Features – Page 14 – The Liberty Champion

Strategic communication professor empowers students to pursue their callings

February 20, 2024 Jodi Goforth Leave a comment

Sheri Parmelee has done it all. From establishing careers in event planning, real estate, home and business decorating and, most recently, publishing, Parmelee has certainly built an extensive resume. Framed and displayed on Parmelee’s Green Hall office walls are her many scholarly accolades, including her bachelor’s degrees in communication and English at the University of Maryland, College Park, her Master […]

LU ONE hosts music event to bring students together

February 19, 2024 Sean Sanford Leave a comment

LU ONE will host NOLA Nights: Birthplace of Jazz from 9-11 p.m. at the LaHaye Event Space Feb. 23. This will be the first NOLA Nights event hosted at Liberty University. Melissa Harris, the communications and branding director for LU ONE, is ready to bring this new event to the table. The event got the name “NOLA” because it is […]

Podcasting (with love): Student podcaster uses platform to share stories and uplift listeners

February 13, 2024 Sarah Callaghan Leave a comment

Love and truth are inextricably linked. To love is to be changed, and to seek the heart of the Father is to be reformed in his likeness. We cannot abide in him and remain the same. Jocelyn Miltz, a senior in the psychology department, created a podcast firmly rooted in these principles. Miltz said passion is “to see the world […]

Bridging faith and ability: Divinity associate professor advocates for the disabled in the church

February 13, 2024 Mia Hernandez Leave a comment

In a Freedom Tower room filled with bright lights and colors surrounded by Disney memorabilia, students can find associate professor Chris Hulshof with a kind smile and a heart for bridging the gap between Christian communities and individuals with disabilities. Hulshof teaches courses in the School of Divinity such as Old and New Testament Survey, Inductive Bible Study and Theology […]

Putting faith into action: Campus ministry brings healthcare and healing to communities around the world

February 13, 2024 Morgan Sowell Leave a comment

CURE International connects Liberty University to a worldwide network of children’s hospitals to bring physical and spiritual healing to hard-to-reach areas of the world. Chris Oglesby, spiritual director of CURE at Liberty University and a senior studying biomedical sciences, has seen the Lord work through the Christian organization. “We’ve seen CURE play out in real time,” Oglesby said. “The […]

5 things to do for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2024 Zack Solem Leave a comment

When Valentine’s Day comes around, love fills the air and hearts beat a little faster in anticipation of expressing appreciation for those who matter most. The fragrance of a flower bouquet permeates a room. The blissful flavor of chocolate-covered strawberries melts in the mouth. From the joy of writing and delivering heartfelt letters to those we love to the cherished […]

Communicating around the globe

February 13, 2024 Megan Jewell Leave a comment

Learning how to effectively communicate with others in cross-cultural settings is a vital skill for any individual to have because every career requires clear communication and cultural engagement. Over the course of three Cross-Cultural Conversations workshops, students will have the opportunity to learn how to broaden their perspectives and improve their overall cultural intelligence through a series of speeches and […]

Roll’em Solem

February 13, 2024 Zack Solem One comment

Dear Reader, Imagine the vast expanse of the ocean stretching out before you. As the sun embraces the horizon, casting a golden hue upon the restless waves that press against the shore, the ocean dances to a ceaseless rhythm. The tides ebb and flow; the azure waters glisten and glow. Wave after wave, the salty water retreats against the coastline. […]

Liberty alumnus opens new bubble tea shop in Lynchburg

February 13, 2024 Jaida Barber Leave a comment

Bubble tea, fresh lemonade and mochi donuts are just some of the delectable treats that customers can choose from at the new Moon Tea store located on Wards Road. Moon Tea initially opened in December and has been serving customers Korean-inspired desserts since its grand opening. The front of the building houses Moon Tea while the other side is unfinished, […]

Self-taught student animator creates and designs animations for short films

February 6, 2024 Julianna Graeber Leave a comment

Editor’s note: We would like to clarify that Hosler does not help produce the entire Coffeehouse event and was only responsible for his video. For the upcoming Coffeehouse: Animated event later this semester, Hosler still needs to tryout, like any other student who wants to participate, even though the story detailed plans for the video he is working on for […]

5 tips for staying healthy as a student

February 6, 2024 Zack Solem Leave a comment

The early morning alarm signals the imminence of an 8:15 class. With jam-packed social lives, students find themselves juggling various commitments throughout the day. Driven by the pressure of impending 11:59 deadlines, students often embrace late-night study sessions as a matter of routine. As the cycle never seems to end, the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle as a university student […]

Devos with Davis

February 6, 2024 Maria Davis 2 comments

Have you ever had one of those days where everything that could possibly go wrong, does? You may think to yourself, ‘Oh, it’s going to be a great day; I’ve got everything under control,’ and then the trainwreck happens. Suddenly, you catch the sickness that is currently running rampant around campus, and what you thought was going to be an […]

Researching the flood, professor emeritus’ scientific research glorifies God

February 6, 2024 Audrey Perez Leave a comment

Through innovative research and the development of simulation codes for the Genesis flood, Liberty University faculty member John Baumgardner has been a pioneer in the field of creation science for decades. His story first began in his mid-20s, when he had a dramatic conversion experience during a small group Bible study examining the Gospel of John. “I came to realize […]

Students fitness instructor inspires others to participate in engaging exercise classes

February 6, 2024 Morgan Sowell Leave a comment

Student fitness trainer Charity Parrott has been creating a new exercise environment through teaching cardio dance and barre-Pilates classes at the LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center. Parrott is a sophomore with a major in biochemistry and a minor in French. As she pursues her degree, Parrott strives to make exercise feel less intimidating to others. “I want working out to […]

Curating a coffee community: Local café serves Lynchburg and spreads the Gospel through nonprofit foundation

February 6, 2024 Trinity Merritt Leave a comment

Known as the “Lynchburg Living Room,” The White Hart café seeks to make a difference in the local community through the Kind Hart Foundation in downtown Lynchburg. The café, well-known for its “living room-esque” feel, was founded by Ed Hopkins in 2008. Inspired by the oldest standing Irish pub in England, where famous authors like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien […]

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