Graduates return to share experiences in the communication field “Who you are now is not who you will always be. Where you are now is not where you will always be. Keep moving forward.” This piece of advice given by Liberty University graduate student and assistant Nate Jurgensen was one of the many encouragements given to Liberty communication students at […]
Read moreAs the date of the Virginia election looms closer, opponents increase campaigning efforts In the Nov. 5 general elections, Lynchburg residents will vote for candidates for several local offices, including commissioner of the revenue, treasurer, commonwealth’s attorney and sheriff. The office of sheriff is the only office with more than one candidate running for election. The incumbents who hold the […]
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Republican candidate for governor visits campus and attends event with Mike Huckabee at Candler’s Station Virginia Attorney General gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli visited Liberty University Saturday, Oct. 19 to meet voters and attend the Flames Homecoming football game before holding a rally with special guest Mike Huckabee that night. Fans entering the gates to see Liberty take on Coastal Carolina […]
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‘Soul Surfer’ inspires students to put faith in God during difficult situations Overcoming obstacles was the theme of Convocation Wednesday, Oct. 16, as students heard from professional surfer and shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton. Hamilton, who lost her arm to a 14-foot tiger shark at the age of 13, is now a professional athlete. In addition to conquering national and […]
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Sander Smith, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering with a specialization in intelligence, started the non-profit Special Angler Foundation to help those with special needs break into the world of competitive fishing. According to the foundation’s website, their goal is “to promote the inclusion of the special needs community in general public freshwater and saltwater fishing tournaments.” Sander Smith said […]
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Incumbent T. Scott Garrett seeks Republican win Delegate T. Scott Garrett, who was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in November 2009, represents Virginia’s 23rd House District and is up for re-election as the Republican candidate in the upcoming Nov. 5 elections, according to his website. Garrett, whose district includes parts of Amherst County, Bedford County and Lynchburg, will […]
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Republican Byron and Democrat Cyphert campaign for the same seat in the House of Delegates for Nov. 5. As the November general election nears, the House of Delegates candidates are each leading campaigns in every effort to gain voters and boost their political platforms. Representing the 22nd legislative district since 1997, Republican candidate Kathy Byron has been an active member […]
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The voices of Liberty University students were heard Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Student Body Town Hall Meeting with Dean Keith Anderson, hosted by the Dean of Students Office. Nearly 30 students gathered in Towns Alumni Auditorium to ask questions and discuss topics relating to life at Liberty. During the meeting, policy questions were directed to Anderson as well as […]
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Why sleep in on Saturday when you can break the Guinness World Record for the largest game of laser tag? That is what participants at the 5k Run and Walk for Life & Guinness World Record Laser Tag Game Fundraiser will be doing Oct. 26. Mike Kirby, the owner of Laser Tag Source and lead pastor of Lynchburg Church of […]
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Each year arts students make saran wrap sculptures to diplay in the ILRC The Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and Dorothy all take their iconic stance as they prepare to skip down the yellow brick road. Samantha Baker and Jake Ryan lean in for an anticipated kiss on a table with a birthday cake with 16 candles. Tim […]
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Three-part health seminar allows students to learn simple steps for stress prevention from health professionals The LaHaye Student Union continued its Health and Wellness Series committed to keeping the college student’s fear of the “Freshman 15” at bay Wednesday, Oct. 9. The three-part series focuses on lifestyle changes that students can make to reduce stress with simple steps to better […]
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After 5 p.m. tonight, Virginia residents and students will not be permitted to sign up for voting in the state The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 Virginia election is today, Oct. 15, according to the Virginia.gov website. Virginia.gov states that anyone who would like to vote in the election Nov. 5 must register before 5 […]
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Alumni and students celebrate the past with a parade, football game and more than 20 other campus events More than 2,800 guests will flood Liberty University’s campus for Homecoming weekend Oct. 18 – 19, according to Tyler Falwell, the university’s director of alumni relations. Alumni and students will have the opportunity to attend multiple events and cheer for the Flames […]
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Slick roads and an immobilized bus could not keep Student Activities from enjoying Carter Mountain Orchard A recent trip of more than a dozen students to Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, Va. nearly reached an abrupt end when a bus came close to overturning. Students aboard the bus for the Student Activities Apple Picking Trip experienced an unexpected turn of […]
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Caleb Lee started East West when he saw there was a need for more creativity in wedding cinematography “The works of our hands are only a reflection of the hope that is in our hearts,” Caleb Lee, the owner of East West, a nontraditional wedding videography company, said. “It turns out that people are extraordinary, and sharing meaningful stories is […]
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