Category: Features

COVID-19 has transformed almost every area of life, including concerts.   Only a few large-scale artists have successfully started touring again. Like the world at large, the atmospheres of post-pandemic concerts stand as different than pre-pandemic ones. People now see a concert as an opportunity to witness their favorite artist perform live, and they recognize the experience can serve as […]

“Where are you from?” asks the kind American, making small talk.  The missionary kid hesitates, debating whether to explain their story or simply answer by telling them where they were born in the United States. On one hand, the full story could lead to a great conversation. On the other, the response could lead to the dreaded nervous laughter, coupled with an […]

When someone thinks of exercise, many things pop up in association — weights, cardio, sweat, shedding a few pounds and … cats? The Lynchburg Humane Society combined two unlikely things– cats and Pilates – when it hosted Purrrlates March 28. The organization gave people the opportunity to support a good cause and nail a good workout in one go.  YMCA […]

Little moments of joy often pepper life. For many, good food is the ingredient that catalyzes these moments.   Kaylee Bryant started the Instagram account @thelynchburgfoodie to snapshot meals from local restaurants to share with the world the food that gives her joy.  Bryant started @thelynchburgfoodie almost a year ago to share pictures of her favorite eats around Lynchburg. Working […]

Winter is coming to an end, which means students across campus have begun to scurry to the lawn like ants invading a picnic to enjoy the sun and warm temperatures.  Even with the pressures of midterms and assignments weighing on them, students felt their moods improve significantly with the warmer weather.  “I feel honored. It felt like life was being […]

Wouldn’t you like to spend an evening at the Café Américain from the 1940s film “Casablanca”? The Phi Alpha Theta society got to live that dream March 5 when they held a “Casablanca”-themed night at the Bedford Alum Springs Hotel.  The costumed event included free food, games, tours and much more, including repeated showings of the film. The night took […]

For some, planning events can feel tedious and difficult. For others, it is a chance to put what they learned in the classroom into action. The latter is the case with students in FACS 351— an event management class taught by Professor Alison Pettit.  Students in the class plan and coordinate events to support nonprofit agencies. The course consists of […]

One of the most anticipated college vacations of the year waits just around the corner for students. Whether you are vacationing at a tropical paradise or a winter wonderland, spring break offers a chance for everyone to enjoy the warmer weather and get some much-needed rest. Spring break, notorious for being a luxurious getaway for many, is usually a more […]

Located in Bedford, Virginia, ElectricCoArt houses vendors selling art, hand-crafted goods and vintage and retail fair-trade items.  ElectricCoArt is becoming a hotspot for shopping, dining and entertainment, but it’s also a place where small businesses and artists can get involved for experience and exposure. Owner Wendy Witt’s goal was to create a new, exciting spot for locals and visitors to […]

In the 1700s, long before bustling cars and busy college campuses, Lynchburg was merely a crossing for boats as they traveled and traded.  Just a few miles outside of Lynchburg was the bustling town of New London, scattered with buildings and homes. In the colonial period, this town served as one of the main stops for travelers heading west, and […]

Patrick Andrews’ new book tells the story of his life and how God transformed it with his love, even through trials and suffering.  Andrews was a passenger in a devastating car accident more than 20 years ago that left him in a coma. Even after he woke up six weeks later, the trauma to his brain left him forever changed. […]

In the middle of Christmas cheer at the Merry and Bright Coffeehouse in December 2021, applause and screams filled the entire Vines Center as the out-of-this-world theme for the spring semester Coffeehouse was revealed.  Students will once again have the opportunity to immerse themselves into the wonder that filled their childhood. From Buzz Lightyear to “Star Wars,” space characters of […]

With February behind us, there’s more to the month than roses and love letters: February is the month dedicated to Black history and excellency.   If you would have walked into the Aviary at Miller Park the night of Feb. 25, you would have experienced a sight to behold: glitter and lights filling the chamber, music booming through the wooden […]