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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Liberty University’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) welcomed Virginia State Delegate Nick Freitas to speak and answer students’ questions April 10 in DeMoss Hall 1332. Freitas began his time with the students by discussing the concept of freedom and how different people have various perceptions of what this idea entails. For Freitas, the definition of freedom has always […]
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Over 100 Liberty students traveled to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. April 11 for the “Leadership in Action Symposium,” hosted by Liberty University’s Standing for Freedom Center to hear from a variety of conservative leaders who have strived to be agents of change in their communities by defending Christian faith in the public sphere. The speaker selection […]
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Jefferson Bethke, a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host and director, took the stage during Convocation April 9, while world-renowned illusionist and speaker Drew Worsham spoke April 11. Bethke opened his time by citing a Barna Group statistic that showed a steady rise — largely fueled by young adults — in the number of people who profess a belief […]
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The second annual Parade of Playhouses will be taking place April 26 from 1-4 p.m. at Lynchburg City Stadium. This fundraising event is hosted by Rush Homes in congruence with its mission to create affordable housing for individuals with disabilities and/or low incomes. The playhouses featured for sale at the event are usually built by sponsors. Liberty University is participating […]
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Jason Tong – Digital Media Producer What started as a random phone call from a friend soon became an incredible opportunity for me to grow exponentially in my career field; I’d like to give a shoutout to Noah Seidlitz. Working at the Champion has truly been an honor. I never would’ve thought that I’d be filming on the football field, […]
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Student Activities hosted a Colony House concert during College for a Weekend (CFAW) April 4. Students, CFAW attendees and the public filled the Vines Center for the indie-rock band’s sixth performance at Liberty University. With an impressive 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and 200 million worldwide streams of their top songs, Colony House is widely known for hits like “You […]
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Downtown Lynchburg expectantly awaits the reopening of The Maple Leaf Tea Room for business under its new name and ownership, currently slated for late April. The Maple Leaf Tea Room — formerly known as the Ploughcroft Tea Room — will officially open its doors April 19 following a brief period of closure. Patricia Hutto, the previous owner of the Tea […]
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