Bert Dodson, the democratic candidate for the newly created 22nd Virginia state senate district, is running against his republican counterpart, Tom Garrett Jr. The state senate election will be held Nov. 8. Dodson ran unopposed in the Aug. 23 primary. The issues that have been given the most attention this election are that of job creation and security. If elected, […]
Read moreThomas Garrett Jr. won the Republican Party primary in the 22nd Virginia state senate district on Aug. 23, beating fellow Republicans Brian Bates, Mark Peake, Bryan Rhode and Claudia Tucker. Garrett is now campaigning against Democrat Bert Dodson for District 22’s Virginia state representative. Virginia will hold elections for state senators on Nov. 8. “After a long and challenging primary […]
Read moreFounder’s Food Court opened its doors for the last time Thursday, Sept. 1. In order to help students with the transition of classes from Green Hall to DeMoss, Founder’s Food Court relocated. Some of the stations housed inside Founder’s have been moved to the Tilley, while others have been transferred to the Vines Center. The Tilley kept all the original […]
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A furious fire near Austin, Texas has claimed lives and destroyed the homes of hundreds. This fire, which started on Monday, Sept. 5, was one of many fires spreading across Central Texas this week. According to CNN.com, a wildfire has killed at least two people in Bastrop County, Texas. […]
Read more“Do you love me?” That’s the question Rebekah Gregory will seek to help girls answer this semester at truthbetold, a candid, honest women’s Bible study that strives to be a lot more than a feel good, self help session. “My heartbeat is never that we have a Bible study that just makes us feel better about ourselves. While that may […]
Read moreThe Tilley Center came alive with music and cheering as fans and contestants began to arrive Friday, Sept. 9, awaiting the interactive game show titled the “Brain Show.” Students gathered around the glowing stage of the low-lit Tilley as they watched their friends and fellow classmates answer an array of trivia questions given by the game show’s host. There were […]
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Editor’s note: This story has been edited from its original version. Sex. Money. Two words that should have nothing to do with each other, but for millions of people in today’s society, have become entwined. The gigantic bus parked outside of DeMoss on Monday, Aug. 5, with these two words splashed across it may have confused onlookers, but inside, a […]
Read moreFor the Hoglunds, making an impact starts with children While his players were settling into their first week of classes, Liberty paintball coach Todd Hoglund and his wife, Leslie, were on the other side of the world, preparing to bring home their second adopted child with Down syndrome. A year and a half ago, the Hoglunds were watching the devastation […]
Read moreJennifer Syndor has her squads hoping for Nationals The toe-touching’, power punching’ cheerleaders of Liberty University are saying bring it on. They’re ready to dominate this season and want another shot at the UCA Nationals at Disney World in Orlando, Fla. “Last year we were one spot away from getting a partial spot, paid bid, and would not have to […]
Read moreThe puck finally dropped for the Liberty Men’s Hockey season on Friday night, but unfortunately the puck did not fall in their favor. The Flames D1 team lost its season opener against the Liberty Division II team in the Blue vs. White showdown. The game went into overtime as Division II’s Kyle Frey scored the winning goal nearly half way […]
Read moreHey Kevin Fogg, would you characterize your speed as “explosive,” or “incendiary?” Cruising 88 yards for a touchdown in less than 12 seconds is one of the two. Danny Rocco pegged Saturday night’s affair with Robert Morris as a payback game for last years’ road loss as well as an opportunity to make a statement to the rest of the […]
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4QF does not begin at kickoff, instead it is an all day event for LU students. The sun was rising, the birds were chirping and students were out of their beds before 3 p.m. on a Saturday. It must be gameday. The big headline was the Liberty Flames were victorious over Robert Morris in their […]
Read moreLillie Happel claims MVP honors and makes 400th career kill The Liberty University Lady Flames volleyball team added three tallies to the win column over the weekend defeating Rider University, Saint Francis University and California State University Bakersfield at the Liberty Invitational. Against the Rider University Broncos, Liberty hit .428, dominating the match from the onset. Liberty scored first and […]
Read moreFamily and friends gathered at Towns Auditorium last Friday, Sept. 9, for a colorful ceremony, where The Liberty Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) Scholastic Honor Society initiated 306 new residential and online student members. Each academic year, new members are chosen after maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher throughout their freshmen year in college. “You are lifetime members […]
Read moreQuatercentennial anniversary of KJV Bible celebrated A film series, a historic display of artifacts and a two-day conference will make up the celebration surrounding the 400th anniversary of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. The days will be packed with well known speakers, an exhibit and banquet. The Conference of the Quatercentennial Anniversary will be held at the […]
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