Students pay tribute with 9/11 memorial More than 10 years have passed since Americans were stopped in their tracks, horrified by the news of the terror attacks that took place Sept. 11, 2001. On Thursday, the 13th anniversary of that tragic day, millions of people across the nation chose to “never forget” those who were lost, and Liberty University was […]
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Liberty Mountain Skate Park offers a place to perform stunts and tricks indoors Rain or shine, Liberty University students and the Lynchburg public have a safe place to practice their railslides and land their kickflips at the Liberty Mountain Skate Park. Located at 3700 Candlers Mountain Road behind CiCi’s Pizza, the park offers 8,600-square-feet of year-round indoor features for skating […]
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Student Activities hosts a night of fast-paced trivia as a chance for students to win prizes Students enjoyed a night of fast-paced competition Friday, Sept. 5 as they participated in the ThinkFast Game Show in hopes of winning one of many prizes. The event took place in the new LaHaye Event Space. This was not a traditional game show, as […]
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Video of snowboarder’s talents captures the attention of major websites After five years of operation, the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre (LMSC) is still receiving attention thanks in part to the talents of Jason Anderson and Isaac Gibson. During the summer, Anderson, an LMSC employee who works at the facility during the non-peak skiing and snowboarding months, and Gibson, a senior […]
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The new Liberty University Art Gallery will soon be hosting the work of renowned comic book artist Sergio Cariello, a man known for his work with big-name companies. His résumé features drawing famous characters including Wolverine, Captain America, Hulk, Ironman, Batman and many […]
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Students can explore many parks and trails around the area Lynchburg, Virginia, is home to more than just Liberty University. Beyond the bounds of campus, recreational activities abound. The James River Heritage Trail network, described by lynchburgva.-gov as the city’s “greatest asset,” is a 10-minute drive from campus, and offers tree-shaded avenues for running, walking, and biking. Park the car […]
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Get! Downtown offers a variety of music and vendors for locals to enjoy For the past five years, six blocks in downtown Lynchburg have been closed off for a single day to make room for the annual Get! Downtown Street Festival. The sixth annual event will take place Sept. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature four stages […]
Read moreWinterfest tickets on sale While it may seem early to be thinking about the best way to ring in the New Year, Winterfest tickets are currently on sale at the super early bird price. Winterfest is a Liberty tradition, and 2014 marks its 14th year, according to Liberty’s website. Bands like Skillet, For King and Country and Newsboys will be […]
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Photographer from Nepal nabs a scholarship with his pictures It was 15 years ago that the civil war broke out in Nepal. It was 15 years ago that the armies were torturing Christians and burning Bibles. It was 15 years ago that Noah Lhomi, his siblings and many other young people fled their small village and escaped to the capital […]
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Amputee overcomes obstacles and is determined to reach his goals It may sound cliché, but it is true – your life can change in the blink of an eye. Such is true for Jamey Parks. At just 21 years old, Parks, a California native, was hit by a car while walking along a freeway in Santa Barbara Feb. 28, 1999. […]
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Blue Ridge Bagels and More opens on Leesville Road, bringing deli-style food to Lynchburg Every morning at 3 a.m., Barry and Cheryl Kane get up and begin baking the doughnuts for the day. Blue Ridge Bagels and More is hard to miss on Leesville Road. At first glance, the store seems out of place on the lot it shares with […]
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Local band Dogwood & Holly releases its second album During his time on earth, Jesus encouraged those around him to focus on eternal things and forsake the material goods of this world. In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus says to his followers, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and […]
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The School of Business kicked off the new school year with a Back 2 School Bash Aug. 27 on the terrace level of the Hancock Welcome Center.
According to the School of Business Facebook page, the event was an opportunity for students to meet peers in their major, enjoy free snow cones and […]
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Local art students breathe new life into old instruments Transforming from bland to grand, five old pianos endured a makeover from local high school advanced art students through the “Keys to the Hill City” project. From basements to sidewalk pavement, the pianos were transported to Main Street in Lynchburg for public enjoyment. A fundraiser for the local arts programs in […]
Read moreDance is a form of art. It is a form of expression. And dance has been a way to evangelize for Laura Dunn. Dunn, a Liberty University alumna, recently opened her own dance studio located on Timberlake road in Lynchburg, Virginia. After completing her bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies in 2011, she pursued dance as her ultimate way of evangelizing […]
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