Liberty University’s nursing department is well known for the intense program it uses to bring out the full potential of its students. While the entire program is rigorous, junior year is one of the toughest obstacles the students face. One of the most difficult aspects of this particular year is the class known simply as Med. Surg., officially known as […]
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SELAH, Liberty University’s yearbook, recently received the Gold Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, according to Jeff White from Promotional Publications at Liberty. It is the first time Liberty has received the prestigious award. The award is given to publications in the academic arena for excellence in writing/editing, design, content, concept, photography, art and graphics. In addition to […]
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Liberty University broke ground on its newest academic facility Wednesday, March 7. Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. described the state-of-the-art, 170,000-square-foot Jerry Falwell Library as the perfect blend of Jeffersonian and modern architecture. Falwell said he thought VMDO Architects of Charlottesville, Va. combined Jeffersonian style with modern materials in a way that America’s third president would do himself if he were […]
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Liberty University’s Comic Book Club hosted local business owner Chris Garbee at their meeting Thursday, March 22. Garbee owns Untamed Worlds, a gaming and comic book shop, in Lynchburg. Garbee spoke about the state of the industry and about pursuing a career in comics. According to Tyler Flynn, president of Liberty’s Comic Book Club, this was not the first time […]
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Additives in cosmetics, hygiene products possibly linked to harmful effects including breast cancer Slathering on cosmetics, toothpaste and face wash might be placing harmful toxins in the recipient’s body. According to Liberty University Professor Linda Kitchel, some preservatives and additives in food, such as parabens, are used in cosmetics. Parabens are used in products as preservatives and can be recognized […]
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For many students, graduation marks the end of their formal education. For 1st Lt. Dan McCready, his graduation from Liberty University began three and a half years of intense training to become an Air Force pilot. McCready graduated with Liberty’s first Air Force ROTC commissioning class in May 2008. The California native ran through a series of training courses including […]
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Instead of spending spring break relaxing and recharging, some Liberty University students spent their time off completing service projects and going on missions trips around the world trying to make a difference. According to Liberty University campus pastor, Johnnie Moore, the Center for Global Engagement had a large amount of students go to East Asia, the Balkans and South America […]
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Liberty University Law School secured another victory at court Liberty University School of Law Moot Court team recently competed, bringing home another win — this time, from Washington, D.C. Consisting of six members, the team competed in the American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition, the most prestigious of all competitions. This year, 211 teams competed for a spot at […]
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When the Virginia Republican primaries are held Tuesday, March 6, only two candidates will be on the ballot, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul. The information below profiles each candidate’s stance on key issues, and can be found on their official campaign websites. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney Romney has promised a historic day if sworn into the presidency Jan. 20, […]
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Virginia’s legislature passed a new abortion regulation March 1, and the bill is now awaiting Gov. Bob McDonnell’s signature to become law. The bill updates the preexisting Informed Consent law that was championed by then-Delegate McDonnell in 2001. Representing the 22nd District Del. Kathy Byron sponsored the new bill to provide women accurate information before having an abortion. “Ultrasounds are […]
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Liberty alumnus Anthony Evans, of Dallas, has joined the ranks of singers on “Team Christina” for season two of “The Voice.” Evans is not only a contestant on this popular television show but is also a song writer and a worship leader. Evans is the son of evangelist Dr. Tony Evans who frequently speaks in convocation. “The Voice” is one […]
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A series of twisters throughout the Midwest and South claimed the lives of 39 people. More than 300 tornado warnings plagued the Midwest Friday, March 3, according to the National Weather Service. The tornadoes spanned a total of 100,000 square miles and touched down in 10 states. The twisters spread from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes and endangered […]
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Former Liberty University baseball player Joseph J. Feeley III, 23, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 27, 2012. Feeley was a beloved son, brother, grandson, boyfriend, nephew, cousin, friend and teammate. Feeley attended Tall Oaks Classical School and Red Lion Christian Academy, where he graduated with honors in 2007. A member of the National Honor Society, Feeley […]
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Spc. Aaron Sterling, an advertising/public relations major at Liberty University, recently returned from his first deployment with the Army National Guard. Sterling deployed to Iraq on July 28 from Camp Atterbury, Ind., serving until the end of the war in December. Transitioning from a humid Lynchburg summer to the scorching deserts of Iraq shocked Sterling and the other soldiers of […]
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