Flames duked

Lady Flames fall to Duke in opener In their first time entering the Vines Center, the Duke Blue Devils (1-0) dominated the Liberty women’s basketball team (0-1) in the Flames season opener Nov. 11, 38-98 in front of a crowd of 3,741. The Lady Flames put up a fight early against the Blue Devils, but the visitors were able to […]

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Not enough

Flames fall in season finale at LCA The Liberty University women’s volleyball team (11-5) lost to Charleston Southern (8-7) in five sets with a fifth set score of 15-13 at the Liberty Christian Academy gymnasium Nov. 12. Liberty won the first set 25-21. Liberty ended the first set with 13 kills, 10 errors, 35 total attempts and a 45 percent […]

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Breaking barriers

Liberty students help public high school students apply and prepare for college Thirteen Liberty University work-study students are working with the nonprofit Lynchburg Beacon of Hope to help prepare local high-school students for postsecondary education. They provide the guidance and resources the students need to apply for college and financial aid. Beacon of Hope has “Future Centers” at E. C. […]

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Bucs raid the Flames

Flames loss puts playoff hopes on hold for a week The Charleston Southern Buccaneers rolled over the Liberty Flames football team 48-26 Saturday, Nov. 12 at Williams Stadium in front of a senior day crowd of 21,712 fans, virtually putting to rest the Flames hopes of postseason play. Behind 235 total yards and four touchdowns from the Bucs redshirt freshman […]

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Praying for protection

Liberty’s Stand with ISRAEL club gathers together to pray for the Middle East In order to show support for Israel and the Middle East, Liberty University’s Stand with ISRAEL club held a prayer meeting and vigil, bringing students together to pray for and discuss the issues surrounding the Middle East and the persecuted church. The prayer meeting was held at […]

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New and improved

Liberty tennis facility receives addional courts Liberty University added six new tennis courts to the Hershey-Esbenshade Tennis Complex this summer in order to further the growth of the NCAA Division I tennis program. Jeff Maren, head coach of the women’s tennis team for the past five seasons, said these new courts will add more space and greater opportunities for the […]

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Spreading Christmas cheer

Operation Christmas Child collects more than 1,750 boxes from Liberty students Following Liberty University’s Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Blitz Week, more than 1,750 boxes full of toys, school supplies and hygiene products were filled by students and faculty at Liberty for children across the world. With OCC Blitz week at an end, the chapter is now preparing to send those […]

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Probable Probert

Freshman kicker stands out in the Big South Liberty University freshman football player Alex Probert grew up playing multiple football positions, but it was not until seventh grade when he realized his passion for kicking. According to libertyflames.com, Probert has been recognized by the Big South Conference twice this season. He was awarded the Big South Special Teams Player of […]

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Don’t take it for granted

Grant given to school of divinity Board members of the Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund joined with the Liberty University Rawlings School of Divinity to celebrate the signing of their partnership Thursday, Nov. 3. The affiliation will allow graduate students in the school of divinity to apply for the grant and receive the financial help needed to further their education […]

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Keeping up with the pros

Liberty triathlon athlete becomes first to compete in NCAA Championship Senior Megan Merryman placed sixth for the Liberty University triathlon team at the NCAA Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championship Nov. 5, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana, according to teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon. Out of nearly 60 women, Megan Merryman completed the 400-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike, 5-kilometer run race in one hour, three minutes […]

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Go the distance

Liberty’s marching band displays musical excellence A marching band brings more than music to a venue. As a result of the rumbling drums and the brilliant horns sounding through the air, there is a tangible fervor and spirit that fills anyone in attendance. This spirit can be seen in the audience listening to Liberty University’s own marching band, The Spirit […]

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Money can’t buy me love

The rise of Black Friday is reshaping the holiday season Nov. 25, 2016 marks the unique event of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. This event has become a huge market for retailers. According to The Balance, 30 percent of annual retail sales happen between Black Friday and Christmas. In 2015, 74.2 million people shopped on Black Friday, and 35 […]

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Singing oh, happiness

‘Tour de Compadres’ concludes with multi-act concert at Vines Center Parents, high school students visiting for College for a Weekend, Liberty University students and community members alike gathered in the Vines Center Saturday, Nov. 12 to see Christian rock band NEEDTOBREATHE and its notable opening acts for the final night of the Tour de Compadres. For opening acts Welshly Arms, […]

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