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Jerry Falwell invited Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Convocation after heated Twitter interaction

March 5, 2019 Lillian Abbatacola 3 comments

After a Twitter back-and-forth Tuesday, March 5, Liberty University president Jerry Falwell invited U.S. Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) to share her political views at Convocation. The Twitter altercation began when Ocasio-Cortez tweeted a video of Jerry Falwell in December 2015, attributing the quote and video to CPAC 2019 in DC. More heat was thrown on the fire when Vic Berger […]

Liberty University brings in veterans and political speakers for conference

March 5, 2019 Logan Smith Leave a comment

Actor Gary Sinise, who played Lieutenant Dan in “Forrest Gump,” fought back tears as he expressed his gratitude for veterans and active military during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) March 1 in the Vines Center at Liberty University. “God bless our service members,” Sinise said after a long pause. “We could never do enough for the men and women […]

Sodexo to set up pop-up produce stands in Montview Student union

March 4, 2019 Jacqueline Hale Leave a comment

Although winter does not officially end until March 20, Sodexo is bringing back the sights, smells and tastes of warmer weather with its pop-up produce stands throughout the semester. While the Feb. 20 stand was canceled due to snow, there are still two more coming up this semester. On March 20 and April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. […]

The Health Center raises awareness during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

March 4, 2019 Madison Hirneisen Leave a comment

At some point in their lives, 20 million women and 10 million men in America will struggle with an eating disorder, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Dr. Keith Anderson, the executive director of Student Health and Wellness Initiatives at Liberty University, and his team know that eating disorders are a national epidemic. They worked to provide students […]

Liberty’s office of equity and inclusion hosts Leadership Excellence and Academic Development (LEAD) seminar, Mar 2

March 4, 2019 Hattie Troutman Leave a comment

Students involved in the Leadership Excellence and Academic Development (LEAD) Fellowship discussed career, culture and work ethic during a monthly seminar hosted by the Office of Equity and Inclusion, March 2, in the Hancock Welcome Center. “You get to meet other students who might have similar cultures and interests,” David Li, a freshman at Liberty, said. “There are several activities […]

Liberty University Student Government Organization’s (SGA) A Night to Remember gala raises money for ReMade Campaign

March 4, 2019 Emily Wood Leave a comment

Student Government Organization’s (SGA) A Night to Remember gala Monday, Feb. 25, raised over $1,600 for the ReMade Campaign, a local nonprofit that raises awareness of human trafficking and offers resources for victims of sexual exploitation. The gala not only provided Liberty students an exciting evening at the Snowflex Lodge, but it also offered a way to contribute to a […]

January accident raises safety concerns

March 4, 2019 Hattie Troutman Leave a comment

On the evening of Jan. 20, two female students walked through a poorly-lit crosswalk on Liberty University’s campus, which crosses the U.S. Route 460 on-ramp. They were hit by a vehicle turning onto the ramp, resulting in both students being hospitalized for treatment of minor injuries. Due to increasing foot traffic by students, crosswalk safety is a concern for both […]

National Survey of Student Engagement to help Liberty continue to improve its programs

March 4, 2019 Rachel Van Tuyl Leave a comment

Liberty University seniors and first-year students have a chance to win one of 70 prizes by completing the National Survey of Student Engagement, which helps Liberty continue to improve its programs. The survey is open to first-year students and seniors earning a bachelor’s degree. Students who complete the survey by March 11 will be entered in a prize drawing, which […]

Vice President Mike Pence to speak at 2019 commencement

March 4, 2019 Liberty Champion Leave a comment

During CPAC, Vice President Mike Pence announced to the crowd that he will be the keynote speaker at Liberty’s 46th Commencement, May 11. Pence currently serves as the 48th vice president of the United States. He previously served the people of Indiana as the state’s 50th governor. Pence was last at Liberty in October 2016 to address Convocation during the […]

SCDC students and professors dominate the BEA awards

March 4, 2019 Will Evans Leave a comment

Liberty University junior Abigail Voggenreiter has always kept her talent for writing poetry a secret. “I’ve written for so long and have so many different pieces I’ve written, but I had always kept them to myself,” Voggenreiter said. However, during an audio production class during the fall 2018 semester, she decided to step out of her comfort zone and submit […]

Lynchburg Visitors Center renovations to create a space for residents and guests to connect with the city

March 4, 2019 Emma Smith Leave a comment

The city of Lynchburg’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism is renovating the Visitors Center located on the corner of 12th and Church Streets, with the intent of creating a space for both Lynchburg residents and visitors to connect with the city. “It’s a cool little building,” Anna Bentson, the assistant director of Economic Development and Tourism, said. “We’re restoring […]

Breaking News: Vice President Mike Pence coming to Commencement

March 1, 2019 Lillian Abbatacola 10 comments

Mike Pence will return to Liberty University as the keynote speaker for Liberty’s 46th Commencement Saturday, May 11. “It is my honor to accept the invitation to be your 2019 Commencement speaker at Liberty University on Saturday, May 11,” Pence said. Pence currently serves as the 48th vice president of the United States with President Donald Trump. He previously served […]

Liberty University to host Conservative Political Action Conference March 1

February 25, 2019 Lillian Abbatacola Leave a comment

The Conservative Political Action Conference will pack out venues across the country, including the Vines Center, March 1 to honor American heroes, including veterans, current military and first-responders. “The very best part of Liberty University is its dedication to serving others. Liberty prides itself in honoring and serving our nation’s heroes both locally and nationally,” Liberty President Jerry Falwell Jr. […]

Local Lynchburg woman organizes Light of Life vigil Downtown Lynchburg Feb 21

February 25, 2019 Deanna Drogan Leave a comment

Candles lit the steps of Monument Terrace in downtown Lynchburg as a group of about 50 people gathered to support the unborn at the Light of Life Vigil Thursday, Feb 21. Organized by a local woman named Amy Gibson, who felt compelled to act after attending the 2019 March for Life in Washington D.C., the gathering was a time of […]

Liberty University’s professional counseling program gets accredited

February 25, 2019 Will Evans Leave a comment

Liberty University’s online master’s program for professional counseling was accredited this month by the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), an organization responsible for recognizing almost 900 schools across the nation that meet their standards of excellence. “In the counseling world, this CACREP organization is the gold standard for accreditations,” Knapp said. According to Knapp, […]

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