Category: Features

Medical emergencies have a way of paralyzing people in fear and overwhelming someone even in the most familiar of environments.  For many, having your body betray you at the age of 20 is almost unimaginable. That was Enoch Kang’s reality a little after midnight in early October 2020, a mere two months after moving to the United States.  Kang recalled […]

It’s early afternoon on any given day of the week, and you walk into a time capsule — walls that encase items new and old — hoping to find that perfect piece to rejuvenate your closet. If you can’t tell already, I am talking about the infamous Goodwill … or just about any thrift store. Thrifting is a gateway to […]

Feb. 24 marked National Chili Day, a day celebrated by Lynchburg’s Texas Inn,  who hosted its own chili   eating contest.  Six contestants were challenged to eat two bowls filled with 36 ounces of chili as well as relish, onion and oyster crackers in under an hour, totaling around 75 ounces of food.  The contestants included Conor Hughes, Jasmine Ford, […]

At the age of 9, conductor and classical musician David Chin began his music education, unaware that it would one day serve as the foundation for an impactful international career in music education, conducting, translating and performance.   At 16, Chin first took a stab at conducting at his hometown church in Malaysia. When his pastor retired and needed someone to […]

Looking for a tasty treat? Bakery owner Sherwin Pilley has you covered, serving up delicious treats at Cakes and Pipers Bakery in Forest, Virginia.  Pilley grew up in Milton, Massachusetts, and attended Liberty for her first year of college from 2004-2005 before moving to attend Northeastern University, from which she graduated in 2009. “I knew I wanted to go back […]

The James River Theatre Company (JRTC) is putting on one of Shakespeare’s most well-known works, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”— in the middle of winter.  La Vida Coffee + Market is hosting JRTC’s rendition until Feb. 27.  The story of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” consists of a series of romantic squabbles. Lovers wishing to be with one character are torn apart, and […]

With an eye on the April 2 deadline, student designers have submitted plans for their garments, selected the fabrics, met with models, updated directors and feverishly worked to complete all the details – each button, each piece of lace, each seam, each garnishment and each hem – to perfection on time.  The Liberty University Fashion Show is returning. The FACS […]

Robert Frost’s poetry bleeds with passion and hope, reflecting humanity and his own life experiences.  Liberty University Theater Department’s “The Darkest Evening” takes the true story of Frost’s venture into the Great Dismal Swamp  and uses it to showcase his life and poetry.  In 1894, after being rejected by his love, Frost took a path home through the Great Dismal […]

Green Hall’s walls aren’t green. They’re gray. At least, they used to be.  Many of Green Hall’s walls are now decorated with vivid murals that represent each of the academic departments under The School of Communication & the Arts (SCA) that Green Hall houses.  Each SCA department received its own thematic graphic mural featuring figures and symbols that reflect each […]

A guy in a studded black leather jacket, plaid pants and slicked hair walks into a Shakespeare play.  This may sound like the beginning of a “man walks into a bar” joke, but it is actually how the Liberty Theater Department’s production of Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure” begins.  Throughout the show, the costumes of each character are not what’s expected […]

From modern Christian contemporary to Caribbean gospel hymns, piano prodigy Christopher Tirado plays anything the occasion calls for.  To the untrained ear, Tirado’s playing may seem impressive, but to a skilled pianist, his wide genre range and ability to simplify complex songs is nothing short of breathtaking. While natural talent and dedicated practice contribute to his ability, Tirado’s hands are […]

At the age of 6, Ronnie Shoultz made his first shirt, a navy blue one with a big collar and puffed sleeves.  For 32 years, he worked in the insurance industry and sewed on the side as a hobby. However, Shoultz took his childhood interest and turned it into a full-fledged business. Now, he owns and runs Heritage Connection Gift […]

With Paris Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week right around the corner, new designs and recycled, updated looks from the past fill the runways.  A new year doesn’t always symbolize the start of a new trend, but it does begin new fashion seasons. This happens with colors, patterns, materials and silhouettes. For example, the popularity of neutral colors in […]