Ed Hindson gives theological advice for ‘A.D. the Bible Continues’ Action. Drama. Intrigue. Tragedy. Victory. This is “A.D. the Bible Continues,” where a 2,000-year-old, biblical story and 21st-century prime-time TV collide. “This is not your grandmother’s flannelgraph story of the book of Acts,” Ed Hindson, dean of Liberty University’s School of Religion, said. Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, will not […]
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ROTC cadets to learn about historic battle tactics used during the Civil War Liberty hosted several events this spring celebrating the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. The celebratory season will literally go out with a bang during the final scheduled event when Civil War reenactors fire a cannon behind the Hancock Welcome Center. The Liberty ROTC […]
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History Department commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Liberty University’s 19th Annual Civil War Seminar commemorated the 150th anniversary of the end of the war by focusing on its final year — 1865. The seminar took place March 27-28 and began with an evening banquet and keynote address, followed by a day of lectures by renowned Civil War […]
Read moreThis year marks the 150th anniversary of the ending of the Civil War. The war lasted four years before Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee officially surrendered April 9, 1865 in Appomattox, Virginia. In honor of the sesquicentennial anniversary, the Appomattox Court House National Historic Park will be hosting a number of events from Wednesday, April 8 through Sunday, April 12. […]
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Office of Military Affairs partners with local veteran groups to honor sacrifices The rain could not hinder the American patriotism that radiated from the corner of Ninth and Court Street in downtown Lynchburg March 27. In celebration of the 40-year anniversary of the Vietnam War ending April 1975, Liberty’s Office Of Military Affairs held a Vietnam War Commemoration event at […]
Read moreSince 1983, the Victory Radio Network, has been serving Lynchburg and the surrounding area. But in 2014, the station took on a new identity and name change, as it is now called the Journey Radio Network. Barry Armstrong, general manager and morning host, has helped propel Journey into a new phase. “Radio has had to change,” Armstrong said. “Podcast, the […]
Read moreAs Liberty University seeks to expand its influence in the academic world, the Liberty Honors Program has found a new way to do so. Beginning last semester, the Honors Program launched two new journals with the aim to publish the academic works and accomplishments of current and past Honors students. Under the editorial supervision of students Kelly Kramer, Jaymee Wagner, […]
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Champion staff wins awards for various accomplishments In the midst of a busy semester, five of the Liberty Champion staff members received recognition for their achievements and publicized work. Editor-in-chief Emily Brown recently received the David L. Adams Apple Award for Best Copy Editing at the College Media Association’s spring convention March 11-14. Brown, a senior journalism major, has been […]
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Columnist, author and political commentator Cal Thomas spoke Wednesday, March 19, at the Jerry Falwell Library to a group of students and staff about journalism. He told his personal story and gave students advice from his experiences. “I started in radio when I was 16, two weeks after my voice changed,” Thomas said, with crowd laughter quickly following the statement. […]
Read moreIT enlarges Internet capacity With a rapidly increasing population and a growing demand for more capable Internet, the Information Technology (IT) department at Liberty University has made steps to improve Internet speeds and account for the increased bandwidth usage. According to the Liberty University News Service, the speed of the Internet has been increased by 150 percent since March 2. […]
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Student government prepares for a new year Election day at Liberty is Wednesday, April 15. On this day, student voters will elect student body president (SBP) and student body vice president (SBVP) for the 2015-2016 academic year. “People will take their office at the end of this semester for the entire year,” Jacob Broadway, Student Government Association (SGA) general counsel, […]
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Thompson leads student body through service Pastoral ministry student Quincy Thompson recently made Liberty University history. Elected in April 2014, Thompson is the first junior to ever serve as student body president for the Student Government Association (SGA). “(A junior being elected) hasn’t been done before,” Thompson said. “Normally the student body president is a senior. It’s been a great […]
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Council votes in favor of Freedom Aviation as only area FBO A nine-month battle between Freedom Aviation, a subsidiary of Liberty University, and some members within the general aviation community came to a close Tuesday, Feb. 24, when the Lynchburg City Council voted 6-1 to work on a lease that would allow Freedom Aviation to become the sole fixed-based operator […]
Read moreLiberty University was without power for just over an hour Friday, March 20. According to Senior Vice President of Construction Planning Charles Spence, the outage affected everything on main campus, stretching from Liberty Baseball Stadium to dorm 33 at the far end of South Campus. The power went out shortly after 4:45 p.m. and was restored around 6 p.m., according […]
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The Daniel Plan offers students and staff advice for nutrition and exercise At most campus eateries, it is just as easy to choose unhealthy food as it is to choose healthy food. And many times, it is hard to know the difference. Buses will carry students across campus to avoid a walk, and Netflix can distract them from most everything […]
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