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Alpha Omega Agape fraternity moves into the Mansion

April 1, 2018 Jordan Jarrett Leave a comment

New Testament translations are not the only Greek thing you will find at Liberty University, now that the Alpha Omega Agape fraternity has founded its first chapter. The fraternity was founded at the end of March by seven students who recognized a need for this quintessential college experience — but through the Liberty Way. “I have to be honest, the idea came to us after my friends and I left the prayer chapel one night and walked by the Montview Mansion,” […]

Freedom Tower to be Renamed Nick Foles Tower

April 1, 2018 Leah DePiero Leave a comment

Liberty University’s Freedom Tower will be renamed as the Nick Foles Tower and will house the Department of Sports Management, Liberty President Jerry Falwell announced April 1. “I am excited to announce that we have found a way to honor one of the greatest athletes with a connection to our school, Super Bowl-winning quarterback Nick Foles,” Falwell said. Lynchburg, Virginia’s newest and highest landmark, the Freedom Tower, officially opened in January 2018, […]

Liberty introduces New FastPass Program to ease Convocation lines

April 1, 2018 Erin Covey Leave a comment

Liberty University is implementing a FastPass system similar to the one used at Walt Disney World for students wanting to skip the long lines outside of the Vines Center before Convocation. With a Convocation FastPass, students can go straight to getting their bags checked at security and receive a thorough pat down before checking in with their resident assistants. Senior Vice President of Spiritual Development David Nasser is hoping the FastPass will give students a more positive experience with Convocation lines and address their complaints. “Liberty is basically the Disney World of Christian higher […]

Liberty Announces Construction Plans for a Wall to Keep out East Campus Students

April 1, 2018 Will Young 2 comments

In an unprecedented push for campus security, Liberty University has announced new plans to build a 40-foot wall along east campus to stop what university administrators have called the “mass influx of disorderly students.” Since the completion of the second bridge connecting East Campus with central and south campus, there has been a large increase in the number of East Campus students migrating to Main Campus. “Something has to be done about […]

Campus Calvinists more confident in their election after finding love at Rot speed dating event

April 1, 2018 TJ Davis Leave a comment

Senior biblical studies major Jedidiah Stevens and junior Christian counseling major Esther Williams recently learned that they share more than just a love for hymns, and organic coffee. “It was love at first exegesis of Romans nine,” Stevens proudly proclaimed. The Calvinist couple met at a speed dating event hosted by the Food Court at Reber Thomas on Valentine’s Day. The couple feels that their encounter was predetermined, considering […]

Custodial shift supervisor Aaron Bell views job as act of love

March 13, 2018 Lillian Abbatacola Leave a comment

Times have changed, but the vision of Liberty University has remained the same since 1971: to cultivate characteristics in students’ lives that reflect what it means to be a spiritual champion. But what does that look like today? Introduced last fall with the We the Champions project, the Liberty Champion Award is a monthly recognition of individuals within the Liberty […]

Student musicians take the stage at SA concert

March 13, 2018 Jenna Crenshaw Leave a comment

Student musicians Nicole Miller and Naoto Barrett filled the night of March 6 with heartfelt melodies as the duo performed a Student Activities-hosted concert. The concert opened up with Matthew Mellusi, who performed a soulful mix of covers and original songs, including a duet with Julia Rothenberger. He closed his performance with a personal original about the importance of […]

Jane Himes, the unsung hero of Liberty University

March 13, 2018 Timothy Cockes Leave a comment

With a campus as large as Liberty’s, there are many unsung heroes working behind-the-scenes doing the little things that make sure everything runs smoothly, without ever being recognized themselves for their service. One such unsung hero is Mrs. Jane Himes of Liberty’s Information Technology Department. Himes works as a business relationships manager for information technology and has worked at […]

Lesser-known club sports shine

March 13, 2018 Rachel Estes Leave a comment

If you have been a student at Liberty University for any amount of time, you have probably spectated your share of hockey games and wrestling matches, but there are some lesser-known Club Sports you might consider watching (or joining). One such sport is the Lady Flames synchronized skating team. “It’s like synchronized swimming, but on ice with 16 girls skating […]

Dr. Marcus Ross Reflects on Career as Young Earth Creationist

March 13, 2018 Abigail Bowman One comment

Dr. Marcus Ross, Liberty’s director for the Center for Creations Studies and professor of geology, has come a long way since dinosaurs first caught his attention as a child. Feb. 23 marked the first anniversary of the release of the documentary “Is Genesis History?” which includes segments from a number of creationist scientists giving basic evidence from their discipline for […]

Equestrian students discuss their love for horse riding

March 13, 2018 Atang Agwe Leave a comment

Liberty junior Morgan Faber rode her first horse at 7 years old when her best friend had a birthday party with horse riding involved. When she joined Liberty’s equestrian program, with the support of her coach and her teammates, she fell even more in love with the sport. Because she lives off campus, Faber does not always get to be […]

Thank You Letter from Coach McKay

March 13, 2018 Ritchie McKay Leave a comment

“I just want to take a moment to thank you for your amazing support this season, particularly your showing at the Big South Championship game. While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, I could not have been more proud of our team and our students. Our guys played with heart and determination, and you the students made the […]

Wins and losses greet Lady Flames at the Liberty Softball Classic

March 13, 2018 Siani Null Leave a comment

The final game of the Liberty Softball Classic Saturday, March 10, proved to be a close one as Liberty and Ohio University went neck and neck until the Lady Flames were able to clinch the 2-1 win by pulling ahead in the fifth inning. The tournament began Thursday, March 8, and the Lady Flames played five games in three days, […]

Column: NFL league madness has begun before the season

March 13, 2018 T.J. Davis Leave a comment

March Madness has begun. No, I’m not talking about the buzzer-beating shots, bracket-busting upsets, or thousands of hours of work that will be neglected as a result of tuning in to games. Not that I don’t love the dance – I’ll be filling out my own brackets and religiously cheering for teams that I couldn’t even tell you where they’re […]

Lady Flames land spot in NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship

March 13, 2018 T.J. Davis Leave a comment

More than halfway through the first quarter of the Big South Women’s Basketball Championship, the Lady Flames trailed UNC Asheville 2-10, which was their largest deficit in a tournament game since the 2015 championship vs. High Point. The Bulldogs fans unapologetically cheered on their team as they held an eight-point lead and looked to be on track to upset the […]

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