Liberty band releases first album

Audrey Moore grew up in the world of music, but she never envisioned being part of a band. Now a student at Liberty University, Moore has become part of Dogwood & Holly, a band that has even recorded an album. “I never thought that I would record an album or play big shows or anything,” Moore said. “I guess I […]

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Lynchburg competition creates growth

Business redundancy has caused healthy synergy in the Lynchburg economy with Wards Road expansion Competition can either fuel a fire or force it to burn out. Local businesses on Lynchburg’s Wards Road are no strangers to this concept. New franchises create a cluster, congesting the already highly-trafficked area of Wards Road. However, the spike in new businesses raises the question […]

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Zombies invade

Students hold third zombie walk Terror recently swept across the campus of Liberty University, and it had nothing to do with a hurricane. Zombies assembled on the front steps of DeMoss Hall before invading popular places on campus, searching to satisfy their hunger for human brains. Liberty students dressed up as a zombies and roamed the campus during the third […]

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Gingriches visit LU

Customers fill the LU Bookstore for Newt and Callista Gingrich signing Saturday, Oct. 20 Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista visited Liberty University. Newt Gingrich signed copies of his books which included while his wife Callista promoted her second children’s book called “Land of the Pilgrim’s Pride.” Callista signed copies of her book as well as held a story time […]

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Professor designs for NEEDTOBREATHE

David Meyer excels in and out of the classroom, working as the creative director for the band One of Liberty University’s own professors, David Meyer, works as a teacher and creative manager for the band NEEDTOBREATHE. Meyer received his degree in graphic design from Liberty in 2009. “I was a bit of a major jumper for a while, going from […]

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‘Barefoot professor’ stands out

Daniel Howell encourages students to ‘go natural’ by defining the benefits of shoelessness Tucked away in the Liberty University Science Hall, the office of Daniel Howell appears similar to any other college professor’s work space. A couch entices visitors to sit down, and family pictures are proudly displayed on bookshelves. As Howell sits at his desk on a sunny Tuesday […]

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Equestrian Center hosts Fall Festival

Student Activities celebrates the season with hay rides, pumpkin picking and live music by Dogwood & Holly Pumpkin patches, apple cider and leaves of red, yellow and orange drew students to the Liberty University Equestrian Center Saturday, Oct. 26 for Student Activities’ second annual Fall Festival. Students enjoyed horseback riding, live music and games on a 65-degree, autumn day. “It’s […]

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Student aspires to train dolphins

As graduation approaches, many seniors frantically search for jobs and finalize career plans. Liberty University student Sherri Waldrop, however, has no doubt about her plans for the future. Waldrop has known since she was 9 years old, when she first swam with dolphins in Florida, that she wanted to spend the rest of her life working as a dolphin trainer. […]

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Writing club hosts local authors

Liberty’s creative writing group, Scribble, learns about the publishing business Liberty University students returning from their fall break took a few hours away from their unfinished homework to relax and learn about writing from published authors Marie Colligan and Charmaine Davis Monday, Oct. 15. Hosted by Scribble: Creative Writing Community, the event provided student writers and recent graduates with the […]

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Liberty professor impacts design market

SADA professor Monique Maloney excels with her designs while helping students improve their skills Every person has a story to tell, a role to play, a passion in the depths of their soul that ignites change and creativity in people, an inspiration to be something more than we ever thought possible. Liberty University is a place fueled by immensely talented […]

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Campus band records live album

Hundreds of excited worshippers filtered into the Thomas Road Baptist Church sanctuary Wednesday, Oct. 17 for the live recording of a concert performed by the Liberty University Campus Band. The excitement was evident as the audience erupted in cheers of support when the Campus Band arrived on stage. The floor of the sanctuary was packed with eager listeners as the […]

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Wasabi serves up Japanese cuisine

If you have not already heard, there is a new addition to Lynchburg restaurants, the Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. Located at 3700 Candlers Mountain Road next to what many people know as the “dollar theater,” this Japanese-style restaurant offers a wide variety of foods from sushi and seafood to hibachi chicken and steak. According to the restaurant’s website, […]

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Honoring LU parents

Parents show their love for their children in different ways, and for Liberty University senior Magdalene (Lynn) Thomas, Liberty’s fourth annual Family Weekend Banquet taking place Friday, Oct. 19 was a chance to honor her parents for all they have done for her. Lynn’s parents, Paul and Lori Thomas, were chosen as this year’s Outstanding Parents of the Year after […]

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