The legalization of marijuana, used both medicinally and recreationally, is left up to individual states to decide whether it should be decriminalizedMJBizDaily reports, “California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. Since then, the medical use of cannabis has been legalized in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Recreational or adult use of cannabis is also […]
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Continuing their Enrichment Series, Student Counseling Services will hold their third workshop discussing occupational health and how to slow down and create boundaries on March 8 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in DeMoss 4162. Student Counseling Services offers individual counseling, group counseling, crisis services, workshops, enrichment presentations and connections to the Lynchburg community to aid students with anything related […]
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Through workshops, lectures, luncheons and a concert, students experienced a packed weekend of events during the sixth annual Every Square Inch Conference March 4-5. The Center for Apologetics & Cultural Engagement teamed up with Student Activities to promote a weekend filled with meaningful conversations about the Lord. According to the Student Activities website, the event’s title, “Every Square Inch,” comes […]
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The cybersecurity’s purple team won first place at the National Centers of Academic Excellence cybersecurity competition on Feb. 12. This victory marks a win for the team’s first competition regionally and secures a spot for nationals. The cyber games competition tested teams on their ability to set up and route multiple computers to one network and secure it from being […]
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The Liberty family and the world have watched with heartache and sorrow the events and devastation that have unfolded in Ukraine over this past week. The latest reports indicate that more than 1 million Ukrainian refugees have fled the country. Make no mistake, Liberty University stands with the people of Ukraine and will continue to stand with them. Last week, […]
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Students learned how they can elevate their wellness emotionally, physically and spiritually at the annual Health Expo. About 20 booths lined the Montview Ballroom from 12 to 3 p.m. on March 7. Each booth provided information and tips related to a specific dimension of students’ lives along with activities and prizes. This year’s theme was “Elevate Your Wellness.” The goal […]
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Liberty University’s Student Government Association proposed new legislation and is awaiting further approval from administration. Out of the proposed resolutions, three of them are notable to Liberty’s on-campus student life and have been highly favored in the eyes of the student body according to polls conducted by delegates in the representative branch. The first of the three resolutions being passed […]
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Liberty’s Mountain Trail Series had its grand finale this weekend with the King of the Mountain sprint — a single track and one mile course, starting from Snowflex and going all the way up Liberty Mountain. With roughly a 1,000 feet elevation change, this race has the sharpest incline of any of the other races in the Liberty Mountain Trail […]
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The School of Communication & the Arts is moving the university’s art gallery into the middle of the SCA, an area formerly known to students as the collaborative space. The gallery was previously housed a few hallways away in Green Hall. The renovation is the result of a gift from Barbara Engstrom’s estate. The new museum will have a gallery […]
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Little moments of joy often pepper life. For many, good food is the ingredient that catalyzes these moments. Kaylee Bryant started the Instagram account @thelynchburgfoodie to snapshot meals from local restaurants to share with the world the food that gives her joy. Bryant started @thelynchburgfoodie almost a year ago to share pictures of her favorite eats around Lynchburg. Working […]
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Winter is coming to an end, which means students across campus have begun to scurry to the lawn like ants invading a picnic to enjoy the sun and warm temperatures. Even with the pressures of midterms and assignments weighing on them, students felt their moods improve significantly with the warmer weather. “I feel honored. It felt like life was being […]
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Wouldn’t you like to spend an evening at the Café Américain from the 1940s film “Casablanca”? The Phi Alpha Theta society got to live that dream March 5 when they held a “Casablanca”-themed night at the Bedford Alum Springs Hotel. The costumed event included free food, games, tours and much more, including repeated showings of the film. The night took […]
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For some, planning events can feel tedious and difficult. For others, it is a chance to put what they learned in the classroom into action. The latter is the case with students in FACS 351— an event management class taught by Professor Alison Pettit. Students in the class plan and coordinate events to support nonprofit agencies. The course consists of […]
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One of the most anticipated college vacations of the year waits just around the corner for students. Whether you are vacationing at a tropical paradise or a winter wonderland, spring break offers a chance for everyone to enjoy the warmer weather and get some much-needed rest. Spring break, notorious for being a luxurious getaway for many, is usually a more […]
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Located in Bedford, Virginia, ElectricCoArt houses vendors selling art, hand-crafted goods and vintage and retail fair-trade items. ElectricCoArt is becoming a hotspot for shopping, dining and entertainment, but it’s also a place where small businesses and artists can get involved for experience and exposure. Owner Wendy Witt’s goal was to create a new, exciting spot for locals and visitors to […]
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