianity. Wednesday’s Convocation featured an extended time of worship by […]
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An American Airlines passenger jet and a Blackhawk military helicopter collided Jan. 29 over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The plane, which departed from Wichita, Kansas, was en route to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport when the Blackhawk struck it, killing all 67 people aboard between both aircrafts. The underlying cause of the incident is still under investigation. According […]
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Student Activities hosted “’90s Night” Feb. 8 at the LaHaye Event Space to give students a time to enjoy a phone-free evening of ’90s-themed fun. Attendees arrived dressed in jean jackets, baggy pants, backwards ball caps and denim skirts to emulate the decade’s apparel. Student Activities workers greeted participants at the door with yo-yos and ’90s snacks such as […]
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Traditionalism is back. Healthy homes are being restored as young people are beginning to see the value of building a strong family unit. Generation Z is reviving the traditional practices of getting married younger and focusing on the home by adopting a way of life that is reminiscent of our morality-bound ancestors. Masculine men who provide and feminine women who […]
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Life in the dorms, especially for freshman students, is a thrilling experience. It’s a time of transition, often leading new students to find the circle of people who will become their most trusted friends who will leave lasting impacts on their college experience. Freshman year can be an exciting and stressful time that requires students to adjust their lives and […]
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Liberty University’s Office of Program Development and Support, along with LU One, hosted its first Unity in Verse Poetry contest Feb. 7 in the DeMoss Hall Grand Lobby to showcase students’ poetry talents. Melissa Harris, the communication and branding director for LU One, along with the Program Development and Support events team planned this event to encourage students to create […]
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Liberty University’s softball and baseball teams are gearing up for the approaching spring season. Following the Flames’ success in the 2024 season, both teams are settling in for a stacked regular season schedule full of rigorous competition. After reaching the NCAA Tournament regionals in 2024, the Lady Flames are prepared for this season, facing high-level competition from the start of […]
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Bedrock Church Lynchburg hosted Night to Shine with the support of Liberty University’s Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) and LU One Feb. 7 to showcase God’s love for the disabled community. Night to Shine was first created by the Tim Tebow foundation, which defines the event as, “an unforgettable worldwide celebration event, centered on God’s love, honoring and valuing […]
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The Liberty University Men’s Basketball team kicked off the weekend with a 77-53 win over Louisiana Tech University Feb. 7, moving them to 6-4 in Conference USA. After going 2-1 in three road games where Head Coach Ritchie McKay broke the all-time winning record for head coaches at Liberty, Flames basketball returned to the Liberty Arena to face the Bulldogs. […]
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