Liberty Theatre brings to stage Shakespeare’s well-known classic Seats filled quickly and the show began as director Neal Brasher recited the first lines of Shakespeare’s well-known romantic tragedy. Liberty University’s Department of Theatre Arts saw a full crowd, Dec. 2, for the opening night of the Tower theater’s final production of the semester, Romeo and Juliet. “Immediately as the curtain […]
Read moreLynchburg’s new frozen yogurt shop offers more than just fro-yo The recently opened Yogurt Yeti may prove self-serve frozen yogurt has become a staple for Lynchburg. Having opened Oct. 1 at Wards Crossing West, Yogurt Yeti offers 14 different flavors of frozen yogurt, along with a bar full of toppings. Just behind the bar in pastel hues sits bags of […]
Read moreLiberty student helps deliver boxes for Operation Christmas Child Jami Macdonald said she took ownership of her faith after seeing a seven-year-old girl in El Salvador with nothing receive the toy she had always wanted. Thanks to the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child ministry, children around the world are able to have life-changing experiences just like the little seven-year -old […]
Read moreFlu season has arrived at Liberty, and its brought its usual sniffling, aching and sneezing with it, meaning it is time for flu vaccines. “The flu season is between October and March,” Liberty University Health Services physician Dr. Richard Lane, M.D., said. Liberty students have been encouraged to get their flu vaccinations this season, as many students and faculty are […]
Read moreLiberty Godparent Foundation to host Christmas shopping expo Why wait for Black Friday? Lynchburg residents can get a head start on their Christmas shopping Nov. 16-18 at the Winter Market, an annual shopping expo put on by the Liberty Godparent Ministries. Dozens of vendors will gather at the Schilling Center this weekend, offering a variety of products including gift items […]
Read moreSenior Art Show features four Liberty Artists “Echoes and Whispers,” the Department of Studio and Digital Arts (SADA) four-person fall senior art exhibition, is now open. The show officially opened Thursday, Nov. 10, with an artists’ reception honoring featured artists Kaitlin Malvaso, Erin McCool, Kelsey Nicholas and Morgan Taylor. “It’s kind of a surreal experience,” McCool, who plans to graduate […]
Read moreBand of Leaders holds weekend conference Liberty University’s Band of Leaders Forge 2011 Leadership Summit challenged both students and Lynchburg residents Nov. 11-12 to get a vision and become leaders. “Through Forge Leadership Summit, students will be able to know what it means to be a God-Made Leader and tap into the gifts that God has given them individually. The […]
Read moreSounds of the islands echoed in the Center for Worship concert hall Tuesday, Nov. 8, as world premiere steel pan artist Kelvin Corbett performed for the students of Liberty University. Corbett, along with his wife, Judy, was invited to be a feature artist in the Center for Worship’s Christian Artist Concert Series. Corbett is a steel pan musician and an […]
Read morePro-skier Jay Panther discovers the artificial ski slope “Passionate, loyal, determined, focused and loving.” These are the words that future 2014 Winter Olympic hopeful Jay Panther used to describe himself. Panther is a 27-year-old competitive freestyle mogul who last year, joined the United States Ski Team. In February 2014, he hopes to represent the U.S. in the Winter Olympics, which […]
Read moreThe David Crowder Band says goodbye in a farewell tour featuring Gungor, Chris August and John Mark McMillan Hours before the doors opened to the 7 Tour’s Lynchburg concert, students, College for a Weekend (CFAW) visitors and Virginia residents gathered together to brace the cold, eagerly awaiting their favorite bands and artists. “We came to see the David Crowder Band […]
Read moreLiberty is constantly looking for different ways to reach out and help the community in the surrounding areas. This year, Sodexo and Liberty have decided to partner together. Liberty and Sodexo kicked off their contribution to the Blue Ridge and South Side Virginia Food Drive on Oct. 17. Sodexo is accepting any early donations at the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall during […]
Read moreCanadians distribute pins to honor veterans “My heart swells when I see other Canadians in Lynchburg wearing a poppy,” senior Ashley Liddell said. “I think it brings us together in remembrance of what a great country we come from.” Liddell, a Liberty Student hailing from Red Lake, Ontario, is one of many Canadians who attempts to unite Canadians on Nov. […]
Read moreThe familiar ring of the Salvation Army bells is back to kick off the Christmas season. The Red Kettle Bell Ringing Campaign for the Salvation Army began in San Francisco in 1891 and, today, is a seasonal tradition. According to The Salvation Army’s website, last year’s campaign raised $142 million to provide aid for those in need. Liberty has helped […]
Read moreA change in the dress code now allows small studs to be worn in the nose The latest change in school policy which has Liberty University students talking is that nose piercings are now acceptable for students to wear. The Liberty Way, which once stated that only piercings of the ears were allowed, now has been changed to state that […]
Read moreThe Valley View 5-Mile Trail Race, which will take place Nov. 12, will offer students an opportunity to warm up and get going as the weather gets colder. The annual Valley View Trail Race takes place each year during the fall semester. It is the second race in the Liberty Mountain Trail Series. In previous years, this event has hosted […]
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