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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Os Guinness spoke at Convocation on Valentine’s Day and shared with students why love is so important to Christians and the deep meaning love has in his life. Guinness opened by talking about his grandfather. He shared these words from a letter between his grandfather and grandmother: “To one who is dearer than life, with a love that is stronger […]
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A team of 10 Liberty students and two staff members returned Feb. 10 from a seven-day mission trip through LU Serve Now to Bucharest, Romania. LU Serve Now partnered with international organizations Greater Europe Mission and UBC22 (United Beyond Cause) for the trip. According to UBC22’s website, the organization is a Christian-social-humanitarian endeavor that looks to aid refugees who have […]
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A rhetoric I often hear from mainstream conservatives is that in order to implement conservative policies, we must “win the culture war.” But their idea of fighting a culture war looks like “Facts” by Ben Shapiro. At this time, little is being done to actually define a conservative culture — and that needs to change. Culture is a way of […]
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Four members of Liberty’s Emergency Management and Community Engagement (EMCE) department graduated with both FEMA and VEMA certifications this past December. After working towards this goal for the majority of 2023, they have now each earned the title of professional emergency manager. Director of Emergency Management and Community Engagement Jeff Hurtak, along with Associate Director of Emergency Management Chris Chambers, […]
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Liberty University hosted another speed dating event, this time inspired by Taylor Swift’s song “Enchanted,” at the Reber-Thomas Dining Center Feb. 8. The dining area was dressed with hanging hearts and stars, and each table had a number on it so students knew where to find their spot. The event created an ambiance of wonder and excitement, complete with […]
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To infinity and beyond — there are endless possibilities for Coffeehouse: Animated, which will celebrate the impact of animation on people’s lives. The show will be held March 23 in the Vines Center, but tryouts have already begun. For this semester’s Coffeehouse, all performances will relate to an animated movie or show. All students are encouraged to let it go […]
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Convocation opened on Friday, Feb. 9 with music featuring Nigerian recording artist Enkay Ogboruche and LU Praise, Liberty’s multi-ethnic gospel choir. Their performances were followed by a message about spiritual maturity shared by speaker Jada Edwards, author of “The Captive Mind.” Edwards began by sharing about her experiences raising her 10-year-old son. “He thinks that he’s kind of becoming a […]
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Every semester, Liberty’s Student Government Association holds a town hall meeting as an opportunity for students to let their voices be heard and to stay up-to-date on changes within the university that may affect them. This semester’s town hall meeting will take place on Feb. 19 in DeMoss 1286 at 7 p.m. The town hall is given in partnership with […]
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For the Liberty University women’s wrestling team, wrestling is more than just a sport — it is a way of life. From early morning practices — even on Saturdays — to grueling matches, the team exhales the spirit of competition. But beyond the physical exertion, there’s a deeper connection that binds its members together — their faith. For these women, […]
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Records came crumbling down for Liberty Flames track and field athletes at the 10th annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational. Over the weekend, 37 colleges and universities from along the East Coast gathered at the Brant Tolsma Indoor Track Feb. 9 and 10. The #HonorHim event is held in memory of the late freshman track and field athlete Darius Dixon, who […]
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After hanging on to the series split against the fiery No. 2 Adrian Bulldogs team last weekend, the Liberty University men’s D1 hockey team made the trip to Athens, Ohio, searching for a pair of big wins over the No. 5 Ohio Bobcats. Liberty entered the series ranked No. 7 in the nation, a noticeable drop from its previous standing […]
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Flames basketball newcomer and redshirt junior Kaden Metheny has been one to watch in his first season on the Mountain. The Bowling Green transfer has shown no trouble fitting in with the Flames as he stepped onto the court earlier this season, and he has been on fire ever since. With his earliest memory of holding a basketball being in […]
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East Campus was roaring with anticipation as Liberty University’s women’s lacrosse team hosted its first game of the season against the No. 16 University of Virginia Feb. 9. The high-scoring battle was anything but dull, but the Cavaliers managed to fend off Liberty in the season opener, defeating the Lady Flames 14-6. Fans filled the seats at the Liberty Lacrosse […]
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Baseball season is almost upon us, and the Liberty Flames baseball team is gearing up for its first season in Conference USA. After spending five years in the Atlantic Sun Conference, the Flames have made the move up. Liberty Head Coach Scott Jackson believes the conference shift will be good for the program. “It’s a better brand of baseball than […]
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