Audiences will be immersed in a world of mystery and passion through the Liberty University Department of Theatre Arts’ latest musical, “Jane Eyre,” in the Tower Theater. Based off the novel by Charlotte Brontё, the musical focuses on the struggles of orphaned and unloved Jane Eyre, whose wanderlust leads her to take a position as a governess at the […]
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Legacy is what we leave behind when we move on or pass away. For my grandfather, these were his children, his grandchildren and the trees he planted. Often, on long car trips with him, whether close to home or hours away, he would point out trees along the side of the road or in the woods and say, “I planted […]
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Being a college student at Liberty University, I hear “I want to get closer with God” all the time. We can do this in a number of ways, namely by praying to God, reading his Word and worshipping him. But in my opinion, spending time in his creation and appreciating the design with which he constructed the nature around us […]
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Christians face many moral dilemmas today, and the spotlight recently shone on transgender athletes playing women’s sports. One would expect a society that claims to be “pro-women” to protect and support female athletes; however, this is far from the truth, as transgender (male to female) athletes across the nation are being permitted to play among and against biological women. This […]
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Election Day results are in for the Senate and House of Representatives in the Commonwealth of Virginia. All of Virginia’s 11 seats in the House of Representatives were open, and some have been returned to their previous congressmen while others have been claimed by new faces. According to the Office of Government Relations, Liberty University students participated in this year’s […]
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The Nov. 5 election resulted in Republicans gaining control of three out of the four available seats for the Lynchburg City Council, according to WDBJ7. In the 1st Ward, which covers north and northwest Lynchburg including Bedford Hills, Republican Jacqueline H. “Jac” Timmer won with 44% of votes. Timmer received 4,472 votes compared to 3,940 for Democrat Randy Smith and […]
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LU Cackle Hour welcomed students and CFAW attendees to their show on Saturday, Nov. 8 in DeMoss Hall 1284. The on-campus improv club has been putting on a show every semester for eight years since its launch in 2016. “We like to get students to take some time off from their brain and have fun and laugh,” Christian Manwell, LU […]
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Liberty University students heard from John Stonestreet on Nov. 6 and President Dondi Costin on Nov. 8 during last week’s Convocations. Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center, took the stage with a timely message the morning after Election Day. Stonestreet encouraged the crowd to remember God is on the throne no matter who is in the White House. He did […]
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The Valley View Mike Donahue 5-Miler, hosted by Campus Recreation in partnership with Liberty University Military Affairs, was held Nov. 9 at Liberty Mountain Hydaway Outdoor Center on the Liberty Mountain Trail System. This race was the largest Valley View race to date, with 178 participants according to Katy Clay, director of outdoor recreation. The race, held in memory of […]
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President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House as the 47th president of the United States after winning the presidential election Nov. 6, according to The Associated Press. The AP called the presidential race at 5:34 a.m. after Trump secured Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes, which brought the Republican president-elect past 270 electoral votes, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in […]
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order on Aug. 7, leading to a purge of 1,600 voter registrations that lacked proof of citizenship, according to NPR and The Associated Press. This order took place exactly 90 days before the election and led to an injunction request, which was granted by U.S. District Judge Patricia Giles against Virginia election officials, […]
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A viral TikTok trend dubbed as the “infinite money glitch” is landing individuals bold enough to try the hack in six figures of debt and facing legal consequences. A technical issue with JPMorgan Chase’s ATMs allowed customers to deposit checks for massive amounts of money they did not possess and then withdraw those funds from their accounts. According to Forbes, […]
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Universal Orlando Resort, in association with Universal Studios, announced a new theme park will be opening May 22, 2025. The new park, named “Epic Universe,” will have five new immersive worlds, including Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, Celestial Park, “How to Train Your Dragon” — The Isle of Berk and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of […]
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Miriam’s House will be holding its annual Home for the Holidays event Nov. 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Virginian Hotel in downtown Lynchburg to raise funds to provide homes for the homeless. Simply attending the event greatly helps Miriam’s House achieve its goal of raising $30,000, which will be enough to house 15 families. Tickets, which […]
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Sodexo’s annual food drive has begun and will continue through Nov. 14 in order to raise 2,000 pounds of food for the Lynchburg community. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to donate food items to the bins located in the Reber-Thomas Dining, Center, Jerry Falwell Library, CASAS and the LaHaye Rotunda. Sodexo is attempting a new initiative this year by […]
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