Category: Features

Secondhand and consignment shops offer vintage clothes and home decor for the shopper on a budget For college students with a big eye for fashion and a small piggy bank, local thrift stores provide opportunities to satisfy the urge to shop with less stress on the wallet. Liberty University senior Abigail Koppenhaver said many pieces in her wardrobe are found […]

Sodexo, in cooperation with Registered Dietitian Robin Quay, is hosting a monthly informational meeting called the “Fit Flames” Workshop. “What we found in surveys is that college students really want information about health, wellness and good nutrition,” Quay said. “We want to make sure we are offering them everything they need to be their best.” The “Fit Flames” Workshop will […]

Liberty University’s Opera Workshop presented Gilbert & Sullivan’s comedy, The Pirates of Penzance, to over 150 guests on opening night, Jan. 20, at the Tower Theater. A crew of 29 cast members brought to life the classic tale of a soft-hearted pirate group, more timid than terrifying, who try to make a living off of pillaging and plundering and have […]

Liberty’s Department of Theatre Arts turns blessing into promise with the creation of a new stage company The outpouring of talent from Liberty University’s Department of Theatre Arts has flooded into a new business venture. Alluvion Stage Company, a professional branch of Liberty’s theatre department, will be producing shows which incorporate sets of higher quality with select theatre students and […]

Students attempt to sweat off unhealthy lifestyles for Lahaye LUser weight loss competition With the spring semester of classes at Liberty University finally underway, along with luggage and open minds, students have brought their New Year’s resolutions to campus. For students with weight loss goals in mind, LaHaye LUser may be the perfect outlet. The LaHaye LUser competition was started […]

Despite less then desirable weather, Student Activities held its third annual Hill City Scavenger Hunt this past Saturday afternoon. The rain did not stop nearly 400 students from participating in the contest. Students that took part in the race registered into groups of four and made the trek to many different spots around campus and town. Clues were given out […]

Eight students from Liberty University’s Center for Worship visited the recording studio Jan. 16 to record background vocals for an upcoming Trinity Broadcasting Network TV special. The program, which will be aired nationally in February, will feature Dove and Grammy award winning recording artists Larnelle Harris and Sandi Patty. The students lifted their voices last Monday to become the background […]

“A Christmas Morning” Coffeehouse took place Friday night Dec. 9 with a sold out crowd filling up the Vines Center. The show sponsored by Student Activities opened with an over-the-top Christmas metal medley described by some attendees as “Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Red Bull.” Lasting well into the night, “A Christmas Morning” included acts such as “Joe Thomas Magic,” a Christmas […]

Celebrating the season with events and activities for all Christmas time is here and students and community members looking to partake in local festivities are invited to Holiday Traditions, a signature downtown event Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Holiday Traditions features several fun, family activities to help community members celebrate the holiday season. Take pictures with the Grinch Students can […]

After waiting all year, December is here and winter sports take the spotlight once again. On Saturday, for the second time at Liberty University, DeMoss Rail Jam gave skiers and snowboarders the chance to show off their abilities. Because of higher than normal temperatures, the event moved from DeMoss to Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre. Last year, snow was transported in […]

Liberty’s second annual tree lighting ceremony draws a crowd ‘Tis the season to be bright, and Liberty University is celebrating by covering campus in Christmas lights. Liberty held its second annual Christmas in Lights tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m., and despite the threat of inclement weather, many students showed up to join in the festivities. “I […]

OSL associate director Elisha Dudley makes art a business Even with winter approaching, flowers are in demand all year long, and at the Petal Flower Company, flowers are always in season. The Petal Flower Company is an online floral business that supplies Lynchburg, Forest and surrounding areas with delicate flower arrangements. The Flower Company offers customers unique bouquets ranging from […]