Category: Features

When people hear the word cemetery, they imagine a spooky scene of a ground littered with tombstones, one that sends chills down the spine. Or maybe they picture a quiet, eerie place, where the only thing they can hear is the pounding in their chests and the grieving of those mourning a lost loved one. In a place where tombstones […]

Students face pressure every day to make good grades, take part in extracurricular activities, work a job and keep up with their friend groups.  Balancing all these endeavors can be overwhelming, and as a result, students find themselves feeling anxious. Having dealt with anxiety herself, Taylor Murray, a 2021 graduate of Liberty University with a degree in Christian leadership and […]

Many students desire to make change in politics and society, but they don’t know where to start. The Alexander Hamilton Society (AHS) prepares these students for government careers and equips their members to navigate today’s complicated political scene.  The national Alexander Hamilton Society was founded in 2010. Students majoring in international relations began the Liberty chapter of the AHS in […]

The building painted like an American flag waving in the wind is a landmark on Memorial Avenue.    Inside this decorated cottage are books, memorabilia, videos and more books. Three floors filled with shelves and narrow aisleways hold books divided by genres. It is the home of Bookshop on the Avenue.  While many family-owned businesses are closing in Lynchburg, one […]

The International Students Center (ISC) hosted a Global Connect event spotlighting Haiti. The main speaker was a Haitian student, Naphtaelle J. Ashely Smith, who shared Haiti’s history, culture, language and more.  The French colonized Haiti, making it known for its production and exportation of many valuable products such as indigo and brown sugar. Haiti built its economy around this exportation, […]

With styles changing every season, it can be hard to stay up to date on the latest trends, especially for busy and tired college students. If you’re a fashion guru, want to know more about fashion or are looking for a fresh wardrobe change for the cooler seasons, then these simple yet stylish outfits may be just what you’re looking […]

Artists’ tents formed rows throughout the parking lot. Cheerfully-colored pottery adorned the tables, and the aroma from food vendors wafted on the morning breeze. A bouncy castle provided yet another layer of fun at the Clay Festival sponsored by the Academy Center for the Arts on Oct. 15.   Located deep within the heart of downtown Lynchburg is the home […]

On the corner of 5th and Clay Street, an organization fueled by generosity and the gospel opens its doors every morning to serve the community.    Lynchburg Daily Bread is a charity that serves people in need — not just physically with hot meals, but also spiritually with the gospel of Christ. Lynchburg Daily Bread carries this out through all […]

Liberty University and the International Student Center (ISC) encourages students to learn about the countries represented on campus through Global Connect events.  The ISC is the primary avenue for international students to get connected and allows American students to learn more about the cultural representation on campus. The student body at Liberty is incredibly diverse, and  according to Liberty University’s […]

Navigating the realm of politics can be difficult for the average college student to master, but it can prove to be a skill more useful than many learned in the classroom. College students can engage in politics through many different venues whether it be classes, organizations or social media platforms. One platform is YouTube, where one of my favorite conservative […]