Anna Grace Birley’s fashion business started with just a personal Pinterest board and a Microsoft Word document. Now she helps students all over campus see their wardrobe in a new light. Birley, a sophomore integrated communications major, shows clients new ways to wear the clothes they already have rather than buying new items. Birley was born and raised in Marietta, […]
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In 2017, Liberty alumnus Steve Taylor decided to take a giant leap of faith to retire from the company he had worked in for over 20 years and dedicate his money, time and energy toward a dream of stopping human trafficking. But the burden for human trafficking in Taylor and his wife Kim’s hearts began long before that. Their passion […]
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After tearing his meniscus and ACL at a powerlifting competition last May, Duncan Hundley spent the rest of the summer hobbling up and down the sidelines of his former high school’s football field. It was during that time confined to crutches when the always-active and passionate powerlifter wrote down one big dream: represent Team USA at the Bench Press World […]
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A quick drive up the mountain, past Snowflex and just a turn away from Hydaway lies one of Liberty’s hidden gems. Horses roam 380 acres of land where riders take advantage of two impressive arenas, and students experience the thick smell and fresh air of the Liberty Equestrian Center. Located five miles from Liberty’s main campus, the center is home […]
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After nine months of brainstorming, designing and stitching, fashion designers are adding the finishing touches to the garments that will steal the show at the 14th annual FACS Fashion Show, March 28. Fashion show director Jessica Suiter looks forward to seeing all the elements come together. “My favorite part of the show is watching so many peoples’ hard work for […]
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The smell of paint and coffee filled the Liberty bookstore Feb. 27 as students created and laughed together at the bookstore’s “Coffee and Canvas” event. “It’s a nice escape from the normal routine, and it’s just fun to make an excuse to get together with friends and take a break from school in general,” Liberty student Shannon Teles said. The […]
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The Office of Equity and Inclusion wrapped up African American History Month by celebrating Afrocentric culture Friday Feb. 21 at Soul: Night of the Arts. This event hosted artists and art pieces, ranging from paintings to on-stage performances, all by Liberty students. Artists performed original songs and poems, and some performed pieces that inspired them to keep moving forward in […]
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February is known as the month of love. What better way to celebrate love than with a wedding? Hosted by Virginia Bride Magazine, The Greater Lynchburg Bridal Show provides the perfect opportunity for newly-engaged couples in the central Virginia area to meet with local vendors as they plan their special wedding day. This year, the show was held Feb. 15 […]
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Pulling all-nighters can begin as a harmless solution for procrastinating students who need to complete last-minute cramming – but it can quickly turn into a four-year habit. Naturally, students supplement a night’s sleep with extra coffee, 5-Hour Energy and Red Bull. They even fool themselves into believing there will be time later within their busy schedule for a power nap. […]
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The Rolling Stones. The Beatles. Journey. These bands define an older generation, so why do college students today still proudly display their names on T-shirts? “For me, I grew up hearing a lot of music from the 80s that my parents would play,” Liberty student James Callister said. “I grew to love that era of music, and it is part […]
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Meet Taylor Craig. She goes to Golf Park Coffee Co. on the weekends, takes long drives down the Blue Ridge Parkway and always has a car full of camping and climbing gear. Taylor is a senior in the social work department at Liberty University with a minor in Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership (COAL) and dreams of combining the two […]
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When Christian girls get to college, the hunt for the perfect husband begins. At Liberty University, students are encouraged in their mate-searching with phrases like “ring by spring” and sometimes even feel pressured to date just because everyone else seems to be hopping on the same boat. But what about girls who want to wait and don’t feel the need […]
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Whenever a Liberty student sees a dog, it’s usually a big affair involving a sudden squeal and a request to pet the dog. Liberty alumna Laura Seymour’s story goes a bit differently. Seymour first saw Takia, an American akita, during her commute from her apartment to class at Liberty in February 2016. “I just started to notice there was this […]
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As Liberty professors Drs. Elias and Denise Moitinho pursued individual passions of marriage and family counseling at very young ages, they were wildly unaware this shared passion would lead them together in marriage and then into a new journey as authors. Elias, a professor of counseling who is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Denise, who is a professor […]
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It all started with a 22-word Facebook post on LU Crushes. It ended in forever love. Well known by many Liberty University students, LU Crushes is a Facebook page that allows students to post anonymously about classmates they are romantically interested in. Originally created around Valentine’s Day in 2013, the page has only grown in popularity and now has over […]
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