Will Games Boost Russian Economy?

The 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi have been laced with problems, from failed graphics, to hotel problems, to terror threats. Needless to say, the Olympic Planning Committee has been fighting an uphill battle. Since the threats of terror never seemed to develop, aesthetic problems, like awkward bathrooms, yellow water and unfinished hotels, have taken center stage in the host city. […]

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Giving back

NFL players Rashad Jennings and Mike Brown start community youth project Former Liberty Flames football players Rashad Jennings and Mike Brown returned to Lynchburg to promote Habitat for Humanity and R&M Endeavors Friday, Feb. 21. R&M Endeavors was formed by Jennings and Brown and is designed to serve Lynchburg and Charlottesville, Va., through community projects and football camps. Jennings and […]

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Commuters focus on holiness

Students learn the importance of community at the Master’s Inn campground Thirty-five Liberty University commuter students gathered at the Master’s Inn campground for a weekend retreat Feb. 21-23. Activities at the event included paintball, horseback riding, a climbing tower, a zipline, team-building exercises, a scavenger hunt and other games, according to Wislaine Dormay, senior Women’s Life Skills Coordinator at the […]

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Alumnus helps film

Bowden co-writes script Liberty alumnus Daniel Bowden said he enjoys seeing a story on paper come to life on film, and he will soon have the opportunity to be a part of bringing a story to life. Bowden is working with Alexander Films and Live the Life Partners, a Lynchburg-based non-profit, to produce a feature-length movie to be filmed in […]

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All Americans deserve the right to vote

Past imprisonment should not disqualify felons and ex-convicts from participating in the democratic system Attorney General Eric Holder has recently been ramping up his actions within the Department of Justice in contrast to his first few dormant years under the Obama Administration. With this new second wind, Holder has been tackling issues that have been near and dear to his […]

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Craigslist killer claims multiple murders

Government officials remain skeptical of the authenticity of Miranda Barbour’s confession to killing more than 22 The story reads like a real-life rendition of the television show “Criminal Minds” — childhood abuse and prolific drug misuse create a complex, convoluted psyche with dangerous subconscious tendencies. But this is not your typical tortured soul. Cue the suspenseful music and prepare yourself […]

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Liberty welcomes Switchfoot

Switchfoot performs fan favorites and songs from their new album “Fading West” Fans quickly filled the space in front of the stage at Thomas Road Baptist Church (TRBC) at 7 p.m., an hour before the Switchfoot concert began, Friday, Feb. 21. Student Activities (SA) hosted a concert featuring Switchfoot as one of the main events for the first College for […]

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Editorial: Crossing a line

Has bullying become a serious issue in the NFL? The Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin conflict is certainly not a simple situation. The two were teammates with the Miami Dolphins NFL team during the 2012 and 2013 seasons, but Martin left the team in late October of 2013, citing repeated bullying by his fellow offensive lineman, Incognito. Over the past several months, […]

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Sochi passes the torch

The Americans finished second in the total medal count to host country Russia Olympic expectations for Team USA are always extraordinary. Some athletes live up to the hype, while some falter under the bright lights. Despite finishing second in the medal count to host country Russia, the United States still came home with 28 medals. One sport the U.S. had […]

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Hockey moves on to national tourney

The Liberty Flames men’s Division II team advanced past the Southeast Region Tournament for the first time Liberty University’s men’s Division II (DII) hockey team (26-7) continued tournament play with a win over the University of Delaware Blue Hens, 4-1, in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) regionals at LaHaye Ice Center. Both teams aggresively began the game, taking several […]

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Nangle gets her first win

Liberty is victorious in its home opener, defeating Elon 13-9 The Liberty University women’s Division I (D1) Lacrosse team (1-3) recorded its first win of the season after defeating the Elon Phoenix 13-9 in its home opener on Friday, Feb. 21. Sunny skies and spring weather greeted Flames fans as they packed the stands to cheer on the Lady Flames. […]

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JFL offers interactive seminars

Library hosts events covering available resources, implements new technology The Jerry Falwell Library offers a variety of resources to facilitate student learning from books and articles to group study and librarian assistants. Research workshops in the Active Learning Classroom offer an interactive resource for students and faculty through screen hub technology. The interactive software system allows the speaker to view […]

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