“How do I feel? I feel like the real deal.” Drew Lafferty sat in one of the several creaky chairs in the band practice room, all of which had been filled just minutes before. Over 150 people had gathered that night, April 5, to watch him and his 18-piece band perform a set of 14 classic jazz standards — […]
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For most people, class assignments are a part of school that they work on, submit and put little thought into once they receive a grade back. For AnnaClaire Schmiedel, a social good project she developed for her Graphic Design II class turned into a movement with the potential to spark discussion across Liberty’s campus. “We had to pick an […]
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Small business owners Jordan and Holly Nickerson did not know what to expect when launching their mobile dessert bar, Rookie’s (previously known as Mookie’s), but after reaching their one-year milestone, they are embracing all that they have learned thus far. Holly Nickerson shared how amazed and humbled she is that Rookie’s has been doing so well, especially in its […]
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Eight candidates are vying for the three open positions on Lynchburg City Council, and it’s up to you to decide who wins. The News & Advance reported that in 2016, only 11.9 percent of Lynchburg’s registered voters voted in the last city council elections. Out of 80,000 people, that’s a mere 10th that chose the people to oversee infrastructure, […]
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AJ and Chris Lillian Abbatacola In my three years at Liberty, I have seen SGA do little for the majority of students here. From the outside, the association looks like a bunch of government majors playing Congress in an effort to burn the Liberty Way to the ground. The importance of this election is underestimated, as the […]
Read moreThe party of former President Ronald Reagan is gone. When Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announced his retirement on April 11, it not only sent shock waves through the Republican Party and across Capitol Hill, it also highlighted an increasing trend of Republican lawmakers who are choosing not to seek reelection this year. For the most part, these law […]
Read moreAs both the Capitals and the Wizards make less-than-promising starts to their sure-to-be-short playoff appearances, I once again find myself sinking into the bottomless pit of disappointment and dejection that I have become more than accustomed to in the past 22 years as a Washington, D.C. sports fan. To pick those of you who are not familiar, Washington has four […]
Read morePresident Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum has been met with much opposition both at home and abroad. The biggest concern on everyone’s mind has been the initiation of an all-out trade war. Democrats and Republicans alike are pleading with the president to reconsider his decision. “You’re punishing the American taxpayers, and you are making […]
Read moreThe rationality of gun-free zones is again under fire after the shooting in gun-free YouTube headquarters of San Bruno, California, on April 3 and from new murder statistics released by London’s Metropolitan Police. It should be. New data is showing that London’s murder rate is topping New York City’s, as homicide numbers for February and March are 32 in NYC […]
Read moreWith this month being National Autism Awareness Month, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and more autism acceptance organizations are pushing towards celebrating the acceptance of autistic people this year, rather than simply being aware of their existence. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “Awareness is knowing something exists and understanding a situation or subject based on facts or experiences.” Acceptance, however, […]
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With the spring semester a mere four weeks from conclusion, the campus-wide preparation and planning for Liberty University’s 2018 Commencement May 19 is in full swing. Faculty members from every corner of the university have been hard at work in an effort to create an enjoyable experience for the projected 18,000 graduates and 35,000-40,000 guests slated to fill the campus. […]
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Liberty University’s Research Week that took place April 9-12 consisted of oral, poster and newly added performing arts presentations. The week closed Saturday with keynote speaker Todd Zakrajsek, associate professor and associate director of the Faculty Development Fellowship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. This year, the performing arts contestants were permitted to perform in addition […]
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The International Student Center held a Canadian Open House Wednesday, April 11, in DeMoss Hall to give Canadian students a taste of home and share with Liberty University students a little of what life is like for the U.S. neighbors to the north. At this event, the International Student Center featured Canadian cuisine and held a Canadian trivia competition where […]
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“Hey, what’s up?” Whenever Bruce and Debbie Brownfield picked up a phone call from their son, Brandon Brownfield, those were the first words they heard. As a tower crane technician, Brandon Brownfield spent some days in the office but spent most days working hundreds of feet off the ground. Two or three times a week, he would call his parents […]
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This past weekend, April 13-14, Liberty University hosted the 8th Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium. BigSURS showcases the work of undergraduate students who have conducted research in a number of academic fields throughout the Big South Conference and Region 2000 institutions. Students were greeted Friday in the Center for Worship Concert Hall by a gospel rendition of “You […]
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