After last season’s shortened season in which Liberty had to share a Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) championship title with Florida Gulf Coast, the Lady Flames looked to defend their title for the fourth straight year during the championship series Feb. 16-19. The ladies did just that. The Lady Flames won the meet handily, tallying 1,830.5 points, and the team […]
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Liberty alumna and singer Jane Marczewski, known by her stage name Nightbirde, who gained a strong following after her inspiring story and talent featured on “America’s Got Talent,” died after a four-year battle with breast cancer. According to CNN, Nightbirde passed away Feb. 19 — her family devastated but hopeful that her legacy will continue on. “Those who knew her, enjoyed her […]
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At the age of 9, conductor and classical musician David Chin began his music education, unaware that it would one day serve as the foundation for an impactful international career in music education, conducting, translating and performance. At 16, Chin first took a stab at conducting at his hometown church in Malaysia. When his pastor retired and needed someone to […]
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Looking for a tasty treat? Bakery owner Sherwin Pilley has you covered, serving up delicious treats at Cakes and Pipers Bakery in Forest, Virginia. Pilley grew up in Milton, Massachusetts, and attended Liberty for her first year of college from 2004-2005 before moving to attend Northeastern University, from which she graduated in 2009. “I knew I wanted to go back […]
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The James River Theatre Company (JRTC) is putting on one of Shakespeare’s most well-known works, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”— in the middle of winter. La Vida Coffee + Market is hosting JRTC’s rendition until Feb. 27. The story of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” consists of a series of romantic squabbles. Lovers wishing to be with one character are torn apart, and […]
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With an eye on the April 2 deadline, student designers have submitted plans for their garments, selected the fabrics, met with models, updated directors and feverishly worked to complete all the details – each button, each piece of lace, each seam, each garnishment and each hem – to perfection on time. The Liberty University Fashion Show is returning. The FACS […]
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Robert Frost’s poetry bleeds with passion and hope, reflecting humanity and his own life experiences. Liberty University Theater Department’s “The Darkest Evening” takes the true story of Frost’s venture into the Great Dismal Swamp and uses it to showcase his life and poetry. In 1894, after being rejected by his love, Frost took a path home through the Great Dismal […]
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Green Hall’s walls aren’t green. They’re gray. At least, they used to be. Many of Green Hall’s walls are now decorated with vivid murals that represent each of the academic departments under The School of Communication & the Arts (SCA) that Green Hall houses. Each SCA department received its own thematic graphic mural featuring figures and symbols that reflect each […]
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Two out of three children living in poverty do not have access to books, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The Little Free Library organization aims to change this by providing communities with unlimited access to books through its libraries. The organization believes children will be encouraged to read if books are in or near their home. Little […]
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Liberty University’s American Sign Language Club is hosting several informative events during this semester. The ASL Club aims to help connect native signers and students who may be learning the language for the first time. All events are signing only, meaning that attendees are not allowed to speak out loud. On Thursday, Feb. 10, the club will be holding a […]
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The Jerry Falwell Library plans a new event to connect with students by leading discussions around students’ hobbies and interests while enjoying a cup of coffee. Coffee & Conversation will be held on Feb. 10 in the library’s lower atrium from 4 to 5 p.m. They hope to provide students a place to meet and chat with library staff and […]
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On Saturday, Feb. 5, Liberty University’s Campus Recreation held the 11th annual Arctic 5K race, the fourth race of its Liberty Mountain Trail Series that has been ongoing since the fall semester. The Arctic 5K started at 9 a.m. at Hydaway Outdoor Center. The race started and ended at Hydaway, and runners followed a path along Falwell Road following the […]
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Run. Hide. Fight: Three steps that could save your life in an active shooter scenario on campus. The Liberty University Police Department encourages students to follow the Run-Hide-Fight procedures according to its website. According to LUPD, first students should run and escape the threat if possible. All belongings should be left behind, and students should warn others away from the […]
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Bridgewater College faced a horrific situation Feb. 1 when an armed man shot and killed two campus first responders before being arrested. According to the Washington Post, the alleged shooter was identified as former Bridgewater student Wyatt Campbell. Campus, local and state police arrested him near the 1,500-student campus 30 minutes after the shooting. Police have charged Campbell with […]
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For the Christian, we know that life is sacred, and life is always worth defending. Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep,” (John 10:11). Jesus often used this analogy of the shepherd. Why? Because shepherds are responsible for risking their own lives to care for the sheep. They not […]
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