Satire: the ultimate end-of-the-semster exam tutorial for college students When the cool days, gray skies and colorful leaves of late November and December roll around each year, the collective brain of the population of this celestial ball that we live on turns toward the holiday season. Lights are hung, songs are played, presents are bought and wrapped, food is cooked […]
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Former Campus Band leader plays farewell concert during Campus Church Justin Kintzel performed at Campus Church for the last time Wednesday, Nov. 12. The two-hour event was filled with memories, music, laughter and tears. Justin Kintzel has served as Liberty’s worship pastor for several years and has been with the university for a decade. He noted his favorite part of […]
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Sam Campbell graduates, reflects on experiences at the Liberty Champion Standing in the doorway of each new semester, I am always overwhelmed by the classes, papers and projects that lay ahead of me. I find myself anxious and uncertain of my abilities to conquer the next 16 weeks. But the start of this semester was different. I was more nervous […]
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90.9 The Light receives equipment to begin rebroadcasting from campus Liberty University’s campus radio station, 90.9 The Light FM, has been undergoing major changes this semester. After moving its location from the courtyard to the first floor of DeMoss Hall, the new station aired its first live broadcast of the semester Monday, Nov. 3. “The idea is that it is […]
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School of Behavioral Sciences and Nursing Program each receive a new dean Two faculty members were recently named as dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences and the School of Nursing. Ronald Hawkins Vice President for Academic Affairs and Interim Provost Dr. Ronald Hawkins has acquired another position to add to his long list of leadership roles, as he was […]
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Every holiday season should be filled with visions both “merry and bright” More than just Bing Crosby’s claim to fame and a 20-year chart-topping hit, “White Christmas” is iconic for one very important reason — there is no Christmas like a white Christmas. However, many do not know the story behind the song. Though Crosby made “White Christmas” famous, it […]
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From the California rolls to the chateaubriand — a meat dish cooked with a thick cut from the tenderloin filet — Christmas is full of traditions. OK, so maybe those things do not fit into your typical ideas of the December holiday, but to me, these things fill me with joy as they bring to mind memories of the dishes […]
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Lynchburg resident Shane Reside repairs bikes for locals in need of transportation From having no faith to being filled with faith in God, local Lynchburg resident Shane Reside has gone from being an atheist to sharing God’s grace with those around him, all within a matter of months. A staple for humanitarian work in Lynchburg, Virginia, The Lighthouse Community Center […]
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Rwandan man demonstrates God’s love by holding doors open for others At 6 feet 3 inches, Elie Bizimana is hard to miss. He stands like a sentry outside the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall, holding the door for weary diners seeking dinner after a long day, his bright smile wide as he nods hello or tells his fellow students to have a […]
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Liberty’s Rotaract Club helps serve the community throughout the season With the holiday season around the corner, bell ringers for the Salvation Army are out in full force. This year, some members of the Liberty University Rotaract Club will be among them. According to Grace Vohden, a junior at Liberty and founder of Liberty’s chapter of Rotaract, serving with the […]
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After 12 years, Christian band Anberlin says goodbye with Farewell Tour Hundreds of cities, millions of fans and countless hours on the road. All of these things make up the life of Stephen Christian, lead singer of the widely known alternative rock band Anberlin. With carefully styled brunette hair, a black leather jacket and deep-set brown eyes focused on the […]
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Improvements to athletic facilities are just the start of Jeff Barber’s plans For those who have been at Liberty University for any amount of time, it is obvious that the school is growing. This growth has helped the school burst into the national scene not only for its outstanding academics, but in the athletic realm as well. Liberty athletes have […]
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All it took was a blocked kick. And a backup quarterback. And a clutch field goal. And beating an undefeated team on the road. OK, so maybe it took a lot. Either way, Liberty football is finally playoff-bound for the first time in school history. Since joining the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) in 1988, the Flames have watched the postseason […]
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Women begin season with Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational When Liberty’s women’s track and field team begins its season Dec. 3, the women will be competing with heavy hearts. The Lady Flames will host the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational in honor of freshman sprinter Darius Dixon, who was killed in a car accident shortly after running in his first race for […]
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Playoff run will continue after toppling JMU for the first time in 22 years The last time Liberty beat in-state foe James Madison (JMU), most of the players on both teams had not been born. Victory could not have come at a better time for the Flames, defeating the Dukes for the first time since 1992 in what was Liberty’s […]
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