Why Tim Allen’s comments are problematic Tim Allen compares his experience as a conservative in Hollywood to being shunned by your friends, degraded by a sign on all of your clothing, constantly beaten, starved and eventually murdered. “If you don’t believe what everyone believes, this is like 30s Germany, if you’re not part of the group,” Allen said on “Jimmy […]
Read moreEuropean leader’s sexist comments draw backlash “Of course women must earn less than men because they are weaker, they are smaller, they are less intelligent and they must earn less. That is all.” Polish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Janusz Korwin-Mikke spoke these words in the European Parliament March 1, 2017, according to USA Today. He preceded that statement by […]
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Liberty drama team traveled south to perform at schools during spring break During spring break, the Liberty University King’s Players Drama Team traveled to various schools in Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana. Overall, more than 200 people were saved over the course of the week. The King’s Players is a touring drama group that ministers to schools and churches across the country, […]
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Liberty’s school of business creates the SAM Fund to give students the opportunity to practice real-life investment skills while still in school Liberty University has invested in its school of business students by providing an opportunity for them to invest. Approximately 20 students are a part of the Student Asset Management (SAM) Fund and manage $50,000 that they invest in […]
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Downtown Lynchburg welcomes a new Irish-themed coffeeshop that is paired with the Emerald-Stone Girlle located on Jefferson Street A Lynchburg-based husband-wife duo is working with several Liberty University students to bring quality coffee and a cozy atmosphere to downtown Lynchburg. Dublin 3 Coffee House, an Irish-themed coffeehouse located at 1001 Jefferson Street, is paired with owner’s Keith and Adrienne Sweeney’s […]
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Liberty’s Center4ME held a networking event March 25 called ‘Black Girls Create’ that provided women of color an opportunity for discussion The Dinner Table, a five-part documentary series intended to redefine the narrative for women of color in the media, hosted a networking event entitled “Black Girls Create” (BGC) Saturday, March 25 at the Center For Multicultural Enrichment (Center4ME) in […]
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Men’s lacrosse upsets No. 7 Florida State The Liberty University men’s lacrosse team (5-4) continued its 26-game home winning streak that has extended for four years after outscoring No. 7 Florida State (10-2) 11-7 March 31. “This is the first ranked opponent that we have beaten this season,” senior midfielder Brett Wood said. “Especially going into the SELCs, this is […]
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Senior ace leads Flames past Bethune-Cook Behind a pair of home runs by senior catcher Jake Barbee and senior first baseman Sammy Taormina, Liberty defeated Bethune-Cookman Sunday afternoon by a score of 6-1 to take the weekend series. Liberty (16-10) bounced back from a 4-5 loss on Friday night to win on a walkoff hit Saturday before winning a very […]
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Liberty student embodies the meaning of ‘die-hard’ fan There has not been a moment of silence during a Liberty basketball game for the last four years thanks to J.J. McCracken, also known as “Da Cracken,” a die-hard Liberty Flames fan. Complete with face paint, beads and a high-pitched shrill, McCracken has been a staple not only in the Vines Center, […]
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Liberty wrestling shows out at NCWA nationals, Ferenczy and Manley take titles After another year faced with many adversities, the Liberty University wrestling team took home a second place finish at the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) Grand National Tournament March 11. The Flames were led by career performances from senior Josh Ferenczy and freshman Cendall Manley, who both finished […]
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Finnigan competes in NCAA nationals Currently things are going just swimmingly for Alicia Finnigan. A sophomore member of Liberty’s swimming and diving team, Finnigan recently competed in the NCAA Swimming & Diving Nationals, setting the fastest 200 fly by a Lady Flame at 1:57.37, beating the previous record of 1:58.76 set by Jess Reinhardt in 2014. “The whole team benefits […]
Read more111 games. 111 wins. How the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team and Head Coach Geno Auriemma won 111 games in a row is an unbelievable feat and marks a streak for most consecutive games won at the college level that very well may never be surpassed. From what experience I had playing basketball, I cannot imagine winning 111 games […]
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Liberty’s equestrian hunt seat team seeks to make it to nationals for first time “Shoulders back!” “Heels down!” “Check your diagonal!” These are just a few of the commands a rider on the Liberty hunt seat team may hear from their trainer at the Liberty University Equestrian Center, tucked away in the woods on Lone Jack Road. There are two […]
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Recording artist Ellie Holcomb talks about her successful path into CCM When singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb was attending college at the University of Tennessee, the blonde acoustic guitarist said she was like a “bad Taylor Swift,” using songwriting to cope with the pain of relationships. “I’d play all these awful heartbreak songs in my college dorm room stairwell,” Holcomb said. “And […]
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“Is Virginia Really for Lovers?” event discusses the disposal of 1967 marriage bans Liberty University’s Center for Multicultural Enrichment (Center4ME) expanded the initiative, Because it Matters, through an event focused on interracial relationships March 31. “Is Virginia Really for Lovers?” is an event that stems from the national “Loving Day” event that is celebrated each year June 12. Ken Tanabe […]
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