A multitude of hands work behind the scenes to ensure Liberty University’s campus events not only look great on-screen, but also off-screen and in real time — especially when it comes to preparing for Commencement. Campus Production supports almost every event that happens at the university, regardless of the event’s size. From setting up microphones for Open Mic Nights, to […]
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LU ONE hosted the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) Showcase in the LaHaye Event Space April 19. Several Student Government Association clubs took part in the event to honor the different Asian cultures, with the Hallyu Club, Chinese Culture Club, Barkada Club and the Japanese Culture and Anime Club also taking part in the special occasion. Last […]
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A group of 13 Liberty University students enjoyed 10 days in the Dominican Republic and experienced both the luxury of the country and its immediate need for service. The trip was sponsored by the families of senior Ike Monestina and senior Samuel Leon. Monestina’s father, Rafael Monestina, owns a school in the Dominican Republic while Leon’s father is associated with […]
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Every year, over 1,000 Liberty University students fulfill the needs of the local community through Serve Lynchburg, an effort championed by Liberty’s LU Serve office. Senior Director of LU Serve Steve Gillum said the event has grown exponentially over the last eight years since its inception, with a significant number of new partner organizations and trainings for site leaders added […]
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The lawn came alive in the hours leading up to the weekly event with students playing cornhole, spike ball and volleyball. Some students even set up a slip-and-slide, while others tossed footballs across the grass or jumped on trampolines. Several vendors were also present, with food trucks offering a variety of options including kettle corn, pizza from Upper Crust, ice […]
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Students presented their research findings on a variety of topics during Liberty University’s annual Research Week, which took place April 14-17 in the Jerry Falwell Library. Students who proposed project submissions and received approval shared their research through oral and poster presentations, a Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT), a juried art exhibition or the performing arts presentation. The process […]
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A Frontier Airlines flight made an emergency stop at the Washington Dulles International Airport April 9 after passengers reported hearing an unexplained beeping noise. Frontier Airlines Flight 4708 took off from Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International Airport and made it to its destination safely, despite concerns from passengers about a strange sound coming from the cargo hold, according to Fox News and […]
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A gun went off in a third grader’s backpack at Lee Hill Elementary School April 7, subsequently leading to the arrest of the student’s parents. According to NBC Washington, no one was harmed by the fired shot; however, the classroom of 26 students were evacuated by their teacher immediately. A statement from the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s office explained that the handgun […]
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Students heard from professor Daniel Bowman Jr., author of “On the Spectrum: Autism, Faith and the Gifts of Neurodiversity,” and Ester Warren, senior director of the Office of Disability Accommodations and Services (ODAS) at the Autism Awareness Table Talk event April 14 in the Alumni Ballroom to honor autism awareness month. ODAS Advisor of Disability Services Alexis Bales said the […]
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Carl Trueman — author, theologian, ecclesiastical historian and professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Grove City College — took the Convocation stage April 16, while Vice President of Spiritual Development Josh Rutledge spoke during the Good Friday Convocation April 18. On Wednesday, Trueman opened his time at the university by posing the question: “What is man, and what does […]
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Students showed up and showed out at a new university-wide video game competition April 12. Student Activities hosted its first-ever Super Smash Bros. Campus Throwdown in the Vines Center, where players went head-to-head tournament-style with this classic game. Due to the previous success of Super Smash Bros. gaming events held in the Montview Game Room, Student Activities decided to host […]
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As the nation nears the conclusion of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office April 30, the administration remains busy working through major issues like the trade deficit and smaller issues such as Daylight Savings Time. The Trade War Arguably, the main focus of news networks since the beginning of the month has been Trump’s declaration of April 2 […]
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The Gulf of America has been the subject of a number of controversies due to President Donald Trump’s actions regarding drilling efforts in the area and debate over the Associated Press’ removal from the White House Press Pool for refusing to use the Gulf’s new name. The Associated Press sued three members of the current presidential administration Feb. 21 after […]
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Liberty University, in conjunction with the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA), hosted the Remedy East 2025 conference April 11-12 in the Montview Student Union Alumni Ballroom and adjoining classrooms. The conference was open to Liberty students studying in medical-related fields and healthcare professionals with a general admission ticket of $75, or student ticket of $25. This was the third […]
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Liberty University’s Student Government Association held its annual election March 28 for student-body president and vice president, resulting in the victory of candidates Isaac Kantola and Isaiah Varella. Kantola and Varella ran against Tim Grabinski and Kaylen Frazee throughout three weeks of campaigning that included campaign launches, a debate and tabling during the week of the election. All students were […]
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