Sept. 17 race challenged students with trail runs, swimming and agility exercises While most would be more likely to enjoy sleeping in on a Saturday and recuperating from the school week, some Liberty students decided to test their athleticism in the Adventure Race held at Camp Hydaway on Sept. 17. Held once a semester, the Adventure Race is not a […]
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Counseling services offers event about mental health services for students Liberty University’s counseling services will be hosting “Counselors on the Couch” for the second year in a row Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m at Green Hall 1830. Counselors on the Couch is a two-hour meet-and-greet event where students will have the chance to sit down and […]
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Title IX Office provides support to students, participates in national event Brittney Wardlaw, the director of Liberty University’s Title IX Office – located in Green Hall 1830 – believes sexual sins and discrimination do occur, but that the Title IX Office is helping more people learn about these situations and the resources the university offers that can help prevent them. […]
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Sodexo-hosted market aims to promote community With the freshest produce, one-of-a-kind jewelry, hand-stitched leather accessories, top-of-the-line coffee and enough food options to satisfy even the belly of a college student, the Liberty University Farmers Market is the place to unwind after a hard day and store up for the week ahead. The market offers a variety of goods for students […]
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KINE 232 offers students scuba certification Getting the students out of the traditional classroom and into a more direct form of education is the goal of KINE 232, a 1-credit course in scuba diving. This class offers students the opportunity to explore life below the water’s surface. While other classes keep students confined to desks, the course offers students a […]
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‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ premieres for the first time in Virginia The Tower Theater was reimagined into a gothic cathedral as “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” premiered Friday, Sept. 16. The Alluvion Stage Company has the honor of being one of 12 theaters in the nation to hold copyright privileges to the musical. According to Director Linda Nell Cooper, […]
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Liberty University Online student receives degree two days before dying Jason McIlwain was one class away from completing his degree when his battle with cancer stopped him from taking his final class. On the afternoon of Sept. 2, Liberty University received a call regarding a unique member of the Liberty Online family. The caller, Tim Fair, said that McIllwain’s fight […]
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Radio drama series allows students and professors to entertain and teach The Liberty University Theater Arts Department, in conjunction with the Digital Media and Communication Arts, are working on recording its second season of the radio drama series, “The Encounter.” This series developed from director and Liberty professor Chris Nelson when he imagined a story about what it would be […]
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L3vel Nation aims to stop human trafficking with its clothing brand Founded in 2011 by CEO R.J. “L3vel” Wilson, urban clothing brand L3vel Nation has set out to be a positive influence to the world, using its line of clothes, hats, skateboard decks and accessories to bring important social issues to people’s attention such as human trafficking, child soldiers and […]
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Equestrian Center offers horseback riding to students of any skill “I think the feeling of being on a horse and developing a certain trust with it is an experience like nothing else,” senior Cassandra Steptoe said. The Equestrian Center offers students the same opportunity to enjoy horseback riding, regardless of skill level. Steptoe, one of Liberty’s English Equestrian team captains, […]
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Title IX office to host awareness even The Title IX office at Liberty University will host its first Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Day on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on the Vines lawn. RAINN Day will focus on educating Liberty students about sexual violence on college campuses. The event will highlight the Title […]
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Lynchburg event draws both college students and locals for a night on the town Local businesses and vendors in downtown Lynchburg prepared for their busiest night of the year as thousands of people swarmed the city for the eighth annual Get Downtown festival Friday, Sept. 9. More than 160 vendors and businesses filled the storefronts of Main Street for six […]
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King’s Players ministry uses drama to spread the gospel across the country Liberty University’s oldest continuous ministry is The King’s Players, a family-led outreach that began in 1977. Run by David Allison, the drama ministry has been a part of his life for nearly 40 years. Having first joined the drama team as a college freshman, Allison now runs the […]
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Student Counseling Services offers six free sessions to any Liberty student A new school year can bring feelings of excitement and anticipation, but it can also bring stress and uneasiness during a period of transition. Liberty University’s Student Counseling Services are available to help students cope with difficult transitions, whether it is an immediate crisis or a part of everyday […]
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New Campus Community study program “Vinyl” debuts, runs for five weeks Liberty University students can expect new things from Wednesday night’s Campus Community this year. One difference returning students will notice about Campus Community is a change of source material. Paul’s letter to the Galatians, which has been the primary study text in Campus Community for the better part of […]
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