Glenn Youngkin Signs Executive Order Leading To Purge of 1,600 Voter Registrations Lacking Citizenship Proof

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order on Aug. 7, leading to a purge of 1,600 voter registrations that lacked proof of citizenship, according to NPR and The Associated Press. This order took place exactly 90 days before the election and led to an injunction request, which was granted by U.S. District Judge Patricia Giles against Virginia election officials, […]

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Universal Orlando Announces New Theme Park To Open In 2025

Universal Orlando Resort, in association with Universal Studios, announced a new theme park will be opening May 22, 2025.    The new park, named “Epic Universe,” will have five new immersive worlds, including Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, Celestial Park, “How to Train Your Dragon” — The Isle of Berk and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of […]

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Sodexo Holds BRAFB Food Drive

Sodexo’s annual food drive has begun and will continue through Nov. 14 in order to raise 2,000 pounds of food for the Lynchburg community. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to donate food items to the bins located in the Reber-Thomas Dining, Center, Jerry Falwell Library, CASAS and the LaHaye Rotunda. Sodexo is attempting a new initiative this year by […]

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Student Activities Hosts Monster Mash Event

Student Activities served and entertained Liberty University students by providing the Halloween Monster Mash event Nov. 1 on the Academic Lawn. The event gave students memorable moments through carnival games, a spooky tunnel, candy table voting and a performance from Kenzie Lawhon. Jarad Alpert, a member of Student Activities’ event staff, said many efforts went into planning the event. “We […]

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Liberty YAF hosts Virginia Legislators Panel

The Liberty University branch of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) hosted the Virginia legislators panel Oct. 24 featuring Delegate Tim Griffin, Delegate Wendell Walker and Virginia State Senator Mark Peake. The goal of YAF, according to President Isaiah Varella, is “to educate and equip students with conservative, Biblical values.”  The club executive board is composed of seven student executives:  Varella, […]

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Standing for Freedom Center Hosts Freedom Uncensored Event

The Standing for Freedom Center hosted its Freedom Uncensored: Winning Next Gen event Oct. 25 in the Montview Alumni Ballroom, which brought together a large audience to hear from leading conservative speakers.  About 950 people crowded the Alumni Ballroom to listen to the wisdom of Allie Beth Stuckey, Nick Freitas, Seth Dillon, Isabel Brown, John Amanchukwu and Michael Knowles. President […]

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Tim Timberlake and Allie Beth Stuckey Address Students at Convocation

Liberty University welcomed Tim Timberlake to the Convocation stage on Oct. 23 while Allie Beth Stuckey addressed the student body on Oct. 25.   Timberlake is an author and the Senior Pastor of Celebration Church alongside his wife Jen Timberlake in Jacksonville, Florida.  He began the message by reading Exodus 3:1-5 and reminiscing on a childhood memory of removing his shoes […]

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Getting To Know The Candidates: Questions Answered Surrounding Upcoming Elections

The Liberty Champion emailed each candidate with the same questions for those running for the Lynchburg City Council, U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. We asked each candidate to submit a headshot, professional bio and 100-200 word answers to the questions. We contacted state Sen. John McGuire several times but received no reply. We did not edit the […]

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Contest continues: Presidential candidates campaign with differing strategies

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump continue to make their final strides to win Americans’ votes. Harris joined two church congregations in Georgia Oct. 20. According to NBC News, Harris attended New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and spoke on “how faith can guide people.” During her time at Divine Faith Ministries International in Jonesboro, Georgia, Stevie Wonder […]

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Lynchburg Fire Department Fundraises for Muscular Dystrophy Association

The Lynchburg Fire Department is once again collecting money through their fill-the-boot campaign, according to WFXR reporter Michael Doti. The fill-the-boot campaign has been happening for 22 years, according to WFXR.  The purpose of the event is to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), which is a nonprofit organization aimed at “accelerating research” and “advancing care” for individuals […]

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