Every year for Veterans Day, individuals across the U.S. do the Murph Challenge to honor the sacrifices of those who served in our armed forces. The challenge is a test of physical and mental endurance that began in remembrance of fallen Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy. This year, for the first time, the challenge came to Liberty University. One […]
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Liberty University students recently heard from Marc LiVecche, McDonald distinguished scholar of ethics, war and public life for Providence magazine, during his visit to campus Sept. 28. LiVecche’s visit was part of The Institute of Religion and Democracy and Providence magazine’s’s campus outreach program, which uplifts historic Christian teaching about political theology. LiVecche’s lecture focused on discussing the moral necessity […]
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The Liberty Champion has put together a spread of the candidates for Lynchburg’s local elections in an effort to help give students voting on campus more information before they make their voting decisions. Each candidate was given identical questions and word counts. Their responses have not been changed. We reached out to Jennifer Woofter multiple times and received no response. […]
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The smashed-up car with caution tape was one of many exhibits at Liberty University’s first Safety Day. The event was held on the lawn beside the Center for Natural Sciences Oct. 24, and it allowed students to attend live demonstrations, talk with local first responders and learn more about what Liberty is doing to promote workplace safety on the university […]
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Liberty’s Academic Lawn is set to be decorated with an assortment of food trucks, Christian music, free T-shirts and more during Launch on the Lawn, happening Nov. 3 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Students across campus are invited to stop by after Convocation and throughout the day to learn more about LU ONE. Liberty’s newly renamed department, LU […]
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Students packed the brightly lit Vines Center Oct. 25 and 27 to hear from speakers Shane Pruitt and Jaelene Daniels during two faith-based Convocations. Both speakers shared insights into their journeys and walks with Christ. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, Pruitt, Next Gen pastor, graced the Convocation stage following a handful of songs performed by the Worship Collective. Standing in the […]
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Parents are suing the Lynchburg School Board after its decision to close Sandusky and T.C. Miller Elementary in order to save money, according to WSLS. Parents have filed an appeal in the Lynchburg Circuit Court, pleading for the court to reevaluate and overturn the school board’s decision, according to WSLS. Due to the closures, almost 600 kids will need to […]
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Students had an opportunity to debrief the effects that the Positive Pathways event on Oct. 2 had on their stress levels during the Positive Pathways seminar that was held in DeMoss Hall Oct. 27. The idea for the seminar stemmed from an assessment conducted by the Student Health Center and Wellness Initiatives offices, which showed that students needed extra […]
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The School of Music’s Concert Hall was filled with the steady rhythm of music and bright decor of lights as students sang songs ranging from country to pop on Friday night during the Commercial Music Showcase. The semestral event allowed commercial music majors to showcase their performance skills during an evening filled withunique performances. The event featured 14 School of […]
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Liberty University gained a new faculty member when it announced the induction of former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as the distinguished chair of the Helms School of Government during Convocation Oct. 11. Pompeo will bring a wealth of knowledge to Liberty from his background in public policy and international relations, as well as his former military service. He […]
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Students within Liberty University’s Helms School of Government heard from top diplomats during a trip to the Embassy of Ukraine and the Embassy of the Republic of Finland in Washington, D.C. Oct. 26. The trip began with a short visit to the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, where students walked around and even stopped at one point to pray over the U.S. […]
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Students, staff, faculty and honored guests all stood to their feet, cheering as President Dondi Costin was officially inaugurated as Liberty University’s sixth president Oct. 26 at Thomas Road Baptist Church. The ceremony opened with music performed by Liberty’s Wind Symphony and Chamber Singers, the songs including the school’s alma mater, “Champions, Arise!” written by School of Music professor Dr. […]
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Editor’s Note: The Israel-Hamas war is an ongoing event that continues to develop as we go to press. The following information was gathered from current news sources as of Sunday, Oct. 22. In retaliation for the Hamas-initiated atrocities that killed over 1,400 Israeli civilians Oct. 7, Israel has intensified its offensive strategy after Hamas seized an estimated 200 civilian hostages. […]
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Speakers Sam Chan and David Pollack encouraged students to pursue a true and authentic relationship with the Lord during Liberty University’s weekly Convocations Oct. 18 and Oct. 20. Chan spoke on the importance of understanding that our pasts do not define us. “Those who came before us are no different than the circumstances that we are in now. We choose […]
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Living a healthy lifestyle can mean going to the gym or eating nourishing foods. Living on a college campus can make that goal harder to achieve, especially when it comes to getting fresh fruits and vegetables. Liberty University’s dining services have a goal of providing students with quality food that benefits them. Rachel Sanders, Liberty’s campus dietitian, said the upcoming […]
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