Helene barreled ashore the night of Sept. 26 as a Category 4 hurricane and sported winds up to 140 miles per hour, according to The Associated Press. The storm made landfall near Perry, Florida at 11:10 p.m. that night and proceeded to inflict catastrophic damage that had not been seen in Florida’s Big Bend region since 1851, according to USA […]
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Though not as devastatingly impacted as the Southeast, Virginia still felt the sting of Hurricane Helene. ABC News Channel 8 said that while Virginia was not directly hit by the storm, it still brought severe weather, including heavy rain. According to Virginia Mercury, one person was pronounced dead after a tree fell and caused a building to collapse in Craig […]
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The presidential race is not the only election happening this year; elections for multiple U.S. and local government positions are also being held. Students can contribute to the local community by registering to vote in Lynchburg and educating themselves on the prospective candidates for the local and federal elections. The Lynchburg City Council is holding elections for each of the […]
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The first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris occurred Sept. 10 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the National Constitution Center and was hosted by ABC News. The debate was moderated by ABC’s David Muir and Linsey Davis and had over 67.1 million viewers, according to Nielson Data. The event marked the first, and possibly only […]
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This fall semester, Liberty University welcomed nearly 4,400 new undergraduate students, according to the Office of Communications & Public Engagement. While fall of 2021 remains the largest incoming class to date with 4,800 students, each year brings thousands of students who are navigating how to live without their families for the first time. The newfound freedom that comes with being […]
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Adulting. We dread it but want the title of adult more than anything. All those years waiting for your 18th birthday to finally come around, but once it does you feel no different. People say you’re an “adult” now, but are you? The huge milestones of growing up are spread out across multiple ages, so it’s hard to say when […]
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Did you get all your homework done? We’ve all heard that phrase one too many times before, and now it triggers your fight-or-flight response. Every waking thought is about an assignment you should be doing or that project you really should start but you just can’t bring yourself to face it. Is all this homework really necessary? Unfortunately, it just […]
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Liberty University’s Student Activities gave students a way to relax from finals for a few hours Saturday night by hosting After Party in the LaHaye parking lot. After Party is the end of year event put on before finals week to boost student morale and reward them for finishing the semester with rides, food and live music. The event started […]
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More than 47 face charges after drug bust More than 47 people are facing charges after a drug bust where the Lynchburg Police Department seized large amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and firearms. According to WSET ABC 13, “‘Operation Shockwave’ has been in the works since March 2023.” “Operation Shockwave” was an undercover operation aimed at uncovering the purchases of […]
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Remember that one hack you learned from TikTok that makes life so much easier now? Or that influencer on Instagram who inspires you to get your life together? Social media is a massive part of society today, and to regulate it might do more harm than good. Social media platforms were made to connect people and encourage creativity. If the […]
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Social media has the planet in a chokehold, and our vision is fading fast. Forbes released that 4.9 billion people used social media daily in 2023, and at this rate, the number is expected to rise to 5.85 billion by 2027. Over half of the Earth’s population is logged in for two hours a day on average. If this isn’t […]
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April is here, and it’s almost time for the annual fashion show put on by Liberty University’s Association of Students of African Descent(s). This year’s show will be one of “jubilee” as ASAD celebrates its 25th anniversary at the Vines Center Saturday, April 20 at 7 p.m. This production has been in the works since the beginning of the […]
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The saying goes, “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” That cool hoodie or bodysuit on TikTok Shop was only eight dollars, so of course you had to buy it. Right? Well, as unfortunate as it may be, that trendy, amazingly affordable clothing that seems to be perfect for college students has a dark side. Most, if […]
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The lines between a medical breakthrough and playing God are becoming increasingly blurred. Xenotransplantation is one of those lines. Xenotransplantation is the process of transplanting tissues or cells from one species to another. According to a recent WSET news story, a company here in Virginia is leading the way by developing technology that is trying to make it possible to […]
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Four members of Liberty’s Emergency Management and Community Engagement (EMCE) department graduated with both FEMA and VEMA certifications this past December. After working towards this goal for the majority of 2023, they have now each earned the title of professional emergency manager. Director of Emergency Management and Community Engagement Jeff Hurtak, along with Associate Director of Emergency Management Chris Chambers, […]
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