Be content and don’t complain about your “ruined” semester – Adventures with Abby

I’m tired of seeing seniors complain about their last semesters being ruined. I’m tired of hearing and reading about students lamenting that they couldn’t spend time with their friends or go on all the adventures associated with spring semester and the return of warm weather. I’m tired of catching thoughts like “If it wasn’t for this stupid virus I could […]

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Liberty Dining Finds New Platforms To Encourage Isolated Students

In spite of the nationwide shutdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Liberty University Dining has enhanced its social media-based platform, focusing on encouraging students, highlighting exceptional employees and providing viewers with at-home recipes. Social Media Coordinator Tobi Laukaitis said that it was stressful to constantly see talk of the coronavirus in her social media feeds. Laukaitis felt that if she […]

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Lynchburg food banks continue to serve amidst COVID-19

Lynchburg area food banks and shelters are keeping their doors open and serving the community despite several restrictions to keep food distribution sanitized and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lynchburg Salvation Army, The Lighthouse Community Center and The Daily Bread are all playing their part in helping those struggling in the community. The three organizations are working together to […]

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LU housing specifics amid COVID-19

Liberty University continues to make adjustments to their housing protocols to provide international students a safe place to live amidst the global pandemic.   After receiving backlash about the university’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the administration stands with its decision, which ultimately gives students the choice to remain on campus in dorms as they take classes online. “The decisions we […]

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Class Ring Distribution and COVID-19 Changes to Liberty University’s Student Government Association

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Student Government Association (SGA) leadership is hard at work implementing changes to keep students safe.   Student body president Derek Rockey holds an optimistic outlook even after the last semester of his senior year was unexpectedly shortened.  “I would love for the student body to know that we will continue to advocate for them […]

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NFL free agency highlights—who won?

Many NFL teams have already made short-term moves in hopes of securing a Super Bowl next season, but some transactions in particular have stood  out. With sports temporarily on hold, NFL free agency has stepped to the forefront of our attention. This offseason produced a few teams that look primed for a deep playoff run. How does every division look, […]

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Concerns over NCAA Extending Eligibility for Athletes in Spring Sports

The sports world has come to almost a complete standstill due to COVID-19. End of year tournaments for college winter sports were canceled, pro sports leagues suspended their seasons, and spring seasons for college sports were brought  to a halt just as they were starting. These cancelations and suspensions have left teams and fans baffled, with many questions about what […]

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