To the Editor of the Liberty Champion: I am writing to thank you for publishing Macy Hrncir’s article “CVS puts a stop to Photoshop” in the February 20th publication. The standards that beauty culture portrays and the feelings of inadequacy that stem from them are so prevalent among college-aged women. Highlighting CVS’s new initiative not only brings attention to their […]
Read moreThe Feb. 19 feature on Liberty University’s speed dating event provoked my concerns with “speed dating” and highlighted the university’s overall unhealthy obsession with dating and marriage. Speed dating is Tinder incarnate: a one-minute timer rhythmically “swipes” a row of bachelors past a row of bachelorettes, giving the couples only a fraction of time to exchange basic pleasantries before moving […]
Read moreTo the Editor: In contemporary culture, it seems as if controversy has become a competitive sport. A recent article published by the Liberty Champion reveals nothing different, although it does present a balanced representation of both opinions. In this article, Vice President Mark Hine speaks out against the Student Government Association’s proposals to allow off-campus alcohol consumption for those of […]
Read morePro- Death Penalty Mikaela Stiner Christians spend a significant amount of time persuading the secular culture of the inherent value and dignity of human life and seeking to protect and uphold the recognition of that life. The bold affirmation of the dignity of every single human — created and established by God in God’s own image — creates a unique […]
Read moreLast week, I talked to Lori Macasa, assistant clinic director of the Lynchburg Treatment Center, about the rise in opioid addiction and abuse within Lynchburg City and surrounding counties. The opioid epidemic is something that many have seen and heard about happening in the northeast and places in West Virginia, but not a lot know about how bad the problem […]
Read moreDear Editor: Ryan Klinker’s Feb. 20 article on “Black Panther” handled the sensitive race issue with grace and poise, a difficult accomplishment in this age. By praising the film for its contribution to ethnic diversity, Mr. Klinker broke the commonly-held stereotype of Liberty students as racist and culturally disengaged. In addition, his willingness to discuss such a “cultural milestone” helps […]
Read moreFeb. 15 and experienced record-breaking box office returns, Marvel’s “Black Panther” was set apart from virtually every other superhero movie, and its success carries a wealth of potential for influencing the film industry beyond the comic book genre. Being that it is the 18th installment in the immensely successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has already brought many of our childhood […]
Read moreAs millions of people from across the world tuned into the Winter Olympic Opening Ceremonies Feb. 9, many saw a flag they had never seen before – a blue peninsula centered on a white background, the flag of Korea. Neither North Korea nor South Korea, but a joint flag for a joint Olympic team. This unity could prove to have […]
Read moreEvery day, people in America are bombarded with ideas of what they should be. Schools tell them that they should be smarter. Society tells them they should be cooler and more popular. Beauty culture tells them they should diet more and have better abs. People are constantly being reminded of what they lack. After a while, this leads to feelings […]
Read moreWhat bill is currently working its way through Congress and could influence the fate of Liberty University students’ unsubsidized loans and Pell Grants and the university’s ability to operate according to its religious convictions? The answer is the proposed PROSPER Act, formally titled the “Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform Act.” This bill, often referred to as […]
Read moreThe past few years have been tough for the moderate Republican. They were beaten in 2014 when Dave Brat upset former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor; they were bruised in 2016 when Marco Rubio announced he was dropping out of the Republican primary; they were left for dead last year when anti-establishment candidate Roy Moore upended Luther Strange in Alabama. […]
Read moreYou have more than likely stumbled upon this idiom at one point: Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. Unlike most of you, though, I actually did this. In the fourth grade, I would commonly walk back to my house from a weekly after-school activity with a couple of friends. Our group had decided that the […]
Read moreSince President Donald Trump ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in September 2017, the promise of reinstating the program and offering DACA recipients a pathway to citizenship has been used as legislative bait. Republicans used the promise of a deal on DACA to pass multiple spending bills and to raise the debt ceiling. However, repeatedly making a promise […]
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“There’s no place in civilized society for the early or forced marriage of children. These traditions may date back centuries; they have no place in the 21st century. These are issues of right and wrong — in any culture.” – Former President Barack Obama I remember films I watched as a child where princesses were 16 years old and waiting […]
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An article published on The Balance website Jan. 8 asked and answered the question, “Why Reform Health Care?” The article cites several reasons why a health care reformation is necessary, including the escalating costs of health care and the fact that nearly 25 percent of the population has little-to-no health care coverage. Less than three weeks after the article was […]
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