LU CLUBS T
he Liberty University student body benefits from the diverse interests of a variety of student-led clubs on campus. These clubs are funded and made possible by the Student Government Association. Whether academic or recreational, clubs enable students to pursue extracurricular knowledge and experience while creating lasting memories.
LIFELINE CLUB Lifeline is a pro-life club where students have the freedom to stand up and speak out about the sanctity of life. The club participates in prayer meetings, pro-life rallies, and peaceful protests such as the March for Life. Leah DiPiero, Mark Whitten, Kristian Myrdal, Tim Magee, Mikah Sauskojus, and Quiz Bowl Head Coach Dr. Jim Nutter
VIDEO GAME CLUB The Video Game Club gathers for large meetings, tournaments, and events to benefit charity. Its most notable event of the year was Extra Life, in which the club was sponsored by Centra Hospital, Papa John’s Pizza, and Buffalo Wild Wings to raise thousands of dollars for children in local hospitals. “Our weekly meetings are generally 70+ people, and Extra Life is massive every semester. We’re trying to expand it into a full-blown convention.” SAMUEL ADAMS, CLUB PRESIDENT
CULINARY CLUB Members of the Culinary Club have the opportunity to participate in activities such as food preparation and presentation. Students observe LU culinary classes, as well as professional chef demonstrations at culinary institutes and five-star restaurants. “Culinary Club has given me the opportunity to experiment in the culinary arts as well as community activities that involve food. It’s also great being able to give others the opportunity to experience culinary arts!”
“Lifeline has taught me so much about seeing the sanctity of life in every area, and it has helped me grow in my faith and my confidence as a leader.” RACHEL BROWN, CLUB PRESIDENT
PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA CLUB Liberty’s PRSSA chapter provides access to many professional development opportunities for students looking to enhance their knowledge of public relations. The club enables members to gain experience with business-client relationships and to meet the public relations needs of local organizations.
SARAH-RACHEL EPPERLY, CLUB PRESIDENT
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS CLUB Liberty’s IEEE chapter exists to cultivate the technological competency and skill set of its members. The club offers handson workshops, career guidance, guest speakers, and fun activities to enhance members’ engineering education. “The IEEE club was where I first learned how to use a soldering iron and solder electrical components, as well as several other tools of technology. I think it’s a worthwhile extracurricular activity for any engineering student.” CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, CLUB PRESIDENT
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“PRSSA is the perfect club for anyone looking to build their own personal brand. Joining was one of the best decisions I have ever made.” JOEL MILLER, CLUB PRESIDENT
INTELLECTUAL VICTORY L
iberty University’s quiz bowl team went undefeated at the Quiz Bowl Big South Conference Championship on Feb. 27. The event, hosted by the university in the Jerry Falwell Library, was the team’s second consecutive conference title and its ninth in the past 11 years. Liberty competed against teams from Radford, Longwood, Coastal Carolina, and Gardner-Webb. After beating every team by at least 340 points, Liberty clinched the title with a 355-point margin of victory against Radford University. Members of the team were awarded honors for outstanding
performances. Junior Mikah Sauskojus, who BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE was the second leading CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES tournament scorer, and LIBERTY 490 COASTAL CAROLINA 150 sophomore Leah DePiero, LIBERTY 600 LONGWOOD 55 the tournament’s No. LIBERTY 435 GARDNER-WEBB 65 4 overall scorer, were LIBERTY 475 RADFORD 120 both named to the AllTournament Team. Sometimes referred to culture, sports, art, and geography. as “The Varsity Sport of the Mind,” quiz This tournament extended Liberty’s bowl pits teams against each other excellent showing from 2015, when in timed rounds where the goal is to they finished No. 14 in the nation answer “Jeopardy”-style questions among undergraduate teams at the on subjects such as literature, Academic Competition Federation history, biology, mathematics, pop Nationals.