Interim President Jerry Prevo and his wife Carol have a lot of relationship advice to offer — more than 58 years’ worth, to be exact. The couple has been married for almost six decades, and although it hasn’t always been easy, their commitment to each other continues to shine a light on their relationship and their love for Jesus Christ. […]
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Outwit. Outplay. Outlast. That’s the promotional tag line for the American television franchise, Survivor, now adopted by college campuses nationwide, including Liberty University. Do you think you have what it takes to win Survivor LU? Survivor LU is a game of constant brain-power and endurance. Coming into its seventh season, contestants who play the semester-long game strategize and form alliances […]
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Student Activities kicked off the new semester by holding the annual Block Party. The event was hosted in the LaHaye parking lot, and students lined up as early as an hour beforehand in anticipation of the festivities. “The Block Party, in essence, has always been the big welcome into the student body,” Cort Comfort, director of Student Activities, said. He […]
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One of the most gratifying experiences while serving as Liberty University’s interim president is seeing our students return to campus for the start of another academic year. Our students come from all 50 states and over 30 countries. Dear student, your presence and smiling face brings life, joy and energy to our campus, unlike anything else. That’s what I love […]
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Sodexo workers play an important role for the student body of Liberty University. They prepare food and upkeep dining areas. Just as importantly, they encourage students and allow life on campus to run smoothly. Joanne Bayes has been working with Liberty University for six years. Currently, her job is to prepare the Fresh Market Sodexo station in Tilley Café in […]
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Connecting to people can happen in many different ways — through similar interests or hobbies, having the same favorite book and movie or participating in the same activities. However, these connections can only begin through communication, which depends on one thing: language. Which is something Annik Miller, an assistant professor of German and French at Liberty University, understands better than […]
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Full of mystery, espionage, action and, most importantly, humor, “The 39 Steps” is a classic murder-mystery story that comes alive on the stage. This production weaves comedy and parody into the traditional Alfred Hitchcockthriller. The first production of the year, “39 Steps” is unique from other upcoming plays this season. Liberty faculty and staff members put on the play rather […]
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I never knew this small little office labeled “The Liberty Champion” would become such a staple piece in my college experience — and in many ways, it felt just like home. I first got involved with the Champion through CSER my sophomore year of college. This then transitioned into becoming the news editor last semester and the editor-in-chief this semester […]
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Rob Ritchie, a beloved professor of geography and military history, is set to retire at the end of the spring semester after a long and fruitful career at Liberty University. Born the son of a Scottish immigrant, Ritchie grew up with dreams of college. Fast forward to 2022 and Ritchie has not only achieved that dream of college, but he […]
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After two quiet years, the Annual International Festival makes its return to Lynchburg May 7 at Riverfront Park, offering a space for everyone to enjoy the warm weather and celebrate cultures and customs from around the world for free. The purpose of the International Festival is to celebrate cultures from all around the globe and allow families to experience other […]
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Audrey Gartner loves many things — old cars, The Rolling Stones and Jan de Bont’s 1996 film “Twister.” Although Gartner relaxes during the interview, it takes an hour before she says she danced for 15 years. “Sorry, some of my best friends here at school just found out that I was a dancer, and they are always like ‘Why didn’t […]
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Not sure what to do this summer? The city of Lynchburg and the state of Virginia have several exciting places and activities to explore during your summer vacation. Ice cream is a summer classic, and Lynchburg offers a variety of places to beat the summer heat with this dessert. Whether you choose to go to Mister Goodies for a swirled […]
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All good things must come to an end, but that doesn’t make the goodbye any easier. While I wish I could hold onto some things forever, I know it’s time to start a new chapter. A few months ago, I was given the opportunity to write for Campus Runway — a column that has challenged, enlightened and inspired many students […]
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With a heart full of hope for Ukraine, a Liberty University Police Department Security officer talked about growing up in Ukraine and how the recent events there have affected her. Ilona Penner is a former Liberty student and has been working for the police department as a security officer for two and a half years now. Before she became a […]
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Currently ranked as one of the best international drumlines, the LU Indoor Drumline traveled to Ohio to compete in its final competition against several other schools from America and around the world. The preliminaries were April 20 in Cincinnati and the finals were April 23 in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Thomas Goddard, among many other titles, is the Indoor Drumline […]
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