International students at Liberty University had the chance to bump elbows and welcome each other back at the annual World Wide Welcoming event, Friday, Aug. 31. According to Liberty’s International Student Services, over 900 international students from over 80 countries outside the United States are currently attending Liberty and had the opportunity to attend the welcome back event. Ruth Bibby, […]
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Virginia is one of the keys to the upcoming presidential election With the presidential election quickly approaching, Politico.com states that Virginia has become one of the most prevalent locations for the candidates to visit in an attempt to garner enough votes to win the state’s 13 electorates. According to the Washington Post, Paul Ryan’s visit to Roanoke Aug. 22 was […]
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Donald Trump, real estate elite, author and television host, is speaking at Liberty University’s convocation Sept. 24. Although the news did not create much of a stir on-campus, it did have Liberty’s outside critics trying to create a false controversy.
Read moreIsaac Soaks Gulf Coast Hurricane Isaac made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Louisiana Tuesday, Aug. 28. Its slow, rainy march through the state is expected to have caused as much as $1.5 billion in insured losses, according to a CNN article. Isaac pales in comparison to Katrina, the 2005 hurricane that made landfall in Louisiana as a Category […]
Read moreMany big name speakers that have made their way to Liberty cause debate in the past Chuck Norris Numerous students and alumni questioned his academic credentials and the seriousness of his appearance when television star, karate expert and Internet superhero Chuck Norris was chosen to speak at the 2008 graduation ceremonies. Norris is an outspoken creationist and frequently donates to […]
Read moreWith every new semester, students scramble to find the cheapest way to prepare for their classes, and the make-or-break expense is always books. The Liberty University bookstore allows students the convenience of holding their books immediately. However, many students wonder which is actually cheaper: buying new, buying used or renting. According to Liberty University bookstore manager Ellen Mayes, students have […]
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Liberty University will host its 16th annual Civil War Seminar, “1862—The Rise of Lee and Grant,” from Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 30 at Liberty’s School of Law, a Liberty University History Department news release stated. Located in Green Hall, the event will feature lectures on various aspects of the Civil War from nationally-renowned authors, including Michael Ballard and […]
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In the wake of a summer storm that left many residents of southwestern Virginia without power for up to a week, the American Red Cross has declared a state of emergency regarding the current supply of blood. Liberty University hosted […]
Read moreThe Lady Flames volleyball team headed to Orlando, Fla. Friday, Aug. 11, to take on three teams in the Holiday Inn Select/University of Central Florida Classic and returned with a title. Liberty played its first match against Jacksonville Friday. The Lady Flames trailed 2-0 after the first two sets, but quickly jumped into comeback mode. The Flames went on to […]
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Liberty University women’s field hockey earned a 4-1 win over Georgetown University Sept. 1., with freshman Sarah Gipe leading the way with two goals. Helen Doolittle and Abbey Basom also scored for Liberty in their first home game of the season.
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The Liberty men’s D1 hockey team met for a Media Day to discuss the potential for the upcoming season, Aug. 30. Coach Kirk Handy had nothing but good things to say. Comparing the rosters from this year and the previous one, it is apparent that there are a lot of new faces on the current team. The team has added […]
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The first week of college football is in the books. Losing in their season opener to Wake Forest, the Liberty Flames look to win their first home game against the Norfolk State Spartans. Losing to a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponent by only three points, the Flames have plenty to take away from their game against Wake Forest. Quarterback fiasco […]
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“It gets to my core, what I do, and how much I enjoy play-by-play broadcasting,” Alan York, the Flames broadcaster at Liberty University, said. Entering his third year as the play-by-play radio broadcaster for Liberty Athletics, York has become known to many as “The Voice of the Flames.” He broadcasts football and basketball games and serves as a director of […]
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The scene in Winston-Salem was all too familiar for Flames fans—their team came up just short in a winnable game against an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent. Needing three points to tie, or a touchdown to win, the Flames had what should have been the last possession of the game when they took over at their own 19-yard line with just […]
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The Psychology department attended its second consecutive National American Psychological Association (APA) Convention held in Orlando, Fla. Aug. 2-5. The convention is a three-to-five day annual meeting in which several universities and psychologists come together to present new research that they have been preparing throughout the year. “The APA convention is an amazing opportunity for both faculty and students to […]
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