Catherine Hardee enjoys success With her buzzer in hand, Liberty University alumna Catherine Hardee took on the opportunity to win big bucks Sept. 23 as she played her first round on the television game show, “Jeopardy!” After exhausting all of the questions her first day, Hardee’s winnings came to $12,401 — a result of being the only contestant to answer […]
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A conversation with the university’s most sought-after leader “Okay, Tré, you can come on back now,” his secretary said. For a moment, I felt as if I was back in the eighth grade. I walked through the door and rounded the corner. “Hi, Tré,” President Jerry Falwell said. All of a sudden, memories of my days in grade school left […]
Read moreFreedom 4/24 hosts flash sale A local organization is fighting to save women’s lives. Freedom 4/24 will be hosting a Frocks for Freedom event Sept. 24 and 25. Event organizer Johanna Calfee said it is a flash sale where women can purchase donated clothing, jewelry and accessories such as purses. “We have some really nice clothing,” Calfee said. “People donated […]
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The crowd wrapped around the block of the Vines Center Friday night, Sept. 19, as many were anxious to hear the Italian hip hop artist from New York City, Andy Mineo. A number of fans standing in line were sporting shirts with the logo “1-1-Six” on the back. That is the logo of the […]
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Freshman Olivia Fuller wins scholarship and allows God to guide her future Things tend to look different from 3,000 feet in the air, according to Olivia Fuller. The freshman from Hagerstown, Maryland, has loved planes ever since she was a young girl, and enjoys helping her grandfather — a retired Air Force serviceman — build airplanes. “I am so blessed […]
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Third Day lead singer explores a different sound while performing at Liberty Liberty University students gathered in the LaHaye Event Space Friday, Sept. 19 to hear Mac Powell perform a concert promoting his new country album. Known primarily as the lead singer for the four-time Grammy award-winning Christian band Third Day, Powell has recently branched out and is paying homage […]
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“The Little Mermaid” premieres in the Tower Theater The Tower Theater stage will be “submerged” for the next few weeks, playing host to mermaids, singing fish and an evil sea queen. The Alluvion Stage Company and Liberty University’s Department of Theatre Arts are collaborating for performances of “The Little Mermaid” Sept. 19 through Oct. 5. This is the first time […]
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Young people from around the country visit Liberty’s campus over weekend Liberty University’s College for a Weekend (CFAW) is a four-day, action-packed experience. It is designed to give prospective students a taste of life at the world’s largest Christian university, according to Liberty’s website. Kicking off Thursday afternoon at the Hancock Welcome Center and running through Sunday, CFAW offered a […]
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Joanna Garcia transforms sneakers into something unique Ever since she was a toddler, Joanna Garcia has loved to draw and create. “I started as early as three, I think,” Garcia said. “It started with green stick people drawn on the kitchen wall behind the table. My family didn’t find them until we moved.” Garcia has come a long way from […]
Read moreStuart Schwartz’s blog shares life lessons Blogs are no longer just a hobby for soccer moms with great recipes wanting to share their 20-minute, dine-and-dash techniques with their readers. In this age, blogs provide a platform for an array of articles, from how to deal with noisy roommates to making sock puppets or dealing with difficult seasons of life. Today, […]
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Students pay tribute with 9/11 memorial More than 10 years have passed since Americans were stopped in their tracks, horrified by the news of the terror attacks that took place Sept. 11, 2001. On Thursday, the 13th anniversary of that tragic day, millions of people across the nation chose to “never forget” those who were lost, and Liberty University was […]
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Liberty Mountain Skate Park offers a place to perform stunts and tricks indoors Rain or shine, Liberty University students and the Lynchburg public have a safe place to practice their railslides and land their kickflips at the Liberty Mountain Skate Park. Located at 3700 Candlers Mountain Road behind CiCi’s Pizza, the park offers 8,600-square-feet of year-round indoor features for skating […]
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Student Activities hosts a night of fast-paced trivia as a chance for students to win prizes Students enjoyed a night of fast-paced competition Friday, Sept. 5 as they participated in the ThinkFast Game Show in hopes of winning one of many prizes. The event took place in the new LaHaye Event Space. This was not a traditional game show, as […]
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Video of snowboarder’s talents captures the attention of major websites After five years of operation, the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre (LMSC) is still receiving attention thanks in part to the talents of Jason Anderson and Isaac Gibson. During the summer, Anderson, an LMSC employee who works at the facility during the non-peak skiing and snowboarding months, and Gibson, a senior […]
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The new Liberty University Art Gallery will soon be hosting the work of renowned comic book artist Sergio Cariello, a man known for his work with big-name companies. His résumé features drawing famous characters including Wolverine, Captain America, Hulk, Ironman, Batman and many […]
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