November 1, 2011 – Page 2 – The Liberty Champion

Center for Judaic Studies shows students, faculty their biblical heritage with Jewish feasts

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Liberty University’s Center for Judaic Studies recently finished the last of three biblical feasts celebrating the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Students hurrying through DeMoss Hall noticed the tent covered with branches outside the center to commemorate Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles. The Feast of Tabernacles was established by God in Leviticus 23:33-43 as a harvest celebration where the […]

From the desk

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It’s not about me. Usually, races are about runners – who is fastest, who can win. They revolve around selfish ideals and competitive natures, but not Run For Their Lives. Waking up at 7:30 a.m. on a Saturday to run 3.1 miles in freezing rain is not usually my idea of a great weekend, but this Saturday I did just […]

Live by the sword, die by the sword

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Libya’s Moammar Al Gadhafi dies a tyrant’s death Libya Head of State Colonel Moammar Al Gadhafi died the way he lived: via revolution. The man South African President Nelson Mandela once called “my dear brother leader” was dragged through the street and murdered execution-style, ending a four decade long experimentation with socialism, Arab unity and totalitarianism. So, what will become […]

Fixing the NBA lockout

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The unemployment rate in the United States has been at a steady 9.1 percent for the last three months, yet time and money is wasted debating the outcome of the 2012 basketball season. With the games being cancelled through November thus far, there is talk of continued cancelations. Not only are players and owners losing money, but businesses surrounding the […]

Military Appreciation Day at Snowflex honors men and women who serve

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In this country, much of our freedom is attributed to the brave service of men and women who sacrificially gave their lives to defend freedom and liberty. On Saturday, the Liberty Snowflex Center showed its gratitude to service men and women by holding its first Military Appreciation Day. Naomi Joseph, the event coordinator at Snowflex, wanted an event that showed […]

Invisible Children raises the bar

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Organization’s co-founder to speak at Liberty convocation The November winds replace green leaves with shades of gold, orange, and red, reminding everyone that sometimes, change can be a good thing. That could not be truer for members of the Invisible Children chapter at Liberty University, who have been busy welcoming a few changes of their own. For starters, club members […]

Cpl. Mark Finelli: Sept. 11 survivor

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Liberty University students may recognize the name Cpl. Mark Finelli. An investment banker-turned Marine combat veteran-turned Liberty law student, Finelli made a radical career change when a plane full of people flew into his office building on Sept. 11, 2001. Three years out of Hampden […]

Halloween comes to Community Market

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Local members of the community got the chance to indulge in all of fall’s defining activities and foods at the Lynchburg Community Market this past weekend for Harvest at the Market. Harvest at the Market was held Oct. 29 downtown. The event […]

The deal with vitamin D

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Winter is just around the corner and that means one thing — cold season. But before rushing to the drug store to stock up on the usual tissues, cough drops and cold medicine, a person should consider one of the most important vitamins needed to stay healthy — Vitamin D. Vitamin D is key to many important aspects of a […]

Womens hockey takes two

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The Lady Flames hockey team proved themselves to be tough and determined as they faced the Raleigh women’s hockey team this weekend. On Saturday they came through with a final score of 2-1, and Sunday with a big 4-1 win. With four players out due to injuries, each player was forced to play harder and longer shifts. Freshman goalie, Chantal […]

Beyond belief: Triathlon runner going the distance

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For some students, walking from the first floor to the fourth floor of DeMoss seems like an athletic achievement. Meet Liberty University student Jaime Azuaje, who completed the triple-iron triathlon, which consisted of a 7.2 mile swim, 336 mile bike and 78.6 mile run — the longest official triathlon in the United States held in Virginia. “The opportunity was too […]

Basketball Big South outlook

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Flames predicted to be fourth in the preseason polls It’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish. After quick starts by rivals Liberty University and Coastal Carolina, neither team was able to come out on top at the Big South tournament, as the UNC Asheville Bulldogs took the title. After winning a record 13 conference games, Liberty […]

Tebow or not Tebow

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Tebow Just picked up a new blue and orange watch, but I think it’s broken. Every time I look at it, it just says it’s Tebow-Time. Alright, that was cheesy, I know, but I’ve been on the Tebow Train since it left Ole Miss in 2008, still teary. Here’s why. He wins. Period. It’s that simple. You can criticize his […]

Lady Flames rally for a win and for breast cancer

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Friday, the Lady Flames volleyball players sported pink T-shirts throughout the day reading “Dig Pink” as the team recognized National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many in the crowd of 700 wore pink as well in support of medicine’s race to […]

Warley helps US to victory

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The 2011 Women’s Basketball Pan American Games, featuring Liberty center Avery Warley, in Guadalajara, Mexico have come to a close. Eight countries competed in the Games for a shot at the gold medal. Warley had the opportunity to be among the 12 players that took part in representing the United States. “I enjoyed being able to wear USA across my […]

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