Category: Features

From mainland China to Massachusetts to Lynchburg, Virginia,  Yan Xie has come a long way from where she started. An associate professor of Mandarin Chinese at Liberty University since 2009, and full professor since last year, Xie spent the first 33 years of her life on the other side of the world in China.  “I worked hard in China,” Xie […]

The fashion major at Liberty is about more than just strutting down a catwalk or designing trendy outfits. Liberty University’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Department partnered with Models for Christ, a non-profit fashion ministry, to highlight how Christians can participate in the fashion industry and live out their dreams while being witnesses for Christ. Together they hosted a workshop […]

On-campus students have a built-in support system in their RAs, RSs, hall events and greater access to other on-campus events. In contrast, commuter students face a challenge when it comes to finding community. So, what is commuter life like? According to Sheldon Farrington, the director of Community Life, “commuters have to be intentional about their community rhythms,” even more so […]

The roots of Liberty University’s cinematic arts program extend well beyond Green Hall. They dig into years of developing programs to equip students with the hands-on experience they need to succeed. Dan Gordon, a Hollywood screenwriter and director, first supported Liberty’s Cinematic Arts Department, otherwise known as the Zaki Gordon Center, named in honor of Gordon’s son who died.  Liberty […]

Professor, missionary, minister, husband and father — Dr. Christopher Jones, who holds a doctorate in education with a concentration in social studies education, wears many hats as he teaches history and education at Liberty University and serves as a missionary in Ecuador. At the heart of it all is a passion for seeing other people get to know Jesus as […]

This year, Zeta Tau, Liberty’s chapter of the International English Honor Society, welcomed 32 new members at its induction ceremony held on Jan. 31, more than doubling its number of inductees from last year.  According to Carolyn Towles, the faculty sponsor for Zeta Tau, students must have completed three semesters, be either an English or writing minor or major, complete […]

Hacking into someone’s data is always illegal — unless that’s what they want you to do. Many companies hire pen testers, or penetration testers, to find the cracks in their computer security systems. Liberty students made their mark on this side of cyber security at the international-level Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) in Rochester, New York, in mid-January. The team […]

Starting with lights, camera, action, a lot goes on behind the scenes in order to produce regularly attended events at Liberty, like Convocation and Campus Community. Dozens of staff members and students work together to monitor audio, video and visual effects through Campus Productions.  Campus Production is a service department at Liberty, according to Sheldon Donigan, the event production manager. […]

For many, 2023 is a year to celebrate. For some it’s a graduation, a wedding or a sentimental goal, but in the case of Walt Disney productions, 2023 represents the 100-year anniversary of beloved animated stories and world-famouscharacters.  While places like Disneyland and Disney World decorate their parks for the big celebration, Lynchburg is also celebrating. The Academy Center of […]

Taxes. No one wants to do them, but everyone must. To the average adult, there is nothing more daunting than income taxes. Many people struggle with even how to start the forms when tax season rolls around. Liberty University School of Law aids the Lynchburg community with this dilemma by hosting its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).  Law […]

A quiet room located in the Creation Museum at the Center for Natural Sciences, overlooking a view of the Academic Lawn, offers students a relaxing place to study. But the fossils adorning the room give a glimpse into the theory of Young Earth Creationism.  Looking at the fossils on the wall, there are two main cases that immediately catch one’s eye. […]

Living in two countries gives a different perspective to the customs and cultures of both. Robin Du Plessis, an international student, has a different view of the United States and her home of South Africa. A sophomore studying business administration with a cognate in financial planning, Du Plessis reflected on her time in the United States and some of the […]

When people think of college sports, football, basketball or even tennis may come to mind. However, for the students on Liberty’s shotgun team, shooting guns means as much as scoring a touchdown.  The LU shotgun team — under the umbrella of Club Sports — offers students a place to sharpen their shooting skills and compete across the nation at an […]