Before the music began there was a quiet moment in loving memory of the late Dr. David Randlett, who left a lasting impact on the music department at Liberty University. The moment was a chance for the department to pay tribute to a man who “lived a wonderful and rich life and was full of joy,” according to the chairman […]
Read moreA Lynchburg man has filed suit against Liberty University and two of its police officers over an arrest in June 2009. The $6 million lawsuit alleges false arrest and excessive force. Former City Council candidate Anthony Howard and his family were attending the annual Celebrate America Independence Day event at Williams Stadium when someone told the Liberty University Police Department […]
Read moreRaising awareness for Alzheimer’s begins with a simple step. That simple step will mark the start of the two-mile annual Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. On Saturday, Oct. 16, walkers from Lynchburg and surrounding areas are expected to participate in the Memory Walk at Riverside Park, an event that is critical in raising money to fund research, care, support and treatment […]
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The Veggie Tales crew took on the responsibility of entertaining a sanctuary full of toddlers and grade school children twice Oct. 7. The showings were held at TRBC at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Children sang, giggled and danced in the aisles to their favorite Veggie Tales songs as they were performed live on stage by Bob the tomato, Larry […]
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When Specialist Curtis Davis returned from Iraq in August, his life was nothing short of uncertain. Due to his late arrival back at Liberty, Davis was unable to finish paperwork to begin the fall semester. To add to the uncertainty, Davis also decided to switch his major from criminal justice to nursing. “One of the reasons to consider switching is […]
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Part history. Part entertainment. The historical sites in the City of Lynchburg and surrounding counties offer a number of options for something to do. Historic Sandusky Located a short five minutes from campus is Historic Sandusky. The site tells the tale of Charles Johnston who built the home around 1797. Prior to this, in 1790, Johnston was on an exploratory […]
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Two men call Lynchburg their home community — one a Christian and one a Muslim. In a city full of churches, a community of Muslims began a mosque. Going beyond the boundaries of two very different religions, both men formed a strong and accepting relationship.
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Christianity’s “class clown,” Tim Hawkins, brought more than laughter to the hundreds of people who gathered at his benefit show Sunday, Oct. 10, for the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center. Hawkins brought together laughter, worship and truth. “Don’t be ashamed of your testimony,” Hawkins said during one of his frequent serious side notes.
Read moreLiberty University School of Law students Hannah Reichel and Karlee Shelton spent two weeks preparing case negotiations.
A panel of judges rewarded the students’ hard work with a first place finish at the Southwestern Entertainment Law Negotiation Competition on Oct. 3 in Los Angeles, Calif.
“Our whole objective is to keep people out of court,” Reichel, who will graduate in May, said.
Read morePeople of all ages lined the sidewalks of University Boulevard on Saturday Oct. 9, awaiting an event that has become a yearly tradition for students and Liberty alumni. Liberty University’s homecoming parade proceeded from the entrance of the newly renovated William’s Stadium at 1 p.m. The parade kicked off the weekend’s festivities, raising school spirit and community involvement. “I think […]
Read moreTwo hundred red flags in DeMoss courtyard are serving as a reminder for students to “Say Something” as part of Domestic and Dating Violence Awareness Week’s Red Flag Campaign. The Student Government Association and the Office of Student Conduct banded together to spread the word on Liberty’s campus and promote the importance of healthy relationships. One of the goals of this co-curricular event is to help students learn to have healthy, respectful relationships with members of the opposite sex, Senior Conduct Officer Andrea Adams said.
Read moreMurders in Lynchburg are not common, according to City Council Member H. Cary. George Baker’s murder early last month was an exception, he said. “(Downtown) is crime free with the exception of Mr. Baker,” Cary said. “There have been a few minor incidents, but not anything that would give you cause for your personal safety.” Liberty alumna Robin Dimond co-owns […]
Read moreStudents living on Campus South now have new dining options, Campus Pastor Johnnie Moore announced in Monday morning’s Convocation. There are two new food vendors for students to choose from. One vendor will house Liberty University Dining, said General Manager of Liberty University Dining Doug Pugh. The second food vendor will be for different sub-vendors, including Domino’s. The vendors’ grand […]
Read moreSenior Sammye Spillar was walking through the back hallway of DeMoss two weeks ago, on the way to study in the biology department. She had just stepped out of the sudden rainstorm when a familiar face greeted her. “I saw one of the professors, and I said ‘This weather is crazy,’” Spillar said. Then the professor pointed farther down the […]
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Daniel Crossman’s hospital room was a revolving door of friends four weeks ago. As Crossman, a sophomore, waited on test results for what he thought was mononucleosis, friends from his hall flooded his room. When Crossman was alone, doctors came to him with the diagnosis: lymphoblastic leukemia.
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