SYATP held outside DeMoss Liberty students gathered together in front of the DeMoss Hall steps Tuesday night to pray for schools across the globe that participated in the annual See You at the Pole event the following day. See You at the Pole is a worldwide event that began with a collection of teenagers from Texas more than 20 years […]
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After two straight losses against top 25 opponents, the Flames found themselves 1-3 for the first time since Danny Rocco arrived as head coach. In both losses, the Flames lost by a field goal’s margin. So, after a disappointing start to the season, Rocco and his staff had a strong goal in […]
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Though the weather was cold, the Lady Flames were on fire as they took on the Charleston Southern Buccaneers Saturday. It was an afternoon of Costa Rican domination as senior forward Silvia Betancourt and junior midfielder Ariana Espinoza, both from San Jose, Costa Rica, came out strong, each scoring a goal in Liberty’s 3-1 win. The games started off quickly […]
Read moreHere are some crazy facts: according to cancer.org, approximately 192,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed every year in the United States, accounting for one in every four cancer diagnoses in American women. Men are 100 times less likely to be diagnosed, at the rate of one in every 1,000. Over 40,000 women die each year from the disease, as […]
Read moreWhen it comes to spicy foods, most people run for the hills. The mere idea of eating anything with a jalapeno, chili pepper or even some of that extra hot sauce at Taco Bell makes their tongue tingle and eyes water. However, these spicy foods have some great health benefits that make the heat worth the handle. For starters, that […]
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A starter pistol goes off, and the feet of runners hit the ground one after the other as they run down the dirt trails of the Liberty Mountain Trail System. Wind brushes against the face of each contestant, and each step is a […]
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Liberty University students exhibiting distracting, extreme behavior for the sake of school spirit might normally result in reprimands. However, for the Homecoming Parade, this kind of behavior is encouraged. Associate Director of Student Activities Alese Chandler believes that Homecoming weekend is a prime opportunity for Liberty University students to show their spirit by participating and competing in the Homecoming Parade, […]
Read more“The Healer is here,” Building 429’s lead singer Jason Roy said from the front of the stage. “Right now, raise your hands. Move to healing.” The music pulsed steadily as students and visitors lifted their hands […]
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Reasons why the King James Bible reigns supreme Regardless of your feelings for a book that predates most countries, the power, accuracy, and beauty of the King James Bible is worthy of admiration. Even the New York Times praised the overwhelming influence that the KJB had on not just America and English speakers, but on the world as a whole. […]
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I love fall. Fall at the Champion office is comprised of hectic schedules, hurried emails, political banter, athletics, cupcakes and hot coffee. So, like my scattered profession, this article is going to cover two things which many would never mix but I find certainly fitting under the context of fall. Think of this as a box of chocolates — there’s […]
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One moment can change everything. One test, one result and one diagnosis can alter the life of an individual and their family forever. Heila Radtke was in her last year of high school, preparing for Liberty University, when her mother, Gil, was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2005. “The doctor came to our house to talk because the cancer was […]
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Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann addressed Liberty University students, faculty and staff during the school’s thrice-weekly convocation Wednesday, Sept. 28. Bachmann’s faith-based message challenged audience members to not settle. “Don’t take your life; don’t take this […]
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On a crisp night in Lynchburg, the Flames DI hockey team iced the Colonials to sweep the two game series. After beating Robert Morris on Friday night 6-0, the Flames demolished them in game two on Saturday by a score of 10-2. The Flames scoring attack was really a team effort, as seven […]
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Council Members: I was surprised to learn from a reporter today that the City staff has not moved as Council directed, has delayed the public hearings on the district boundaries, and thereby delayed until after the next election any vote on both the district boundaries and the precinct changes. Isn’t there something that can be done to un-hitch the Liberty […]
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Liberty sets team record with 20.5 blocks vs. Radford Liberty volleyball opened Big South play Friday, taking on Radford University at the Dedmon Center in Radford, Va. Liberty (6-9, 1-0) defeated the Radford Highlanders (4-9, 0-1) for the 20th consecutive time, with the 20th match perhaps being the closest in recent memory. The Flames outlasted the Highlanders in what was […]
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