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Andre True, a freshman, crouched over a pile of twigs and logs, resolutely striking a flint and steel. Sparks flew into shreds of paper piled among the wood until a tiny orange flame kindled. Kathryn Ward, an outdoor adventure coordinator for Campus Recreation, encouraged True, instructing her on how to keep the flame lit. True attended the Fire Building and […]

The School of Engineering’s competition teams showcased never-before-seen vehicles designed and built by Liberty students Thursday during CFAW. The showcase displayed the hard and creative work of students on different competition teams. These teams built a Formula race car, a Baja off-road racing vehicle and a human powered vehicle. Each Liberty team of engineers with different niches and focuses compete […]

Students gathered virtually across campus and in-person in the Vines center for the semi-annual Coffeehouse event March 27, which was inspired this semester by late night television and comedy.  Host Landen Swain and cohost Lisa Diaczynsky, both members of the Student Activities staff, led the night with lively interactions. From the opening titles, performances by musicians including Drew Lafferty and […]

Editor’s note: We gave each campaign the same questions. Responses were given by each ticket’s presidential candidate Gus and Cody: What are your main platform points? Gus: Safety and Security are very dear to our hearts. Everyone deserves to have greater peace of mind and to feel comfortable on our campus. Being safe does not mean that we cannot strive […]

Bradley Wolfe, a freshman studying psychology at Liberty University, bowled a perfect score of 300 — a feat that outscores an average and seasoned bowler. When Wolfe arrived at the Montview Bowling Alley on March 4, he was determined to bowl a perfect score. Wolfe said that every day he tries to bowl all strikes, but that day he especially […]

Liberty faculty, staff and students gathered in the Alumni Ballroom on March 26 to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Under the direction of Dr. Keith Anderson, Executive Director of Student Health and Wellness, the department organized vaccination distribution on campus, moving through the phases of the rollout. “A portion of this Friday, we’ll be able to give the first dose to […]

Breaking a sweat while turning textbook pages is now a possibility at the Jerry Falwell Library with the addition of  Fit Desks. The library added four Fit Desks on the terrace level during the summer of 2020, allowing students to work out while remaining productive. The desks feature pedal straps for students to lock their feet in, adjustable height for […]

Each April, Liberty University students select two of their peers through an election process to serve as a liaison between students and administration as Student Body President and Vice President for the following academic year.  This year’s election is now underway, with three tickets in the running. Candidates officially announced their participation in the race on social media the evening […]

Liberty University’s Helms School of Government hosted its first Culture & Crisis Conference via Microsoft Teams March 5-6, bringing in faculty, students and special guests to discuss important issues regarding constitutionalism and federalism.  Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell opened the conference by speaking during the first session. Discussions were also held between Heritage Foundation scholars, the Family Foundation Forge Leadership […]

The School of Divinity was built on this focus: “Training Champions for Christ to come alongside the local church in its quest to fulfill the Great Commission.” Liberty University’s school of Divinity, has blossomed since the university’s start in 1971, offering 44 bachelor’s degrees, 44 master’s degrees and 14 doctorate degrees. Dr. Ed Hindson, now the Dean Emeritus, who has […]

Now a year into the COVID-19 era, organizations are adjusting to the obstacles the pandemic presents in creative ways. Because LU Send relies heavily on travel, the pandemic presented serious challenges for the group, but the office is now taking the necessary precautions needed to keep students safe while still sharing the Gospel.  David Welch, executive director and travel advisor […]

Liberty student Keelan O’Neal Banner passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021.  Banner was 21 years old and in his junior year at Liberty University, studying business and human resources. He hailed from Thomasville, North Carolina and is survived by his parents and older brother, Cates McCall Banner.  The avid outdoorsman is remembered as a kind, joyful and curious friend. Banner […]