Collegiate paintball remains outside the knowledge of most sports fans. However, Kyle Babb, a first-year assistant coach for Liberty’s club paintball team, gives perhaps the best summary of paintball for those unfamiliar with the sport. “It’s a game of chess with guns,” Babb said. For most of the past decade, the Flames have mastered the collegiate scene and regularly challenged […]
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Closing her eyes and breathing in the cold, crisp air from the hockey rink, goalie Nadia Rupoli reminds herself to stay in the moment before and during every game, especially during games like this. On Friday, Rupoli claimed her fourth shutout of the season, beating Adrian 3-0, and then claimed another win against them the next day 6-3. “Adrian is […]
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Think fast: Who do you think struggles the most with body image, women or men? Given how much it’s talked about, the answer that came to your head was most likely women, even if in reality, both women and men struggle with body image issues equally. Due to the stereotypical idea that struggles related to body image and self-esteem are […]
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Editor’s Note: This article does not necessarily reflect the author’s personal opinion. This is the second of two opinion articles about the United States’ foreign policy regarding Syria. According to President Trump, “signing letters to parents of soldiers that have been killed” is his most difficult duty as president. With that heartbreaking statement on Oct. 9, President Trump explained why […]
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This is the second part of Couch’s Corner published Oct. 22. “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth,” 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 says. The saying, “the […]
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Recently-converted Christians probably remember an overwhelming sense of gratitude and excitement immediately after salvation. While their understanding of theology may be incomplete and their familiarity with Scripture still developing, a new Christian is often bursting with thankfulness for what Jesus has done. Early Friday morning, Kanye West, the multiplatinum hip-hop icon who has dominated the rap charts for almost two […]
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Offic-heavy streets is getting a makeover — both above ground and below. Main Street, which runs through the heart of downtown Lynchburg, has underground electrical and water systems that are 200 years old. The Main Street Renewal Project aims to replace the aging underground water, storm water and sewer fixtures with new ones and modernize the streetscape above. The project […]
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Dr. Andrew Behnke, an assistant professor of Internal Medicine in the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, is a recent recipient of his second Fulbright Grant, a prestigious award given in limited number each year. The grant Behnke received is called a FLEX grant, and will allow him to go to Moldova in several 4-5 week segments over the next […]
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Artists in Lynchburg have the opportunity to submit their artwork for a unique project called “Art on the Fence” to beautify areas of downtown under construction. Ashley Kershner, executive director of the Downtown Lynchburg Association, said the association will adorn the construction fencing with the top five designs printed on vinyl. “This is a project that aims to bring beauty […]
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Popular local restaurant The Water Dog recently received an “Ordinary Award” for restaurant of the year. Ordinary Awards are given out to celebrate Virginia’s restaurants and lodging, according to ordinaryawards.com. They are presented by The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association (VRLTA). “The Ordinary Awards celebrate and honor all of Virginia’s restaurants, lodging establishments and hotels, DMOs, attractions, and more,” […]
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“I would tell my 20 year-old-self to start thinking about it (financial planning). You don’t have to have the entire plan now or have everything figured out, but just start the conversation and take the next right step,” Dr. Stacie Rhodes said. Dr. Rhodes is the Executive Director of Financial Planning at Liberty University and an associate professor at the […]
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In light of the Christmas season, Liberty University partnered with nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse to bring joy to children all over the world with heartfelt gifts provided in the simple form of a shoebox. Thousands of shoe boxes are filled with necessities and toys for children by Liberty students each year in an initiative known as Operation Christmas Child. Through Operation […]
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For the month of October, Liberty students Kelley Duvall and Natalie Barsamian are taking on the fight against human trafficking in an unusual way. Duvall and Barsamian are asking for donations in the form of funds, time and bras. The two juniors are hoping to bring in 1,000 bras for a movement called Girls Free Girls. Girls Free Girls is […]
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Liberty University joined with Hampton University at the Library of Congress Wednesday for the exchanging of ideas with some of the nation’s leading public servants and media professionals for the second Washington Symposium. The idea for the Washington Symposium sparked from a U.S. Senate Town Hall last year where Liberty and Hampton students were both in attendance. The two institutions […]
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America’s Got Talent season 14 winner Kodi Lee stole the show during Friday’s Convocation through his musical performance and compelling story of overcoming and defying disabilities. Students cheered in support across the Vines Center as 22-year-old Kodi Lee captivated the crowd with his vocal and piano performances. Kodi Lee’s mother, Tina Lee, shared Kodi Lee’s unique journey through his […]
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