Matchup with No. 6 Villanova awaits As the Flames walked off the field following a loss to Charleston Southern in the last home game of the season two weeks ago, making the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs seemed to be an improbable dream more than a legitimate possibility. With Liberty’s postseason hopes on the line in the final seconds of the […]
Read moreThere are many different ways to worship. Psalm 149:3 says, “Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to Him with timbrel and harp.” Liberty University’s student-led, hip-hop dance ministry team D-Trex is doing just that — praising God through dance. “The group was … originally called Death On Awakening (D.O.A.), and that was a part of the […]
Read moreLiberty students had the chance to dress up and dance the night away at the Masquerade Ball, hosted by Liberty’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter, Thursday night, Nov. 6. More than 200 students arrived in masks, gowns and suits to enjoy live music, chocolate and cheese fountains and a chance to learn about the public relations club. […]
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Senior Jon Gregoire dies after being struck by train on restricted trestle Jon Gregoire, a 21-year-old Liberty University senior, died Saturday, Nov. 8 around 4 p.m. after being struck by an oncoming train on a trestle behind Riverside Park in Lynchburg. Gregoire, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, was majoring in business administration-marketing with a certificate in Bible, according to a university news […]
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Popular former Florida governor named as possible presidential contender In light of gains the Republican party made in the Senate Tuesday night, Nov. 4, many have begun to eye potential candidates for the upcoming presidential election in 2016. One particular individual that has many in the Grand Old Party excited is Jeb Bush. The last name may sound familiar, as […]
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Americans signal desire for change as Republicans take control of Senate The skies above the Empire State Building lit up Nov. 4 as election results were gradually revealed. The top of the Empire State Building, an iconic and historic landmark in New York City, lit up red when the Congressional majority shifted, declaring to the nation that Washington’s political power […]
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Measures taken to ensure the well being of students as they head overseas Every year, Liberty University commits to outreach efforts all over the globe, but with the ongoing Ebola outbreak, some question the safety of students traveling abroad. Between 600 and 800 Liberty students participate in study abroad programs every year that are both semester long and short-term tours. […]
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Singer and songwriter Chris Tomlin set the tone for last week’s convocation by marshaling his talents and moving us with story and worship. As he sang, Tomlin helped us refocus on the grace and goodness of God. I was reminded this week of the significance of the simple yet profound fact that we are able to freely worship Jesus Christ […]
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The 4.4 million viewers that tuned in to TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting” two weeks ago for Jill and Derick Dillard’s wedding probably noticed that the couple did things a little differently. From the Arkansas couple’s first kiss and first frontal hug coming after their “I dos,” to the 1,000 people in attendance, the first of the Duggar girls’ weddings […]
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Alumni spread gospel by acting in “Love Beyond” musical overseas For many theatrical performers, having the chance to perform on Broadway or in London is the opportunity of a lifetime. For two Liberty University alumni, Jamie Cloutier and Sarah Seaman, this dream came true, as they performed as part of the ensemble in the musical “Love Beyond” at the Wembley […]
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Rings, rings, rings. When discussing the greatness of sports legends, everything comes back to the simple question of “how many championships have they won?” This is a silly devolution of years of progress in the fields of reasoning and logic. In other words — rings do not really matter. At least, not too much. In team sports, winning a championship […]
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Women’s soccer runs through Big South playoffs, lose in the championship The Liberty Lady Flames soccer team — the No. 1 seed in the tournament and regular-season conference champion — ended its season in disappointing fashion when it failed to defend its Big South Conference (BSC) Championship. The Lady Flames fell in a penalty-kick shootout against High Point Panthers Sunday, […]
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Wilson’s score in the 100th minute gives Flames the victory In its final regular-season match of the season Saturday, Nov. 8, it seemed as if the Liberty men’s soccer team (11-5-1, 6-3 Big South) would head into the Big South Tournament with a tie against the visiting High Point Panthers (9-7-2, 6-2-1 Big South). With 100 minutes of scoreless play […]
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Flames split home series against University of Delaware Hens It was a tale of two games as Liberty University’s men’s Division I (DI) hockey team split their Nov. 7-8 weekend series against the University of Delaware 1-1. After dropping the first game 6-4 despite an early three-goal lead, neither players nor coaches had much to say. “It feels a bit […]
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Former presidential candidate criticizes the government for foreign policy Rick Santorum, a 2012 presidential candidate, former Pennsylvania senator and current CEO of EchoLight Studios, spoke for the first time at Liberty University’s Convocation Monday, Nov. 10. Following midterm election season, the senator’s speech was focused on foreign policy and religious liberty. Highlighting on how his faith has guided his policy-making, […]
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