Center for Music & Performing Arts debuts theatrical performance of “I Pagliacci” The Center for Music & Performing Arts opera “I Pagliacci” — meaning “clowns” in Italian — debuted Jan. 15 and ran through Jan. 19. The Italian opera was full of lovers’ duets, betrayal, jealousy and revenge. Though it was performed in English, the music, costumes and performers took […]
Read moreStudents create family friendly drama It is hard for Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Chris Nelson to contain his excitement as he talks about the theatre department’s latest project: a radio drama completely produced by Liberty University students. “It is a developmental work right now,” Nelson said. “We’re still deciding what it could be and what direction it can go […]
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Dr. Ben Kalu returns to Nigeria in attempt to find cancer cure Dr. Ben Kalu, an assistant professor in Liberty University’s Department of Biology & Chemistry, spent Christmas break researching, teaching and training at Abia State University in Uturu, Nigeria. Kalu was selected for the second round of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program, which awarded 33 scholars an opportunity […]
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Tips for staying safe and warm if temperatures in Lynchburg plummet Brisk winds, snow blowing and frigid climate change can produce dangerously low temperatures in the winter season, as well as difficult circumstances for students trying to travel from dorms to classes. Although Virginia does not boast the lowest temperatures in the U.S., frostbite can occur if the temperature is […]
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An unlikely artist is now unveiling his work in the art gallery Using the mediums of graphic design, user interface design, film, and photography, Liberty University professor and artist David Meyer will be opening a self-featured art exhibit entitled “Menagerie.” “I went with the name ‘Menagerie’ because it’s a collection, kind of like a hodgepodge of things,” Meyer said. “The […]
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After 12 years, Christian band Anberlin says goodbye with Farewell Tour Hundreds of cities, millions of fans and countless hours on the road. All of these things make up the life of Stephen Christian, lead singer of the widely known alternative rock band Anberlin. With carefully styled brunette hair, a black leather jacket and deep-set brown eyes focused on the […]
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Liberty’s Rotaract Club helps serve the community throughout the season With the holiday season around the corner, bell ringers for the Salvation Army are out in full force. This year, some members of the Liberty University Rotaract Club will be among them. According to Grace Vohden, a junior at Liberty and founder of Liberty’s chapter of Rotaract, serving with the […]
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Rwandan man demonstrates God’s love by holding doors open for others At 6 feet 3 inches, Elie Bizimana is hard to miss. He stands like a sentry outside the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall, holding the door for weary diners seeking dinner after a long day, his bright smile wide as he nods hello or tells his fellow students to have a […]
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Lynchburg resident Shane Reside repairs bikes for locals in need of transportation From having no faith to being filled with faith in God, local Lynchburg resident Shane Reside has gone from being an atheist to sharing God’s grace with those around him, all within a matter of months. A staple for humanitarian work in Lynchburg, Virginia, The Lighthouse Community Center […]
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“Look Daddy. Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” Can you name the Christmas classic that this famous line originated from? I bet some can. That is the thing about classics — everyone knows them. Word for word and breath for breath. They are a part of our culture and are staples in our family […]
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Lights, camera, Area 51 Films has been in action since 2013. Area 51 Films is a student-run production company that was formed by four cinematic arts students who wanted to create videos that reflected their progress in Liberty University’s cinematic arts program. The team of Area 51 Films is currently working on its third Coffeehouse video “Guardians of the Holidays,” […]
Read moreLiberty students had the chance to dress up and dance the night away at the Masquerade Ball, hosted by Liberty’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter, Thursday night, Nov. 6. More than 200 students arrived in masks, gowns and suits to enjoy live music, chocolate and cheese fountains and a chance to learn about the public relations club. […]
Read moreThere are many different ways to worship. Psalm 149:3 says, “Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to Him with timbrel and harp.” Liberty University’s student-led, hip-hop dance ministry team D-Trex is doing just that — praising God through dance. “The group was … originally called Death On Awakening (D.O.A.), and that was a part of the […]
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Alumni spread gospel by acting in “Love Beyond” musical overseas For many theatrical performers, having the chance to perform on Broadway or in London is the opportunity of a lifetime. For two Liberty University alumni, Jamie Cloutier and Sarah Seaman, this dream came true, as they performed as part of the ensemble in the musical “Love Beyond” at the Wembley […]
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for KING & COUNTRY and Britt Nicole perform for CFAW “Without further ado, please welcome to the stage, for KING & COUNTRY.” The crowd cheered as the band was introduced to the Vines Center for the first time Nov. 7. The stage was completely dark except for a single white spotlight illuminating Australian brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone. They began […]
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