John Wooden once said, “Never mistake activity for achievement.” Pat Riley said, “There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out. There’s no such thing as life in-between.” And executive director of Impact Sports International, Scott Duke, who plays softball in prison rec yards, ultimate Frisbee in East African villages and basketball in Middle Eastern gyms […]
Read more“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” That is the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. It is an understood benefit […]
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Changes to ObamaCare reveal administration’s disregard of First Amendment America’s latest issue of Newsweek features a photo of red, white and blue contraceptive pills accompanied by bold print text, showcasing writer Andrew Sullivan’s article titled, “The Politics of Sex.” The cover is just one of many media platforms addressing the health-care debate’s current uprising. President Barack Obama’s most recent health-care […]
Read moreVirginia Senate passes bill The Virginia Senate has recently passed a bill that will require women who are seeking an abortion to have an ultrasound performed prior to the abortion. As a result of passing the Senate, the bill will now move forward to the House of Delegates. The bill is now on the docket for Monday with the sub […]
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Locally owned Italian restaurant offers Lynchburg fresh, organic options Nothing says “I love you” as well as a delicious meal and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, the restaurant choice for that special evening may very well say more to your date than you can before curfew rolls around. Mangia – Italian for “eat” – offers a solution to […]
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16 second-chance UNCA points hurt the team A second chance, that is what the UNC Asheville Bulldogs’ theme song was during their game against the Liberty Flames Saturday night. Asheville stayed aggressive on the offensive end with second chance points deciding the victory. Toning it down Asheville, who is used to playing an up-tempo style of basketball, was forced to […]
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Liberty Counsel has decided to take on the case of a Shawano Community High School student who has been accused of bullying after writing an article against homosexual couples adopting children. Liberty Counsel founder and chairman Mathew Staver is defending the student and will continue to do so should the matter go to court. According to Staver, Wisconsin resident Brandon […]
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Who said Valentine’s Day was only about romantic love? While the more cynical may claim that Feb. 14 is nothing more than a money making scheme for Hallmark and candy makers, the day can be a great excuse to go out of your way to show love and appreciation to the people in your life — whether or not you […]
Read moreLiberty University is in the process of conducting a feasibility study to determine if a jump from its current NCAA DI-AA status in the FCS to NCAA DI-A in the FBS would be possible and, if so, what that jump would require. “It’s us looking at every piece or every facet of our department and trying to determine what it […]
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Long-time Flames wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator Charlie Skalaski will be taking his talents to Jacksonville, Fla. as part of the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive staff. Skalaski was introduced to Jacksonville on Jan. 24 and will serve as an offensive assistant and also as an assistant to the head coach for first-year head coach Mike Mularkey. “Skalaski did an outstanding […]
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For those wishing to stray away from the commercial side of Valentine’s Day, Old City Cemetery held a vintage valentine workshop for the community on Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Guests were able to learn a brief history about Valentine’s Day and how the cards were made years ago, and then were able to try their hand […]
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Liberty University School of Law is offering free tax preparation and e-filing this tax season for persons meeting certain requirements. Law students will assist in tax preparation Feb. 27-29, March 1-2 and March 5-9 from 5 to 9 p.m. and again on March 3 and March 10 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Mountain View Room at the School […]
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Downtown Bluffwalk project expected to be completed within 18 months City officials proved their commitment to revitalizing downtown Lynchburg by passing a plan that will allow for the next step of development in completing the Lower Bluffwalk project. Lower Bluffwalk will be a “pedestrian street” composing the core of a new culture district with shops, art galleries and cafés. New […]
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Bills SOPA, PIPA serve as efforts by Congress to reign in unbridled internet freedoms The Internet — perhaps known as the most innovative invention since toilet paper, the light bulb or even Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory — generates global use from billions of members worldwide. The Internet has impacted the world in such a way that communication has […]
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Twelve elite skiers, snowboarders will battle it out for total of $2,500 in prize money Feb. 17 Liberty University students are all too familiar with handrails, often using them for support as they are running up the several flights of stairs that lead to the fourth floor of DeMoss. Now imagine spinning one full rotation over and onto that handrail […]
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