There are 8,190 miles that separate the cleats of Liberty goalkeeper Blake Franzen and the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. Yet, the distance seen on a map could never block the connection between the soccer player and his hometown. The bond uniting Franzen and the continent of Africa runs deeper than a dwelling. For the junior, his upbringing has revolved […]
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From the tropics of Trinidad and Tobago to the majesty of Hungary, Liberty track and field athletes Omari Lewis and Revell Webster traveled to Budapest to compete in the World Athletics Championships on Aug. 25. The World Athletics Championships is the highest level of track and field competition, next only to the Olympics. The student-athletes have taken their talents across […]
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The Lady McKinley Burkett, a dominant former player and leader for the Lady Flames soccer team, has transitioned from the field to the sidelines, trading in her cleats for a clipboard. From scoring her first goal at the age of 9, Burkett has fostered a deep passion and unwavering commitment to the sport. Now, she embraces a new role using […]
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The sun glared down on the pitch Friday afternoon, but the Lady Flames field hockey team did not mind the heat and pressure of yet another overtime affair. In emphatic fashion, the team overcame the situation once again, downing the No. 14 Harvard Crimson 2-1, to the delight of the home crowd. “We knew coming in that Harvard is […]
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The Flames football team began its era of CUSA football with a dominant win over interconference opponent New Mexico State under the lights of Williams Stadium Sept. 9. The Flames defeated the Aggies 33-17 in a display that thrilled their 20,000 home fans. “Anytime that you’re the first ever to do something, no matter what happens with this group … […]
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As skates are sharpened and sticks are taped, it becomes apparent that hockey season is on the brink of arrival. Just over a week remains until the new-look Liberty men’s D1 hockey team graces the rink of the LaHaye Ice Center. The team that finished last season 13-7 with a trip to the ACHA D1 Final Four will be back […]
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Peaches, sweet potatoes, apples and more will be featured at the mini farmers market known as the Produce Stand, hosted by Sodexo Sept. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Montview Student Union. The Produce Stand promotes healthy living by giving students the opportunity to purchase fresh, locally sourced fruits and goods. Students can use cash, […]
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Students gathered in the Montview Starbucks, packing the seats and peering over the balcony to get a glimpse of their peers’ performances. More than 30 signed up to show off their talents and perform original songs, covers, poetry and even Lil Wayne Christian mashups. The venue of Open Mic Night changed because of the weather, but the event still delivered […]
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Stationed just in front of the cluster of Commons dorms and decorated in red brick, large glass windows and a touch of grey siding sits the new Reber-Thomas Dining Center. Available for students as soon as the semester began, it houses many new amenities that the previous dining hall did not. Liberty University’s newest facility and longest construction project to […]
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Pajama-clad students packed the LaHaye Event Space, chattered about the game, bent over their bingo cards and held their breaths in anticipation of the next number called. Liberty University’s Student Activities kicked off its first bingo night of the semester, Bedtime Bingo, in the LaHaye Event Space Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. Each student who attended received a bingo card […]
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In an interview-style convocation Aug. 30, Michelle Norwood and her son Hunter shared the amazing journey that would soon become the business of a sweet treat. With Hunter being the CEO and Michelle the founder, they created their business called A Little Something Extra Ice Cream. The ice cream truck is not just a business, but a ministry as well. […]
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Interested in caving, fly fishing, video games, mountain biking or rock climbing? Campus Recreation will be hosting more than 100 events offering students opportunities to spend time outdoors andoff campus. Campus Recreation strives to provide students with facilities for every interest, including Hydaway Outdoor Center, Montview Game Room, Equestrian Center and Snowflex. Early in the semester, there will be the first […]
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Bodacious Burgers, bigger burgers with more toppings and options along with honey truffle parmesan fries as a side, will be the featured dish when Sodexo hosts Tilley Takeover Sept. 12 from 4 to7 p.m. Students can buy a gourmet burger using a Basic Swipe plus an additional fee of $5.99. Bodacious Burgers has been one of the most popular premium […]
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I think the disciple Philip was a big Foreigner fan. But I’ll get to that in a minute. First, remember when Jesus rebukes the Pharisees and Sadducees for asking for a sign from heaven? Jesus says, “You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. An evil and adulterous generation […]
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Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, but his idealistic verse about little cable cars never mentioned drugs, homelessness nor soaring crime rates. The once bustling city of San Francisco has become a ghost town. Retailers, consumers and residents are fleeing from the city due to the government having absolutely no handle on the massive problems they […]
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