Bible verses, judgement, political issues and Barney the purple dinosaur — these are just a few of the topics that Frank Turek mentioned at Liberty University’s We Can’t Not Legislate Morality Conference hosted by the Standing for Freedom Center in the Towns Auditorium on Feb. 21. Turek, the author of many best-selling books, including “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to […]
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The other day, I was sitting in the Jerry Falwell Library. As I joyfully finished a paper for a class, I overheard an interesting conversation at the table next to mine. Two students asked each other if they were baptized. The guy closest to me said, “No, I haven’t. I’m sure I’ll get around to it eventually, but it just […]
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On Super Bowl Sunday, millions gathered around their television screens to watch Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes lead their teams in one of the greatest battles in sports history, but this game wasn’t the only thing making headlines. Many were surprised to see a pair of commercials that promoted Jesus Christ with the simple tag, “He gets us, all of […]
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As millions tuned in to watch the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, a lot of viewers took notice of a commercial called “He Gets Us.” The commercial comes from the pockets of the Christian company Hobby Lobby and unnamed organizations. Many people watched as the commercial portrayed immigrants escaping and moving to another country. […]
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After a dominant win in its first set against the Virginia Cavaliers, the Flames men’s volleyball team dropped its next three sets in a disappointing 3-1 loss Feb. 16. Liberty entered the match Thursday coming off a 6-0 tournament victory at JMU the week prior, and the Flames attempted to ride that momentum to a 25-14 win in the first […]
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The engines roared to life in front of a sold-out crowd for the 2023 Daytona 500, which kickstarted NASCAR’s historic 75th season. The first 178 laps saw Liberty online student William Byron yo-yo between the front of the field and the middle of the pack. A late-race strategy call and a quick stop cemented the No. 24 car in third […]
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There’s only one place where you can discover new worlds, fascinating characters, thrilling battles, immersive graphics and engaging music all at once — and all while being at the helm of captaining your own journey. That’s what video games can offer individuals. There are many video games that are trending and exciting, but usually it’s the people who stream themselves […]
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For senior fashion design student Kristine Johnson, a passion for fashion is one thing that will never go out of style. Johnson won an all-expense paid trip to the University of New York Fashion Week with her fashion design collection Daily Utility. She attended the fashion week Feb. 9-12, where she experienced how the fashion and merchandising industry operates. U […]
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The students at Liberty represent cultures from not only all over the country but all over the world. People from all walks of life gather together to learn, study and become Champions for Christ.On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the International Student Center hosted the annual Asian Open House event where Asian students enjoyed learning from each other. “I heard about the […]
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Hours of preparation, draining tests of focus and endurance, buzzer-beating finishes and the satisfied exhaustion of victory. These descriptions of intense physical sports also refer to a sport of the mind — quiz bowl. Liberty’s quiz bowl program trains students to pursue learning for the rest of their lives. The bedrock of quiz bowl rests on speed of recall […]
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Being a Resident Shepherd is a rewarding, but time-consuming and emotionally-heavy job in its own right. Take that, add being the owner of a small business and it becomes a jam-packed schedule. But Madison Richmond does just that. Richmond, a senior studying integrated communications, is an RS on the Hill and owns a small business in photography. She first dabbled […]
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From mainland China to Massachusetts to Lynchburg, Virginia, Yan Xie has come a long way from where she started. An associate professor of Mandarin Chinese at Liberty University since 2009, and full professor since last year, Xie spent the first 33 years of her life on the other side of the world in China. “I worked hard in China,” Xie […]
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The fashion major at Liberty is about more than just strutting down a catwalk or designing trendy outfits. Liberty University’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Department partnered with Models for Christ, a non-profit fashion ministry, to highlight how Christians can participate in the fashion industry and live out their dreams while being witnesses for Christ. Together they hosted a workshop […]
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On-campus students have a built-in support system in their RAs, RSs, hall events and greater access to other on-campus events. In contrast, commuter students face a challenge when it comes to finding community. So, what is commuter life like? According to Sheldon Farrington, the director of Community Life, “commuters have to be intentional about their community rhythms,” even more so […]
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Liberty’s goal is to train Champions for Christ. For Benjamin Hilton, that meant publishing his book “Think Daily” that challenges people of all backgrounds to observe how the realms of academia connect. Hilton came to Liberty for two semesters during his undergrad, but because of circumstances at home, he decided to transfer out after his freshman year. While he attended […]
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