LUO upgrades admissions software New software launched this summer allows residential students to register themselves for online classes using an automated add/drop form, eliminating wait time experienced during processing by the Liberty University Registrar’s Office. The new Apex software automatically checks for necessary prerequisites and a required 2.0 GPA or 2.5 transfer GPA in order to confirm registration, Pembrooke Thompson, […]
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Sujo John spoke at Convocation and inspired students to trust God Seven years ago, Sujo John spoke to the students of Liberty University. On Friday, Sept. 9 he was on the stage in the Vines Center to share his story with a new group of students. His story is one of realizing God’s call on his life, surviving a horrific […]
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LU College Republicans and other clubs prepare for the upcoming election With 59 days until the presidential election and 450 days since Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced his candidacy for president, Jonah Athey sat in a coffee shop with his fingers crossed on the table and discussed his views on politics with an unwavering tone of optimism. The Republican […]
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A ban on the Muslim swimwear continues to create division It is ironic that some cities in France, a country known for its revolutionary rallying cry of liberty, equality and brotherhood, should ban something that brings a bit of freedom to Muslim women. In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack in the French city of Nice, around 30 cities […]
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Mother Teresa’s legacy goes beyond the Catholic church Mother Teresa is a saint. Literally. After Pope John Paul II began the process in 2002, the Vatican made her canonization official Sept. 4, 2016 with a series of ceremonies and celebrations that could be viewed via the Vatican’s YouTube channel. According to BBC, there are approximately 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide. The […]
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Virginia governor’s order will help over 200,000 regain the right to vote Recently, the timeline for the restoration of voting rights for felons has gone back and forth between government officials. Gov. Terry McAuliffe issued an executive order in July that would ultimately allow previously convicted felons in the state of Virginia to vote. According to NPR, this order would […]
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Captivating docu-series grip audiences, impact long-standing convictions Within the last 18 months, a gripping new genre of true-crime documentary has burst onto the entertainment scene under two notable identities: “Serial” and “Making a Murderer.” Each of these now household-name shows has added an unprecedented layer of gritty immersion and real-time drama with audiences who not only watch or listen, but […]
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Trevor Williams grew up going to professional baseball games with his dad in San Diego. At the age of 24, Williams got to take his dad to a MLB game, while he was on the mound. Sept. 6 was the day Williams got the call to the show, and the very next day Williams made his debut in the 6th […]
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The road to becoming a Flames football walk-on is a long journey According to cbsnews.com, only 16 percent of high school seniors will go on to play football at the collegiate level. Attempting to walk on to a college team makes your chances even slimmer, but five players beat those odds to join Flames football this fall. Spencer Jones, Benjamin […]
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After a successful 2015-16 season, the Liberty men’s golf team entered this season looking to win another Big South Golf Championship and go beyond their ninth place finish in last year’s NCAA Regionals. “Last year, we started four sophomores and a freshman, so we returned all of our starters,” Liberty Men’s Golf Head Coach Jeff Thomas said. “Anytime you do […]
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Flames lose off penalty in extra time The Liberty Flames (3-2) and the Buffalo Bulls (6-0) went head-to-head during the Sept. 11 match at Osborne Stadium, and the Bulls emerged with a 2-1 overtime victory. The match commenced with the crowd standing to their feet for a moment of silence in remembrance of the tragedies that occurred 15 years ago. […]
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Flames football wins home opener versus Jacksonville The Liberty Flames (1-1) spoiled the Jacksonville University Dolphins’ (0-1) season opener in blowout fashion with a 55-7 win at Williams Stadium that was dominated by the Flames from the start. On the first drive of the game, the Flames capped off an 81-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass to the corner […]
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King’s Players ministry uses drama to spread the gospel across the country Liberty University’s oldest continuous ministry is The King’s Players, a family-led outreach that began in 1977. Run by David Allison, the drama ministry has been a part of his life for nearly 40 years. Having first joined the drama team as a college freshman, Allison now runs the […]
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Lynchburg event draws both college students and locals for a night on the town Local businesses and vendors in downtown Lynchburg prepared for their busiest night of the year as thousands of people swarmed the city for the eighth annual Get Downtown festival Friday, Sept. 9. More than 160 vendors and businesses filled the storefronts of Main Street for six […]
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Title IX office to host awareness even The Title IX office at Liberty University will host its first Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Day on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on the Vines lawn. RAINN Day will focus on educating Liberty students about sexual violence on college campuses. The event will highlight the Title […]
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