Apparently, John Cusack and the ancient Mayans were not to far off with their description of the worlds predicted apocalyptic end in 2012.This is the only logical explanation I can come up with to explain what has happened in the world of college basketball this past week. To say this has been an unpredictable first two rounds would be a […]
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Heavy rain and a tornado watch could not stop Liberty’s own version of Project Runway as student designers and models took to the runway Saturday, March 24, for the sixth annual FACS Fashion Show. The theme of this year’s show was “Lights. Camera. Fashion. Iconic Design.” Student designers each picked one prominent designer such as Micahel Kors or Giorgio Armani, […]
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Alumnus reflects on memories before performing with the Newsboys For alumnus Michael Tait, who has left his stamp on Liberty’s campus and an even greater imprint on Christian hip-hop and rock sounds, returning to his alma mater still causes him to choke up. For Tait, current lead singer of the Newsboys, returning to Liberty University for the God’s Not Dead […]
Read moreLiberty University became officially recognized by the secular sports entertainment industry as a major player in collegiate athletic coverage when the Flames Sports Network was recently awarded two bronze Telly Awards. The awards, which were earned for FSN’s coverage of the Big South Championship football game against Stony Brook University and the weekly “Flames Sports Desk” program, are the first […]
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It’s official. Peyton Manning has found a new team. On March 20, the Denver Broncos announced the quarterback as their newest member, signing him to a five-year, $96 million contract. As Denver’s former Hall-of-Fame quarterback John Elway, the team’s Vice President Football Operations, held up the orange and white jersey to signal Manning’s entrance, it was still hard for people […]
Read moreWith eight matches remaining in the regular season and coming off of a seven match winning streak, the Liberty University men’s tennis team has already matched their win total of last season with a record of 10-4. Much of the Flames success has to be attributed to junior Siim Tuus. The reigning Big South Player of the Week has carried […]
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Omotola career high 22 points and key free throws late, help the Lady Flames put away the Highlanders Perhaps it was due to the 35 minute delay to the start of the game, or perhaps it was because Liberty already owned the top seed for the upcoming Big South tournament going into Friday’s contest, but Liberty did not play its […]
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When the Virginia Republican primaries are held Tuesday, March 6, only two candidates will be on the ballot, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul. The information below profiles each candidate’s stance on key issues, and can be found on their official campaign websites. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney Romney has promised a historic day if sworn into the presidency Jan. 20, […]
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Virginia’s legislature passed a new abortion regulation March 1, and the bill is now awaiting Gov. Bob McDonnell’s signature to become law. The bill updates the preexisting Informed Consent law that was championed by then-Delegate McDonnell in 2001. Representing the 22nd District Del. Kathy Byron sponsored the new bill to provide women accurate information before having an abortion. “Ultrasounds are […]
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Liberty alumnus Anthony Evans, of Dallas, has joined the ranks of singers on “Team Christina” for season two of “The Voice.” Evans is not only a contestant on this popular television show but is also a song writer and a worship leader. Evans is the son of evangelist Dr. Tony Evans who frequently speaks in convocation. “The Voice” is one […]
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The Christian rock group, Newsboys, will bring their signature sound to the Vines Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24, as part of Compassion International’s “God’s Not Dead” tour. “We’re very excited to be hosting their new ‘God’s Not Dead’ tour,” Student Activities (SA) Promotions Manager Stephanie Ward wrote in a recent email. “It’s been quite a while since we’ve […]
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A series of twisters throughout the Midwest and South claimed the lives of 39 people. More than 300 tornado warnings plagued the Midwest Friday, March 3, according to the National Weather Service. The tornadoes spanned a total of 100,000 square miles and touched down in 10 states. The twisters spread from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes and endangered […]
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Local teen partners with Causelife to bring clean water to Guatemala After seeing the physical needs of the Guatemalan people on a church mission trip, 16-year-old Lynchburg resident Hunter Smith is on a mission to raise funds and awareness for their country. “While I was there in Guatemala, I fell in love with the country and its people,” Smith said. […]
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Former Liberty University baseball player Joseph J. Feeley III, 23, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 27, 2012. Feeley was a beloved son, brother, grandson, boyfriend, nephew, cousin, friend and teammate. Feeley attended Tall Oaks Classical School and Red Lion Christian Academy, where he graduated with honors in 2007. A member of the National Honor Society, Feeley […]
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Wendy Coffey provides high quality cakes for special occasions According to Wendy Coffey, everything happens for a reason. In fact, when she was laid off from her job, she said she was given the opportunity of a lifetime — starting a small business of her own. Coffey Cakes, owned and operated by Coffey, is a small bakery in the Timberlake […]
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