Eddie Gutierrez, a junior tennis player for Liberty University, never had anything handed to him. He is used to navigating trials and rising above circumstances to achieve goals, no matter what it takes to do so. Growing up in Mexico City, Gutierrez shared a twin bed with his father, and they would save up money to travel to tennis tournaments. […]
Read moreDeMar DeRozan is a four-time NBA All-Star; he’s been a top 20 scorer in the league since 2012 – last season he was the fifth leading scorer with 27.3 points per game – and this season he’s helped lead his team to first place in the Eastern conference. Although DeRozan is often overlooked in the discussion of the top players […]
Read moreDear Editor of LU Champion, As a current senior at Liberty I appreciated the February 20th section titled: “Senior Year Survival Guide.” I felt compelled to respond by encouraging my fellow seniors to look forward to graduation (and whatever may follow) with excitement, not dread. In the culture’s eyes, on May 19th, we will graduate into adulthood. Yet as graduation […]
Read moreTo the Editor of the Liberty Champion: I am writing to thank you for publishing Macy Hrncir’s article “CVS puts a stop to Photoshop” in the February 20th publication. The standards that beauty culture portrays and the feelings of inadequacy that stem from them are so prevalent among college-aged women. Highlighting CVS’s new initiative not only brings attention to their […]
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After a long-fought defensive battle between the No. 5 Liberty Flames and the No. 2 Radford Highlanders, the Big South Championship game was tied with one minute and ten seconds left on the clock. The winner would receive a ticket to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Junior guard Lovell Cabbil had just evened the score at 52-52 after sinking a […]
Read moreThe Feb. 19 feature on Liberty University’s speed dating event provoked my concerns with “speed dating” and highlighted the university’s overall unhealthy obsession with dating and marriage. Speed dating is Tinder incarnate: a one-minute timer rhythmically “swipes” a row of bachelors past a row of bachelorettes, giving the couples only a fraction of time to exchange basic pleasantries before moving […]
Read moreTo the Editor: In contemporary culture, it seems as if controversy has become a competitive sport. A recent article published by the Liberty Champion reveals nothing different, although it does present a balanced representation of both opinions. In this article, Vice President Mark Hine speaks out against the Student Government Association’s proposals to allow off-campus alcohol consumption for those of […]
Read moreLast week, I talked to Lori Macasa, assistant clinic director of the Lynchburg Treatment Center, about the rise in opioid addiction and abuse within Lynchburg City and surrounding counties. The opioid epidemic is something that many have seen and heard about happening in the northeast and places in West Virginia, but not a lot know about how bad the problem […]
Read morePro- Death Penalty Mikaela Stiner Christians spend a significant amount of time persuading the secular culture of the inherent value and dignity of human life and seeking to protect and uphold the recognition of that life. The bold affirmation of the dignity of every single human — created and established by God in God’s own image — creates a unique […]
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Liberty University is proving that helping those in need never goes out of style as the Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Department prepares for the 12th annual FACS fashion show on AprIL 7, promoting this year’s charity called City of Hope. International Executive Director of City of Hope, Regina Chacha, was able to speak to students and faculty about the […]
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Rock sensation Conrad Birdie is off to join the Army. But before the heartthrob musician ships off, Rose Alvarez — secretary and girlfriend of Birdie’s manager Albert Peterson — devises a plan to give Birdie a big send-off and bring in more money. In Liberty’s production of “Bye Bye Birdie,” Rose hopes that Albert will leave the agency and become […]
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While the actors are busy learning their lines and the musicians are practicing their scores, the backstage crew is not idle. From the beginning, they are researching the time period, planning the set, determining the props that will be needed, sewing costumes, building sets and much more. Brandon Shawl, a junior theatre arts administration major, was the stage manager of […]
Read moreDear Editor: Ryan Klinker’s Feb. 20 article on “Black Panther” handled the sensitive race issue with grace and poise, a difficult accomplishment in this age. By praising the film for its contribution to ethnic diversity, Mr. Klinker broke the commonly-held stereotype of Liberty students as racist and culturally disengaged. In addition, his willingness to discuss such a “cultural milestone” helps […]
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Family and consumer sciences (FACS) student Morgan Zuck has loved sewing for a long time. So when she had the opportunity to create her own garment to showcase in Liberty’s student-run fashion show, she jumped at the opportunity. This year’s fashion show, titled and themed “Flourish: Fashion in Full Bloom,” will be held on April 7. This annual event hosted […]
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The Lady Flames erased a 17-point second-half deficit and beat High Point University 57-49, securing the Big South regular-season championship Saturday, March 3, at the Vines Center. Liberty (21-9, 16-2 Big South) will now enter the Big South Women’s Basketball Championship as the No. 1 seed for the 16th time in school history. With the loss, High Point (16-13, 10-8 […]
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