Lynchburg commonwealth attorney steps down after 11 years of service After 11 years of service for the Lynchburg community, Commonwealth Attorney Michael Doucette announced he will not run for re-election in November of 2017. Doucette will step down from his position after his term ends Dec. 31, 2017. Doucette said he wants the community to know that it is […]
Read moreCandidates declare their run for Virginia governor as the primaries approach Virginia will welcome a large list of candidates for its 2017 gubernatorial ballot, including former U.S. representatives, various chairmen and businessmen to brush up on before the Virginia primary June 13. Gubernatorial elections are held every four years in the state of Virginia, and incumbent Governor Terry McAullife […]
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Track and field jumper breaking Liberty records Seldom does one come across a skill by accident. Even more seldom does one use that skill to land themself in a record book. Darrel Jones is the exception, having been recognized as the Big South Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week for the fourth time for his performance on the […]
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Julius named to U-21 United States national field hockey team For the first time in program history, one of Liberty University’s field hockey players will be admitted onto the U-21 United States national team. Sophomore midfielder Abby Julius has had a successful field hockey record since 2011. Her high school team has been to multiple state and divisional championships, […]
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Gill adds 15 new faces to Flames The Liberty football coaching staff can check off another successful recruiting season as they signed 15 of the 20 players who made official visits to campus this year. The team added 13 high school recruits and two transfer students to the 2017 roster during National Signing Day Feb. 1. Head Coach Turner […]
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Late three leads Lady Flames to win The Lady Flames women’s basketball team (8-13, 7-3) beat Gardner-Webb (9-12,4-6) in a repeat matchup from earlier this January, and this time Liberty came out victorious at home with a score of 66-63 Saturday, Feb. 4. The Lady Flames were away at Paul Porter Arena Jan. 15 when they lost in overtime […]
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Students explain the top seven things to do in Lynchburg before graduation For a student at Liberty, it can feel like no time at all from freshman to senior year. Before that time runs out, there are certain Liberty-centric experiences that ought to be done — a Liberty “bucket list.” While most people associate bucket lists with the end […]
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Missionary Jim Melnick shares ways students can do mission work in Israel The Liberty University Stand with Israel club started off the new semester Tuesday, Jan. 31 by welcoming Jim Melnick, a missionary who had the opportunity to talk about his many years of experience in the field and the ways that Liberty students can get involved in mission […]
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Mrs. Joy’s Absolutely Fabulous Treats offers artisan cookies with a backstory “It’s the happiest job ever!” Tarsha Joyner said as she rang up one of the day’s last customers. The main parlor of her artisan bakery had dimmed by 4 p.m., since Lynchburg local Joyner prefers the cost-efficiency of natural light throughout the day. But though the lighting may […]
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Outdoor Rec Fest, March 3 – 4, offers workshops, nature painting and more Liberty students can start marking their calendars — Outdoor Rec Fest is making a comeback March 3-4. According to Outdoor Recreation Assistant Director Mariah Herring, the Outdoor Rec and Student Activities (SA) offices are pairing up again to provide the student body with a weekend of festive […]
Read moreGlobal Focus Week, Feb. 6 – 10, gives focus to cultural expansion and teaching Global Focus Week has begun with 125 representatives from 52 global organizations visiting to share their passion for the world with Liberty University’s students and faculty. Many of this year’s global visitors are not just missionaries — they practice a variety of careers in foreign […]
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Disney College Program lets students learn at the happiest place on earth Liberty University has teamed up with Disney to bring its students exclusive work opportunities and internships at the “happiest place on Earth.” On Jan. 26, an information session hosted by the Liberty University Career Center shared all the details about what the Disney College Program (DCP) has […]
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Freshman center assumes lead scoring role for Lady Flames Most Division I basketball players start young, giving themselves time to develop the necessary skills to compete at the highest level. But for Liberty University’s four-time Big South Freshman of the Week Keyen Green, the experience started in high school. “My dad played basketball, so I was always around it, […]
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Men’s tennis grabs two early wins The Liberty University men’s tennis team began the spring season on the right foot with match wins against King University and Bluefield State in an afternoon doubleheader at Crosswhite Athletic Club Saturday, Jan. 28. Beginning the spring season with a doubleheader is not always an ideal way to start off. However, Assistant […]
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A sit-down with Liberty’s new AD Sports Editor Luke Dillard had a chance to catch up with newly-hired Liberty University Athletics Director Ian McCaw to talk about his transition to the Lynchburg area and his plans for Liberty University athletics. Q: How has the transition been into the Lynchburg area? Answer: It’s been a great transition. The people have […]
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