In the backyard of the Dykema home in Newport News, Virginia, lies a field. It may be empty at the moment, but the pitch was once a place of passion and growth for Liberty field hockey graduate defender Bethany Dykema and her siblings. The pitch, built by Dykema’s father, simply began as an outlet for his four children — Ashley, Bethany, […]
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It was a blazing afternoon on the Mountain as the American University Eagles came to face the No. 14 Liberty Flames in a Sunday matinee. Entering Sunday’s contest, the Flames had done nothing but win. The team entered 3-0, with two home victories against Kent State and Indiana and a very notable win at No. 6 Virginia. For standout Liberty […]
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The Lady Flames soccer team continued its hot streak Sunday, Sept. 3, taking down the reigning champion of the Big 12, the West Virginia Mountaineers, 3-1 in a much-anticipated non-conference matchup. The two teams met for the first time in program history in an afternoon match, with the Lady Flames entering at undefeated with five straight wins, with hopes of […]
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Demario Douglas Wide receiver Demario “Pop” Douglas has quickly made a name for himself during the preseason for the New England Patriots. The 5-foot-8 rookie from Liberty was drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Known for his lightning-like speed and mobility, Douglas has been able to compensate for his below-average height with his skill throughout his […]
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Lights, camera, action! Liberty’s studio show, “Flames Central ,” won big at the 65th Capital Emmy Awards this past June with a school record of six awards. “Flames Central” showcases what Liberty is all about, providing in-depth coverage of Flames athletics, all while keeping the focus on Christ. “We tell stories about our athletes, coaches, athletics, alumni and how their […]
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The Liberty Flames kicked their season off with a bang, defeating the Bowling Green Falcons 34-24 in their season opener. In his initial contest as the Flames head coach, Jamey Chadwell claimed his first win as a Flame, and his 100th career win in college football. Just 15 minutes before kickoff, the Flames finally answered the question all of the […]
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For 40 years, the Liberty Champion has been telling Liberty University’s story one article, one page and one copy at a time. The Liberty Champion provides students of any major with an opportunity to practice their writing, graphic design, photography and social media skills and contribute to a paper that’s distributed each week to 13,000 readers. Not only are copies […]
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Student Activities kicked off the fall semester with its annual Block Party on Aug. 26. Students packed the LaHaye Parking Lot and enjoyed food, music, rides and community, all while being welcomed into the new semester. Block Party held many varietal events and hosted musical guests WHATUPRG and The New Respects, whose performances came later in the evening. Block Party […]
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As dining options started to reopen across campus last week, a new student-organized coffee shop called Brewvita opened in the Tilley Student Center, replacing the Dunkin’ Donuts location on North Campus. Brewvita is entirely operated by current Liberty students and alumni and allows student workers to gain hands-on experience in an entrepreneurial environment. Brewvita partners with a non-profit club called […]
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Local The trial for Derek Lewis has been postponed to Sept. 5. Lewis, 31, was accused of shooting and killing Iron and Ale employee Tyler Johnson last November. Originally scheduled for July 5, it has been rescheduled while Lewis undergoes a mental health evaluation. According to WSLS News, Lewis is facing various charges along with a second-degree murder charge. According […]
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The fall semester brings many things: new students, new facilities and new activities, to name a few. But the semester also brings the announcement of a new, jam-packed Convocation calendar filled to the brim with new speakers and musical performances. Convocation is the world’s largest gathering of Christian students, each year hosting over 80 known speakers, all of which inhabit […]
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Liberty University and local Lynchburg churches and school clubs welcomed international students and missionary kids at the Worldwide Welcome event in the Alumni Ballroom on Friday, Aug. 25. This was the second event to greet students from abroad. “We have a welcome dinner prior to the first week of classes for new international students, and in some ways, the Worldwide […]
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From telling a wildly inaccurate biography of Shakespeare to mashing all of his comedies into one, nothing is off limits in Liberty’s latest theatre production. In this comedic, helter-skelter interpretation of Shakespeare’s works, the audience roars with laughter and even becomes part of the show themselves. “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” was originally written by Adam Long, Daniel […]
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With racing hearts and sweaty palms, a group of students that became a family await an announcement. Suddenly, there are cheers and tears. It’s the moment they had prepared for, the moment the Liberty Advertising Team won first place.Liberty’s Advertising Team competed in the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF’s) National Student Advertising Competition and won June 3. “Our team this year […]
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Many students are familiar with the deans of their respective academic disciplines. They know the dean of the School of Business, School of Aeronautics, so on and so forth. But the dean of students may not be as familiar a title. Through uplifting students, building connections and forging relationships, the dean of students role brings a new meaning to the […]
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