Media coverage of the Cuban leader’s death has opened up conversation Following Fidel Castro’s death, the news media has represented a split perspective on Castro’s legacy, reflecting the similarly divided reaction that has rippled through the rest the world. Some people are decrying the media as corrupt for romanticizing the Cuban dictator’s life, or for at least downplaying the more […]
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Flames finish season with share of Big South title The Liberty Flames football team finished the 2016 season just out of reach of the FCS playoffs as it ended its year at 6-5 for the second consecutive season. Though the Flames fell short of their second playoff appearance in school history, their 4-1 conference record was enough to crown them […]
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Liberty theology professor works to secure spot on American Ninja Warrior “In February or March, hopefully (my) phone will ring and I’ll see a California area code and it’ll be the folks from Ninja Warrior,” Dr. Chad Thornhill, a theology professor at Liberty University, said with a smile while discussing his most recent hobby. After seven years of rigorously pursuing […]
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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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Flames win first game of year The Liberty Flames men’s basketball team (1-0) began its season with an 81-53 win against the Cairn Highlanders (0-1) Friday, Nov. 11 in the Vines Center. The Flames never trailed, leading by as many as 28 points during the game. Flames seniors John Dawson and Ray Chen led the way for the Flames with […]
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The table is set, the sweet aroma from the kitchen wafts over and you look up, but it’s not Aunt Sally or Uncle Bill across from you — it’s a dozen of your closest friends. A new tradition is sweeping the millennial generation over the past years, and for once, I’m not complaining. Friendsgiving, the gathering of people who aren’t […]
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College students enter the holiday season with the weight of adulthood The holiday season can be a very hectic time, even for college students, who would probably prefer to go toe-to-toe with a calculus problem than figure out how to navigate the awkward transition from the kid’s table to adulthood. We can all remember the Grinch’s heart growing three times […]
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Charlottesville-based band Parachute talks music, success and touring Since 2006, Parachute has been performing across the world at various venues to sold-out crowds. Their song “She is Love” reached No. 14 on Billboard’s Adult Top 40 chart, and they have toured with Kelly Clarkson, The Script, All-American Rejects and others throughout the years. Most recently, the band toured with NEEDTOBREATHE […]
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School of music opens state-of-the-art concert hall with unique acoustics Just like its campus, Liberty University’s school of music continues to expand and build upon what already exists. The freshly completed concert hall in the new Center for Music and the Worship Arts signifies just that. The hall, which hosted its inaugural event Oct. 25, offers the musicians and performers […]
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Liberty Godparent Home provides housing and counseling for pregnant teens Sherita Brown started volunteering at the Liberty Godparent Home as a student at Liberty University 10 years ago when teen pregnancy impacted her life personally. “I got involved with the Godparent Home because my best friend faced an unplanned pregnancy,” Brown said. “I wanted to be involved here to help […]
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Freedom 4/24 to host third annual Freedom Gala Nov. 19 In Gula, Uganda, a teenage girl named Whinny was sexually abused and exploited through human trafficking. Upon being rescued, Whinny went through a recovery program in her city called Christine’s House, which is funded by local Lynchburg organization Freedom 4/24. President of Freedom 4/24 Tim Spaulding described Whinny as once […]
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Alumnus-run Lynchburg boutique offers unique, modest clothing options What started as a hobby for Katie Galley flourished into a creative outlet and deep passion. As a child, Galley sketched clothing and designs for fun, never intending to make a living out of her obsession. One day, she was sitting on the floor of her family’s living room, sketching, when her […]
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56,609,280 minutes. 943,488 hours. 39,312 days. 5,616 weeks. 108 years. 1 championship. The Chicago Cubs are the 2016 MLB World Series Champions after their dramatic Game 7 victory over the Cleveland Indians. And what a Game 7 it was. Momentum swung back and forth between teams as the Indians rallied back to tie the game in the bottom of the […]
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Coach Carey Green looks forward to seven new faces for 2016-17 season The Liberty University Lady Flames basketball team is ready to take the court for its 2016-17 regular season in Head Coach Carey Green’s 18th year at the helm of the program with arguably the youngest roster he has ever coached. Coming off last season’s heartbreaking double-overtime loss to […]
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Blue Hose end Flames season The Liberty Flames men’s soccer team (7-9-2) lost in the Big South quarterfinals 2-1 against the Presbyterian College Blue Hose (7-10-2) Nov. 6 at Osborne Stadium. Liberty expected this to be a tough game because of the strong Blue Hose defense. “We knew they were going to be very defensive and try to get everyone […]
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