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The democratic primary narrows to two candidates as Joe Biden takes Super Tuesday by storm

March 5, 2020 Emily Wood Leave a comment

Former vice president Joe Biden remains the front-runner in the Democratic primaries after Super Tuesday, the one-day race across 14 states that awards one-third of the nation’s delegates. Biden has 565 overall pledged delegates while Sen. Bernie Sanders trails behind with 506 delegates, as of Thursday morning. The numbers will rise as March 3’s votes continue to be counted, according to […]

Liberty advances to semifinal matchup against Stetson in ASUN tournament

March 4, 2020 Chad Wylie Leave a comment

As the Flames headed to their locker room at halftime of their ASUN quarterfinal matchup against NJIT Tuesday, it was clear that the team’s regular game plan for victory was not going to work. Liberty averages almost 70 points per game and shoots over 36% from 3-point range, but it had only scored 22 points entering halftime, shooting only one-for-10 […]

Office of Equity and Inclusion wraps up African American History Month with “Soul: Night of the Arts”

February 25, 2020 Daniel Ellis Leave a comment

The Office of Equity and Inclusion wrapped up African American History Month by celebrating Afrocentric culture Friday Feb. 21 at Soul: Night of the Arts. This event hosted artists and art pieces, ranging from paintings to on-stage performances, all by Liberty students. Artists performed original songs and poems, and some performed pieces that inspired them to keep moving forward in […]

Flames shortstop Cam Locklear leads baseball team to victory over Seton Hall

February 24, 2020 Chad Wylie Leave a comment

With one out in the third inning and the bases loaded, Liberty Flames senior shortstop Cam Locklear knew exactly what pitch to look for. When Seton Hall’s right-hander David Espinal threw him the changeup, Locklear sat back and unloaded on the ball. Three hundred and sixty feet later, the ball sailed over the right field fence, a grand slam that […]

Flames basketball reclaims No. 1 in ASUN after a hard-fought victory over UNF 82-77

February 21, 2020 Emily Baker Leave a comment

The men’s basketball team reclaimed its spot as the No. 1 team in the ASUN Thursday night in a hard-fought 82-77 victory over the North Florida Ospreys. Thursday night’s game was Liberty’s second faceoff against the Ospreys this season after the team’s 71-70 loss at North Florida when the Ospreys claimed the first-place spot in the ASUN. But the Ospreys […]

Flames pitcher Mason Hand dominates in Liberty victory over Radford

February 20, 2020 Chad Wylie Leave a comment

After missing the entire 2019 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, Liberty Flames pitcher Mason Hand dominated Radford in his first start of the season, allowing only one hit in five scoreless innings on Wednesday. Leading the team to its first win of the season, Hand relied on an early lead and strong defense to get through the Highlanders lineup […]

This week in politics: Trump’s SOTU, Rush Limbaugh’s Medal of Freedom, the National Prayer Breakfast clash, and more

February 7, 2020 Emily Wood Leave a comment

President Trump delivered his third State of the Union address in the House chamber of the United States Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 4 on the cusp of his impeachment trial and just a day before the Senate voted down his impeachment charges. Trump said the economy is the best it has ever been, with a rebuilt and unmatched military, secure borders, flourishing […]

At Liberty University’s Convocation, Nigel Farage compares “Brexit” to Trump’s 2016 victory

February 5, 2020 Hattie Troutman One comment

An enthusiastic Nigel Farage, leader of the Brexit Party, spoke at Liberty University’s Convocation Wednesday, Feb. 5 to explain Brexit and to celebrate Great Britain’s official separation from the European Union (EU). Farage even compared Great Britain’s leave to President Trump’s 2016 victory. After voting to leave the EU four years ago, Farage continued to push the decision through. Farage […]

Donald Trump acquitted, found “not guilty” on both articles of impeachment

February 5, 2020 Emily Wood Leave a comment

The Senate voted down both articles of impeachment Wednesday, Feb. 5, 84 days after the first House trial regarding impeachment, according to Fox News. This ruling acquitted President Donald Trump and allows him to remain in office. A vote of two-thirds majority for just one article would have removed the sitting president. The first article of impeachment received a vote […]

Rolled Cold Creamery, a new ice cream shop in Downtown, Lynchburg

February 5, 2020 Christian Bedell One comment

Mike Pompeo to address Liberty Class of 2020

January 27, 2020 Emily Wood Leave a comment

Liberty University President Jerry Falwell announced Monday, Jan. 27, that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will address the Class of 2020 during May 9’s Commencement ceremony. Pompeo joined the Trump Administration April 6, 2018, when he was sworn in as Secretary of State. He previously served as the Director of the CIA, CEO of Thayer Aerospace, and President of Sentry […]

A Tribute to a Hero: more than an athlete, Kobe inspired my generation, and I will never forget

January 26, 2020 Chad Wylie One comment

Kobe Bryant died doing what he loved most: helping his daughter become an even better basketball player than he was. He was taking his daughter, Gianna, to her basketball game when his helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California, on Sunday, killing Kobe, 41, Gianna, 13, and seven others. In the few years since the five-time NBA Champion retired from the game, […]

Liberty becomes third team in college football history to win bowl game in first season of eligibility

December 23, 2019 Jacob Couch One comment

Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. glanced up from the crowd of media members flocking around him and locked eyes with a Flames alum who slowly smiled and pumped his fist with joy. Falwell Jr. looked down at the ground, smiling as he shook his head in wonder and contentment. University Founder Jerry Falwell Sr., who passed away in 2007, […]

It’s Cure Bowl weekend, and here’s what you need to know

December 19, 2019 Emily Baker One comment

It’s bowl week, and Orlando is preparing to host thousands of football fans as the Cure Bowl takes place Saturday, Dec. 21, in Exploria Stadium. Though Saturday is the fifth annual Cure Bowl, Saturday is the first time the Bowl will be played in Exploria Stadium, home to Orlando City Soccer Club. Saturday is also the first time a non-soccer […]

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