Texas governor charged on two felony counts of coercion, abuse of power Gov. Rick Perry was indicted Friday, Aug. 15, on charges of coercion and abuse of official capacity. If the governor is convicted of the latter, he could face a total of 99 years in prison. The major problem with the charges — they are hardly legitimate. Perry was […]
Read more“Abort it and try again. It would be immoral to bring it into the world if you have the choice,” Richard Dawkins tweeted. These words by themselves are probably shocking and offensive. Many pro-life advocates would be put off at even just the sight of the word “abort.” So let me be fair and provide some context. Six days ago, […]
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Tragedy in Missouri suburb sparks national conversation on racial equality Odds are that most Americans had never heard of Ferguson, Missouri, a few weeks ago. But for the past few weeks, the small St. Louis suburb has been the epicenter of the American news cycle. Some of the events of Aug. 9 in Ferguson remain a blur, but there are […]
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Seattle mega-church pastor caught in continuous cycle of poor decisions In recent years, the name Mark Driscoll has become synonymous with controversy. Rising to distinction for his ability to tread the line between being enlightening and abrasive, Driscoll, the pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington, is no stranger to bad press. Whether the allegations are of plagiarism, questionable […]
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Liberty University’s student newspaper staff takes on the cold challenge with warm hearts Our generation lives in a culture of tragedy. It would seem that, more than ever before, our news is inundated with narratives of war, plague, death and diseases. This constant barrage of negative newscasts and heartbreaking headlines takes a grave toll on the average consumer. Though surrounded […]
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“You can read about it and hear about it, but until you experience it, you can’t understand.” This common sentiment, often spoken by those who have been on short-term global outreach trips, reflects the desire of Liberty University founder Jerry Falwell to equip students to impact the world, both locally and abroad. Liberty hosts numerous global trips each year through […]
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Graduation brings a time of transition to the Champion office. Though we are losing these 10 colleagues, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ, we know that they are looking towards the future with dreams and aspirations worthy of the legacy they carry. Though they will be missed, we know they are off to change the world. Ashley McAlpin Two […]
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With only finals left to conquer in what has turned out to be the craziest semester of my college career, I cannot help but breathe a sigh of relief. Between all the late nights and early mornings finishing up assignments and countless hours spent in the Liberty Champion office, 2014 has been a year of busyness, to say the least. […]
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June 6 marks the 70th anniversary of the day 160,000 troops redefined what it meant to be courageous When walking into any quick-service restaurant during lunch hour on any given day in Fayetteville or Fort Bragg, N.C., seas of camouflage will immediately stand out — and no, it is not because of the pervading Duck Dynasty theme of recent months. […]
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Scholars say strip of papyrus may hold untold truth of Jesus’ romance Jesus has been placed in the spotlight recently, thanks to more controversy surrounding a strip of papyrus that alleges he had a wife. Studies were done on the papyrus that contained the text in question, and scholars determined that the writing is similar to the styles found in […]
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“American youth attributes much more importance to arriving at driver’s license age than at voting age,” philosopher Marshall McLuhan said. McLuhan may have a point when it comes to the majority of youth in the Western world. However, the Liberty University community is different. As a Christian society, voting matters. Christianity calls upon the faithful to engage in and change […]
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The recent presidential election in the Middle East may be a sign that the region is making increased progress I saw the headlines, and it was as if I was reading a fantasy, something that could not be true—under any circumstances. As I have Googled information about the Afghani election, I have been met with headlines calling the day at […]
Read moreThe Supreme Court decides to no longer limit the amount of money one can donate to a political campaign In a 5-4 decision Wednesday, April 2, the U.S. Supreme Court removed the limit on political campaign donations from individuals to federal candidates, according to a Washington Post article by Robert Barnes. The justices of the Supreme Court ruled to remove […]
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It has been 39 days since Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 disappeared. In that amount of time, relatives of the 239 people on board have been waiting to be told what became of their loved ones, whether or not they will ever see them again. The search for Flight 370 has been relentless, and multiple countries, including the United States, have […]
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70th anniversary of Normandy invasion inspires Americans to “accept nothing less than full victory” Imagine staring death in the face. Imagine knowing that you are about to die in a foreign country, and the majority of people for whom you are dying do not even know your name. Now imagine having the courage to continue on in the face of […]
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