In Lynchburg, one local ice cream shop is serving up something that’s not just sweet, but memorable. At Rookie’s, it’s not just about enjoying an ice cream sandwich — it’s about community, friendship and growth. Rookie’s has grown far beyond its humble beginnings. While pursuing his MBA at Liberty University, cofounder Jordan Nickerson had the idea of creating an ice […]
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Students can journey to the past with “Anastasia,” Alluvion Stage Company’s newest production in the Tower Theater. Anya, an amnesiac who longs to find the truth of her past, joins con man, Dmitry, and the hilarious ex-aristocrat, Vlad Popov, to escape Russia and find the answers she seeks in Paris. The trio captivates the audience as Anya uncovers her forgotten […]
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Former “Duck Dynasty” star and Christian speaker Sadie Robertson Huff helped write LO Worship band’s new single “Mirror,” which released last month. Comprised of worship leaders Reeves Walker, Kaylea Mayo and Liberty University student Laela Dasher, LO Worship band has produced many albums and singles since their launch in 2020. Ever since, the band has gained over 566,033 monthly listeners […]
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This summer I took a cold shower, and you should do the same. As I flew over the Pacific Ocean and headed to a country I knew little about, I realized what the decisions I made had manifested. That is, discomfort in the face of the unknown. After two weeks in Central Asia, it was beginning to feel like the […]
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College is stressful. While there are many ways to relax and de-stress from homework, tests and papers, students living in dorms may overlook a beneficial activity that can improve their mental and physical health — gardening. This activity can positively impact students’ lives and promote personal health. For example, Consumer Reports notes that foods grown from a garden can be […]
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Imagine a society that publicly demeans outcasts by broadcasting their struggles or odd fascinations, exploiting them for money. Worse, imagine a society in which millions actively support this wicked behavior. As it turns out, there is no need to imagine. In our culture, where social justice efforts are as widespread as they have ever been, reality TV shows continue to […]
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Freedom 4/24, a Lynchburg organization that fights human trafficking, held its annual gala Sept. 6 at Spring Grove Ranch in Appomattox to come together as a community and raise money for the partners they support. The nonprofit aims to educate people about human trafficking, both locally and internationally, with the goal of prevention. “It started as a T-shirt fundraiser, and […]
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Dining Dollars were increased on Liberty University’s dining plans this semester, allowing students to purchase more items that are not available for a meal swipe. The decision to add more Dining Dollars into the Freedom Dining and Freedom Dining PLUS+ meal plans came after “inflation caused price increases across” the restaurants on Liberty’s campus, according to Sodexo District Manager Duke […]
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Liberty University’s campus has been flooded with posters and banners encouraging students to install the Champion Safe app on their smartphone with the intention of streamlining campus safety resources in one app. The Champion Safe app has had over 8,150 downloads since its launch in May 2023 according to Senior Community Engagement Analyst John-Wesley Sloan. Vice President of Security and […]
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Hosted by Liberty University’s School of Business, the 2024 CEO Summit: Networking the Nations will be held on Sept. 23-25 at various locations on campus, including the Montview Student Union, DeMoss Hall and the School of Business. This event enables students to connect and network with Fortune 500 chief executive officers, government leaders, innovators and influencers. Many of the speakers […]
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Students listened to the testimony of Becket Cook and Hyeon Soo Lim during Wednesday and Friday’s convocations. Becket Cook, podcaster and author of “A Change of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption,” shared his testimony during Wednesday’s convocation. “I was a gay atheist living in Hollywood, then I had an encounter with God, and my life changed forever,” […]
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Liberty University President Dondi Costin’s career took flight after he graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1986. However, his life’s trajectory drastically changed after he walked into the home church of his future wife, Vickey Costin, which marked the beginning of their story together in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Fresh out of college, Vickey was a music […]
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LU Send held its annual Student Travel Fair Sept. 4-5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Montview Student Union, providing students with information about studying abroad, internships and travel opportunities. Anastasia Kingsley, the associate director of study abroad, said that the fair is for both residential and online students currently studying at Liberty University. The goal of the […]
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Malik Willis Former Flames quarterback Malik Willis is packing his things and leaving the Music City as he heads to Wisconsin following a recent trade to the Green Bay Packers. The third-year quarterback was traded by Tennessee for a seventh-round draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. This may have been exactly the move Willis needed to prove […]
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Darius McGhee Liberty basketball legend Darius McGhee has kick-started his professional career with the Indiana Mad Ants in the NBA G League. McGhee had the opportunity to ball professionally in the G League for the 2023-24 season, where he found a mid-season rhythm, consistently putting up points for the Mad Ants. The 25-year-old point guard became Liberty’s all-time highest scorer […]
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