One of my favorite experiences at Liberty University has been working in the theater department’s costume shop. It’s a place where artistry meets utility. I’ve learned that every stitch tells a story and costuming decision helps shape a character’s world. As a costume shop assistant, I build new pieces, alter existing ones, help with fittings, and organize costumes. The pace …

As a designer in Liberty University’s 19th Annual Family and Consumer Sciences Student Fashion Show, I had the chance to bring music to life through fashion design. This year’s theme, Musicology: The Sound of Fashion, celebrated the deep connection between two powerful art forms—music and clothing. Both express emotion, identity, and culture. Each designer chose a musical genre and used …

This spring, I joined the Liberty University Makers Market as a student vendor. What began as a simple class assignment quickly turned into a meaningful and memorable entrepreneurial experience. For one of my major courses, we were challenged to create a product or service and test it in a real-world setting. Naturally, I chose something close to home—literally. My idea …

There’s something deeply satisfying about making the most of what we have. On my small homestead, that often means finding new purposes for things others might discard. For example, when my dad smokes a brisket, there’s always plenty of trimmed fat left behind. Instead of letting it go to waste, I take that fat and transform it into something useful, …