As the student body election begins to gear up via social media campaigning and through an online voting format, the three campaigns running for student body president and vice president look to establish their own platforms and visions for Liberty students. Each campaign answered three questions in regard to their purpose for running and how they plan to create change […]
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Liberty student Luis Quijano was shocked when he found out he was a Fulbright Scholarship finalist. When he found out, he knew his dream was becoming a reality. Quijano, a Liberty graduate, previously applied for another Fulbright grant but was rejected and has been teaching English in Thailand while waiting to hear whether or not he would receive the second […]
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There is one event every year that gives me the ultimate high as a sports fan. No, it’s not the beauty and tradition of the Masters. It’s not the spectacle and massive production of the Super Bowl. It’s not even the excitement and intrigue of the World Series. The one event that I would sacrifice all others for is the […]
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Even in a time when there are no live sports to watch on TV, you can still stay engaged and gain a deeper understanding of the wide world of sports. Between the draft, football drama, learning a new skill, or even just learning sports history, there’s something sports-related for everyone to occupy their time with. Most sports leagues in the […]
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It takes a little creativity, a touch of freestyle and the ability to think on your feet. The quick-thinking adventure is why Liberty ski and snowboard head coach Isaac Gibson was initially drawn to flying down a snow-covered hill with a board strapped to his feet. Though he had never snowboarded before coming to Liberty, Gibson is not just Liberty’s […]
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The spread of coronavirus has turned life upside down for billions of people around the world. For many athletes whose seasons were cut short by the virus, that uncertainty has taken away their last year playing the sport they love in college. The Liberty men’s DI hockey team was ranked No. 2 in the country, the highest in program history. […]
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For Liberty women’s lacrosse player Sarah Steenson, her senior season has come to an end after playing only six games before the ASUN canceled all remaining spring sports due to the coronavirus. On March 10, Steenson became the third Flames player to win the ASUN Defensive Player of the Week this season and the second Lady Flame to win in […]
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Brant Tolsma announced to his team that he would be retiring as Liberty University’s director of track and field and cross-country Feb. 29, following their sweep at the 2020 ASUN Indoor Track and Field Championships. What he did not realize at that time was that he had just coached the final collegiate meet of his illustrious 34-year career at LU […]
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The ASUN conference suspended all athletic competitions earlier this month and, with college students all over the country sent home, all of Liberty’s athletics programs have been shut down for the remainder of the semester. This includes the softball team. Even though the season has been canceled for the Liberty Flames softball team due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the […]
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Before COVID-19 became a pandemic, six students decided to run for student body president and vice-president. Now, the virus is not about to stop them. Weeks ago, talk of an extended spring break and moving school online sparked anxiety in college students as they wondered what effect COVID-19 would have on their classes, extracurricular activities and events. Liberty was one […]
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Since the official legislation signing ceremony in February, students have seen changes implemented as a result of the passed Student Government Association (SGA) legislation. Included in the new legislation were successful bills to add an iced coffee PLUS+ swipe option at the on-campus Dunkin’, schedule monthly dates for open dorms and implement a take-out dining option at Doc’s Diner, among […]
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Before activity on campus ended abruptly due to COVID-19, Liberty’s Forensics Speech Team snagged a few awards and clinched an elite opportunity. During the first weekend of March, the forensics team travelled to Grove City College in Pennsylvania, to participate in the National Christian College Forensics Invitational (NCCFI). There, they competed against about 25 other colleges from across the nation. […]
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Cabin fever sets in quickly when there is nothing to do. Running out of Netflix shows, I decided to take a walk in the sunshine that only just broke the storm clouds. Walking down the street, I saw a couple walking toward me. We looked at each other, unsure of how to handle this usually mundane situation in the new […]
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For many, the past few weeks mark the most unprecedented time of our lives. The earth seems to have shifted on its axis, and the daily lives of most of us have come screeching to a halt due to the coronavirus threat. Our phones flood with constant COVID-19 updates, and it is hard to escape the grim reality of this […]
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Government leaders and law enforcement agencies have limited arrests and released prisoners as a result of the current health crisis. This lazy and reckless reaction overlooks more reasonable options for keeping COVID-19 away from correctional facilities. Gov. Ralph Northam encouraged law enforcement officers as well as commonwealth attorneys to reduce jail populations by considering arrest alternatives and releasing low risk […]
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