Sisters, brothers

The Vespers double duo of siblings debuts at Liberty Folk rock band “The Vespers” made its debut appearance at Liberty University Saturday, Feb. 6. Hosted by Student Activities, students gathered in the LaHaye Student Union’s Event Space as the band Joel Kaiser with Native Spirit opened the event. “We didn’t expect to see this many of you here, to be […]

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Life of a model

Designers prepare for the ‘cosmos’ spring fashion show When it comes to fashion shows, designers are not the only ones working long hours in preparation to showcase their art. Models, too, are exerting their talents to assure that the designs are presented in a way that expresses themselves as well as the designers’ visions. With Liberty University’s Department of Family […]

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Art reveals secrets

Brianna O’Neal creates a project to help others expose parts of their past Liberty graphic design student Brianna O’Neal stood outside the Jerry Falwell Library Thursday, Nov. 12, where mass crowds of students and bystanders gathered around her and her art project — a giant board of text with a sign in front declaring “Art Reveals the Secrets of Society.” […]

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Disney display

Junior Katie Barber designs artwork for upcoming play Liberty University’s Tower Theater will present Beauty and the Beast in the spring, but all the while, Liberty junior Katie Barber has been preparing for the show since last fall. Barber studies in the studio art program and is designing the artwork for the production’s poster. After being asked by the house […]

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Student Activities semester events

From kayaking through turbulent waters to exploring a historic city, students have the opportunity to enjoy the semester in new and exciting ways. Student Activities (SA) is offering more than 30 events this semester that will appeal to many different types of students. Big athletic events in February include those that are a part of the Outdoor Rec Fest. Students […]

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Broadway background

Ron Sumner painted sets for well-known shows before teaching at Liberty From painting sets for Broadway in New York City to designing the backdrops for network television shows and major motion films, Ron Sumner has enjoyed nothing less than a successful career. However, his dream of building a prominent Christian art program led him to Liberty University, where he currently […]

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Showcasing talents

Mark Anthony Rizzo and Nacci Palloto performed pop and worship songs Dozens of students gathered in the LaHaye Event Space Tuesday, Jan. 26 for the debut performances of musicians Mark Anthony Rizzo and Anthony Benacci (Nacci) Palloto. Hosted by Liberty University’s Student Activities, the concert was a night of entertainment and an intimate time of worship. Rizzo and guitarist Tanner […]

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Overseas orientation

Global studies department sends 27 interns out after a week of training While some students went home over winter break, others, such as the global studies interns, underwent orientation week Jan. 4-9, days before leaving the country for the spring semester. According to Khesed Dent, the director of global studies internships, preparation and training begins long before the orientation week […]

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New trends for 2016

Both the technology business and the fashion industry are set to take off Technological Breakthroughs This spring will usher in far more than warmer temperatures, as 2016 promises to bring many changes to the technology and fashion industries. Phillip Martin, technician supervisor at Liberty University’s Information Technology department, said he expects three trends to make headlines this year: the expansion […]

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Social media mogul

Dr. Chris Underation uses new means to exemplify journalism to students Last summer Dr. Chris Underation, digital media and communication arts, broadcasting and journalism professor at Liberty University, was preparing for social media journalism, one of the several courses he teaches. In addition to preparing class material, Underation thought of different ways to get the class involved and interested in […]

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How to stay healthy

Liberty campus dietician recommends manageable diet and exercise tips As New Year’s resolutions kick off, students across campus will begin their efforts of achieving a healthier lifestyle. According to campus registered dietician Kristina DiSanto, there are several tips that can help start the year eating well and maintaining healthy goals. “The first thing I tell people is to come up […]

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Across the Atlantic

Students and staff travel to Africa over break to witness missions in action While many students travelled home to recuperate from another successful semester at Liberty University, others trekked overseas during winter break to witness missionaries in action. Six students from Liberty’s School of Nursing journeyed their way across the Atlantic to Togo, Africa, hoping to assist missionary doctors and […]

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Marching for a cause

Despite the weather, 40,000 people showed to rally in D.C. Although the Liberty University students planning on riding a bus to Washington D.C. for the March for Life could not attend because of snow, more than 40,000 pro-life citizens from around the nation gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., according to LifeSiteNews.com. The 43rd annual March for Life […]

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Trail series

Student Activities will be hosting this year’s Arctic 5K Trail Race Saturday, Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. The race will take place at Camp Hydaway as a part of the Liberty Mountain Trail Series (LMTS) of races. Josh Yeoman, director of outdoor recreation for Student Activities, said racers should not expect an easy run. “This is a fairly difficult 5K […]

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