Tony Beasley, a former standout baseball player at Liberty, was officially named interim manager of the Texas Rangers on Aug. 15. Beasley, a 55-year-old Fredericksburg native, replaced former manager Chris Woodward, who was relieved of his duties after the Rangers posted a record of 51-63. “It’s bittersweet,” Beasley said in a press conference Aug. 15. “It’s an opportunity for me, […]
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Rob Ritchie, a beloved professor of geography and military history, is set to retire at the end of the spring semester after a long and fruitful career at Liberty University. Born the son of a Scottish immigrant, Ritchie grew up with dreams of college. Fast forward to 2022 and Ritchie has not only achieved that dream of college, but he […]
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The countdown to the 2022 NFL Draft continues, with mere days remaining until quarterback Malik Willis likely becomes the first player from Liberty selected in the first round of the NFL draft since Eric Green in 1990. Rumors are swirling regarding where the 22-year-old is going to be taken, with projections indicating that Willis could be off the board as […]
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The Bible is the guiding foundation for the faith of every serious Christian, yet with such consensus on its importance, there is much division on its interpretation. Name an issue, and there are sure to be a host of theologians, experts and everyday believers ready to offer their opinions. There is arguably no issue more prevalent than with the question […]
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LU Serve hosted its annual Serve Lynchburg event April 23, bringing together over 1,200 students to provide service to over 75 organizations across Lynchburg. Students worked throughout the day in whatever ways needed like painting, planting flowers, mulching and landscaping. Serve Lynchburg is a day focused solely on serving the community. Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears joined students working at […]
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Commencement for the class of 2022 is fast approaching in Liberty University’s historic 50th anniversary, and this has been a year to remember. Many of you, like me, are probably wondering how this time flew by so fast. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was preparing to send off the class of 2021. Students, faculty members and […]
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Next fall semester, Tilley Student Center’s natural! will be renovated to host The Nook – a breakfast and lunch sandwich shop. The new location will share the space with Dunkin’ Donuts. The Tilley Student Center in Marie F. Green Hall has been flooded with students with the opening of Shake Smart, and Sodexo doesn’t want to end its success there. […]
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Recycling isn’t limited to empty cans and cardboard boxes. One local entrepreneur repurposes broken skateboards into beautiful items. Jeff Gray owns and runs Scene3, a skate shop located right on Main Street in downtown Lynchburg. It’s a vibrant hub at the heart of the city. People come for everything from bike repair to skateboards or even just to hang out […]
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During Convocation on April 6, President Jerry Prevo announced author and leadership trainer John C. Maxwell will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Commencement on May 6. “Leadership is very important as you go out into your field to be a leader,” Prevo said. “What a speaker to bring in to challenge you to be a champion for Christ […]
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For members of the Liberty Space Club, it is rocket science – literally. The club’s goal is to launch a rocket into space in 2023. Currently, they are making rockets to launch in collegiate-level rocketry competitions. Space Club Vice President Daniel Hembree explained the process. “Our goal is to compete in collegiate level rocketry competitions,” Hembree said. “Teams of students […]
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A family connection. A chance to worship. Acquiring new languages. Celebrating cultures and praising God, all in one. Those are some of the things that student worship group “Libertad” does and has. They come together to learn about each other’s cultures and ways of life, make music and praise God, all in Spanish. According to group member Jade Buker, “Libertad” […]
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Luke Taylor is a 20-year-old student at Liberty with an exceptionally deep voice. This deep voice has given Taylor a TikTok following of over two million people, under the handle @luke.the.voice. But even more so, it allowed him to receive a call one Saturday morning last year from producers of “American Idol,” asking him to come audition. And audition he […]
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The Lady Flames women’s lacrosse team opened conference play with a dominant win over the Delaware State Hornets. The Lady Flames put on an offensive showcase, winning with a final score of 22-5. After scoring those 22 goals, Liberty was only two points shy of matching the team record in goals in a game. The team opened the match with […]
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Once a year, the biggest movie stars in the world gather together at a hoopla to give out awards for their work and bring attention to the ills of society. Last week, the same thing happened, except the best picture award was not the highlight of the event. Instead, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on live television in front of […]
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While at the gym with friends, Colton Lee was finishing up one of his last exercise sets when suddenly, he felt a rushing sense of pain in his head. The pulsating pain lingered for a few hours, but his friends convinced him that he was probably fine. During the next few months, Lee experienced headaches while lifting at the gym. […]
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