Lady Flames become Big South leaders after defeating Winthrop and Presbyterian over the weekend The Liberty Flames volleyball team shattered its previous record conference home wins and emerged as Big South Conference leaders with a dominating win over Winthrop University Saturday, Oct. 20 in the Vines Center. Notching their 19th straight conference win at home, the Lady Flames broke a […]
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When voting for the president, eligible voters will also have a chance to vote for their choice for Congress and Senate. In issue six of the Liberty Champion, four congressional candidates answered several questions pertaining to economic and faith issues. This week, the Senate candidates, Republican George Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine, have answered similar questions. Review the candidates’ answers […]
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Calls America ‘most radical civilization’ Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich visited Liberty University this weekend with his wife, Callista, to emphasize the importance of American history in the education system and the importance of voting in the upcoming election. Gingrich lectured students, faculty and staff on the importance of understanding what it means to be […]
Read moreLiberty looks to extend its winning streak when they travel to rival Coastal Carolina in a key conference game In last year’s game against rival Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, the Flames won 63-27 in front of a homecoming crowd. This year, Liberty enters a hostile environment against a Chanticleers team with nothing but revenge on its mind. Liberty has won the […]
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Every October for the past four years, the Theatre Department at Liberty University has taken graduating seniors to New York City to experience theater on a larger scale. This year, 14 students had the opportunity to be mentored by major Broadway actors, audition in front of directors and attend three different musicals including Peter and the Starcatcher, Once and Newsies. […]
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Friday Liberty University’s D1 hockey team was defeated 6-3 at the LaHaye Ice Center, Friday, Oct. 19 against the Davenport University Panthers. “It was a little frustrating just ‘cause our shots weren’t going anywhere or actually getting where they were supposed to, so that made it a little tough,” Liberty freshman B.J. Pirus said. “We battled well. We just needed […]
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Producers from the faith-based film “Finding Faith” — which features Erik Estrada of the 80s sitcom “CHiPs” and multiple Liberty University students — have continued to encourage student involvement in their project with the implementation of a songwriting contest for the movie’s soundtrack. Work for the collaborative soundtrack is in its beginning stages. Christian artists such as Avalon, Newsboys, Charles […]
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Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics (SOA) flight team won its regional competition for the 8th year in a row over several other collegiate competitors, including the United States Naval Academy at Elizabeth City State University, Oct. 11-14, according to Coach Kyle Dillon. Most team members agree that ground events are where the flight team excelled. “The real key to victory […]
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Life changed forever for Lance Armstrong on Oct. 2, 1996, the date that Armstrong found out he had stage three testicular cancer. Soon after, he learned that the cancer had spread to his lungs, abdomen and brain. Doctors gave him less than a 50 percent chance of survival. The story of what happened next has been told by countless people […]
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Swing, batter batter, swing! As my friends start up their computers and make sure that their lineup for their fantasy football teams will get the most points, my attention is on America’s true pastime, baseball. For the first time in six years, the Detroit Tigers get to play in, and hopefully win, the World Series. After a sweeping victory against […]
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Republican vice-presidential hopeful Paul Ryan came out swinging against President Obama Tuesday, Oct. 16, campaigning before a large crowd at Automated Conveyor Systems (ACS) on Millrace Drive in Lynchburg.
Ryan strolled onto the stage from a black SUV, stepping to the beat […]
The 6th District congressional debate was held at Liberty University’s School of Law Supreme Court room between Congressman Bob Goodlatte and Andy Schmookler Oct. 16. The debate consisted of several representatives from local media outlets such as WSET and The News & Advance asking questions that each candidate had one minute to respond. The debate was moderated by the dean […]
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You stride through DeMoss Hall, head held high, backpack slung over one shoulder and your research paper with an “A” smeared across the top in hand. You are king of your world until you glance over your shoulder. A looming cloud follows, reminding you that every “A” you achieve cannot […]
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Liberty’s creative writing group, Scribble, learns about the publishing business Liberty University students returning from their fall break took a few hours away from their unfinished homework to relax and learn about writing from published authors Marie Colligan and Charmaine Davis Monday, Oct. 15. Hosted by Scribble: Creative Writing Community, the event provided student writers and recent graduates with the […]
Read moreWhat happens when an unstoppable force and an immovable object collide? In soccer, they just draw. Liberty University shared a victory point with Radford after a 0-0 tie in a Big South Conference game Saturday, Oct. 20. Including Saturday’s tie, the defending Big South Champion Radford University Highlanders have not faced defeat since Aug. 26 of this year. Liberty also […]
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