Every semester mass emails for rides, buying books, selling books and other transactions pass through Liberty University classes, much to the annoyance of some recipients. Freshman Stephen Baird is one of those receivers. After wading through the emails his first semester, he decided something needed to change. The idea of Flameslist.com came into existence. “I just thought there had to […]
Read moreThe impact of the earthquake that shook the Pacific Japanese coast March 11 was felt nearly 7000 miles away in Lynchburg, Va. Liberty University student and Japanese citizen Mana Tsuchihashi recalled the fear and horror that overcame her when she learned of the devastation.
Read moreThe third of three teens involved in the murder of George Baker was convicted at a jury trial March 10. After three hours of testimony and over an hour and a half of deliberation, the jury convicted Kenneth Jerome Davis Jr. of first-degree murder.
Read moreA wide range of reaction was displayed when Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. announced the class of 2011’s commencement speaker, Randall Wallace, at the Senior Appreciation Meeting on March 28. “At first I didn’t know who he was. Those are amazing stories he has done. I think it’s cool that he is someone that a lot of people don’t know,” graduating […]
Read moreLynchburg native and ‘Braveheart’ screenwriter to address class of 2011 Since the first graduating class in 1973, Liberty University has welcomed esteemed scholars, educators, politicians, authors and evangelists to usher graduating seniors into their life after Liberty. To continue to build upon that foundation, the class of 2011’s Commencement speaker will be Randall Wallace, according to Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. […]
Read moreIn response to the rapidly growing school, Liberty has begun construction of a new welcome center where the old Hancock Athletic Center once stood. The goal is to better accommodate visitors and potential students who are interested in learning more about the school.
Read moreUpon graduating high school in 2000, Stephanie Gardner followed family tradition and joined the military. She signed up with the U.S. Marine Corps just in time to take action when the world changed on Sept. 11, 2001. Gardner was two months into her Arabic course at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, Calif. when the 9/11 tragedy happened. Gardner and […]
Read moreA Lynchburg teenager was found guilty of murder by the Lynchburg Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court on Monday, Feb. 28. The boy is being charged as a juvenile since he was only 13 years old when the crime occurred.
Read moreOn July 11, 1979, Liberty Baptist College student Steven John Hofer said goodbye to his friends and packed his car for his return trip home to South Dakota. Before leaving campus, Hofer stopped to visit the family of Pastor Dane Emerick to drop off a gift for their newborn daughter.
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Invisible Children uses media to change the world Twenty-five years ago, a war began in northern Uganda that has consequently robbed an entire generation of their childhood and caused the lives of millions to be ruled by fear and violence. But it is time for the war to end. The Liberty chapter of Invisible Children (IC) is seeking to end […]
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Light Ministries (Light), a part of Liberty University’s Center for Global Ministries (CGM), offers students short-term missions trips each semester. According to the CGM website, Light has existed for the past 20 years, fulfilling more than 220 evangelistic campaigns and sharing the gospel with more than three million people. Since Light began, more than 7,000 students have helped to spread […]
Read morePristine rows of treadmills, rowers and stepmills wait to be used. According to ABC, Centers for Disease Control released a study saying less than two out of ten Americans are getting the recommended level of exercise. Professor Brianne Kilbourne did not bat an eyelash at the statistics.
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Clad in knee high boots and a large cross necklace, Douglas Gresham, stepson of British author C.S. Lewis, addressed students in Convocation Monday Feb. 28. Gresham is the artistic director of the Narnia series and recently wrote a personal biography of Lewis entitled Jack’s Life. In a rich British accent, Gresham told of his testing American childhood, growing up with […]
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While Lt. Col. Chris McGreer may not be a student veteran, or even one of Liberty’s numerous faculty and staff veterans, he nevertheless has an impact on campus through his work with military students. Throughout his career, McGreer has been heavily involved with Officer Christian Fellowship (OCF) and currently holds a weekly Bible study at his house near campus. McGreer, […]
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Liberty University kicked off its 40th anniversary, ushering in a new era of growth this week. Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. said Liberty is marking the occasion by celebrating the university’s history and preparing for the future. “It really is a new era and it just so happens to be our 40th anniversary,” Falwell said. “We’ve come about as far in […]
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