Ever since Janet Brown accepted Christ at 8 years old, she knew it was the right decision. However, she never expected to be working in ministry and higher education until she heard God’s voice. Brown is the residential department chair of Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS) at Liberty University. She has a master’s in human services and a doctorate in […]
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For those who like Halloween but don’t want to participate in the haunted houses, horror movies and crazy festivities, you’ve come to the right place. As sad as it is, college students are too old to go trick-or-treating for some free candy. However, there are still plenty of fun things to do from the comfort of your dorm. Plan a […]
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Liberty University currently offers more than 150 student-led clubs. One student club, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), has created a laid-back environment that also fosters career growth. PRSSA is a national association that aims to bridge the gap between the college experience and the workplace. The organization was established in 1967, and Liberty students began their own […]
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Liberty University welcomed Tim Timberlake to the Convocation stage on Oct. 23 while Allie Beth Stuckey addressed the student body on Oct. 25. Timberlake is an author and the Senior Pastor of Celebration Church alongside his wife Jen Timberlake in Jacksonville, Florida. He began the message by reading Exodus 3:1-5 and reminiscing on a childhood memory of removing his shoes […]
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LU ONE and the International Student Center sponsored a trip to the Museum of the Bible located in Washington, D.C. over fall break. 50 students and faculty left campus early on Saturday, Oct. 12 and took a bus to Washington, D.C. The group spent five hours exploring the museum and enjoyed lunch together before returning back to campus later that […]
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Liberty University’s CARE and Support team held its first CARE Carnival event Oct. 25 on the Academic Lawn to increase awareness of the resources the department provides to students. The event aimed to be a fun but professional way for students to learn about the services that CARE (Collaborate, Assess, Resource, Empower) provides. “Having an opportunity to use an event […]
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The Liberty Champion emailed each candidate with the same questions for those running for the Lynchburg City Council, U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. We asked each candidate to submit a headshot, professional bio and 100-200 word answers to the questions. We contacted state Sen. John McGuire several times but received no reply. We did not edit the […]
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump continue to make their final strides to win Americans’ votes. Harris joined two church congregations in Georgia Oct. 20. According to NBC News, Harris attended New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and spoke on “how faith can guide people.” During her time at Divine Faith Ministries International in Jonesboro, Georgia, Stevie Wonder […]
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The Lynchburg Fire Department is once again collecting money through their fill-the-boot campaign, according to WFXR reporter Michael Doti. The fill-the-boot campaign has been happening for 22 years, according to WFXR. The purpose of the event is to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), which is a nonprofit organization aimed at “accelerating research” and “advancing care” for individuals […]
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Bedrock Church opened a new place of worship Sept. 8, offering fellowship for residents of Forest, with services held in Forest Middle School each Sunday at 10 a.m. According to Data USA, Forest has a population of 11,600 people, making the city a growing area in Bedford County near the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are eleven current Bedrock churches, and […]
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A little known CSER opportunity provided by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control (FOAC) enables students to care for animals and earn their hours. FOAC is a nonprofit organization that works alongside Campbell County Animal Control to provide daily essentials to pets in need throughout the county. Barbe Shackelford, the founder of FOAC, started the organization because she noticed a […]
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I was standing outside a church in the New Mexico countryside when a thin man came walking along the road with a backpack and a duffel bag. As he approached, stumbling with his head down, I assumed he was another intoxicated drug addict, just as many others there. But when he came up to me, he didn’t ask for drugs […]
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College internships are highly important and beneficial to students. Internships help integrate current studies into the professional workplace, build résumés and give students necessary job experience before they graduate. The Department of Education wrote that internships are unique opportunities to apply studied subjects to a professional work setting. The practice is even required in the medical field so aspiring doctors […]
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As seasons change and the stresses of exams and end-of-semester projects hit, cold and flu season also adds to the list of concerns facing college students. In order to help prevent the unwanted stress added from catching illnesses during the school year, associate professor of nursing Stacy Taylor shared some insights on how students can stay healthy this year. Take […]
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The Central Virginia area is full of fun events and experiences waiting to be attended. Here are five fall activities within driving distance of campus happening over the next few weeks. Sinkland Farms’ 33rd annual Pumpkin Festival This family tradition taking place every weekend until Nov. 3 features exciting activities like live music, food trucks and arts and crafts vendors. […]
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