From the Desk

At least six people in my home state of Illinois were killed by an EF-4 tornado Sunday, Nov. 17. According to ABC News, 170-190 mph winds tore through central Illinois, injuring about 120 people, destroying between 250 and 500 buildings and prompting Gov. Pat Quinn to declare seven counties in his state disaster areas. Although I did not personally know […]

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Men’s b-ball wins Laguna Madre title

The Liberty Flames men’s basketball team (3-5) competed in the Corpus Christi Challenge Nov. 23-30, claiming the Laguna Madre Division Championship after defeating the Sam Houston State Bearkats (5-3) 62-58 Saturday, Nov. 30. The Flames held the Bearkats to 33 percent shooting from the field and outrebounded Sam Houston State, 41-32. Forward Antwan Burrus finished with a game-high 15 points […]

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Faces of Liberty

“Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true,” Charles Dickens wrote in his 1856 novel “The Wreck of the Golden Mary.” Though online communication may never be a substitute for personal interaction, Liberty University student Haley Greene is working to better blend the two […]

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Microsoft visits campus

Computer company employees speak at School of Business, provide insight Students from the Liberty University School of Business heard from representatives from the Microsoft Corporation Wednesday, Nov. 13 about how to get ahead in the world of information technology. According to School of Business Dean Scott Hicks, the Liberty Information Technology Operations department partners with Microsoft in certain areas of […]

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Christmas controversy and cheer

From shopping habits to greetings, writers discuss the very best and the very worst of the holiday season One of the most popular and beloved holiday competitions in the past few years surrounds an old tradition — Christmas. Gone are the days when Christmas was a fun time to spend with family. Rather, Christmas season has become a stressful season […]

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Social media is harming our relationships

Technology has influenced the way individuals communicate, often times leading to isolation and depression Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have taken the world by storm. Social networks have not only connected the world in ways never thought possible, but they have also divided friends. No doubt social networks have done great things, and I have seen firsthand […]

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Oh SNAP: Program slims down

Providing food stamps is not a government responsibility, and cuts will save Americans billions of dollars November saw a cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly called food stamps, which will reduce benefits for nearly 47 million Americans, according to a USA Today article by Tom Brook. Unsurprisingly, people are upset, if the comment sections of news websites […]

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Falwell gets fit

President loses 75 pounds Just 48 hours before the 2012 Commencement, President Jerry Falwell, Jr. experienced symptoms of what he later found out to be a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) — a miniature stroke. “There was numbness in my hand, my face started to droop, and Becki noticed that I was drooling,” Falwell said. “I told her I didn’t have […]

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Students compete in Doritos contest

Two groups from Miller’s Advanced Video Production class have been contacted about their Doritos commercials Students in the Department of Digital Media and Communication Arts (DMCA) have accepted the challenge to compete in the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl VIII contest. According to professor Pamela Miller, there were three groups in her COMS 483 Advanced Video Production class that chose […]

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Staff Goodbyes

Editors share some of their most memorable experiences with the Champion   Sara Warrender – Hey guys! I will be stepping down, back to the position of a writer. The only change you will notice from me is my title. By stepping down, it will give me the opportunity to work as a writer and continue being involved with the […]

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Exhibit showcases student artwork

Graduates celebrate gallery opening by displaying multiple works and discussing their pieces with guests Seniors in the Liberty University Department of Studio and Digital Arts (SADA) showcased their work in the fall 2013 senior exhibit, “Infuse,” in the University Gallery Thursday, Nov. 14. Artists discussed with viewers as students, faculty, staff and members of the community toured the gallery during […]

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