The Israel-Hamas conflict persists in Gaza since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel when Hamas invaded Israeli territory. The attack killed an estimated 1,200 people, many of which were civilians, and the assailants took over 200 people as hostages, according to an article from BBC News. Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, claims that Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people justified […]
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Liberty University students learned more about future government job opportunities through Project 2025 at a Careers in the Executive Branch event March 18. The event was co-hosted by the Leadership Institute and the Heritage Foundation and coordinated on campus by Vice-Provost for Engagement and Public Relations Dave Brat, Special Projects and Events Coordinator Gian Castillo and Executive Event Coordinator Christy […]
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Sage Steele and Karen Kingsbury took the Convocation stage March 20 and 22, bringing messages of God’s guidance and grace to Liberty students. Steele spoke Wednesday and began her sermon titled “Leading with Kindness and Grace.” Steele began by recounting her life story as a biracial woman and how it affected her life as well as the lives of her […]
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Stewartsville Elementary is staying open after state funding to Bedford County Public Schools decreased dramatically due to an increase in county GDP. With a major increase in wealth moving into Bedford County, specifically the Smith Mountain Lake area, state funding was greatly reduced. Waiting to see what money they can salvage from the state to reduce the deficit, the local […]
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Liberty University’s Office of University Compliance is continuing to make strides to enhance Liberty’s compliance with both state and federal standards and requirements. Ashley Reich, senior vice president of University Compliance, has been working in the Office of Equity and Compliance (OEC) since October 2022. She took over her new role in the Office of University Compliance during its formation […]
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The Liberty University women’s basketball team culminated an explosive season with a deep run in the Conference USA Championships, making it to the finals March 16 but falling short to the top-seeded Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a 67-51 defeat. “We wish (Middle Tennessee) nothing but the best as they go into the NCAA tournament,” Lady Flames Head Coach Carey […]
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Randy Tschetter, a beloved member of Liberty University, retired March 9 in Liberty Arena after working for 45 years as the scorekeeper for Flames basketball. Tschetter joined the Flames in 1980 when Kevin Keys asked him to keep the clock for the Flames. Two years later, he started keeping scorebook and had been doing it until this month. One morning […]
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Fresh off a dominant win against Richmond, the No. 57 Liberty University men’s tennis team looked to continue its winning streak against No. 68 William & Mary on its home court. Fans piled into the stands and cheered on the Flames in the opening doubles, and those same stands erupted as the Flames came back to win against William & […]
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The Liberty University men’s and women’s wrestling teams competed in the NCWA National Championships last week during Liberty’s spring break in Bossier City, Louisiana, where they both put together strong performances that led to a runner-up finish for the men’s team and a ninth place result out of 35 for the women’s team. “I thought we wrestled very well as […]
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Commuter Appreciation Week was March 18-22, and different activities were held every day for commuter students to enjoy. In past years, the Office of Commuter Life held Commuter Appreciation Day, but this year is the first time a whole week was dedicated to commuter students. “Our main goal behind these events is for our commuter student population to know that […]
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In an editorial for the New York Times, comedian Nimesh Patel recounted the story of his being kicked off stage at Columbia University in 2018 after telling an offensive joke. Ben Shapiro, Milo Yiannopoulos, Nicholas Dirks, Riley Gaines and Donald Trump have similar stories of either removal from a college campus or disallowance from speaking or attending many universities based […]
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Recently, I was hiking in the Appalachian Mountains. As I climbed to a higher elevation, the paths became steeper, even to the point that climbing ladders was the only way I could continue upward. While restraining myself from looking down at the hundred-foot drop below me, I clung onto the ladder, praying that I wouldn’t fall, and pushed on to […]
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The saying goes, “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” That cool hoodie or bodysuit on TikTok Shop was only eight dollars, so of course you had to buy it. Right? Well, as unfortunate as it may be, that trendy, amazingly affordable clothing that seems to be perfect for college students has a dark side. Most, if […]
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Having pets can bring many benefits to the owners, such as stress relief, routine, companionship and exercise. Pets are especially advantageous for children, the elderly and those with disabilities. One study, mentioned by News in Health, focused on how animals can help children with ADHD. In a test-taking experiment children with ADHD who were placed in rooms with dogs had […]
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Imagine never having to charge your cell phone, cars never having to be recharged or refueled and natural gas being replaced with clean, stable energy. Let me introduce you to nuclear energy, the way of the future. As National Geographic notes, nuclear energy is the energy in the nucleus, or the core, of an atom. In order to create power, […]
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