The Liberty Flames men’s soccer team ruffled some feathers during its home opener against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks Aug. 24. In a back-and-forth game, the Flames came out on top, with a 3-2 win. The match began with a rocky start when the Peacocks found the back of the net within the first two minutes of play. The Flames brought […]
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Editor’s note: The staff relates past Champion op-eds to the present day. From Kim Valcanoff’s “Academics do not a student make” (Vol. 1, No. 1; October 1983): THEN “(W)hat constitutes good academics? Certainly, the quality of professors and the basic structure and position of an institution are major factors; however, the single greatest factor in determining the quality of education […]
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If your first week this semester has been anything like mine, I’m sorry. First, I didn’t drink enough water when I got back on campus. Rookie mistake. My water neglect has left me with headaches out the wazoo. Second, my stomach’s been off. With a mix of new Rot food and mild anxieties swimming throughout my adjusting body, my stomach’s […]
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A new campaign is underway for the Liberty Flames field hockey team. The team began its season on the right track, claiming victory in its first two matchups. This first of those two wins came against the Kent State Golden Eagles, where the Flames won 2-0 on goals from senior midfielder Reagan Underwood and graduate student Jodie Conolly. Against the […]
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Afghanistan endured a 20-year war that claimed the lives of thousands of Afghans starting October 2001. In August 2021, the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, signaling the end of the longest war in American history. However, though the war ended, Afghanistan was not relieved of its peril as a new threat began to emerge. According to the Pew […]
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Red carts and rousing cheers from hundreds of volunteers greeted new students move-in day on Wednesday August 16. These first few days are some of the busiest and most exciting times on campus. Jeremiah Fenn, a freshman at Liberty, agreed. “We had a whole entire crew help us move in,” Fenn said. “(I loved) all the cheering. Just for simply […]
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An at-large bid to the NCAA Los Angeles Regional meant a tough slate of West Coast opponents was awaiting the Lady Flames softball team on a national stage May 19-21. After suffering a crushing ASUN Conference Tournament defeat, however, Liberty found life in the City of Angels, where Head Coach Dot Richardson made a return to Easton Stadium — the […]
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Artificial intelligence has come a long way since its inception and has made significant strides in various fields such as healthcare, finance and transportation. However, despite the many benefits that AI can bring to society, there are also dangers associated with this technology that must be addressed. In this editorial, we will explore why AI is dangerous and the potential […]
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Two-time NCWA National Champion, three-time All-American winner— Liberty wrestler Rick Weaver has achieved just about every accolade attainable as a collegiate athlete. After four years of sheer domination on the wrestling mat, one would think that Weaver stepped away from this year’s NCWA National Meet content with the culmination of a journey. The end of this year’s wrestling season, however, […]
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Every spring, the 32 NFL clubs gather for an annual selection of college players entering the league. The NFL Draft is an event known for its excitement, drama and life-changing nature. This year’s Draft was dramatic as ever. Three of the first four selections were quarterbacks, trades ran rampant and many teams made some unusual moves. The Carolina Panthers selected […]
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Carlton Payne, a Liberty graduate student, felt like he had an upset stomach almost constantly. During the summer of 2022, he thought it was the food he was eating, so he would go on different diets. His pain would subside for a short time, but the same discomfort would return. In August, he went to see a doctor about the […]
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Two simple words hold so much meaning. As you prepare to take on a new role with Liberty University, we want to thank you for coming when you were so needed. We know you didn’t want to come at first. We know you rejected the call until you felt the Spirit of God compelling you to carry out a promise to […]
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Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics took videography to the skies when they recently held an UAS (unmanned aerial systems), also known as drones, photography and videography competition that allowed all aeronautics students to send in their best photographs and video work they had shot while using an UAS. Liberty University student Jonathan Dersch took first place in the UAS videography […]
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Thirty-five students from Liberty University’s Helms School of Government heard from top diplomats during a trip to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, in Washington, D.C., April 21. Students began the day with a tour of the Chinese Embassy and a Q&A session with Minister Counselor Liu Pengyu, head of […]
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From Latin and jazz to salsa, the Afro-Cuban ensemble covers it all. As one of Liberty’s instrumental ensembles, it aims to acquaint students and audiences with Latin culture. Coordinator of Percussion and Drum Set Studies Jay Ware directs the Afro-Cuban ensemble. He describes it as a “unique ensemble made up of students from a wide range of backgrounds.” Students of […]
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