Liberty wasn’t supposed to play Lancaster Bible College this year, but in a season like this one, anything can happen. A chaotic 24 hours that began with two COVID-19 cancellations resulted in the men’s basketball team squaring off against the Division III Chargers Friday night, ending in a confident 90-49 win for the Flames. In the end, however, both teams […]
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After a season cut short by COVID-19, the Liberty women’s lacrosse team will finally start its long-awaited 2021 season Friday, taking the field against No. 18 Virginia Tech at home as the Lady Flames aim to start 2021 with a statement victory. The Flames have not played an official game since a 14-13 win against Robert Morris March 5, 2020, […]
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Keeping focus through a 14-month offseason is not easy. As frustrating as COVID-19 cancellations have been for Liberty’s men’s soccer team, however, the time off has been a rebuilding period that Liberty Coach Kelly Findley knew they needed. The Flames finally stepped back on the field Feb. 6, trouncing Belmont Abbey 4-0 in a game only added to the schedule […]
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Liberty’s women’s volleyball team dropped its second consecutive match to Lipscomb in four sets on Sunday to start the season at 0-3, leaving the Lady Flames winless in Liberty Arena since its opening. In the first set, momentum shifted consistently, with no team scoring a run longer than four points. Outside hitter Trinity Watts spearheaded the Lady Flames attack, tallying […]
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The Lady Flames swimming and diving team will be looking to win its third straight conference title when it hosts the Costal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) Championship Feb. 15-17. Unlike normal seasons, the Lady Flames little opportunity to prepare for the CCSA Championship by competing in other meets. “The biggest challenge was the lack of competition,” junior diver Lauren Chennault […]
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When it comes to the Super Bowl, spectacle is everything. Every year, the February football game claims international attention, but most people at your Super Bowl party hardly care about the game at all. The drama of the game – the touchdowns, the sacks, the dropped catches – it’s all just a magnet for the glitz and glamor of the […]
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In the months since the ASUN announced in August that it would be postponing the fall 2020 season, LU’s women’s soccer team has been patiently waiting to return to action. Due to the global pandemic, the ASUN conference decided that fall teams would instead play in the spring. This meant that student-athletes would wait over a year in between seasons […]
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After losing the end of their season to COVID-19 in March 2020, Liberty’s men’s tennis team has finally returned to action – and the Flames have come back with a bang, gaining experience against nationally-ranked sides and staying undefeated at home as they wait for their new tennis center to officially open. With all the uncertainty of cancellations and […]
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Hundreds of students, faculty and staff gathered Friday afternoon on Liberty University’s campus to pray and march for the preborn at the Life March, hosted by the Falkirk Center for Faith and Freedom. Before the march, worship leaders led the group in songs as the marchers trickled in. Attendees heard from acting President Jerry Prevo who led the charge defining […]
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Before the start of the Spring semester, Liberty University announced plans to hold the 2021 commencement virtually, replacing the in-person gathering in the middle of May. Due to state COVID-19 restrictions, Liberty will broadcast the event May 15 on the university website, celebrating students as they complete their college degrees. During the main ceremony, the keynote speaker and members of […]
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As a result of recent legislation passed by the state’s General Assembly, Virginia drivers can now be ticketed and fined for simply having a cell phone in their hand while operating a vehicle. Those caught violating this law can expect to be fined $125 for a first offense, while drivers spotted a second time or in a school or work […]
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After the mandatory quarantine period from Jan. 15-25, Liberty health officials continue to mitigate and implement plans to ensure students remain on campus and stay healthy during the spring semester. Upon arrival to campus, all on-campus students were instructed to participate in a 10-day quarantine, limiting dining options to take-out only on campus along with closing off common gathering spaces. […]
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Liberty University will battle Governor Ralph Northam and Peter Blake, the director of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, or SCHEV, in court over new changes to the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant that omit some online students from receiving aid. The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant, or VTAG, is a grant offered to Virginia residents who choose to attend […]
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Liberty University’s Center for Financial Literacy (CFL) provides personal financial training with a biblical worldview to students, faculty and the community and allows students the opportunity to be peer financial coaches. In an effort to intentionally integrate personal finance concepts across all degree programs, the CFL was established through the School of Business in 2018 with the help of Scott […]
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As the start of spring semester is underway at Liberty University, Campus Recreation is preparing for an upcoming ski trip to Wintergreen Resort, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. According to Outdoor Adventures Manager Katy Ward, Campus Recreation hosts at least four trips to Wintergreen per year, offering an affordable skiing option for students. Day trips to the resort cost […]
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