Bean Tree Café moves to larger location and menu to better serve its customers After seeing Liberty University students standing on a sidewalk waiting for their bus to come to The VUE at Cornerstone in the middle of January, Josh Allen and Keith Johnson decided to do something about what they witnessed. “(We said to ourselves), ‘They need a coffee […]
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Forensics team competes nationally with public speaking At Liberty University, “forensics” does not look like its crime-drama television counterpart. Rather than analyzing crime scenes and evidence, Liberty’s forensics team analyzes arguments and speech components. Forensics refers to public speaking and performance and can be a powerful communication tool. Denise Thomas, head coach of Liberty’s forensics team, has spent more than […]
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On Sept. 28, Liberty University’s Information Technology Department celebrated the grand opening of its IT Marketplace — Liberty’s first on-campus computer supply store — located in the computer lab on the second floor of DeMoss Hall. The new IT Marketplace provides on-campus students with a variety of Apple, Inc. products, such as the MacBook Pro, iPad and iPhone, along with […]
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Lynchburg metalcore band BoughtXBlood shares God in a secular industry When Lynchburg-based metalcore band BoughtXBlood tours, it does so with the full intent of bringing the gospel to the audience — no matter who the audience is or what god they worship. BoughtXBlood has been active since 2013, delivering the gospel to long-time believers and hardcore Satanists alike with its […]
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‘That Sugar Film’ aims to show the health dangers of sugar consumption Student Activities at Liberty University will be showing the documentary, “That Sugar Film,” Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the LaHaye Event Space. “That Sugar Film” is about a man who has not eaten any refined sugar in years, and for two months he slowly added sugar back […]
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Student Activities hosted a CD-release concert Tuesday, Sept. 27 in the LaHaye Event Space for Liberty University graduate student David Duque’s five-song jazz album, “Music by David Duque.” Duque is from Dallas, Texas and is currently studying pastoral counseling. Duque began his time on stage by expressing his gratitude to all those who helped him through the process of creating […]
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Fossils and historical artifacts on display In just a few minutes’ time, visitors at the Liberty Biblical Museum can travel from the great flood all the way through the Byzantine period, exploring artifacts from eras of Jewish and New Testament history that bring the Bible to life. Almost all of the artifacts and replicas are owned by Dr. J. Randall […]
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Observatory now open to the public Liberty University physics and math professors Dr. Scott Long and Mr. Randy Tomkins serve God in a different way than most. They teach astronomy — which involves science, math and theology. Liberty’s astronomical observatory was built just two years ago and is a tool used with students where they can apply their learning and […]
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Remodeled LU Shepherd program creates community When LU Shepherd Melanie Denney started working for the Campus Pastors Office as a women’s life skill coordinator, she was already experiencing Liberty University’s vision for the new LU Shepherd Office. Under the Campus Pastors Office, Denney reached out to students in their own environments by meeting them where they were comfortable. She and […]
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Morris Campus Farm grows fresh food for campus dining The Morris Campus Farm, located at 1620 Sunnymeade Road, has been around since 2012, growing vegetables and raising livestock, according to Kyle Herrington, the education and events coordinator of the farm. Herrington said the farm was started by the former farm manager originally as a campus garden for the university. According […]
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Event offers advice to students on living a healthier life Liberty University celebrated Healthy Campus Week Sept. 19-23 by hosting events to inform students of the existing opportunities to be healthy on campus. The week began with a yoga class focused on teaching balance and the lengthening and strengthening of muscles, according to the Campus Recreation website. Later in the […]
Read moreA21 Walk aims to raise trafficking awareness All over the world, people will be participating in the A21 Walk for Freedom Oct. 15. This walk will be hosted in over 250 locations in 28 different countries worldwide, including Lynchburg, Virginia. A21 is a worldwide non-profit organization that fights against human trafficking, slave labor and sexual exploitation. The organization offers protection […]
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The Washington Fellowship offers semester-long internships in Washington, D.C. Internships for college students have evolved from a choice to a requirement for most majors and job opportunities — decreasing the internship opportunities available to students while increasing the competition to be placed in an internship. However, to overcome the added stress of finding a well-suited internship, the Washington Fellowship assists […]
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International students share their stories When Makullah Makullah came to Liberty University as a freshman, he left his home and his parents thousands of miles away in Tanzania for the sake of a Christian education. He and his family converted from Islam to Christianity about 10 years ago, after his father was miraculously healed, Makullah said. He and both of […]
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Sluggo’s Sundae Drive, located on Elon Road just off of U.S. Route 29 in Madison Heights, has been offering its homemade, premium ice cream to locals since 2014. “I had wanted a business that I could do when I retired,” owner and operator Carl “Sluggo” Merat said. “I like to take on projects and do new things.” Merat, who had […]
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