As of Nov. 2, more than 94 million votes have been cast, according to CNN. Both candidates have spoken out regarding how they would handle defeat on election day. Democratic candidate Joe Biden told NBC News that he will work to bring people together. “You will not hear me race-baiting, you will not hear me dividing,” Biden said. “You will […]
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Major Amanda Trent, a Virginia native with a wealth of law enforcement and corrections experience and a heart for service, was welcomed as a professor in the Helms School of Government this fall. Born into a law enforcement family, Trent felt the call to the field at a young age. “It has honestly been the only thing I’ve ever thought […]
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The Helms School of Government welcomed Kirk Cox, former speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, to campus to speak to students about his experience in politics and public service on Thursday, Oct. 22. Cox has served in the Virginia House of Delegates since 1990 and shows interest in running for Virginia Governor in 2021. He visited three different Helms […]
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A new chapter of College YoungLife looks to find its home on Liberty University’s campus during the spring semester. Established in 1941, YoungLife is a Christian ministry dedicated to equipping college students to act as missionaries in communities of unreached adolescents. “Most of our volunteer leaders are Liberty students,” YoungLife Central Virginia Area Director Allen Miller said. “We have around […]
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Downtown record shop Speakertree has been a hotspot for fans of rock-and-roll and retro music since its establishment in 2008. Speakertree announced via Facebook the shop’s last day of business will be Sunday, Nov. 8. The shop has hosted parties and concerts during its run, including bands such as Phangs, 90’s KIDS and Vacation Manor last Halloween. Some artists, including […]
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Best-selling author and influencer Jordan Lee Dooley shared what it means to be a successful entrepreneur in front of an estimated 300 Liberty students gathered at the School of Business. In addition to her extensive online following, the 26-year-old is also a well-known blogger, public speaker, author, small business owner and host of the SHE podcast. Dooley made a name […]
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Students see the semester nearing the end with the presence of the Christmas tree on main campus. Before students leave for Thanksgiving break, Liberty plans to offer students a few virtual Christmas events. Clayton Copper, Student Activities Special Event coordinator, explained that there are three main events students can look forward to this coming season: Christmas in Lights, Coffeehouse: Winter […]
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Spring semester will see changes in the academic calendar, the biggest of which is seen this upcoming year with the elimination of spring break. Days off now include Martin Luther King Jr. Day as well as Easter holiday, which provide the previous Thursday and Good Friday off from classes. The biggest calendar change is the cancellation of spring break. The […]
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died 39 days ago. On Monday evening, after longwinded debates, Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett was approved by the Senate 52-48 and was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas outside the White House late Monday night. The vote came after 30 hours of debate from the Senate, many of which were nearly identical to committee […]
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Liberty University graduate student Emily Parrow won the 2020 Nels Cleven Founder’s prize for her paper, “From Extravagance to Exile: The Influential Life of Empress Marie Feodorovna and the Fall of the Romanov Dynasty.” This prize is awarded to student members of Phi Alpha Theta for writing an exemplary paper. Parrow said her paper details the story of Empress Marie […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: There are two candidates running for the Virginia Senate seat that effects Lynchburg and the surrounding areas. Mark Warner, the Democratic candidate, was contacted by the Liberty Champion multiple times and did not respond. Daniel Gade is the Republican candidate. Each candidate was sent the same questions and given a word count to answer them. Q: Why did […]
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While businesses across the nation are working to survive the devastating effects of the global pandemic, the Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) has stepped up to support small businesses in downtown Lynchburg through programs and efforts within the Downtown Recovery Initiative (DRI). The DLA hit the ground running at the beginning of 2020 with a newly-polished 3-year strategic plan for downtown […]
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Global Focus Week hosted 36 mission organizations, with representatives telling students their stories and informing them of how they can be involved in reaching the world for Christ. Throughout the week, students were able to interact with missions organizations including Samaritans Purse, World Relief and Send International. Booths from the organizations were located at the Montview Student Union and the […]
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The Office of Spiritual Development introduced a 40-day fasting initiative this semester encouraging students to lay down habits like gluttonous eating and excessive social media for a time to focus on deepening their relationships with God. The concept was established as a part of a spiritual disciplines initiative focusing on fasting, prayer, worship and meditation, introduced by Campus Pastor David […]
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The White Hart Café — a staple downtown Lynchburg gathering spot — changed ownership in late February, and the new management is working diligently to make the city of Lynchburg a better place. “One of the things we talk about a lot is being Lynchburg’s living room,” Myke Barron, part of the new management team, said. “That’s a name that […]
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