LU Serve is taking its own twist on the classic Bible story of the feeding of the 5,000. Instead of feeding 5,000 people with only a few loaves of bread and fish, they are feeding those who are over 5,000 miles away from Lynchburg in the war-torn nation of Ukraine. Over 1,500 students and faculty signed up for a two-hour […]
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With the men’s basketball championship loss to Kennesaw State comes the end of the Flames March Madness hopes, and it also comes time for the Flames faithful to say goodbye to so many seniors that have been a part of this team. Redshirt senior guard and Liberty legend Darius McGhee, though he may have had a rough night shooting the […]
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He imagines himself as some famous soccer star, weaving through defenders towards the goal as the crowd stands in anticipation. He hears the audience roar as his shot collides with the back of the net. When he turns to celebrate with his teammates, reality sets in. The crowd noise fades into the sound of inaudible shouts, dogs barking and traffic […]
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Dr. Dave Brat, dean of Liberty’s School of Business, will travel to Washington, D.C., this weekend to participate in The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Brat will speak in the “Education for Dummies” panel March 4 along with radio host Jason Rantz and Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger. Brat served on the Budget, Education and Small Business Committees for U.S. Congress before […]
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A little over four weeks ago, Liberty Arena boasted its second largest crowd since its opening in the fall of 2020. On Friday, Feb. 24, that achievement was blown out of the water by the setting of a new record — 4,041, the most attendees at a sporting event hosted in the arena. That same crowd was treated to a […]
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Bible verses, judgement, political issues and Barney the purple dinosaur — these are just a few of the topics that Frank Turek mentioned at Liberty University’s We Can’t Not Legislate Morality Conference hosted by the Standing for Freedom Center in the Towns Auditorium on Feb. 21. Turek, the author of many best-selling books, including “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to […]
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As millions tuned in to watch the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, a lot of viewers took notice of a commercial called “He Gets Us.” The commercial comes from the pockets of the Christian company Hobby Lobby and unnamed organizations. Many people watched as the commercial portrayed immigrants escaping and moving to another country. […]
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Liberty’s goal is to train Champions for Christ. For Benjamin Hilton, that meant publishing his book “Think Daily” that challenges people of all backgrounds to observe how the realms of academia connect. Hilton came to Liberty for two semesters during his undergrad, but because of circumstances at home, he decided to transfer out after his freshman year. While he attended […]
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From the Windy City to Central Virginia, Liberty women’s basketball player Dee Brown’s path to D1 basketball has been anything but effortless. As she glances back at it now, however, she can’t help but see the beauty in the journey filled with doubt and fear. For Brown, this journey in the game of basketball did not originate at an early […]
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Seven-time nominated pop music artist Sam Smith earned his fifth Grammy at the 65th annual Grammy Awards in February. Smith and Kim Petras received their Grammy Award for best pop duo group performance for their song “Unholy.” Yet, their onstage performance ignited controversy across the nation. Smith was born and raised in London, and it was there where he developed […]
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In 2019, reformed pastor John MacArthur said, “Women who pastor and women who preach in the church are a disgrace and openly reflect opposition to the clear command of the word of God.” The topic of women’s role in the church continuously spurs arguments and debates among believers. Whether it be a heated conversation about Beth Moore and her ministry […]
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Going to the top of the 275-foot-tall Freedom Tower can take your breath away, as it seems like you have reached the clouds. However, a group of Liberty students plans to take things a little higher. June 20-23, Liberty is taking things a lot further — 9,725 feet further to be exact — with Liberty University’s first-ever rocket to take […]
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Though February may be the month for love, one student-run social media page has love at the forefront all year-round. Doubling as both a Facebook and an Instagram page, LU Crushes works to create a space for people to connect and have some lighthearted fun along the way. LU Crushes is well-known by students today, but its origins stretch back […]
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It’s finally happened. With his 19-point performance in the Flames’ loss to Lipscomb, Darius McGhee is now the all-time leader in points for Liberty Flames basketball. The previous record was held by Liberty guard Karl Hess (1977-1980) for 43 years until McGhee drained the 3-pointer that etched his name in the record books. “I’m definitely grateful to be in the […]
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The game of softball is a game of pioneers — women who, no matter the obstacles, have pushed ahead to play the game they love and make their mark on history. One of those pioneers resides on the Mountain. Liberty softball Head Coach Dot Richardson, however, views her journey in a different light. What most would see as trailblazing, she […]
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