Stadium lights draw thousands of fans to Liberty University’s campus on Saturday nights. On certain weekends students have trouble finding parking spots at LaHaye as traffic spills over from the Ice Center’s lot. Mainstream sports such as football and hockey are most commonly patroned by students, but Liberty tries to offer students a wider variety of recreational opportunities mostly unknown […]
Read moreThe Radford Highlanders cut the Flames men’s soccer team’s season short with a 2-1 victory in the Quarterfinals of the Big South Tournament. “I felt we were prepared to win. It just (was not) our day,” Flames head coach Jeff Alder said. The Flames ended its regular season with a home win over UNC-Asheville. This tied them in third place […]
Read moreIn the afternoon sun of Conway, South Carolina, a tale of two offenses unfolded as Liberty dropped its first Big South game 31-45 to rival Coastal Carolina.
Saturday’s game was a must win for both teams. A win for Liberty would keep them in contention of the bottle-neck for the Big South championship. Likewise, a loss for Coastal would essentially eliminate them from playoff contention. Both teams had a banner to play for. Coastal capitalized, Liberty capsized.
Read moreOn Saturday, Nov. 6th, the student government senior class officers hosted a tailgate open for all seniors. The tailgate was held on Military Appreciation Day before the Liberty vs. Gardner-Webb football game. I want to thank all of the seniors who attended the tailgate. We were able to serve approximately 200 students before the Buffalo Wild Wings food finally ran […]
Read moreI used to think that Barnes and Noble was the best place to drink coffee a read a good book, until last semester. One late night, I discovered Wal-Mart’s book section. Within seconds, a simple title caught my eye — “23 Minutes in Hell.” Thinking the book was fiction, I picked it up. Flipping through, I noticed the author wrote […]
Read moreSoon after Air Force One landed Nov. 6, President Barack Obama stepped foot on Asian soil for a highly publicized and criticized 10-day tour. The intent of the trip was to increase investments between India and the United States and create jobs for Americans, according to the Wall Street Journal. Near the time of his departure, reports from various sources […]
Read moreApparently the Chesapeake Bay has developed a bit of a consumption problem and received a diagnosis to go on a diet — a “pollution diet,” that is, to help alleviate the algae blooms that have take up residence in the bay.
Read moreOver a hundred students piled into the classroom Thursday evening to hear the story of Dr. Caroline Crocker’s scientific expulsion and to attempt to grasp the meaning of scientific integrity. “Science is about exploring and finding the truth […]
Read moreThe City of Lynchburg and local college presidents met Friday, Nov. 12 for the city’s first Town and Gown meeting. Mayor Joan Foster called the gathering of individuals in response to concerns voiced by Liberty University and its students last spring.
Read moreNot many people get the honor of singing at the National Day of Prayer in front of dignitaries, senators and former President George W. Bush. But for soprano soloist Beth Porter, singing at the White House was trumped by an event much more personal. “It will sound funny, but I was privileged enough to sing at my mother’s funeral, and […]
Read morePicture a woman staring at two pink lines on a home pregnancy test, consumed by her thoughts. She is panicked and unsure of where to turn. According to the Guttmacher Institute, in 2009 this scene reflects nearly half of all American pregnancies. The Liberty Godparent Home, a Christian maternity home in Lynchburg, Va. that offers an alternative to abortion, is planning its 2010 Winter Market Nov. 19 through Nov. 21 to raise money for girls going through this same situation.
Read moreLiberty University will usher in the holiday season during a Christmas celebration Monday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. in front of DeMoss Hall. The “Christmas in Lights” event will include caroling and performances by orchestra and choral ensembles, free hot chocolate, coffee and snacks, and games and giveaways. Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. will light a 30-foot tree. “We want to […]
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The middle aged man sat across the table. With his hands folded, he looked intently, recalling what had brought him to this point. “Today, because of this ministry that Garry brings, I’ve learned how to be obedient,” he said. Johnny Davis has served time in correctional institutions twice for drug-related charges. Now his life is changed because of Hope Aglow Ministries, an evangelical prison ministry designed to minister to and disciple inmates across the country.
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Football, family gatherings, working on Black Friday and whether they should bring home their new significant other are some of the things students have to consider once November’s chilly weather and crisp colors make their appearance. However, a lot of students have to figure out how they will be getting home for break before they can make any definite plans.
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While the majority of the Lynchburg community was sleeping, a group of runners stretched at the top of Snowflex for the Valley View 5 Mile Trail Race at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. The race was part of the Liberty Mountain Trail series that seeks to provide fun events for students as well as the community, according to Associate Director of Student Activities Joshua Yeoman.
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