Starting in the middle of October, students noticed an unusual bit of holiday cheer around the campus grounds: red-ribboned wreaths, festive garlands and, of course, the makings of a giant Christmas tree. ‘Tis the season to deck the halls, and Liberty University’s maintenance staff has taken that message to heart. Decorating Liberty’s campus for Christmas didn’t happen overnight, and it […]
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Two unsettling defeats to follow up historic victories against the BYU Cougars and Arkansas Razorbacks was not the direction the Liberty Flames hoped for their season to trend. This downward spiral was anticipated to change Nov. 26 as Liberty welcomed the New Mexico State Aggies to Williams Stadium for its final regular-season matchup. What transpired, however, was an unexpected finish […]
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Lights, camera, action. From the introduction music that signals the start of Convocation to the glowing lights and smoke that appear as the Worship Collective begins to lead thousands of students in praise, it is no question that this is anotable event. Convocation is a semiweekly gathering that not only draws in the Liberty University student body, but it also […]
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March 8, 1971, was a typical day for many Americans, but for Tim Lee, this day marked a significant change in the rest of his life. While serving in the United States Marine Corps in South Vietnam, Lee stepped on a 60-pound mine, losing both of his legs in service to America. Speaking from a small, patriotically-decorated stage on Nov. […]
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Republicans swept Lynchburg’s local elections on Election Day Nov. 8, winning three victories in the City Council race and holding on to Virginia’s 5th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. City Council candidate Stephanie Reed notched the highest number of votes for Lynchburg’s City Council race at 19%, according to The News & Advance. Fellow Republicans Larry […]
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The first American Thanksgiving took place in November 1621. The pilgrims who arrived in America on the Mayflower had a three-day feast with the Wampanoag Tribe to give thanks and celebrate the harvest of the newly discovered land. Many Americans today now view this holiday as a time to count their blessings instead of calories and to shout at the […]
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With podcasts on a rising trend, Liberty University’s School of Divinity joins the trend with its Modern Ministry Podcast. The podcast launched in the fall of 2019, produced by Liberty’s leading Christian voices from the Center for Apologetics and Cultural Engagement. Gabriel Etzel, associate dean of the School of Divinity and a creator of the Modern Ministry Podcast, shared this […]
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The Flames set Liberty Arena on fire in their home opener Nov. 7, stepping onto the court to host the NCAA Division II Regent Royals. Spirits were high as the team burst to life in hopes of earning Head Coach Ritchie McKay his 200th victory in front of 3,885 Flames fans. While the Royals weren’t anticipated to pose a stiff […]
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Elon Musk officially completed his purchase of Twitter Oct. 27, and the deal has caused quite a stir. He has fired hundreds of employees and higher-ups at the company in the transition. Since Twitter has been accused of hiding information that criticizes the left, some people on the political right celebrate this takeover while those on the left bemoan the […]
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In 1999, a group of Christians in Lynchburg, Virginia, banded together to establish a crisis pregnancy center to promote the cause for life. Ever since, the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center has been serving families in central Virginia. “We exist to save lives and comfort those involved in unplanned or undesired pregnancies while furthering the gospel of Jesus Christ,” Susan Campbell, […]
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International Education Week kicks off Nov. 13, with six different events held throughout the week, and ends on Nov. 18. The International Education Week events, which began in 2012, are an “initiative to be part of the International Education Week, which is run by the state Department of Education,” according to Kristina Bautista, the director of the International Student […]
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Liberty University offers countless on-campus jobs for students to replenish their summer job income during the fall and spring semesters. For those who miss the summer days and love warm weather near the water, there is an on-campus job for them: lifeguarding at the swimming facilities on campus. The LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center is home to one of Liberty’s […]
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Questions surrounding the quarterback position, an injury to its starting running back and the second-largest crowd to ever witness a Liberty football game were not enough to prevent the Liberty Flames from eking out a road victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Flames, ranked No. 23 in both the AP and Coaches polls, entered the week with many misgivings, particularly […]
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The midterm elections will be here before you know it, and if you go by recent swings in polling, Democrats are in serious trouble. Several key swing states such as Arizona and Georgia that were believed to be safe for Democrats just months ago are now seen as toss-ups that the Republican Party will sweep. In a desperate attempt to […]
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The right to complain about businesses comes with living in a free nation. Whether a store sets higher prices for basic shopping items or a manager fails to use the right tone with customers, anything even slightly problematic could be turned into a five-minute rant. I’m bothered by how expensive clothes are, but the question at hand is a bit […]
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