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 […]
Read moreStroke survivor, author Delanie Stephenson details her miraculous recovery in “The Calm Before the Storm” Delanie Stephenson had just returned home when it started to happen. She had just begun to clean out her van when she became extremely nauseated, and the headache she had fought for almost a week prior began to intensify. Then her heart began to beat […]
Read moreInternational students will present their flags during the first Convocation of Global Focus Week The International Student Center (ISC) will be kicking off Global Focus Week at Liberty University with its annual Parade of Nations event Monday, Feb. 10. According to the ISC website, Parade of Nations is a chance for international students to showcase their heritage to their fellow […]
Read moreLiberty ministry assists many East coast churches Vision Ministries is part of the Center for Ministry Training (CMT) at Liberty University, but its impact reaches beyond campus, bringing encouragement to churches along the east coast. According to Tara Hineline, one of Vision Ministries’ team leaders, the Vision team held auditions Thursday, Jan. 23 in Towns Alumni Center to fill open […]
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Newcomers observe cultural differences as they get accustomed to life in the United States Each semester, Liberty welcomes students from all over the world and helps these students settle into what is often a new way of life. According to Kristina Bautista, operations assistant and health insurance representative at the International Student Center, there are currently 973 international students enrolled […]
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Runners brave the cold and explore the hills of the Liberty trail system Brisk winter weather greeted runners that gathered at the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre for the third-annual Arctic 5k Trail Race, which was hosted by Student Activities (SA), Saturday, Jan. 25. According to Bekah Davis, an SA employee, there were approximately 150 runners at this year’s race. The […]
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Liberty partners with Alluvion Stage Company to bring “Kindertransport” to the Warehouse Theater stage The Alluvion Stage Company, which has produced plays such as Peter Pan, Tarzan and Les Miserables will be opening its curtains to premiere British playwright Diane Samuels’ award-winning drama “Kindertransport,” Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Alluvion will host “Kindertransport” at the Academy of Fine Arts […]
Read moreDaniel Plan promotes spiritual and physical health The beginning of the new year brings new opportunities for Liberty University students to move toward a healthy lifestyle and follow through with New Year’s resolutions. Robin Quay, Liberty’s registered dietitian, will be leading The Daniel Plan, a six-week wellness program that concentrates on food and fitness as well as faith, focus and […]
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Students gather in Thomas Road and the Vines Center to experience worship and teaching For more than two decades, Liberty University has begun each semester with a week dedicated to spiritual depth and development. According to Liberty’s website, Spiritual Emphasis Week is meant to minister to the needs of its students while encouraging them to live Sprit-filled lives. Guest speaker […]
Read moreThe Department of Family and Consumer Sciences courses demonstrate new aspects of baking and interior design The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) introduced two new courses in the spring 2014 semester for students seeking to increase their culinary and interior design skills. The courses, Bakeshop and Catering and CAD I: Computer Aided Design for Interiors, provide hands-on learning […]
Read moreEach morning as students and faculty make their way into Demoss Hall to stat their day, two Liberty University employees are already in the academic building, brewing coffee and organizing treats in anticipation of jumpstarting minds all over campus. Every weekday, Pat Nash and Karen Mooney can be found on the first floor of DeMoss at the head of the […]
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The Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Department of Liberty University is introducing students to the fashion capital of the world with a springtime trip to Paris and London. According to Ruth Gomes, assistant professor in the FACS department, this trip has two main areas of focus, the architecture and the fashion. The architecture fulfills the interior design part of the […]
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