Pat Doney
Pat Doney (2007), a passionate sports fan, has a knack for finding the heart touching feature.
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Johanna Calfee
Johanna Calfee (2002) multi tasks in multi media.
Read morePush for Mid-Majors
Flames to compete in 2012 Sears BracketBusters The Liberty men’s basketball team has been chosen by ESPN as a participant in the 2012 Sears BracketBusters, taking place on the weekend of Feb. 17-19. The Flames, who are making their second straight appearance in the series, and fourth in program history, will be joining 141 other Division I participants in what […]
Read moreLiberty counsel represents Texas student
High school freshman suspended for stating opinion on homosexuality High School Freshman Dakota Ary was given in-school detention on Sept. 20 for making a statement in class that he believes homosexuality is wrong because of his Christian faith. Ary was in a German class at Western Hills High School in Fort Worth, Texas when the topic of homosexuality arose. “I’m […]
Read moreCouncil moves public hearing
Vote to be cast soon Casting votes in the Vines Center may come a little sooner than anticipated. The city manager’s office has expedited the public hearing process needed to make changes in local polling precincts. The public hearing will be held Oct. 25. The meeting will also, hopefully, include a vote on the matter, City Councilman Jeff Helgeson said. […]
Read moreSupport for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and organizations all over the country are passionately working to raise awareness of the importance of annual mammograms. Mammograms Annually A Must (M.A.A.M.) is a local volunteer group founded by the Centra Foundation dedicated to doing just that. M.A.A.M. was founded in 2003 and has successfully provided over 1,500 mammograms for women in the […]
Read moreLiberty alumnus gets man off of death row
Mississippi man released on time served with the help of local lawyer The motto of Liberty University is “training champions for Christ,” champions in each and every secular field. Some Liberty alumni have now gone on to be teachers, some are nurses. One of them just helped a man go from death row to living a free life with his […]
Read morePfc. Nate Hertzog: first deployment overseas
Liberty University student to his spend senior year in Afghanistan. Shipping out to a warzone for 12 to 18 months in the middle of their senior year is not a concern for most Liberty University students. North Carolina native and Liberty University […]
Read moreGabe & Gula
Gabe For many college students the importance of voting, especially locally, is not on the forefront of their minds. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2008, only 49 percent of 18-42-year-olds voted in the presidential elections. If less than 50 percent are voting in a national matter, the number of local voters would probably be significantly lower. It is […]
Read moreFrom the desk
Ring by spring. At Liberty, we all know the phrase. Well, last Thursday I got my ring — and along with it I got three days in NYC, 59 Facebook notifications, 20 hours in an airport, two unfinished articles on a deadline and finally, six hours of sleep last night. Talk about a Fall Break. With Liberty’s notorious talk of […]
Read moreLU continues to benefit from generous alumni donors
As Liberty gears up to celebrate the school’s 40th Anniversary, past alumni use this time to celebrate — to acknowledge the growing pride that each alumni shares for their alma mater. It is a time to become reacquainted with old friends who, […]
Read moreCity remembers 150th anniversary of Civil War
On June 17 and 18, 1864, according to historyofwar.org, General David Hunter, a Union officer, squared off against General Jubal Early from the Confederate forces in order to try and capture the City […]
Read moreSafety a priority in new projects
Students, staff anticipate completion of bridge, tunnel Liberty University remains committed to student’s safety with the future openings of the pedestrian bridge and tunnel, according to Liberty […]
Read moreFrom City Stadium to Williams
Dr. Rob Van Engen has seen Liberty football explode You can take the professor out of football, but you can’t take football out of the professor. The year was 1980, and Robert Van Engen was a freshman at Liberty University. “I was excited to come to Liberty because I could play football and become a pastor. Not many schools offered […]
Read moreFantasy 4-1-1, Here are tips for week six
As mid-season approaches, young talents becoming potential threats for teams What a year it has been so far. What’s this? The Lions look unstoppable? What’s that? The Colts are out of playoff contention already? James Harrison hasn’t been fined yet? For fantasy owners, it’s been the equivalent of a scramble for the football at the bottom of the pile trying […]
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