Liberty student gets the opportunity to present research findings at the VAS Not every student gets an opportunity to present his or her research at the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS), but Liberty University student Stefany Orellana, a cell and molecular biology student, and her team were some of the few who did. In January, Orellana, one of three […]
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Annual Ignite Men’s Impact Conference will be held in Vines Center with guest speakers Ben Roethlisberger, Si Robertson and Tony Stewart Liberty University will host more than 10,000 at the Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend March 17-18 in the Vines Center, where fathers and sons will have a chance to worship and study God’s word together. Speakers and guests at […]
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Flames win sixth game in a row, drown Bucs The Liberty Flames men’s basketball team (17-10, 12-2) defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (8-17, 4-10) 76-69, to mark its sixth straight win and keep the Flames tied for first place in the Big South Conference. The Flames victory came less than 48 hours after a double overtime comeback win against […]
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Evangelical community continues complicated relationship with Trump President Donald Trump finds himself at odds with many in the voting bloc that carried him to the White House after placing a now-contested ban on refugees from seven nations, indicating that his complicated relationship with Evangelicals is set to continue. Trump’s dealings with Evangelicals have long been troubled, as respected leaders […]
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Far-right editor’s appearance causes backlash Does everyone have the right to say what he or she wishes and defend it by invoking freedom of speech? What if that person is known for his rude, provocative and inappropriate statements? Students and the administration of UC Berkeley grappled with these and similar questions when the Berkeley College Republicans invited Milo Yiannopoulos, […]
Read moreThe cream of the crop of NBA talent will gather together this weekend in New Orleans for All-Star Weekend, bringing to mind great moments of past All-Star Weekends. Vince Carter’s “It’s Over” dunk. Dwight Howard’s Superman. Michael Jordan’s dunk from the free throw line. The duel between Spud Webb and Dominique Wilkins for the 1986 Slam Dunk contest. These are […]
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Flames baseball prepares for season As spring approaches, so does baseball season with the impending season opener for the Liberty Flames slated for Feb. 17 at Riley Park in Charleston, South Carolina against Virginia. The Flames are looking to improve their record after a lackluster season of 31-28 last year. The first step was hiring new head coach Scott […]
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Men’s lacrosse hopes to build reputation The Liberty University men’s lacrosse team is coming out of the preseason with high ambitions to not only have a successful season, but to also claim victory over nationally-ranked opponents. According to Head Coach Kyle McQuillan, the preseason has been an integral time for the players to polish their skills before jumping into […]
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Women’s tennis team aims to claim the top spot in 2017 season After a successful 2016 campaign – a season that included a team record eight Big South wins and a share of the conference championship – the Liberty women’s tennis team has one goal in mind for 2017: win the Big South tournament for the first time in […]
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Ryan’s goal makes ESPN’s Top 10 highlights vision I hockey team defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, Feb. 11 in a merciless game ending in a 10-0 win. The Flames hit the ice with precision and hot hands as they dominated the Scarlet Knights in all three periods. Liberty goalie Josh Halpenny put up a wall and never gave […]
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Kansas brothers more than just teammates The term “brother” has multiple meanings. There is the obvious reference of at least two men born of the same parents. There are other meanings too. A brother can be a close friend. He can also be a teammate. But sometimes, a brother can be all of the above. Ezra and Josiah Talbert are […]
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‘Seussical’ runs Feb. 17 – 26, bringing the imaginative stories of Dr. Seuss to life at the Tower Theater through a musical the whole family can enjoy Perhaps some of the fondest childhood memories of college-aged millennials are the vibrant stories written by Dr. Seuss. The Liberty University student body can relive those memories as the theater arts department […]
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Uncle Joe’s Donuts & Treats offers more than 30 different fresh-baked doughnuts “Welcome to Uncle Joe’s Donuts,” Celeste Brothers said as she smiled at the customers in front of her. “Let me tell you about our doughnuts today.” Joe and Celeste Brothers, the owners of Uncle Joe’s Donuts & Things at 7423 Timberlake Rd., opened their shop in 2013 […]
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LU Batman and the ‘Campus Gandalf’ talk about why they don their costumes By night, Tobias Schwarz is just a normal criminal justice student at Liberty University, but by day, he dons his alter ego: ‘Campus Gandalf.’ Schwarz is often seen wearing his Gandalf hat and occasionally carrying his staff. He has been portraying the character from J. R. […]
Read moreLicensed counselors share their advice for loving yourself this Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is here, and love is in the air. Some people are trying to figure out how to love another person, but many are just trying to figure out how to love themselves. What does that mean? Love is a commitment, not a feeling, according to Timothy Barclay, […]
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