Sen. Rand Paul, regarding the right for previously convicted felons to vote, once said, “It’s the biggest voting rights issue of our day.” In the United States, 5.2 million Americans were not able to vote in the 2020 election due to felony disenfranchisement. There are approximately 12 million Americans with a felony conviction on their record. Felons lose their right […]
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October is Respect Life Month. This is a month dedicated to celebrating life from conception to natural death within the Catholic church. As a protestant, I recognize the beauty behind every life; therefore, in honor of Respect Life Month, we should discuss the topic of abortion. Before we were ever conceived, the Lord knew us. He loved us. However, the […]
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The Lynchburg Community Market is a consistent part of local life in Lynchburg, selling fresh produce for students and community members. But on Sept. 29, the Lynchburg Night Market offered shoppers the chance to see the market in a different light — fading light, that is. The market was held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. but featured all the […]
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Fatigue. Difficulty concentrating. Insomnia. Sadness. Shifts in diet. Changes in eating habits. Feelings of worthlessness and guilt. These are all signs of depression. About 44% of college students report experiencing a symptom of depression or anxiety, according to the Mayo Clinic Health System. Resident Counselor for Student Counseling Services Sam Landa said depression and anxiety are prominent in college students […]
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Liberty University’s Helms School of Government hosted multiple speakers during the month of September that shared their personal experiences with students and gave advice on how to pursue their future careers. David Shedd, former acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and Dr. Hilly Moodrick-Even Khen (Dr. Moodrick), senior lecturer of public international law at Ariel University in Israel, […]
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Every day since Aug. 24, the School of Divinity has posted a video of a school leader praying over the university. The 50 Days of Prayer correlates to Liberty’s 50th anniversary. While a variety of topics have been covered in these prayers, the university’s students and community are central topics. Pastor Jonathan Falwell kicked off the series in a video […]
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Liberty University’s Helms School of Government released its first Undergraduate Law Review over the summer of 2021. As Ben Rathsam, an associate government professor at Liberty, explained, law reviews are articles that analyze legal doctrine, court case or statutes passed by legislatures. Students can give their thoughts and conclusions about legal decisions that were made. He also emphasized how important […]
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With the Virginia governor elections fast approaching, Liberty students have the chance to let their voices be heard. Students at Liberty from out-of-state can simply update their voter registration to Virginia temporarily while they are a full-time student. This provides the student an opportunity to change their registration again when they graduate and move out of state. Students will be […]
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Personal finance educator and businessman Dave Ramsey spoke at the School of Business’ Center for Financial Literacy (CFL) on Wednesday, Sept. 29 after delivering a message at Convocation earlier that morning. The School of Business hosted Ramsey at 1 p.m. for a Q&A session in the Towns Auditorium that was open for all School of Business students to attend. According […]
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Alumni, I would like to welcome you back to the mountain. Homecoming is a time to reconnect with old friends, make new acquaintances and reminisce the many memories and experiences that made Liberty University your home. It’s also an opportunity to observe your successors, our current students, in motion. They are preparing to be, as Dave Ramsey pointed out in […]
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Each year, Homecoming weekend brings thousands of students and alumni together for events and festivities that celebrate and reflect memories made at Liberty. This year’s Oct. 8-9 celebration will be even more special in honor of Liberty’s 50th birthday. According to Walker Sandler, an event supervisor for Student Activities, what makes the celebration more noteworthy goes beyond the 50th anniversary […]
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Volunteers are typically tasked with unloading trucks or distributing supplies, but on Thursday, Sept. 23, volunteers aiding incoming Afghan refugees at Fort Pickett had a more important job: extending a welcoming hand and a warm smile. LU Serve Now’s team loaded a bus at 7 a.m. filled with 26 students eager to provide any help they could at Fort Pickett […]
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Evangelical Pastor Jay Lowder came to Liberty to speak during Convocation Sept. 22 and 24 to expound on the importance of having a relationship with Jesus, rather than simply knowing about Him. Liberty continues to have a focus on spiritual leaders speaking at Convocation this fall, with many returning guests. For Lowder, however, this was his first time coming to […]
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Things are heating up on Liberty’s softball field as the team prepares for the spring season. So far, the Lady Flames have hosted two Division III schools in Averett and Roanoke College, but the highlight of the fall season has been the game against Longwood where the team showed promising performances. The Flames have seen home runs from outfielder Kara […]
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After winning the ACHA Championship in April, the Lady Flames Division I hockey team began its season with a 3–2 victory over the Washington Pride Sept. 25 at the LaHaye Ice Center. The Lady Flames were quiet in the first period, but by the third period, they had scored twice. A late-game rally by the Pride tied the game, but […]
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