As Shakespeare once wrote, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” In the broad scope of human history, this especially rings true. It is typically understood that kingdoms collide against kingdoms, empires rise and fall and groups change society, then fizzle out. To some, it may seem like a chaotic theatrical play, lacking a […]
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Summertime is full of road trips, pool visits and time with family or friends. Some Liberty students took the opportunity to take their summer abroad. Charity Bryan, a senior majoring in fashion design, spent her summer interning at a bridal shop in the city of love; Paris, France. For two months, she worked in a bridal shop and learned various […]
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A visual spectacle and gathering place for the aerospace community since 1970, Oshkosh is home to the biggest airshow in the world. Representatives from Liberty’s School of Aeronautics recently attended the EAA’s (Experimental Aircraft Association) annual AirVenture event, held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A staggering upwards of 10,000 planes flew into Oshkosh and the areas surrounding during the six-day event from […]
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Editors note: This post was updated by Maria Davis April 8, 2024 After receiving funds from a research grant in September 2023, Caitlyn Burnell and Sydney Cooper began refurbishing the settee in November and completed the restoration process in March. Burnell explained that out of all the projects she has worked on in the past, refurbishing this historical settee was […]
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Summer break has ended and, with it, the summer jobs, internships and vacations that many students enjoyed during their academic hiatus. Three months away from school, for many, means a refreshing and relaxing break filled with sun, sleep and plenty of down time. The options are endless to what students can do with their newfound schedule. For one student, the […]
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The Liberty Flames men’s soccer team ruffled some feathers during its home opener against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks Aug. 24. In a back-and-forth game, the Flames came out on top, with a 3-2 win. The match began with a rocky start when the Peacocks found the back of the net within the first two minutes of play. The Flames brought […]
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The first week of Convocation at Liberty University kicked off the school year by encouraging students to focus on God during their time in college. Wednesday marked the first all-school Convocation of the year with a big welcome to Liberty’s new president and first speaker of the year, Dr. Dondi E. Costin. After an energetic opening from the Worship Collective […]
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Liberty University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine recognized the Class of 2027 during its 10th annual White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 29. The event allowed 166 students to walk across the stage of the School of Music’s Concert Hall to be presented their white coats and lapel pins. The White Coat Ceremony is held across many other universities in the […]
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Every semester, Liberty students participate in a multitude of Student Activities events. These events include video game and bingo nights, concerts and celebrations and a wide range of events to help students engage in campus culture. Last week, Student Activities officially announced itsfall calendar. Packed with both new and returning events, the calendar exhibits a wide variety of activities that […]
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Red carts and CGLs greeted freshmen as they moved into their dorms with welcoming fanfare and cheersAug. 16. The first stop for new students on move-in day was their residence halls, where their CGLs helped them and their families unload their belongings from the car and took them to their rooms. Ruthee Reeves, a CGL for one of the Hill […]
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Construction continues around campus as the new school year begins, with one facility nearing completion and four more on the way. Liberty has completed two large projects over the course of the past year. In January, Liberty completed its Multipurpose Center used for practicing sports indoors. Also completed was the new Reber-Thomas Dining Center, which has officially opened with the […]
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Editor’s note: The staff relates past Champion op-eds to the present day. From Kim Valcanoff’s “Academics do not a student make” (Vol. 1, No. 1; October 1983): THEN “(W)hat constitutes good academics? Certainly, the quality of professors and the basic structure and position of an institution are major factors; however, the single greatest factor in determining the quality of education […]
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If your first week this semester has been anything like mine, I’m sorry. First, I didn’t drink enough water when I got back on campus. Rookie mistake. My water neglect has left me with headaches out the wazoo. Second, my stomach’s been off. With a mix of new Rot food and mild anxieties swimming throughout my adjusting body, my stomach’s […]
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A new campaign is underway for the Liberty Flames field hockey team. The team began its season on the right track, claiming victory in its first two matchups. This first of those two wins came against the Kent State Golden Eagles, where the Flames won 2-0 on goals from senior midfielder Reagan Underwood and graduate student Jodie Conolly. Against the […]
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The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles made the trip to the Mountain to face the Liberty Flames in a women’s soccer interconference matchup Friday, Aug. 25. The Lady Flames entered Friday’s matchup against the Golden Eagles with hopes of maintaining their unblemished 2-0 record and extending their win streak. Tennessee Tech, however, came to the Hill City looking to capture its […]
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