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David Wheeler Encourages Students To Examine Salvational Beliefs During Campus Community March 27

April 1, 2025 Hannah Brinckerhoff Leave a comment

Students gathered in the Vines Center March 27 at 7 p.m. for Campus Community, where they heard from professor of Christian Leadership and Church Ministries for the Rawlings School of Divinity David Wheeler. Wheeler, known for his personable and engaging teaching style, also serves as the senior executive director of LU Shepherd and teaches the evangelism class at Liberty University, […]

Watching Washington: Trump Administration Proposes New Bills

April 1, 2025 Sean Sanford Leave a comment

This week in Washington, D.C., the Trump administration proposed new bills that have sparked debates and controversy between both major political parties, concerning topics including election ethics, the dismantling of the Department of Education and tariffs on auto imports. President Donald Trump signed an executive order March 25 that would require proof of citizenship from those who wish to vote […]

Senator Josh Hawley Encourages Students To Be Courageous During Convocation Speech March 28

April 1, 2025 Morgan Barta Leave a comment

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., took the stage at Convocation March 28 to encourage students to be courageous and use their boldness to become men and women of valor for the Lord. At the beginning Friday’s gathering, Josh Rutledge, the vice president of Spiritual Development, encouraged students to vote in the Student Government Association election that day, and also asked the […]

The Happy Waffle Serves Up Positivity and Delicious Waffles

April 1, 2025 Eva Long Leave a comment

Serving up more than just tasty treats to Lynchburg residents, The Happy Waffle is a beacon for positivity, community and mental health awareness. The local storefront and food truck — founded and owned by Jessica Wells — specializes in serving dessert-sized waffles on a stick. Better known as “waffle pops,” each sweet creation is adorned with an encouraging message. Before […]

Lynchburg Daily Bread: Feeding the Local Community Since 1982

April 1, 2025 Madison O'Leary One comment

A local food pantry, Lynchburg Daily Bread, has been providing meals for Lynchburg residents with no stipulations since 1983. According to the Lynchburg Daily Bread’s website, the organization was started by the First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg and originally operated out of the historic Nichols Tavern building. The organization has changed locations several times since it began, and now can […]

Liberty Helms School of Government Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration and Spring Public Policy Conference

March 24, 2025 Kadence McKinnon Leave a comment

Liberty University’s Helms School of Government held its 20th anniversary celebration, as well as its Spring Public Policy Conference in the Montview Student Union and Alumni Ballroom March 18-20. The anniversary celebration was held March 18 in the Alumni Ballroom, where alumni, staff and supporters gathered to enjoy a night of laughter and recognition as they celebrated the growth of […]

Chief Emeritus Richard D. Hinkley Shares His Story

March 24, 2025 Paige Sturek Leave a comment

Chief Emeritus Richard D. Hinkley will retire in June after serving the Liberty University Police Department (LUPD) for almost three decades. Hinkley attributes the trajectory and success of his career path solely to the Lord. Hinkley attended Liberty from the fall of 1977 to the spring of 1981 after serving in the United States Air Force for four years following […]

Students Hear From Noe Garcia And Riley Gaines During Convocation

March 24, 2025 Kalli Rice Leave a comment

Noe Garcia, senior pastor of North Phoenix Church in Arizona, took the Convocation stage March 19 to discuss God’s unwavering grace while American political activist and former collegiate swimmer, Riley Gaines Barker emphasized the need for Christians to stand for truth March 21. Wednesday’s gathering opened with a promotional video for the women’s and men’s basketball teams. Liberty University President […]

Liberty YAF Members Hear From George and Becky Dunlop

March 24, 2025 Hannah Simpson Leave a comment

Liberty University’s Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) invited George and Becky Dunlop, a couple who worked in the White House during the Reagan administration and partnered with the Heritage Foundation to speak and allow students to ask questions March 20 in DeMoss Hall 1332. Isaiah Varella, president of Liberty’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom, was excited for the Dunlops […]

Students Show Off Their Talents At Class of Coffeehouse Event March 22

March 24, 2025 Gabriella Clinton Leave a comment

Class was back in session — well, Class of Coffeehouse that is! Student Activities hosted one of its most attended events of the semester, Class of Coffeehouse, in the Vines Center March 22. By recognizing the high school experiences that were lost to COVID-19, Student Activities gave the audience a chance to look back on the days they always looked […]

Trump Administration Discloses Nearly 80,000 Documents Related to John F. Kennedy Assassination

March 24, 2025 Katie Hagen Leave a comment

The Trump administration disclosed roughly 80,000 documents March 18 relating to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy, according to CBS News. President Donald Trump announced the upcoming release while visiting the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. the day prior. He had signed an executive order Jan. 23 calling for the imminent publication of the files, which also included […]

Local Humanitarian Aid Organization, World Help, Provides Over 90 Countries With Disaster and Crisis Relief

March 24, 2025 Ella Zajonc Leave a comment

World Help is a Christian humanitarian aid organization based in Forest, Virginia that aims to serve the physical and spiritual needs of the impoverished around the world. Established in 1991 by Vernon Brewer, World Help serves over 90 countries by providing disaster and crisis relief, as well as assisting in community development. By partnering with organizations already established in areas […]

Students Hear From Virginia’s First Lady Suzanne Youngkin

March 24, 2025 Paige Sturek Leave a comment

Female students and staff gathered in Liberty University’s Towns Auditorium in the School of Business to hear from Virginia’s First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, Secretary of Health and Human Resources Janet Kelley and Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera. Youngkin’s Lynchburg Women+girls Sisterhood Event presented the opportunity for students to familiarize themselves with members of Virginia’s government and learn about the new […]

Student Activities Hosts Second Annual 5-Minute Film Festival Feb. 24-March 1

March 23, 2025 Gabbi Clinton Leave a comment

Student Activities held its second annual 5-Minute Film Festival in the LaHaye Event Space from Feb. 24 through March 1. The week-long festival featured three different events: a premiere, three nights of showings and an awards ceremony, known as the Fivee Awards. The festival took place during the week leading up to the Oscars, which made for an exciting time […]

Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin Engages With Liberty Students

March 23, 2025 Paige Sturek Leave a comment

Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, along with Virginia’s Secretary of Health and Human Resources Janet Kelly and Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera, discussed current issues with female students at the afternoon Lynchburg Women+girls Gathering March 4 at Liberty University’s Center for Entrepreneurship. About 20 students were invited to attend the meeting, the majority of which were members of Liberty’s Student […]

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