Man, that was rough. I’m writing this with the stink of that game (if you can even call it that) radiating off me in waves after watching three hours of that hot garbage that Adam Silver wants me to call the NBA All-Star Game. The two teams combined took the most threes and scored the most points in All-Star history, […]
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Frank Sinatra was widely known as a man whose ego was outweighed only by his talent. In the 1950s, his charisma and musical ability exceeded that of his predecessor, Bing Crosby, bringing an edgier persona to the public’s eyes and ears. In 1938, the singer was convicted of seduction, according to the Crime Museum, which would later turn into an […]
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If you were watching the Super Bowl two Sundays ago, you likely saw the most recent pieces of the “He Gets Us” organization’s ad campaign. Full disclosure: I was in and out of my parents’ living room during this yearly climactic battle for glory and renown, and I didn’t see the ads air in real time. I was, however, told […]
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Graphic by Olivia Hess The United States consumes the most over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in the world. According to a study by Express Medical Supply, 58% of Americans take pills regularly each week. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, fexofenadine, loratadine — the list goes on, and the worst part is that many of them are not needed. Granted, there are legitimate health problems that […]
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The lines between a medical breakthrough and playing God are becoming increasingly blurred. Xenotransplantation is one of those lines. Xenotransplantation is the process of transplanting tissues or cells from one species to another. According to a recent WSET news story, a company here in Virginia is leading the way by developing technology that is trying to make it possible to […]
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Every day, people on the waiting list for organs die. There are more people in need of transplantations than there are donors, and xenotransplantation helps to fill that gap. Xenotransplantation is defined as transplantations, implantations or infusions from nonhuman animal sources into human recipients, according to the FDA. However, is xenotransplantation an ethical way to fill the gap in […]
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The Academic Success Center (ASC) held an hour-long memorization workshop in DeMoss Hall on Feb. 13 to help students improve memorization skills. The workshop was in partnership with the Department of Psychology and hosted by ASC faculty member Lori Roach. The ASC regularly hosts academic workshops each semester, where students come and learn about different skills and tips they can […]
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Alexei Navalny, Russian lawyer, blogger and outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has died at the age of 47. Navalny was serving a 19-year sentence for charges of extremism against the Russian government and had recently moved from a former central Russian prison to a remote penal colony, the highest security level of prison in Russia, according to AP […]
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The Center for Church Advancement (CCA) hosted a Church Planting Simulation to create an experiential learning opportunity for students in the Montview Alumni Ballroom on Sat., Feb. 18. Students from a variety of majors unified in a common goal for this event. Participants collaborated to develop plans to plant a church in an assigned zip code, including Norfolk, Virginia, and Salt […]
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Os Guinness, an author and social critic, gave a talk about restoring freedom in America at the School of Business on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. As the event started, Ryan Helfenbein, the executive director of the Standing for Freedom Center, introduced Guinness. Helfenbein described how a year and a half ago, he attended an event where Guinness spoke, and […]
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Student Activities is providing students the opportunity to showcase their photos for the campus to vote on in their upcoming Photo Expo event Feb. 19-23 at the LaHaye Lobby. The event will allow Liberty students as well as the community to see the students’ talents in photography. “This event serves to create an environment for any residential student with a […]
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Presidents’ Day fell on Feb. 19 this year. The holiday can trace its origins back to 1879 when it was initially established to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. When we look at the history of the U.S. presidency, it begs the question: What makes a good president? As the leader of the American people, the president primarily executes the laws put […]
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The Law Enforcement & Government Career Fair took place in the Montview Student Union on Feb. 15. The purpose of the fair was to invite recruiters from different law enforcement agencies such as police departments and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) to come and speak to Liberty students who may be interested in applying and working for them. The […]
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Students gathered at the LaHaye Multipurpose Center Feb. 13 for the Business and Communication Fair to network with potential employers. With resumes in hand, students dressed in professional attire to attend this year’s career fair. Liberty University’s Career Services, which facilitated the event, welcomed 77 employers eager to engage with students seeking internships, part-time positions and full-time careers across various […]
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A bill was passed in the Virginia State Senate that would allow for terminally ill patients in Virginia to have the option of medically assisted death. According to WRIC, Senate Bill 280, sponsored by Sen. Ghazala F. Hashimi, narrowly passed 21 to 19 after advancing from Senate committee with similar numbers. The proposed bill would allow adults diagnosed with terminal […]
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