The unemployment rate in the United States has been at a steady 9.1 percent for the last three months, yet time and money is wasted debating the outcome of the 2012 basketball season. With the games being cancelled through November thus far, there is talk of continued cancelations. Not only are players and owners losing money, but businesses surrounding the […]
Read moreIn this country, much of our freedom is attributed to the brave service of men and women who sacrificially gave their lives to defend freedom and liberty. On Saturday, the Liberty Snowflex Center showed its gratitude to service men and women by holding its first Military Appreciation Day. Naomi Joseph, the event coordinator at Snowflex, wanted an event that showed […]
Read moreOrganization’s co-founder to speak at Liberty convocation The November winds replace green leaves with shades of gold, orange, and red, reminding everyone that sometimes, change can be a good thing. That could not be truer for members of the Invisible Children chapter at Liberty University, who have been busy welcoming a few changes of their own. For starters, club members […]
Read moreLiberty University students may recognize the name Cpl. Mark Finelli. An investment banker-turned Marine combat veteran-turned Liberty law student, Finelli made a radical career change when a plane full of people flew into his office building on Sept. 11, 2001. Three years out of Hampden […]
Read moreLocal members of the community got the chance to indulge in all of fall’s defining activities and foods at the Lynchburg Community Market this past weekend for Harvest at the Market. Harvest at the Market was held Oct. 29 downtown. The event […]
Read moreWinter is just around the corner and that means one thing — cold season. But before rushing to the drug store to stock up on the usual tissues, cough drops and cold medicine, a person should consider one of the most important vitamins needed to stay healthy — Vitamin D. Vitamin D is key to many important aspects of a […]
Read moreThe Lady Flames hockey team proved themselves to be tough and determined as they faced the Raleigh women’s hockey team this weekend. On Saturday they came through with a final score of 2-1, and Sunday with a big 4-1 win. With four players out due to injuries, each player was forced to play harder and longer shifts. Freshman goalie, Chantal […]
Read moreFor some students, walking from the first floor to the fourth floor of DeMoss seems like an athletic achievement. Meet Liberty University student Jaime Azuaje, who completed the triple-iron triathlon, which consisted of a 7.2 mile swim, 336 mile bike and 78.6 mile run — the longest official triathlon in the United States held in Virginia. “The opportunity was too […]
Read moreFlames predicted to be fourth in the preseason polls It’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish. After quick starts by rivals Liberty University and Coastal Carolina, neither team was able to come out on top at the Big South tournament, as the UNC Asheville Bulldogs took the title. After winning a record 13 conference games, Liberty […]
Read moreTebow Just picked up a new blue and orange watch, but I think it’s broken. Every time I look at it, it just says it’s Tebow-Time. Alright, that was cheesy, I know, but I’ve been on the Tebow Train since it left Ole Miss in 2008, still teary. Here’s why. He wins. Period. It’s that simple. You can criticize his […]
Read moreFriday, the Lady Flames volleyball players sported pink T-shirts throughout the day reading “Dig Pink” as the team recognized National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many in the crowd of 700 wore pink as well in support of medicine’s race to […]
Read moreThe 2011 Women’s Basketball Pan American Games, featuring Liberty center Avery Warley, in Guadalajara, Mexico have come to a close. Eight countries competed in the Games for a shot at the gold medal. Warley had the opportunity to be among the 12 players that took part in representing the United States. “I enjoyed being able to wear USA across my […]
Read moreOne vision that Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. had for Liberty University was to establish a dominant Division I football team, and that’s where Bill Gillespie enters the scene. Gillespie is the strength and conditioning coach for the Liberty football […]
Read moreLiberty University’s in-process pedestrian tunnel, connecting the main campus to Wards Road, finally saw a break-through Tuesday, Oct. 25. Construction workers opened the Wards Road entrance of the pedestrian tunnel with Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife, Becki, in attendance, […]
Read moreCity Council gives Lynchburg locals a voice in the redistricting process Lynchburg City Council is currently hosting a set of community meetings as it moves forward in the redistricting process. Before the plans are voted on for approval, the meetings give citizens a chance to speak with members of council and voice their concerns. The meetings began Oct. 6 at […]
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