Students visit local mosque
He somberly removed his shoes, leaving his feet bare on the soft carpet, as he entered the doorway to the mosque. Joining his fellow Muslim believers he prepared to begin Friday prayers called Jumah.
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Former professor dies following heart surgery
The death of Pastor David Randlett came as a shock to everyone who knew him. After experiencing burning in his upper chest, which he misattributed to a digestive problem, he sought medical treatment Oct. 12. There he found out he had major artery blockage in his heart.
Read moreNewt Gingrich Rallies Students Before Election
Newt Gingrich led the House of Representatives during the Clinton Administration, but his political career is far from over. “I would like to welcome one of the world’s most well known statesmen, a forward thinking leader, who is fueled by his belief that one person really can make a difference,” Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. said.
Read moreHealth care plan not healthy
Liberty University is the first private institution to file a lawsuit against the health care law. The suit was filed March 23, the day the Health Care bill passed Congress. Liberty Counsel argued its case in federal court in Lynchburg on Friday. Liberty is not alone.
Read moreProviding hope to the homeless
Heather Noyes struggles for the right words. Her nine-year-old son, Patrick, finds them. “She just wants to be normal,” Patrick said. “I hate being in a place where I feel homeless.” Noyes and her son have lived at the Salvation Army Center of Hope for four weeks.
Read moreTax cuts could soon end
Former President George W. Bush’s tax cuts and the 2009-11 Congress have something in common — both are due to expire by the end of this year. Unless Congress votes to maintain the largest tax cuts in history will become extinct Dec. 31. The Bush tax cuts, which were passed in 2001 and 2003, have become one of the focal […]
Read moreCongress 2010: Bob Goodlatte
What is your stance on health care? Would you support the repeal of the new health care law? Federal health care policy should focus on strategies that help Americans obtain the best quality health care at the least cost. The best way to keep health care prices down is competition, not bureaucracies, regulations and price controls. I will continue working […]
Read moreCongress 2010: Stuart Bain
What is your stance on health care? Would you support the repeal of the new health care law? The government over-regulates health care, and health insurance monopolies are enforced by the government. By reducing the government’s involvement in health care and removing the government-enforced monopolies on health insurance, we will see the competition and availability of health care and health […]
Read moreDay of silent solidarity saves unborn
The red tape screamed life as the closed mouths silently mourned death and pleaded for hope. Looks of confusion and curiosity followed the somber few at Liberty who took a silent stand for those who will never speak Tuesday, Oct. 19, on the national Day of Silent Solidarity.
Read moreRunning to Save Lives
“Dragging myself out of bed at 5 a.m.? I haven’t done that in a long time,” Liberty freshman, Heather Beaman said. “But the job description doesn’t include sleeping in. Today is vital in the effort of saving lives.” Beaman was just one of the nearly 250 people that came out to volunteer for “Run For Their Lives 2010” on Saturday, […]
Read moreCongress 2010: Jeff Vanke
What is your stance on health care? Would you support the repeal of the new health care law? Health insurers should have to compete across state lines. And they should have to honor contracts, not drop patients after the fact with pre-existing conditions. I oppose government-run health care. I support universal access to health insurance. The new law has way […]
Read moreMusic Department honors Randlett
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 moreFireworks and Lawsuit: Man files suit
A 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 moreWalk to raise awareness for Alzheimers
Raising 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 […]
Read more‘If you like to talk to tomatoes…’
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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