The holidays usher in feelings of Christmas cheer for families all over the world. For many, it is a time of giving and receiving gifts wrapped in colorful paper and bows. But for many parents in the Lynchburg community, providing Christmas gifts for their children is almost impossible due to financial hardship. To address this problem, a program was born […]
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Turning Point USA is a club founded by conservative activist Charlie Kirk that works to promote political awareness and activism on campuses across America. “Turning Point USA has, I think, significantly moved hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people, hopefully to conservative beliefs, and we see that through direct digital outreach and campus advocacy,” Kirk said. “Our goal is […]
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The LUPD officer to the side of the stage fought to stifle his laughter. The Rhino security worker bent over laughing onto the side railing. A young boy in the front row laughing with abandon clung to his mother’s arm as if to say, “Did you hear that? That is so you!” Regardless of the age or the reason for […]
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John Crist, a well-loved Christian comedian whose videos have gained over a billion views, caused carefree laughter with his clever stand up routine during Friday’s Convocation. Crist spent just over 20 minutes entertaining students with his relatable jokes and comedic timing. Many students could not contain their laughter as Crist joked about the immature thoughts he has in his everyday […]
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With a mission to help children find a home, CASA (Court Appointed Special Associate) of Central Virginia hosted its fifth annual Superhero 5K and 1 Mile Children’s Fun Run fundraiser in downtown. The money raised from this event will go to CASA so they can continue their mission of helping abused and neglected children find safe homes and healthy environments. […]
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The members of Liberty University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) pride themselves not only in physical training and labs, but in their effort to give back to the community in service. ROTC participates in a number of events throughout the year, some requiring physical training and others requiring an open heart for service. ROTC members Caleb Deusen and Austin Springer […]
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Military Emphasis Week, part of Liberty University’s initiative to show appreciation for students who have served, will take place from Saturday, Nov. 9 to Saturday, Nov. 16 on campus and will feature various activities for veterans and students in the military. On-campus events kick off on Saturday, Nov. 9 with the Valley Vue Mike Donahue Memorial Five Miler held at […]
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Fall break is a time for rest and fun before the second half of first semester starts. Students load into cars for day trips or outings home. For King’s Players, however, it means loading into a bus and traveling across states to New York City. This year, King’s Players, a traveling drama ministry team composed solely of Liberty students, took […]
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Seven college students from Virginia received a full scholarship to the Applied CyberSecurity Certificate Program, including Liberty University student Stuart Bailey. Cyber FastTrack scholarships for $22,000 are scholarships given through the Applied Cybersecurity Program (ACS). Through ACS, students go through Cybersecurity training and have to pass a series of exams to show their knowledge at the end of the training. […]
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NASCAR driver William Byron cruised to a second-place finish Sunday, Oct. 27 at Martinsville Speedway. The Liberty University Online student and second-year Monster Energy Cup Series driver battled Martin Truex Jr. for the lead during the final 24 laps of the First Data 500. Truex won the race, securing his spot in the next round of playoff races. Byron began […]
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In one day alone, Jesse Macdonald lost nine members of his platoon of 18 while serving his country in Iraq. Experiences like this do not leave a man unchanged, especially when those he lost had become closer to him than family. The bond that he shared with the men he fought for freedom with is unbreakable. Macdonald continues to remain […]
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NASCAR driver William Byron cruised to a second-place finish Sunday at Martinsville Speedway. The Liberty Online student and second-year Monster Energy Cup Series driver battled Martin Truex Jr. for the lead over the last 24 laps of the First Data 500. Truex won, securing his spot in the next round of playoff races. Byron began his third Cup Series race […]
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Offic-heavy streets is getting a makeover — both above ground and below. Main Street, which runs through the heart of downtown Lynchburg, has underground electrical and water systems that are 200 years old. The Main Street Renewal Project aims to replace the aging underground water, storm water and sewer fixtures with new ones and modernize the streetscape above. The project […]
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Dr. Andrew Behnke, an assistant professor of Internal Medicine in the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, is a recent recipient of his second Fulbright Grant, a prestigious award given in limited number each year. The grant Behnke received is called a FLEX grant, and will allow him to go to Moldova in several 4-5 week segments over the next […]
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Artists in Lynchburg have the opportunity to submit their artwork for a unique project called “Art on the Fence” to beautify areas of downtown under construction. Ashley Kershner, executive director of the Downtown Lynchburg Association, said the association will adorn the construction fencing with the top five designs printed on vinyl. “This is a project that aims to bring beauty […]
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