As the new year begins, students have the chance to join more than 110 clubs With new classes, workloads and professors, the start of the semester can seem overwhelming to both new and experienced students. The thought of adding one more commitment to the seemingly endless flood of work can feel overwhelming, but—according to Director of Clubs Kyler Thomas—joining […]
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Lynchburg Boys & Girls Club hosts community fundraiser “Resolution Run” Jan. 29 As the new year begins, Lynchburg residents may find themselves with a list of New Year’s resolutions, with goals ranging from fitness to generosity. All types of goals can be checked off on Jan. 29, when the Boys & Girls Club of Lynchburg will be hosting […]
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Art exhibit showcases water-themed paintings from Liberty’s private collection The “Waterways” art exhibit ran from Dec. 15 to Jan. 19, giving students and faculty the opportunity to view the land and water-themed exhibit. This exhibit’s collection of paintings focused on the beauty of bodies of water and landscapes with aquatic features. The exhibit, purchased by the university in […]
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As 2017 begins, many people have made New Year’s resolutions to become healthy. Students at Liberty University can achieve this goal through a combination of exercise and healthy eating. “When starting a new semester, there is an element of excitement in the ‘fresh start’ — this is great motivation when starting a fitness routine, but the key is sustainability,” Heather […]
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Family Life Services provides young women with an alternative to abortion More than 18 years ago, Lexi Ulmer’s parents traveled across the world to Romania to adopt her from a local orphanage. Since her two older siblings were also adopted from Romania, her parents never hid that aspect of her identity. Ulmer grew up taking pride in her story and […]
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Bus Driver Rick uses job to encourage students In the eyes of Liberty University bus driver Richard Edwards, his job means so much more than simply taking students from Point A to Point B on campus. Instead, Edwards sees his spot behind the wheel as a platform which allows him to do what his true passion is — engaging with […]
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Annual Christmas Coffeehouse showcases student talent with a holiday twist The night of Dec. 3 saw the Liberty University Vines Center packed out for the annual Christmas Coffeehouse. This year in particular, Student Activities decided to focus on the joy of opening presents on Christmas morning with its “Unwrapped” theme. “Each semester we find new ways to change Coffeehouse and […]
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Family-run Green Needles Tree Farm offers cheer Twelve years ago, Jon and Debbie Perdew and their eight children moved from their fruit orchard in Maryland to a farm tucked away in the mountains in Coleman Falls, Virginia. Along with the farm came acres upon acres of Christmas trees — White Pines and Spruce trees covered the property. The Perdew family […]
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Liberty theology professor works to secure spot on American Ninja Warrior “In February or March, hopefully (my) phone will ring and I’ll see a California area code and it’ll be the folks from Ninja Warrior,” Dr. Chad Thornhill, a theology professor at Liberty University, said with a smile while discussing his most recent hobby. After seven years of rigorously pursuing […]
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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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