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Frontier Airlines Flight Evacuated After Strange Noise Is Reported by Flight Crew

April 25, 2025 Madison O'Leary Leave a comment

A Frontier Airlines flight made an emergency stop at the Washington Dulles International Airport April 9 after passengers reported hearing an unexplained beeping noise. Frontier Airlines Flight 4708 took off from Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International Airport and made it to its destination safely, despite concerns from passengers about a strange sound coming from the cargo hold, according to Fox News and […]

Third Grader Accidentally Shoots Gun in Virginia Classroom

April 25, 2025 Madison O'Leary Leave a comment

A gun went off in a third grader’s backpack at Lee Hill Elementary School April 7, subsequently leading to the arrest of the student’s parents. According to NBC Washington, no one was harmed by the fired shot; however, the classroom of 26 students were evacuated by their teacher immediately. A statement from the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s office explained that the handgun […]

ODAS Hosts Autism Awareness Table Talk event April 14

April 25, 2025 Leona Johnson Leave a comment

Students heard from professor Daniel Bowman Jr., author of “On the Spectrum: Autism, Faith and the Gifts of Neurodiversity,” and Ester Warren, senior director of the Office of Disability Accommodations and Services (ODAS) at the Autism Awareness Table Talk event April 14 in the Alumni Ballroom to honor autism awareness month. ODAS Advisor of Disability Services Alexis Bales said the […]

Carl Trueman and Josh Rutledge Speak At Convocation April 16 and 18

April 25, 2025 Morgan Barta Leave a comment

Carl Trueman — author, theologian, ecclesiastical historian and professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Grove City College — took the Convocation stage April 16, while Vice President of Spiritual Development Josh Rutledge spoke during the Good Friday Convocation April 18. On Wednesday, Trueman opened his time at the university by posing the question: “What is man, and what does […]

Student Activities Hosts Super Smash Bros. Campus Throwdown April 12

April 25, 2025 Gabriella Clinton Leave a comment

Students showed up and showed out at a new university-wide video game competition April 12. Student Activities hosted its first-ever Super Smash Bros. Campus Throwdown in the Vines Center, where players went head-to-head tournament-style with this classic game. Due to the previous success of Super Smash Bros. gaming events held in the Montview Game Room, Student Activities decided to host […]

Watching Washington: The Trade War and Daylight Savings

April 25, 2025 Kadence McKinnon Leave a comment

As the nation nears the conclusion of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office April 30, the administration remains busy working through major issues like the trade deficit and smaller issues such as Daylight Savings Time. The Trade War Arguably, the main focus of news networks since the beginning of the month has been Trump’s declaration of April 2 […]

How to make Spring cleaning fun

April 25, 2025 Alexa Lunney Leave a comment

Spring has finally sprung at Liberty University, but with the warmer seasons come everyone’s two favorite things: finals and white glove inspections. Staying clean and tidy throughout a stress-filled semester can be challenging, but prioritizing your spring cleaning can prevent white glove fines. Everyone has their own method for keeping their space clean, but finding joy in those menial tasks […]

Technology And The “IPad Kid” Generation

April 23, 2025 Sean Sanford Leave a comment

There was once was a time when personal devices for children seemed like an extreme indulgence in irresponsibility and excess; however, that train of thought has faded away in the face of the normalization of on-demand entertainment. Today the term “iPad Kids” refers to the fleet of toddlers and young children toting around electronics and has aptly developed a negative […]

Liberty FACS Department Offers Coffee Brewing Course

April 18, 2025 Trinity Merritt Leave a comment

A pouring of intentionality brews culture, faith and community in the newly offered Family and Consumer Science (FACS) class: the art and science of coffee, offered for the first time during the 2025 spring semester. The class unites students of all majors by a shared love of drinking coffee. Every student involved in the course has an opportunity to learn […]

The Best Streaming Service and Why

April 18, 2025 Meg Clark Leave a comment

When the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the closure of movie theaters throughout the nation, platforms like Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Max and more have become increasingly popular, even after movie theaters have reopened post-pandemic. The sheer volume of shows and movies available on these platforms appeal especially to Generation Z, an age group that has largely bypassed traditional cable […]

Liberty Women’s Beach Volleyball Team Celebrates Senior Night April 11

April 18, 2025 Avery Stewart Leave a comment

The Liberty University Women’s Beach Volleyball team celebrated its Senior Night April 11 by pulling off a clean sweep against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Going into the night, Head Coach Payton Carter was confident in her senior players’ abilities to pull out multiple victories for their final match as Lady Flames. “We have had a lot […]

Gulf of America Continues To Be Subject Of Controversy

April 18, 2025 Kadence McKinnon Leave a comment

The Gulf of America has been the subject of a number of controversies due to President Donald Trump’s actions regarding drilling efforts in the area and debate over the Associated Press’ removal from the White House Press Pool for refusing to use the Gulf’s new name. The Associated Press sued three members of the current presidential administration Feb. 21 after […]

Liberty University Partners With CMDA To Hold Remedy East 2025 Conference

April 15, 2025 Hannah Simpson Leave a comment

Liberty University, in conjunction with the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA), hosted the Remedy East 2025 conference April 11-12 in the Montview Student Union Alumni Ballroom and adjoining classrooms. The conference was open to Liberty students studying in medical-related fields and healthcare professionals with a general admission ticket of $75, or student ticket of $25. This was the third […]

Isaac Kantola and Isaiah Varella Win 2025 SGA Election

April 15, 2025 Sophia Twitchell Leave a comment

Liberty University’s Student Government Association held its annual election March 28 for student-body president and vice president, resulting in the victory of candidates Isaac Kantola and Isaiah Varella. Kantola and Varella ran against Tim Grabinski and Kaylen Frazee throughout three weeks of campaigning that included campaign launches, a debate and tabling during the week of the election. All students were […]

Liberty YAF Club Hosts Virginia State Delegate Nick Freitas

April 15, 2025 Paige Sturek Leave a comment

Liberty University’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) welcomed Virginia State Delegate Nick Freitas to speak and answer students’ questions April 10 in DeMoss Hall 1332. Freitas began his time with the students by discussing the concept of freedom and how different people have various perceptions of what this idea entails. For Freitas, the definition of freedom has always […]

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