Dreams change, people change, experiences grow and people grow. Typically, a dream of the future from high school does not remain as a long-term goal, however in Leah Stauffer’s case, it did. Leah said her high school photography teacher encouraged her to develop herself into the photographer she is today. She started her own business photographing weddings and engagements, while […]
Read moreWith Christmas just around the corner, holiday festivities have begun and the spirit of the most wonderful time of the year is becoming contagious. One of Lynchburg’s most anticipated Christmas traditions is the Virginia Christmas Spectacular (VCS), hosted by Thomas Road Baptist Church every year. This year, the show will be focusing on the small town of Love Valley, a […]
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When senior Audrey Wilson came to Liberty three years ago she began her search for a local church. One of the criteria on her list narrowed down her search more than others. The special and elementary education major desired to get plugged into a church body that serves the special needs population. “I knew I wanted something that had a […]
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Sitting at the worn dining room table of his Forest farmhouse, Byron Davis recalled a phone conversation with the parents of a soldier. “Mike is on his way to Afghanistan, and he didn’t have any money to come home before he left,” Davis said, paraphrasing the parents. “We would’ve never been able to see him before he left.” Davis’ ministry […]
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This time of year when assignments are stacking up and students are losing steam, the last thing they need is to catch the flu. The Student Health Center and Wellness Initiatives share tips and guidelines for students this flu season. Dr. Keith Anderson of the Health and Wellness Center said washing hands is the best way to prevent spreading the […]
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Whitney Velez, a junior, almost immediately knew Liberty was the school for her – but she was not prepared for the unfamiliar culture and bombardment of questions that comes with being a Catholic at a school founded on Protestant values. Velez is one of many Catholic students at Liberty, and she personally found the aesthetics of worship and preaching very […]
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Last semester Caleb Fitzpatrick, a senior at Liberty University, started to get more involved with the community of Lynchburg as he ran for student body president. Through his efforts, he realized the vastness of the homeless population, so he decided to do something about it. “The goal is to get to a zero percent homelessness rate in the city of […]
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One of the scariest things about graduating from college is the pressure of finding the first job. Students often have the notion that they must find the perfect job right out of college or be considered a failure. However, most students don’t immediately hop into their dream job. Betsy Abraham learned that finding a great job is a process that […]
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Change is an inherent part of life that often leads people down paths they never expected. No matter how much people plan out their futures, life always seems to find a way to flip their plans upside down. When Quinn Barefoot graduated college, she didn’t expect she would soon move to a completely new and unfamiliar place. She didn’t expect […]
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Being a sports journalist might be covering an everyday game, or it might be covering the story of a lifetime. Rich Maclone has been writing sports stories since he started writing for the Liberty Champion in the 90s. Maclone said he covered a story close to Christmas in 2017 that reshaped his life. Two high school ice hockey players were […]
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“Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain” premiered in the Black Box Theater Nov. 2, bringing audiences the courageous stories of women who lived along the Appalachian Mountains. The stories of women such as June Carter and Anne Jarvis were featured in the play crafted by 25 women in Liberty’s Theater Arts Department. Showtimes: November 9, 10, 16 – 7:30 p.m. […]
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Liberty University recently claimed Military Times’ 2019 title of the “Best School for Vets” for online and nontraditional schools, works to provide support for services member and veterans. Liberty University Online student Christy Maes understands why Liberty is ranked #1. She is a military wife to a master sergeant in the South Carolina Air Force National Guard. “What sets Liberty […]
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On Tuesday night, Oct. 30, Liberty students witnessed Thanos reading out winning raffle tickets and the gingerbread man handing out earwax. It was the annual Manager Cook-off at the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall and the managers let their creativity run wild. Music from the “Toy Story” films sounded over the speakers, “Thor: Ragnarok” played on a flat screen TV and the […]
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Kinsey Painter dresses in colorfully choreographed combinations of textures, patterns and styles, layering thrift store finds to create outfits that match her ever-changing aesthetic. A freshman at Liberty University, Painter dressed as a dad from the 80’s for Halloween. She combined high waisted jeans, a shirt printed with fishing lures, a bright blazer and a backward cap, all finds from […]
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Her resume made it to the top of the stack of hundreds of others applying for the job. She prepared and prepared some more for the interview to come. As the interview starts, one of the first things that the interviewer asks is whether or not Lydia Nichols was part of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). The […]
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