Book publisher opens

18thWall seeks to promote artistic style in literary industry Filling the void that has been growing over the last few years, 18thWall Publications started with the dream of putting the art back into the publishing industry. James Bojaciuk, an English major at Liberty University, along with his friend Ben Kasson, started 18thWall this past March. Bojaciuk said he started this […]

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Habermas speaks overseas

Professor Gary Habermas lectured 42 times over a two-week period in Europe Distinguished researcher, seminary professor and Chair of the Liberty University Department of Philosophy Gary Habermas traveled to Europe Oct. 13-28, giving lectures and presentations at several Swedish universities. According to Habermas, he spoke 42 times during his two-week tour and was constantly on the move. He presented at […]

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Students give back

This November and December, Liberty University is partnering with local branches of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Samaritan’s Purse and the Salvation Army to provide for the needs of the Lynchburg area public, according to Darren Wu, the Liberty Center for Christian Community Service Coordinator. The Liberty students staff and faculty are partnering alongside Sodexo and the Blue Ridge […]

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Career fair offers jobs

The School of Communication & Creative Arts students gathered in the back hallway of the Reber Thomas Dining Hall Oct. 29 as they networked with potential employers at the communication job fair. Businesses from all over the Lynchburg area talked with students, accepted résumés and even did on the spot interviews. “We had over 200 students signed up to attend […]

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Gamers play 25 hours for charity

Video Game Club raises funds for children Video games reigned supreme in the fourth floor of DeMoss Hall Nov. 2 as the Video Game Club gathered to play video games for 25 hours in an effort to save kids’ lives. The gaming session was part of an international event known as Extra Life. “Extra Life started in 2007 with Texas […]

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OMA honors military

Military Emphasis Week pays tribute to US Armed Forces and veterans Liberty University is hosting Military Emphasis Week Nov. 2-9 to honor and respect those who have fought and are currently fighting for the United States of America. The events began Saturday with a tailgate on the front lawn of the Hancock Welcome Center. Members from every branch of the […]

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Experience Law

The School of Law hosted an open house The School of Law opened its doors Nov. 2 to welcome visitors the second time this semester for their Experience: Law event. The event began early Friday morning with a continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Visitors were then able to attend a class, where they could get a feel for how a […]

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Lt. governor race, a close fight to the end

Democrat Ralph Northam Democrat Ralph S. Northam, who is running for lieutenant governor of Virginia, may live in Hampton Road like his opponent, but he has opposite political approaches and opinions on governmental issues, according to The Washington Post. Northam served as a medic in the United States Army for eight years before becoming a pediatric neurologist and being elected […]

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Rand Paul motivates

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and Virginia Attorney General and candidate for governor Ken Cuccinelli spoke to students in the Vines Center Monday, Oct. 28, encouraging them to stand up for their freedom and to vote in the Nov. 5 election. Paul gave the keynote address and challenged students to […]

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ASLI now offered

Signing degree becomes available This semester, Liberty University became the first school in Virginia to offer a Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language and Interpreting (ASLI). Although the first ASLI class was taught in spring of 2012, the degree was yet to be accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Nicole Thorn, assistant professor of ASLI, said. […]

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Governor election draws near

Cuccinelli runs on Republican ticket Attorney General and former Virginia Sen. Ken Cuccinelli will represent the Republican Party in the Nov. 5 election for Virginia’s next governor. The 45-year-old from Edison, N.J. is running on a platform of smaller government and social conservatism, according to his website. If elected, Cuccinelli plans to create jobs by reducing the individual income tax […]

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Daughter honors parents in essay

Andrea Giovanetto writes her winning essay about love, grace and second chances Andrea Giovanetto’s essay about love, grace and second chances was chosen as this year’s winner of the Outstanding Parent of the Year Award. According to Theresa Dunbar, director of Parent and Family Connections at Liberty, Giovanetto’s essay depicted the “endless grace and love her adoptive parents provided for […]

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Panel encourages writers

Keynote speakers talk to students about publishing trends and building an audience The Department of English and Modern Languages partnered with the Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary Wednesday, Oct. 23, to host “Writing Culture: A Panel with Christianity Today’s Her.meneutics.” Attendees enjoyed refreshments while a panel of four professionals took turns speaking on various writing topics, which included publishing trends, writing […]

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Garden opens

Students grow crops Dedicating the Liberty University Garden in memory of the late Henry and Elvira Morris, President Jerry Falwell, Jr., and the Liberty University community gathered atop Liberty Mountain in celebration of new life, Friday, Oct. 25. Students, faculty and staff enjoyed food samplings, cooking demonstrations and a tour of the Morris Campus Garden. However, before anyone could take […]

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