NIL – name, image and likeness. The NCAA did not allow athletes to profit from their name or image in the past, and the hierarchy of college sports has dealt harsh punishments when athletes have done so. Now, however, things have changed. A unanimous Supreme Court ruling against the NCAA is the reason behind this change, giving athletes legal opportunities they […]
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After a disappointing spring season and a first round exit from the ASUN Championship tournament, the Liberty volleyball team looks to improve this season by competing in more out-of-conference games. Finishing 5-9 in the 2021 spring season no doubt left the Lady Flames searching for ways to succeed in fall 2021. The team hopes to do just that when they […]
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Williams Stadium opened with the ability to hit full capacity for the first time since 2019 as the Liberty Flames cruised to a 48-7 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels. Williams Stadium was packed with 15,384 fans for Liberty’s season opener, and the stadium exploded into life when Liberty quarterback Malik Willis found DeMario Douglas for a 35-yard score on […]
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The Supreme Court ruled recently that the Biden administration must reinstate Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), otherwise known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy. This was a policy passed under the Trump administration. The political world again saw humanitarian efforts and strong foreign policy pitted against each other. In theory, the “Remain in Mexico” policy is strong and consistent. In reality, […]
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Saturday, Sept. 11 marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11: when 19 hijackers overtook four domestic planes and carried out the biggest terrorist attack in America history. Two of the planes, American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175, crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade center, killing 2,753 people. American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the […]
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In a world becoming ever more instantaneous and on demand, astrophysicists may be the final hold out in humanity’s battle against impatience. Forget same day delivery or even same decade delivery – NASA, alongside the European Space Agency, have set in motion a plan to land Martian rock samples back on earth with an earliest arrival date of 2031. If […]
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What would you do to ensure you had clean water to drink? People in Minnesota ask themselves this question every day. Now, they are working to ensure their continued access to clean water by protesting the installation of the new Line 3 pipeline by Canadian pipeline and gas company Enbridge. The original Line 3 pipeline was constructed in 1961. The […]
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The Line 3 Pipeline is a controversial public works project in northern Minnesota that would replace a crumbling oil pipeline built in the 1960s. Protestors are calling this a human atrocity and a climate change nightmare. In actuality, Line 3 is meant to prevent another Keystone or spill within the Gulf of Mexico. Environmentalists like to point the finger of […]
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Although waived by the Washington Wizards Aug. 3, Caleb Homesley is still aiming to prove himself to NBA teams for a spot on their rosters. Homesley, a former college basketball phenom at Liberty University, is still pursuing an NBA career. As of August, he plans to begin training camp to show NBA coaches that he can add depth to their […]
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Entering his second season with the Washington Football Team, former Liberty wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden attempts to make a bigger impact than in his rookie season. While at Liberty, Gandy-Golden did not disappoint fans. According to Sports Reference, he scored 20 touchdowns and totaled 2,433 receiving yards during his final two years at Liberty (the only two years in […]
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Following a poor start to the season, Liberty’s women’s soccer program continued to struggle Sunday against the VCU Rams in a 2-1 loss at Osborne Stadium. Both teams held their own in the first half with the Lady Flames edging out a slight possession advantage at 51%. Both defenses shone, with neither team being able to fire many shots […]
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A night that began promising ended in the garage for William Byron, who finished 37th with a 12 laps led, but he will participate in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for the second time. Byron led 10 of the first 17 laps of the race, but ended up tumbling down the order towards the end of stage one and throughout […]
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The sound of espresso shots being pulled, coffee brewing and the faint chatter of students and families is a familiar experience for many, but Lynchburg’s coffee shop scene has now expanded. About five months ago, Andrew Padilla had a vision for the community, so he gathered some of his trusted friends and pressed forward to bring that vision to life. […]
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As the Sept. 7 grand opening for the new Rookie’s Rivermont location approaches, owner Jordan Nickerson and his team are putting together the final steps to open their third permanent location for the Rookie’s franchise. The new Rookie’s is at 174 Norfolk Ave. in a house that was previously used as a commercial building. The space allows them to have […]
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As the new semester approached, many students agonized over which outfits they should debut when strutting across campus to their new classes, sporting head-to-toe staple looks. It’s no secret that the first day of class at Liberty, more commonly known as FDOC, serves as a crucial moment to showcase one’s unique sense of style and personality through fashion. Many students […]
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