Liberty’s marching band displays musical excellence A marching band brings more than music to a venue. As a result of the rumbling drums and the brilliant horns sounding through the air, there is a tangible fervor and spirit that fills anyone in attendance. This spirit can be seen in the audience listening to Liberty University’s own marching band, The Spirit […]
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‘Tour de Compadres’ concludes with multi-act concert at Vines Center Parents, high school students visiting for College for a Weekend, Liberty University students and community members alike gathered in the Vines Center Saturday, Nov. 12 to see Christian rock band NEEDTOBREATHE and its notable opening acts for the final night of the Tour de Compadres. For opening acts Welshly Arms, […]
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LU Send and study abroad offer students academic opportunities worldwide Through Liberty University’s Office of International Education and LU Send programs, Liberty students have had the opportunity to experience cultures from around the world. Liberty’s Study Abroad Program was established in 2009, helping students live and learn abroad for up to a year in many countries. LU Send was established […]
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46th annual Virginia Christmas Spectacular opens Nov. 30 at Thomas Road Thomas Road Baptist Church (TRBC) is taking audiences back to a 1940s Christmas in New York City for its 46th annual Virginia Christmas Spectacular this holiday season. “Jingle in the City,” a musical drama which follows the adventures of a group of young orphans in the city, will be […]
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LU Online student awarded $25,000 on “The Ellen Show” When Liberty online student Amber Thomas won tickets to “The Ellen Show,” she had no idea she would end up as a special guest on the show and be the recipient of $25,000. The 24-year-old online college student who lives in San Diego, California, was recognized in October 2016 by talk […]
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Third Wave Coffee offers unique flavor blends inspired by a heart for missions Jimmy Thomas always wanted to spend his life doing missions work, but after meeting a missionary couple in China who used their coffee shop as a way to minister to the people there, he was inspired to do the same. “Originally, I was really interested in going […]
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Charlottesville-based band Parachute talks music, success and touring Since 2006, Parachute has been performing across the world at various venues to sold-out crowds. Their song “She is Love” reached No. 14 on Billboard’s Adult Top 40 chart, and they have toured with Kelly Clarkson, The Script, All-American Rejects and others throughout the years. Most recently, the band toured with NEEDTOBREATHE […]
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School of music opens state-of-the-art concert hall with unique acoustics Just like its campus, Liberty University’s school of music continues to expand and build upon what already exists. The freshly completed concert hall in the new Center for Music and the Worship Arts signifies just that. The hall, which hosted its inaugural event Oct. 25, offers the musicians and performers […]
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Liberty Godparent Home provides housing and counseling for pregnant teens Sherita Brown started volunteering at the Liberty Godparent Home as a student at Liberty University 10 years ago when teen pregnancy impacted her life personally. “I got involved with the Godparent Home because my best friend faced an unplanned pregnancy,” Brown said. “I wanted to be involved here to help […]
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Freedom 4/24 to host third annual Freedom Gala Nov. 19 In Gula, Uganda, a teenage girl named Whinny was sexually abused and exploited through human trafficking. Upon being rescued, Whinny went through a recovery program in her city called Christine’s House, which is funded by local Lynchburg organization Freedom 4/24. President of Freedom 4/24 Tim Spaulding described Whinny as once […]
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Alumnus-run Lynchburg boutique offers unique, modest clothing options What started as a hobby for Katie Galley flourished into a creative outlet and deep passion. As a child, Galley sketched clothing and designs for fun, never intending to make a living out of her obsession. One day, she was sitting on the floor of her family’s living room, sketching, when her […]
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Student-led movement focuses on sexual assault awareness and dialogue Sexual assault awareness is being raised not only at Liberty University but through Lynch- burg and beyond through a non- profit campaign called “Voices of Consent.” Kelsey Clay, junior Liberty student and founder of “Voices of Consent,” is a survivor of sexual assault. She started this campaign two months ago to […]
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Liberty’s club paintball team remains undefeated Liberty University’s paintball team won all three matches in the Mid-South Collegiate Conference Event No. 1, Oct. 22, keeping the team’s season record at undefeated. The team faced Clemson, East Carolina and North Carolina State universities during the tournament, which was the first time the Flames have played at the class A level. Team […]
Read moreOutstanding Parent Award given to Reina Alvarez for her dedication to her sons “Goodnight, don’t stay up too late.” Most children around the U.S. have heard this parental phrase more times than they can count. But Reina Alvarez’s sons never heard it because she would stay up with them until all their work was done, encouraging them to keep going. […]
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Production opens at Tower Theater bringing comedy and romance with it “Over the River and Through the Woods” opened Oct. 28 at the Tower Theatre, the third production to do so in the Fall 2016 semester. The production follows Nick, a single marketing executive, who every Sunday visits his four grandparents for dinners that are governed by faith, family and […]
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