Every weekday at 6 a.m., a dedicated group of students assembles in DeMoss to fervently pray for Liberty University and other subjects they believe the Lord has placed on their hearts, whether globally or within the local Lynchburg community. Last fall, Bennett Newman, a graduate of the Discipleship Training Program within Youth with a Mission, sensed a divine calling to […]
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Crisp November air mingled with exhaust and the scent of burning rubber as Kevin Helmick tore down the drag strip at more than 200 mph, breaking a world record. As of Nov. 4, Helmick, a digital media and journalism major, now owns the fastest Dodge Challenger Hellcat in the world, called GRMPYCAT. Helmick competed in the 27th annual Haltech World […]
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Welcome back, my friends, to another edition of Palsgrove’s Points. For this week’s issue, it’s time to take a look at the current landscape of the NFL, specifically the MVP race. There isn’t a clear favorite right now for the award, which makes it one of the most intriguing races we’ve seen in a while. And because there is no […]
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Six Lady Flames swimmers delivered outstanding performances in the ISCA Open Nov. 29- Dec. 2, held at the Liberty University Natatorium. Notably, freshman Kamryn Cannings and sophomore Kaycee Cannings secured their spots in the Canadian Olympic Trials and are striving for positions in the U.S. Olympic Trials. Meanwhile, senior Heather Gardner has already qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials. Kaycee […]
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Flamethrower. That’s how Liberty University Head Coach Ritchie McKay described junior guard Brody Peebles after his 13-point outing against Charlotte. Those points helped propel the Flames to their second win of the 6-game win streak that they opened their season with, a prominent proponent of which was Peebles’ emergence into stardom. Through Liberty’s first seven games of the season, Peebles […]
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Raising a hockey player in the game is no easy feat. Any hockey parent can attest to the cost of equipment, travel and energy it takes to provide their player with the tools for success. But what about raising a hockey player, a gymnast and three adopted children? Welcome to the Ottenbreit family. Liberty hockey forward Kam Ottenbreit’s childhood was […]
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The Liberty women’s basketball team snapped a 5-game losing streak in a triumphant 67-53 win over Commonwealth rival James Madison Dec 1. In a close game, the Lady Flames came out on top with a home court victory, marking Liberty Head Coach Carey Green’s 550th career win. “At the heart of any success, wins or victories is teamwork. I have […]
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Throughout their respective seasons, Liberty University student-athletes strive to achieve excellence in their sport. While no particular athlete can win a game for their team by themselves, there are players who achieve excellence on the field or court while being leaders for their teams. Throughout the fall season, the Liberty Champion has chosen a male and female athlete who has […]
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The Liberty University Flames men’s D1 Hockey team took on the Panthers of Pittsburgh University to end the semester with a Midnight Mayhem game Dec. 1 and the Teddy Bear Toss on Saturday. The Flames managed to go into the break on a high note, sweeping the Panthers. This series was a rematch of the ACHA national tournament meetup from […]
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Dec. 3 was a day long anticipated by the Liberty University football program. After achieving a remarkable 13-0 mark on the 2023 season, including a Conference USA title, only one question remained: Was Liberty’s campaign enough to earn the honor of a New Year’s Six Bowl game? The Flames football team gathered Sunday afternoon in Williams Stadium to find out. […]
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Kristen Pace Who knew when I said yes to this job a year ago, I would now be leaving with so many cherished memories and some very dear friends. I did not know at the moment that I was making memories which would last well beyond my college career. But now, as I look to the horizon of what is […]
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Commuter Life held Merry and Bright Commuter Christmas Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LaHaye Event Space. “The goal of this event is to provide our commuter students with a chance to celebrate the Christmas season,”Madison Smith, assistant director of commuter engagement, said. “It is a chance to create new memories with old friends and get […]
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The LaHaye Event Space was filled with holiday cheer and local artisan creations Dec. 2 for the first Maker’s Market. The market was created and planned by Chelsea Milks, director and professor of FACS: Event Planning and Professional & Creative Industries. Milks’ FACS 324 class was a large part of the event, with students working individually to create items and […]
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Hundreds of Liberty students and staff will come together to create the annual Christmas on the Boulevard concerts Dec. 5 and 7. The first performance began in 2014 in the old Towns Auditorium and was relocated to the School of Music Concert Hall in 2016 as the audience began to grow and Liberty’s campus expanded. Tuesday night’s performance, titled “Pops,” […]
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Well, this is my last column for the ol’ Liberty Champion. How should I begin the piece that marks my end of this position? I have no idea. I could start with the fact that I’m writing this at 3 in the morning, and I can hear the pitter-pattering of the mouse we’ve been trying to catch for a few […]
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