For voters in Virginia, the Oct. 15 deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 presidential election is quickly approaching. Recognizing the importance of getting students involved in the election, Liberty University launched a campus-wide campaign on Sept. 22 to register students to vote. According to the university website, the campaign has netted more than 3,200 new voter registration […]
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Former Va. governor came to Lynchburg to address political issues Former Virginia Gov. and U.S. Sen. George Allen made a brief stop at Carol’s Place in Forest Tuesday, Sept. 25, where he spoke before a large crowd including students from Liberty’s Helms School of Government. Allen, who is running to reclaim the Senate seat he lost to Jim Webb in […]
Read moreAbout 300 more students registered to vote on campus last week after information sessions were held the last 10 minutes of class Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 18 and 19. Keith Anderson, the Dean of Students, talked about how important these in-class sessions were for students who needed guidance on how to register in a more personalized way. He mentioned that […]
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You can try to ignore it as much as possible, but the truth is, you cannot escape politics the year of a presidential election. Campaigning starts roughly a year before the election, quickly followed by conferences to elect the Republican and Democratic candidates. At this point, one candidate will undoubtedly say something he or she regrets, and the other candidate […]
Read moreThe economy has been the focus of both President Obama and Mitt Romney’s campaigns, but the continued unrest in the middle east makes it clear that their positions on national defense and the military are also vital to consider. Though many Republicans have tried to portray Obama as anti-military, he has more of a mixed record concerning his support of […]
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They are back. After a financial standoff that had football fans slightly perturbed in the preseason and full-on outraged by week three of the regular season, the NFL and its Referee Association agreed on a new deal that ended their tumultuous lockout. It took the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell 48 mistake-filled, confusion-ridden games to finally back down, and thank […]
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Liberty University’s D1 hockey team continued a seventh-game homestand with a triumphant win of 12-1 against Robert Morris University this past Friday, Sept. 28. “Overall, we are very happy with the way our team played,” Head Coach Kirk Handy said. “Our goal since day one has been to […]
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Homecoming weekend will kick off Friday, Oct. 5, when Kirk Cameron speaks at Liberty’s convocation. Cameron, a popular evangelist, documentary filmmaker and former child actor, will share his story of faith, struggle and success. Cameron first entered America’s radar when he was cast as Mike Seaver in the ‘80s sitcom, “Growing Pains.” According to his website, he was a self-proclaimed […]
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Liberty University’s Quiz Bowl team defeated the University of Virginia for the first time ever and Virginia Tech for the second time in last Saturday’s Collegiate Novice 3 Tournament. The tournament, which took place at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., was geared toward freshman and sophomore students who had not competed in a Quiz Bowl tournament before college. Dr. Jim […]
Read moreThis Friday, Liberty University will celebrate what has become one of its most enjoyed and revered traditions, homecoming weekend. The yearly gathering of Liberty alumni is filled with stories of reunions, reflections and memories, an abundance of cookouts and of course, a Liberty football game. As Liberty celebrates its 41st year, it is important for both past and current students […]
Read moreDoes it seem to anyone else that a large majority of the American electorate is completely written off before the vote ever takes place? As it stands, millions of the nation’s votes do not count for a thing. Are you a Democrat in Oklahoma? Are you a Republican in California? Chances are, the candidate you voted for has not had […]
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LU field hockey player and member of Irish national team serves on Ugandan missions Of all the athletes qualified to carry the Olympic torch, the physical symbol of the competitive spirit and sportsmanship of the Olympic games, Liberty field hockey player Natalie Barr was selected as one of the torchbearers on June 3 in Ballygally, Ireland as it made its […]
Read moreThe Lady Flames tennis team traveled to Blacksburg this past weekend to take part in the Hokie Fall Invite at Virginia Tech’s Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center. The tournament featured 11 teams in total and three days of competition. The other schools in attendance were William & Mary, UNC Wilmington, Armstrong Atlantic State, Wofford, Radford, East Tennessee State, UMBC, Winthrop and Middle […]
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Two inches made the difference in the men’s soccer game Saturday, Sept. 29 when Liberty University played Wofford College. Wofford player Connor Davis, who is 6’1”, scored two goals just over the heads of Liberty defenders Greg White and Tim Harbison, who are both 5’11”, to give his team an edge over Flames, winning 3-0. “They were opportunistic today. They […]
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The biannual wedding-themed event will be held at the Holiday Inn Hundreds of brides from Central Virginia will be in Lynchburg Sunday, Oct. 14, to attend the Lynchburg Bridal Expo, which is set to take place at the Holiday Inn in downtown Lynchburg. The expo is produced by Capture It Events as a connecting point between brides and vendors. Kim […]
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