Convocation began Wednesday with worship from LU Praise, Liberty University’s multi-ethnic gospel choir, as well as the Worship Collective. Following worship, Chancellor Jonathan Falwell introduced brothers Jonathan and Ido Lulu-Shamriz, survivors of Hamas’ attack on Israel Oct. 7. The brothers were also joined onstage with former Liberty Campus Pastor Johnnie Moore, who serves as a commissioner for the U.S. Commission […]
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Graphic by Sofia Diaz Memories of Christmas are things I treasure. Decorating a Christmas tree, going to church on Christmas Eve and eating my mom’s Christmas cookies are things I will never forget. These memories of a cozy late December are always accompanied by a comforting soundtrack, something more than the crackling embers of the fireplace: Christmas music. No matter what season, […]
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Have any of my columns started with Mexican food? No? Alright then, let’s start with that. I ordered Roadrunner at Green Hall the other day. I had my usual bowl (basically clicking every option I can on the screen, then receiving a mound of beans and corn pico and iceberg lettuce). I didn’t have to wait very long before I […]
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THEN From the Liberty Champion’s “Serve Christ full-time in any job, vocation” (Vol. 11, No. 13; January 1994): Francis Schaeffer once claimed that: 50 years ago, if Christian parents had encouraged their children to go out into the workforce and be the best they could be in their chosen field instead of forcing them out onto the mission field, there […]
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Thanksgiving, a cherished American holiday, has a rich history rooted in gratitude and communal harmony. However, over the years, it has undergone a transformation, evolving from a humble celebration of blessings into a consumerist frenzy that often overshadows its original meaning. Brittanica goes into detail about the roots of Thanksgiving, which can be traced back to the early 17th century […]
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Once upon a time I lived in Dayton, Tennessee, in a little house in the woods with chickens and a blackberry patch on the east side. To the west, covering the ground was a blanket of the thickest, Narnia-esque moss I’ve ever been blessed to walk upon. On this same moss, we killed our Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys. In the […]
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The Liberty men’s D1 hockey team hit the ice at LaHaye Ice Center this past weekend, sweeping the series against rival Ohio University and winning its fifth game in a row on Saturday night. In game one of the series, graduate goaltender Hunter Virostek was tested early on, making two back-to-back saves. Friday night marked Virostek’s first game back in […]
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A 15-12 regular season filled with a wealth of challenging opponents and a new conference has all led to this. The Lady Flames volleyball team is preparing for the 2023 Conference USA Volleyball Tournament, where 10 teams will gather to battle for the CUSA crown Nov. 17-19. For Liberty women’s volleyball Head Coach Trevor Johnson, this weekend’s tournament is a tremendous chance […]
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After claiming the Conference USA title in thrilling fashion, the Liberty women’s soccer team stared down the tough task of facing the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Turner Soccer Complex in Athens, Georgia. In a tight match, Liberty was defeated by Georgia 2-1, bringing its 2023 season to a close. The […]
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I am overjoyed to say that Flames’ basketball is back, and it’s back in full force. After two games, Head Coach Ritchie McKay’s boys are 2-0 and have put up 174 points on their opponents, and there is so much I cannot wait to break down from those games. So, for this edition of Palsgrove’s Points, I’ll be talking about […]
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Lady Flames basketball guard Jordan Hodges has been a force to reckon with throughout her first two years at Liberty Mountain. The 5-foot-6-inch guard from Virginia is entering her junior season with high hopes for herself and her team. Growing up in Richmond, Hodges was heavily involved in sports, playing AAU basketball until she began her high school career at […]
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The Liberty Natatorium is not only home to state-of-the-art facilities, but also the five-time CCSA Champions, the Liberty women’s swim and dive team. After the success the team has seen over its past season, holding a conference record for five consecutive CCSA titles, Head Coach Jake Shellenberger has guided his group from the CCSA to the ASUN Conference, battling the […]
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A 17-3 regular season record and an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament set the stage for the No. 7 Liberty field hockey team’s third consecutive NCAA Sweet 16 appearance, where it was slated to meet the No. 11 Syracuse Orange in Durham, North Carolina. The team squared off with the Orange Nov. 10 and, after gaining the early edge […]
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The undefeated No. 25 Liberty Flames football team welcomed a Commonwealth foe to the Mountain Nov. 11, as the Old Dominion Monarchs entered Williams Stadium on a sunlit afternoon. The Monarchs, one week removed from a painful loss to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, approached the game with sheer desperation, seeking to secure bowl eligibility before the season’s end. The challenge […]
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The Flames men’s basketball team has begun its season with a 2-0 start after defeating the Charlotte 49ers in the “He Gets Us” Hall of Fame series that was held on the Charlotte Hornets hardwood, the Spectrum Center. The Flames put up 71 points in a dominant 71-59 showing. “That’s a really good win for us simply because you may […]
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