Liberty University alumnus and New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings will be the keynote speaker for Liberty University’s 2016 Commencement Saturday, May 14. “I selected Jennings for the role of Commencement speaker, not only because of his success in the NFL, but also his tireless efforts to help children in the Lynchburg area develop their reading skills through his […]
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Here we go, people. Like, share, learn something. Politics Here’s where we’re at with the delegate count. Some candidates are even threatening to skip the Republican Nation Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, which is expected to be … well, not conventional. There’s growing tension between the Republican party and its top candidate—Donald Trump! Even a couple of Trump’s children won’t be […]
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Research initiative proves to be a success Liberty University showcased its plans for student learning improvement by launching its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) with QEP Week March 21-25 and Research Week March 29-April 2. Elisa Rollins, director of the QEP and the Center for Applied Research and Scholarship (CARS), said the QEP is a five-year plan to improve a specific […]
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Blue Angels, aerial performers to headline After a five-year hiatus, the Lynchburg Regional Airshow is finally returning May 21-22, promising to be one of the biggest air shows in the country this year. The show will feature a lineup of aerial performers and historical and interactive displays. The show will honor military and service personnel through its theme, “a salute […]
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72 people killed in suicide bombing of Easter celebration in Lahore, Pakistan On Easter Sunday, Christians all over the world gathered together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the U.S. and many other countries, people congregated without fear for their safety, a privilege many American Christians take for granted. In the Pakistani city of Lahore, a suicide bomber […]
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Pro-life Christians should fight for justice and life and not for vengeance Donald Trump’s worst period in his campaign for the Republican nomination came Tuesday, April 5. Trump lost by a significant margin in the Wisconsin primary to Ted Cruz, making it even more difficult for him to reach the 1,237 delegate majority he needs to become the nominee. One […]
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It is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in our nation and around the world. It damages and ruins hundreds of thousands of innocent lives every day. It separates children from their parents and lands them in the clutches of some of humanity’s worst monsters. The aforementioned tragedies stem from the sick, detestable world of the sex trade — humans selling […]
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New transgender law sparks controversy over bigotry and personal privacy One word can describe the direction the U.S. will go in if the transgender movement is allowed to run rampant — “hen.” How can hen be significant to transgenders? While its traditional meaning is “female bird,” its new use abolishes tradition in every sense of the word. Hen took on […]
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New challenge activity Locked Up Lynchburg coming to Wyndhurst this month After spending countless hours studying each semester, Liberty University students can finally test their intellect in the ultimate exam: Locked Up Escape Rooms. Locked Up Lynchburg is the newest entertainment activity in Lynchburg, centered on combining human intellect, team building, fun and competition while giving students and locals a […]
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Flames senior has been a dominant force since he first picked up a baseball Victor Cole had only a short amount of time to make an impact at Liberty. After transferring before his junior season of baseball, the race was on to make his mark on this program, which he has done. And he is not through yet. Like many […]
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Baseball takes two of three games for a win over CSU Game 1: Liberty 10, CSU 4 The Flame Train rolled to a 10-4 victory over Charleston Southern Friday, April 8 at Liberty Baseball Stadium. Charleston Southern failed to score a single run after loading the bases in the top of the first inning with no outs. Following three singles […]
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Star freshman is money for the Lady Flames For some, sports are a hobby, something to kill time and have a good time with friends. For others, sports are a real passion. Flames true freshman tennis player Anna Dollar has the game of tennis running through her blood with both her sister and her mother playing the sport. Dollar’s parents […]
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Liberty students become informed on the direct impact young adult voters can have With the presidential election just around the corner, Liberty University’s clubs and students are gearing up to make this election count not only for campus but for the Lynchburg community. “We as an institution do a great job by pushing (people) to vote and having the ability […]
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Student Activities’ Coffeehouse showcases student talent with classic style Colossal roars shook the ground of the Vines Center April 10 as opening band Smooch, decked out from head to toe in black apparel, metallic spikes and painted faces, prepared the crowd to “Rock n’ Roll All Night” at this semester’s “The Legends” themed Coffeehouse. Hosted by Liberty’s Student Activities (SA), […]
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