Race for Haiti

5 and 10k to raise money and awareness for orphans Runners will flock to Percival Island Saturday, April 19, in order to compete in a 5 or 10k race to raise money and awareness for orphans in Haiti. The race, titled “Love Endures,” is being coordinated in partnership with the Hands and Feet Project (HAF), founded by Audio Adrenaline in […]

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The CIA wants LU students

A representative from the CIA spoke to Liberty students April 8 about potential employment with the agency. Chris C., Mid-Atlantic regional recruiter for the CIA, was the speaker for the night and presented sttendees with the different departments that they can work for within the CIA. Before going into detail about the various departments of the CIA, Chris talked about […]

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Excellence in honor and service

Alpha Lambda Delta held its annual initiation ceremony to welcome freshmen to the honor society Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) Honor Society initiates as well as friends and family members were welcomed to Towns Auditorium for the annual freshman initiation and reception Saturday, April 4. Dr. Boyd Rist, Liberty University provost emeritus, was the guest speaker for the night and congratulated […]

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Fighting for justice

Alison Howard is a voice for women’s and family rights at Concerned Women for America Liberty University alumna Alison Howard is rising for the cause of pro-life and pro-family issues as she battles the “war on women” and stands for limited government in the interest of women and American families, according to cwfa.org. Howard was inspired to join Concerned Women […]

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Score composed in new program

Bryan Tang’s composition, ‘Valor,’ is inspired by Colossians 3:23-24 and being triumphant and close to the Lord Liberty University is allowing students to explore their passion for music in a new way starting in the fall of 2014 through the art of composing music for films. According to Dr. David Schmal, associate professor of commercial music, the new movie and […]

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Honor society hides eggs for charity

Liberty University’s Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (ALD) is hosting the Jubilee Center Easter Outreach, Wednesday, April 9 at 3-5:30 p.m. with an evening of activities and biblical teaching focused on reaching Lynchburg’s youth. According to its website, the Jubilee Family Development Center was created to provide academic and social programs for at-risk youth in Lynchburg. Children and their families […]

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Set for nationals

Liberty’s HR team won first place in a D.C. competition Following six months of practice and preparation, the Liberty University Human Resources (HR) competition team won first place in the 2014 Southeast Regional HR Competition in Washington, D.C., March 14-15. For placing first, the team received a $2,500 check to use as they travel to the National Society for Human […]

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Freshman takes first

After being postponed due to snow, runners finally compete in Liberty Mt. 5k People from all over the Greater Lynchburg Area gathered at Camp Hydaway Thursday, April 3, to compete in the Liberty Mt. 5K Trail Race. “The event ran very well, and we had a great turnout, even with the postponement,” Associate Director of Student Activities (SA) Joshua Yeoman […]

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Recreating maps through time

Jonathan Davis’ project was inspired by the time he spent with Native Americans during his childhood in Arizona Using cutting-edge technology, 2011 Liberty University alumnus Jonathan Davis combined his passion for history and knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) to create visual stories that portray American history in a unique way. While working toward a master’s degree at Arizona State […]

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Gourmet business grows

Alumna Juli Peak’s business comes from a childhood nickname, Snookie Snookerwitz Liberty University alumna Juli Peak made the leap from teaching in Amarillo, Texas, to creating her own business of gourmet foods when she discovered her talent for mixing hot cocoa flavors and developing unique recipes of cider, tea, cocoa, coffee and popcorn. She called the business Snookie Snookerwitz after […]

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A slobbering success

On the rainy Saturday afternoon of March 29, more than 60 dog owners attended Lynchburg Humane Society’s Slobberfest at Boonsboro Ruritan Club in order to help raise money for the organization.

Dogs of many shapes, sizes and breeds, from Mastiffs to Chihuahuas, competed in games like […]

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ALD recognizes senior members

Members of the Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) Honor Society, which are Liberty University honors program students, gathered in the DeMoss Hall Grand Lobby Wednesday, March 26 for an evening of whimsical music, fine dining and celebration of academic accomplishments. In anticipation of Commencement in May, ALD recognized more than 150 students for their academic achievement and generosity to their community. […]

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Seniors display years of hard work

Students show off their artwork through an annual graphic design exhibit put on by the Studio and Digital Arts Department Seniors from the Studio and Digital Arts Department (SADA) were given the opportunity to showcase their best work from their college career in the Senior Graphic Design Exhibit that began Thursday, March 20. Students submitted various types of work, from […]

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‘Come Together’ at Coffeehouse

From The Beatles to One Direction, Liberty let the British invade the Vines Center Saturday, March 29 When the doors of the Vines Center opened an hour before showtime Saturday, March 29, students eagerly pushed their way to the front of the line and quickly filled the stadium to enjoy Student Activities’ (SA) British Invasion Coffeehouse. As they waited in […]

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Turning tragedy into triumph

Matt Gage now uses his tough experiences as a child to encourage students encountering similar circumstances As 9-year-old Matt Gage dove into the pool in a small Iowa town, merely trying to escape the sweltering, 100-degree heat, he had no idea how much his life would change. After surfacing, Gage said he propelled himself forward with his right arm, but […]

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