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Liberty’s new Turning Point USA chapter finishes first semester of campus outreach for conservatism

November 11, 2019 Virginia Peay Leave a comment

Turning Point USA is a club founded by conservative activist Charlie Kirk that works to promote political awareness and activism on campuses across America. “Turning Point USA has, I think, significantly moved hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people, hopefully to conservative beliefs, and we see that through direct digital outreach and campus advocacy,” Kirk said. “Our goal is […]

Creating for the Creator — Russian designer Aleona Isakova shares story with fashion students

November 11, 2019 Jenna Crenshaw One comment

Her gowns appear on runways in some of the most beautiful and most spiritually dark cities in the world. The intricacies of the beading and the yards of delicate lace and buttery silk do not just represent Russian designer Aleona Isakova’s hours of labor and talent – they represent the gospel in a way that often brings those who behold […]

Tower Theater honors veterans with the opening of “Bedford Boys”

November 11, 2019 Kathryn Alley Leave a comment

In the Tower Theater from Nov. 15 to 23, Liberty’s theater department will perform an original play written by theater arts students. Inspired by true events, “The Bedford Boys” pays homage to veterans from Bedford, Virginia, who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of others in World War II. This original historical drama originated in the 2019 Writing Project, and […]

Love Luggage, a new love language — Unclaimed Baggage hosts a Love Luggage event during Campus Community Nov. 6

November 11, 2019 Hattie Troutman Leave a comment

Losing luggage at the airport brings stress and frustration. But Unclaimed Baggage uses that lost luggage to drastically impact the lives of foster children through its Love Luggage foundation. Standing as the only brick-and-mortar store in the U.S. that sells unclaimed airline luggage, the Unclaimed Baggage Center, started in Scottsboro, Alabama, holds strong to a mission of “reclaiming for good” […]

Liberty’s School of Music gears up for annual “Christmas on the Boulevard” performances

November 11, 2019 Natalie Fuller Leave a comment

Some people think that November is too early to listen to Christmas music, but the School of Music students have been singing Christmas music since September in preparation for Liberty’s annual “Christmas on the Boulevard.” “This is the ‘last and biggest hurrah of the semester for (the School of Music),’” Associate Dean of the School of Music Dr. Stephen Muller […]

Rend Collective and Emily Ann Roberts rock out in the Vines Center hosted by Student Activities

November 11, 2019 Victoria Nelson Leave a comment

It was an interesting combination – a country singer paired with an Irish folk band – but together, they put on a night of worship unlike any other. Students and guests gathered together in the Vines Center Saturday night to hear from Rend Collective on their Revival Anthem Tour. As a precursor to the event, Emily Ann Roberts, a faith-based […]

Liberty Men’s Hockey team throws down in LaHaye against Ohio University Nov. 8

November 11, 2019 Paige Frost Leave a comment

Electrified by the 3,611 students, prospective students and their family members packing the LaHaye Ice Center for College for a Weekend (CFAW), the Flames thumped Ohio University 8-2 in a Midnight Mayhem matchup Friday night where tensions ran high. The Liberty men’s DI hockey team debuted its all-black uniforms during Friday’s game, the first of two games against Ohio […]

Men’s basketball team wins season opener before the move to Liberty Arena

November 11, 2019 Emily Baker Leave a comment

The Flames heated up the Vines Friday on a chilly evening as they pulled off a 66-60 victory over the Highlanders after establishing themselves early in the game, never giving up the lead despite a few close calls. Flames Head Coach Ritchie McKay said the game was typical of Liberty and Radford’s years-long rivalry. “We’ve had some really close games […]

Liberty’s advertising team prepares an ad campaign for the National Student Advertising Competition

November 11, 2019 Robert Locklear Leave a comment

As part of Liberty’s advertising team, Liberty students get to step into real-world marketing by developing their own ad campaigns and presenting them at the annual National Student Advertising Competition. After placing second at the competition in the spring of 2019, the team is gearing up to plan their ad campaign for the 2020 competition. This year the team is […]

Liberty Basketball defeats Maryland Eastern Shore 66-55

November 11, 2019 Ben Craft Leave a comment

Then senior Scottie James exploded out of the gates for the team’s first 14 points, it seemed as though the Flames would be cruising to an easy victory. He ripped down offensive boards and threw down ferocious dunks as the team built an early lead. But despite this strong start, Liberty’s offense struggled through the rest of the game as […]

Liberty’s racquetball team enjoys growth and camaraderie through rebuild

November 11, 2019 Sarah Tate Leave a comment

Many college athletes spend years preparing for sports at the collegiate level. Countless hours go into honing their craft. But for the Liberty racquetball club team, success within the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Racquetball Conference has come with many players having no previous experience with the sport. The Liberty racquetball team is midway through its season, and although the sport might not […]

Column: Wild and Wylie

November 11, 2019 Chad Wylie Leave a comment

Most people know of Eliud Kipchoge, the distance runner who unofficially broke the world marathon record due in large part to Nike’s investment into his equipment and training. Fewer are familiar with Mary Cain, a generational running talent and the youngest American track and field athlete to make the World Championships. Nike is part of her story too, because their […]

Lady Flames volleyball sets sights on ASUN championship tournament

November 11, 2019 John Simmons Leave a comment

The Lady Flames women’s volleyball team is looking to continue its impressive season when the ASUN conference tournament begins Nov. 21-23 in Fort Myers, Florida. Ending the regular season with a winning record for the first time in the past two years, Liberty currently sits third in the ASUN standings with a 17-9 overall record and a 10-4 mark against […]

Profile: Liberty lacrosse cousins own the field together this season

November 11, 2019 Jared Dean Leave a comment

Despite not living near each other for much of their lives, cousins Elijah and Caleb Britton have the chemistry common among family members as they play together on the Liberty lacrosse team. The two cousins have become more like brothers as they have joined each other on the team, sharing an apartment and life at college. They’ve started to talk […]

Column: Adventures with Abby

November 4, 2019 Abby Bowman 3 comments

On Veterans Day, social media floods with messages thanking veterans for their service. Smartphones buzz with words of gratitude from friends and family members. It is pretty common to know a veteran that you can thank personally — maybe an uncle or a grandfather, a neighbor or friend. Between both sides of my family, I have at least six veterans […]

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