The money raised will be used to support the Special Olympics program in Lynchburg and throughout Virginia The sixth annual Hill City Polar Plunge was met with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-50s, a stark contrast to the 32 degrees and snow that was reported the previous year. The good weather brought more than 75 people to Camp Hydaway […]
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The sculpture is designed to showcase some of Lynchburg’s outdoor activities, such as hiking and skateboarding Many people do not usually associate art and recreation, but local artist Paul Clements connects the two subjects with a sculpture located at the Percival Island trailhead in downtown Lynchburg. Clements was commissioned by the James River Council for the Arts and Humanities and […]
Read moreCreation Studies class will explore D.C. in March In an effort to expand learning beyond the classroom, History of Anti-Semitism and Creation Studies 390 classes will unite to take a trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Jefferson Memorial and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., Saturday, March 1. During their visit, they will explore […]
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Student Activities will host a Switchfoot concert featuring songs from “Fading West” The members of the band Switchfoot have always felt at home in the ocean. Whether they are exploring the oceans near their hometown of San Diego or places like New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, the surfing lifestyle has always been a large part of Switchfoot’s identity as […]
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Inspiration meets decadence at Cao Artisan Chocolate, a specialty chocolate shop, located in downtown Lynchburg. According to the shop’s website, the chocolate and other items sold at this small shop is of the highest quality, as it is only made from the finest and most expensive cacao beans on the market, the Trinitario and Criollo beans. The most common and […]
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A heartbeat is one of the first evidences of a baby’s life, one of the first things a doctor will look for on the ultrasound, according to Parents magazine. Rose Initiative, a pro-life organization based out of Lynchburg, Va., is drawing attention to the importance of a heartbeat through due date bracelets. “(The bracelets) have actual due dates of mothers […]
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Missionary kids have the opportunity to explore the world and learn about parts of foreign cultures that others may never see Liberty’s recent Global Focus Week began with international students presenting the flags of their home countries. However, there are some Liberty students who do not always know which country to call home. They are missionary kids. Because they grow […]
Read moreCoffeehouse takes on a foreign theme In honor of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles emergence in America, the theme for this year’s spring Coffeehouse is British Invasion. Coffeehouse is hosted by Liberty University’s Student Activities (SA) and will take place Saturday, March 29 at 11:30 p.m.. Tryouts for the British-themed show will take place March 3-7 at 5-10 p.m. […]
Read moreWhile many were celebrating Valentine’s Day the night of Friday, Feb. 14, 21 Liberty University students transformed into Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March and several others for the opening of “Little Women” at the Tower Theater. While this is the first time “Little Women” has been performed in the Tower Theater, it is not the first time it has […]
Read moreAfter six years, more than half a million people in Liberia now have access to clean water thanks to The Last Well, which has recently partnered with Liberty University’s Revive Ministries to continue to serve the African nation, according to Executive Director of The Last Well Todd Phillips. The Last Well is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide […]
Read moreAlumna now leads the Lighthouse Kids Minsitry in Lynchburg As she was growing up, Sarah Singer found it hard to believe that God’s love was unconditional, because she was raised in a rough home. Now, she is the director of the Lighthouse Kids Ministry and uses her past to develop a connection and love for the people of downtown Lynchburg. […]
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Liberty’s new program, ‘Game On,’ will reach millions of homes The dream of being like Brigham Young University or Notre Dame University has been a goal for Liberty athletics since day one, and Liberty has furthered that dream through its School of Communication & Creative Arts (SCCA). Since the fall, the Liberty Flames Sports Network (LFSN) has increased telecast viewership […]
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The Interior Design Society helps students get crafty in the first workshop inspired by pins from the social network The sound of hammers on wood filled the air as Liberty University students participated in the first Pinterest DIY event, hosted by the Interior Design Society (IDS), Thursday, Jan. 30. According to IDS President Lia Serapiglia, the turnout for the event […]
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A band that began as just a few friends with a love for music is now a Coffeehouse regular Between Open Mic Nights, the Campus Artist Series, and the biannual coffeehouse shows, Liberty offers many performance opportunities that give rise to a variety of student bands. One such band is Odyssey. Odyssey consists of four members. Jere Essig is the […]
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Hill City Hunt encourages team building and friendship Students gathered at the Tilley Student Center Saturday, Feb. 1 to participate in the fifth annual Hill City Hunt hosted by Student Activities (SA). Every year, the hunt allows students the opportunity to explore the sites around Lynchburg, ranging from Ivy Lake to Camp Hydaway, according to sophomore and SA volunteer Jasmine […]
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