Since Kirk Handy took over the hockey program, Liberty ice has been hot The hockey program at Liberty University has evolved dramatically over the past two decades. When it first began, hockey was an irrelevant, inexperienced club sport that had no home ice rink to play in. In the last 10 years, Liberty’s hockey team has become one of the […]
Read moreJeff Alder’s team advanced to the NCAA tournament after winning the BSC Through their hardships during the season, Liberty University re-mastered the basics of soccer at defense and teamwork that allowed them to win the Big South Championship this season and progress to the national NCAA Tournament. Not too many people expected Liberty to win the Big South Championship this […]
Read moreLiberty University’s Board of Trustees announced on Friday, Nov. 11, that students would now be able to carry a concealed gun on campus. Students were informed of the new policy Wednesday, Nov. 16. The policy, found on the Liberty University Police Department’s (LUPD) website, now allows firearms on campus grounds should approval be given to students on an individual basis. […]
Read moreHome is a special place for most. Many students are so eager to get there, they may even miss their last class to get an early start toward home. With music blaring, leaving classes in the rear view, one thing can easily ruin the drive. Red and blue lights. As students head home for Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks, police are […]
Read moreLiberty University will be offering an assortment of classes in a number of departments with its residential Summer School program, which is designed to help students save money and graduate on time or early by getting through their program quicker. Director of the Liberty Summer School Programs Kenny Rowlette said that summer school is an important and valuable option to […]
Read moreLynchburg’s new frozen yogurt shop offers more than just fro-yo The recently opened Yogurt Yeti may prove self-serve frozen yogurt has become a staple for Lynchburg. Having opened Oct. 1 at Wards Crossing West, Yogurt Yeti offers 14 different flavors of frozen yogurt, along with a bar full of toppings. Just behind the bar in pastel hues sits bags of […]
Read moreForcing 20 turnovers is key to Flames win In their first home game of the young season, the Flames defeated Randolph College 81-58 in a game where size and athleticism played a large role. Coming off of an 81-59 loss on the road to 16th-ranked Texas A&M in their first game of the season, the Flames were able to turn […]
Read moreMilitary service members were honored at the military appreciation gala put on by the Concerned Women for America (CWA) at Liberty University this Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2011. The club level of Williams Stadium Tower accommodated over 300 guests, according to Amanda Haas, president of Liberty University’s chapter of the CWA. Patrons and military members were dressed in elaborate […]
Read moreAs students decide what school to go to, looking at the fine print is beneficial A common misconception has infiltrated private universities across the nation: the right to privacy. Most adults over the age of 18 assume that they possess the right to privacy — no matter where they are. However, that is not the case at many private universities […]
Read moreWomen, I’ll be honest, you are very emotional. Men, I’ll also be honest, where are your emotions? Ring-by-spring is approaching. Scenario 1: It’s a warm, partly cloudy day at the beginning of the semester and you are walking through the courtyard texting your mother explaining to her that she needs to stop posting embarrassing information on your Facebook wall and […]
Read moreFrom Mozart to Beethoven, Donatello to Leonardo and Shakespeare to Andrew Lloyd Webber, the arts, according to several ground-breaking studies, are beneficial to a well-rounded educational experience for students of all ages. In an article published by the New York Times, a study by New York City’s Education Department professed that the New York City high schools with the highest […]
Read moreLiberty students work in prayer groups, make blankets to donate to orphanage in Ukraine Prayer groups across Liberty’s campus have been busy this semester, making over 140 fleece blankets for orphans in Ukraine who are in need of warmth and God’s love. Tiffany Waters, a junior and a prayer leader at Liberty, and her sister Natalie, an aviation major at […]
Read moreNational D-Day Memorial celebrates Veterans Day Military veterans received a special ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va., for Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11. “Our motto is ‘everyday is Veterans Day,’” April Cheek-Messier said. As the director of education for the National D-Day Memorial Foundation and chief organizer of the event, Cheek-Messier spoke on the historical and […]
Read moreDear Liberty, Greetings from Afghanistan. The views expressed in this note are my own and do not represent those of the U.S. Government or any of its agencies. I miss home but sometimes in life you have to do things you would prefer not to. Your support is essential to what we do, as there are few things more disheartening […]
Read moreFlu season has arrived at Liberty, and its brought its usual sniffling, aching and sneezing with it, meaning it is time for flu vaccines. “The flu season is between October and March,” Liberty University Health Services physician Dr. Richard Lane, M.D., said. Liberty students have been encouraged to get their flu vaccinations this season, as many students and faculty are […]
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