Category: Features

Greg Buscher never thought that as a junior in college he would own a successful auto repair service that caters to hundreds of Liberty University students and Lynchburg residents. Buscher, a Broadcast Communications student at Liberty University, came up with the idea for “Buscher’s Auto,” a mobile auto repair service that fixes cars where they sit, as a way to […]

Surpassing 100,000 total miles is not uncommon for automobiles. But what about humans? If Dr. David Horton’s body had an odometer, his would read 113,000. And he did it without the help of four wheels. A professor of health sciences at Liberty University for 33 years, Horton’s prolific running career began in 1977 while pursuing his doctorate in physical education […]

The weather warms up, the end of the semester approaches and thoughts of taking things a step further with a special someone abound. Spring has arrived, and students are catching cases of a fever called “ring by spring.” However, students looking for advice amongst the romantic ruckus need look no further. Liberty University will be hosting Mark Driscoll’s “Real Marriage” […]

The Golden Age of Hollywood comes to Williams Stadium Black suits, bowler hats and big band tunes — Hollywood’s Golden Age had arrived in fashion on Liberty University’s campus. Hosting the Junior/Senior Gala (SGA) for the second consecutive year, the Student Government Association opted for a 1930s and 40s theme for the gala, channeling the era of Frank Sinatra and […]

Creativity and freedom of expression reigned supreme at Liberty University’s 13th annual Juried Art Show which began on Friday, April 13. The exhibit was hosted by the Studio and Digital Arts Department and showcased 45 students’ work in the Integrated Learning Resource Center (ILRC). The art pieces were chosen by a designated juror prior to their inclusion in the exhibit. […]

While most children were learning how to ride a bike or read, Josh Isaacson was undergoing chemotherapy treatments. When he was six years old, Isaacson’s life was turned upside down. While on vacation with his family, his mother noticed that his eye had started to protrude and took him to the hospital. On June 9, 1998, Isaacson was diagnosed with […]

The Vines Center was a blast from the past Friday, March 30, as students donned side pony tails, plastic sunglasses and plenty of neon for ’80s Coffeehouse. Throughout the night, videos highlighting the popular people, events and trends in music and movies of the decade reminded students, the majority of which were born after 1990, of what life was like […]

Students from around the globe showcased their unique talents in an international talent show for all students on March 26. The Cultural Talent Show transformed the Tilley Student Center atmosphere into an entertaining blend of singing, rhythm, poems and music. Ten students from Jordan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Argentina, Tanzania and the Bahamas took the stage in hopes of awing the crowd […]

Students enjoy exotic cuisine served with big smiles at “Taste of Nations” The aroma of a multi-continental smorgasbord and the chatter of students filled the air of the Tolsma Indoor Track Center on the evening of Wednesday, March 28, as the International Student Center hosted its annual “Taste of Nations” event. “Our students look forward to sharing their culture and […]

5k organized by local teen raises money to build wells As the gun went off, a sea of nearly 300 people rounded the track, March 31, running with the purpose of bringing clean water to Guatemala. As he watched each racer pass, 16-year-old Hunter Smith smiled. What started as an idea to raise money to build wells in impoverished Guatemalan […]