Alumnus saves a woman’s life An innocent trip to the sporting goods section at Wal-Mart in Del Rio, Texas, quickly turned into a heroic, life-saving event. This past spring, former Liberty student body president and Air National Guard pilot Joshua Nelson, his wife Brittany and their son strolled through the Del Rio Wal-Mart toward the sporting goods section in search […]
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Local vendors see success after bringing businesses to Liberty With the change in seasons becoming more noticeable, the Liberty Farmer’s Market is wrapping up its first season Thursday, Nov. 13. The farmer’s market was the brainchild of Sodexo District Manager Anthony Delligatti. Delligatti offered four reasons for creating the market. “(We) wanted to introduce local farmers and their produce to […]
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No Shave November supports fight against cancer by embracing facial hair There comes a time every year when leaves turn brilliant hues of red, orange and gold, fluttering softly to the ground, leaving brown trees stripped bare. The time of year when foliage falls off trees, but facial hair certainly does not fall off the faces of many men at […]
Read moreBy Rachael Graf “Awake, O sleeper, and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” These words were written by the apostle Paul in Ephesians 5:14, who was calling believers to live as children of the light. David Cruz and Steven Meisinger, juniors at Liberty University, live to echo that calling. “Even before coming to Liberty, I already […]
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By Emily Brown World War II veteran recalls horrors of war and God’s protection over him At 95 years old, George Rogers has defied the odds. Doctors said he was not supposed to live past 45 or 50 years old. But Rogers is still here, his smile and laughter contagious to all those around him. Despite the horrors he faced […]
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By Rachael Graf Alumna serves needy in Tampa community Since graduating in 2012, Ashley McAlpin has been busy. The former graduate student assistant for the Liberty Champion graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in May 2012, and then spent two years in Liberty’s graduate program, where she earned her master’s degree in media communication. “Liberty University is a unique […]
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Erika McLeod Auditions will soon begin for Christmas Coffeehouse Liberty University will host its annual Christmas Coffeehouse Dec. 5. Student Activities (SA) will once again serve for hours on end to put on the show of the year. Stephanie Ward, associate director of SA, is one of more than 20 workers who make it all happen. She oversees the marketing, […]
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By Ash Brownd Alumnus brings back flag after fighting in Afghanistan Most Americans were busy celebrating the independence of our nation with grills and fireworks on July 4 of this year. Capt. Christopher Davis, on the other hand, was in Afghanistan taking part in a night sortie, or defensive attack. Davis, a Liberty University graduate, had with him that night […]
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By Ashley Bunner Falwells join students, dress for Halloween for annual Costume 5K race With the fall season in full swing, Liberty University students donned creative costumes to participate in Student Activities’ (SA) fourth annual Costume 5K race at Camp Hydaway on Halloween night Friday, Oct. 31. According to SA Outdoor Staff Supervisor Mariah Herring, 92 participants gathered at the […]
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Liberty student starts organization to help families and suffering children No one fights alone. This is the goal of Crush Childhood Cancer, an organization that was founded in order to help families who have children with cancer offset the financial burden associated with their diagnoses. Crush Childhood Cancer began in 2012 at Hope Community Church in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, […]
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By Amber Tiller Members of Deaf Church communicate through sign language As the service begins and the pastor prays, members of the Deaf Church, housed at Living Word Baptist Church, do not bow their heads or close their eyes. The congregation does not stick to tradition, instead looking intently at the preacher and experiencing the service — a deaf service […]
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Andrew Belle delivers original songs and shares stories during concert Liberty University students finally heard Andrew Belle perform in a free Student Activities (SA) event Monday, Oct. 20 after the concert originally scheduled for Sept. 26 was postponed. “We want students to get away for a night and be able to enjoy their friends without the worry of paying high […]
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S.O.A.R. Dunk shares gospel through stunt performances There is not just one way to serve Christ. Knocking on doors and passing out literature is not the only way to reach people. One Liberty University ministry team has developed their own unique style of serving. The S.O.A.R. (Soul’d Out and Ready) Dunk team is the most unconventional of Liberty’s recruiting groups, […]
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Professor performs in orchestra “I love playing and being in the center of sound, just hearing it. At times I lose my place because it’s so magnificent,” David Hahn, assistant professor of music and worship at Liberty University, said. Hahn participated in the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra’s (LSO) first concert of the season Sunday, Oct. 26 at E.C. Glass High School. […]
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Visiting families participate in many activities around campus Family Weekend means something different to each student at Liberty University. For some, it means happy reunions with parents and siblings after months without seeing one another. For others, it means increased traffic, accompanied by the chance to meet new people. This year’s Family Weekend, an annual Liberty University event, was held […]
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