Former President George W. Bush’s tax cuts and the 2009-11 Congress have something in common — both are due to expire by the end of this year. Unless Congress votes to maintain the largest tax cuts in history will become extinct Dec. 31. The Bush tax cuts, which were passed in 2001 and 2003, have become one of the focal […]
Read moreWhat is your stance on health care? Would you support the repeal of the new health care law? Federal health care policy should focus on strategies that help Americans obtain the best quality health care at the least cost. The best way to keep health care prices down is competition, not bureaucracies, regulations and price controls. I will continue working […]
Read moreWhat is your stance on health care? Would you support the repeal of the new health care law? The government over-regulates health care, and health insurance monopolies are enforced by the government. By reducing the government’s involvement in health care and removing the government-enforced monopolies on health insurance, we will see the competition and availability of health care and health […]
Read moreThe red tape screamed life as the closed mouths silently mourned death and pleaded for hope. Looks of confusion and curiosity followed the somber few at Liberty who took a silent stand for those who will never speak Tuesday, Oct. 19, on the national Day of Silent Solidarity.
Read more“Dragging myself out of bed at 5 a.m.? I haven’t done that in a long time,” Liberty freshman, Heather Beaman said. “But the job description doesn’t include sleeping in. Today is vital in the effort of saving lives.” Beaman was just one of the nearly 250 people that came out to volunteer for “Run For Their Lives 2010” on Saturday, […]
Read moreWhat is your stance on health care? Would you support the repeal of the new health care law? Health insurers should have to compete across state lines. And they should have to honor contracts, not drop patients after the fact with pre-existing conditions. I oppose government-run health care. I support universal access to health insurance. The new law has way […]
Read moreWhen Zachary Kelly got on a 30-hour bus ride to Paris after finishing up his summer missions internship in Bosnia, he had no idea what to expect. This probably had something to do with the fact that he did not speak French, knew no one in Paris and was traveling alone, his only plan being spontaneity. His spontaneity led to […]
Read moreTex rocks in his chair and lets the creak of the boards beneath him be the only conversation. He scratches at his perpetually stubbly cheek, takes a sip of his lemonade and turns up the volume dial on an old bunny-eared radio on the table stand next to him. “And so Major League Baseball has to do something about this […]
Read moreWhen athletes are talked about in the news, it is usually for broken records, career performances or criminal accusations. But lately, a hot topic in sports news has been violation of league social media policies, which is no surprise in our technology-driven society. The rise of social media has happened so rapidly over the past few years, making league social […]
Read moreThe Lady Flames Volleyball Team improved their winning streak to seven consecutive wins after a dominating week of three conference wins. The Flames hosted the High Point Panthers Tuesday in an even matchup. Both teams had a 7-1 record entering the match. The Flames took the match, winning 3-1. “We clicked together great tonight,” sophomore Hannah Anderson said. “Fighting on […]
Read moreBefore the music began there was a quiet moment in loving memory of the late Dr. David Randlett, who left a lasting impact on the music department at Liberty University. The moment was a chance for the department to pay tribute to a man who “lived a wonderful and rich life and was full of joy,” according to the chairman […]
Read moreA Lynchburg man has filed suit against Liberty University and two of its police officers over an arrest in June 2009. The $6 million lawsuit alleges false arrest and excessive force. Former City Council candidate Anthony Howard and his family were attending the annual Celebrate America Independence Day event at Williams Stadium when someone told the Liberty University Police Department […]
Read moreIt was a warm, muggy evening in early July. Despite the uncomfortable weather, people seemed to cling close together because it felt safer than standing alone in the dark. The tour guide pointed down the hill and said,“We are going into woods now. Are you guys ready?” I nervously glanced over at my friend and co-worker, Megan. The only light […]
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The Liberty Flames’ 44-20 victory Saturday night against conference rival Charleston Southern was reminiscent of a lounging teen pestered by his annoying kid brother resulting in a mostly one-sided, multi-level brawl in the living room. For the first six consecutive drives of the game, both teams squared off, hollering their threats and “I’m gonnas” without much real action, much like two brothers on each side of a room verbally jockeying for an unsubstantiated upper-hand.
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Student Activities hosted its annual homecoming bonfire Oct. 8, bringing students and alumni together to kick off homecoming weekend. People gathered in the parking lot of Thomas Road Baptist Church Friday night to join in the celebration, roasting marshmallows and making s’mores courtesy of Student Activities. The night commenced with a performance by the Alpha Delta Omega sisterhood.
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