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Alexander Hamilton Society hosts Experts on international relations as they discuss Venezuela’s current political climate

March 2, 2020 Brittany Slaughter Leave a comment

Students interested in foreign politics made their way to the Hancock Welcome Center Thursday Feb. 27, hoping to learn more about Venezuelan politics from experts in the field. The Alexander Hamilton Society at Liberty hosted an evening with Ryan Berg of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and Liberty professor Dr. Thomas Metallo titled “Adapting U.S. Policy in Venezuela.” Berg was […]

Four US Senate candidates speak at a forum hosted by Liberty University College Republicans

March 2, 2020 Kara Edmonds Leave a comment

Students and citizens gathered to hear from Republican Senate candidates running in Virginia as they prepare for the June 9 Republican primary. The candidates shared their beliefs and campaigned at the forum hosted by the College Republicans at Liberty University (CRLU). On Feb. 17, the Liberty club hosted all four contenders — Alissa Baldwin, Omari Faulkner, Daniel Gade and Thomas […]

Samaritan’s Purse hosts ConvoSelect discussing opportunities for students to spread salvation

March 2, 2020 Jada Weaver One comment

Missionaries took to the ConvoSelect stage, sharing with students the purpose behind Samaritan’s Purse and their Operation Christmas Child (OCC) program. On Thursday, Feb. 27, during Global Focus Week, Assistant Director of Partnerships and Promotions at Operation Christmas Child Gracie O’Loughlin and Operation Christmas Child shoebox recipient Vladimir Prokhnevskiy shared about the work of Christian organizations impacting unreached people groups […]

Liberty University Finance majors network for careers at Kingdom Advisors’ Orlando conference

March 2, 2020 Stephanie Haydon Leave a comment

Thirty-nine students piled in for a long bus trip to Florida this past week to learn how to be “Fearless” financial planners for God through Kingdom Advisors’ annual conference in Orlando, held Feb. 19-21. Liberty professor Kurt Cornfield, who helped head the trip, explained what it means to be a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA). “All that means is that we’ve […]

Bridging the Gap Urban Ministries highlights the importance of gospel music in worship with “Gospel Fest”

March 2, 2020 Jordan Smith Leave a comment

Liberty students set out to bridge the gap between contemporary traditions of Christian worship and gospel music at “Gospel Fest: the Revival.” The event on Sunday, Feb. 23, was held by Bridging the Gap Urban Ministries (BGUM) in partnership with the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Over eight different performances, including spoken word poems, praise dancing and gospel music songs, […]

Liberty Flames baseball caps off weekend sweep of Marist with walk-off home run

March 2, 2020 Chad Wylie Leave a comment

After giving up the lead in the top of the ninth inning, the Liberty Flames baseball team (7-4) looked to Ben Highfill to stop the bleeding. The third baseman delivered, ending the game with a walk-off home run 358 feet over the left field fence, securing Sunday’s 4-3 victory and a sweep over Marist College (2-7). The home run redeemed […]

Liberty Flames Lacrosse senior leads the team on national championship campaign

March 2, 2020 Christian Weaner Leave a comment

The University of Nebraska was Noah Rude’s dream school throughout high school. After graduation, Rude received offers from several Division III schools and was accepted to Nebraska, where he could have attempted to walk on and play lacrosse. Instead, Rude chose to come to Liberty and try out for the lacrosse team. According to Liberty Lacrosse Head Coach Kyle McQuillan, […]

Column: Wild and Wylie – There’s no need to fix the emergency goalie rule

March 2, 2020 Chad Wylie Leave a comment

The Carolina Hurricanes had a problem. Midway through the second period of their away game Feb. 22 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, both of the Hurricanes goalies were injured. Without a goalie, the team is not eligible to play. Enter David Ayers, the Maple Leafs zamboni driver and emergency backup goalie. Every stadium in the NHL has an emergency backup […]

How a Lady Flames lacrosse senior uses her voice and game to lead her team

March 2, 2020 Christian Shields Leave a comment

Grace Fletcher knows that in the emotional highs and lows of a lacrosse season, sometimes dancing is the best way to ease the tension. “You’ll catch her at least a few times at practice in the awkward gaps, she’s over there with her hands in the air, jumping up and down, dancing, just having a good time,” Head Coach Kelly […]

Liberty Football Center construction approaching March completion date

March 2, 2020 Luke Randle Leave a comment

While college students across the country prepare for spring break, Liberty University’s football program is preparing to fully transition into the renovated Liberty Football Center (LFC). Despite minor construction delays, the team will likely move in during the week of March 16. Liberty’s transition to Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) prompted a significant overhaul for the facility. The LFC will feature […]

Liberty Flames swimming and diving team takes home back-to-back national titles

March 2, 2020 Emmanuel Johnson-Olaotan Leave a comment

The Liberty Flames swimming and diving team set out to Tennessee aiming to become back-to-back conference champions and win its third title, The Lady Flames competed at the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) Championships Feb. 19-21, edging out Florida Gulf Coast University and Incarnate Word for first place. After scoring 1,556 points, Liberty captured its third CCSA championship. The Lady […]

Top-seeded Liberty Flames basketball team set to host conference tournament play

March 2, 2020 Emily Baker Leave a comment

The ASUN men’s basketball tournament begins Tuesday, March 3, when the 1-seeded Flames host 8-seeded NJIT in the Vines Center for the quarterfinal round. Because the Flames are the No. 1 seed, each game they play in the tournament will be played in the Vines. Admission for students is free for the quarterfinals, while general admission is $10 and premium […]

How a Liberty University Student and powerlifter Duncan Hundley overcame ACL tear to compete again

March 2, 2020 Jacqueline Hale Leave a comment

After tearing his meniscus and ACL at a powerlifting competition last May, Duncan Hundley spent the rest of the summer hobbling up and down the sidelines of his former high school’s football field. It was during that time confined to crutches when the always-active and passionate powerlifter wrote down one big dream: represent Team USA at the Bench Press World […]

Liberty Equestrian Center provides students with outdoor recreation with four-legged friends

March 2, 2020 Savanna Graves, Madilyn Kazmucha Leave a comment

A quick drive up the mountain, past Snowflex and just a turn away from Hydaway lies one of Liberty’s hidden gems. Horses roam 380 acres of land where riders take advantage of two impressive arenas, and students experience the thick smell and fresh air of the Liberty Equestrian Center. Located five miles from Liberty’s main campus, the center is home […]

FACS fashion show director and designers look forward to show March 28

March 2, 2020 Elyssa Drexel Leave a comment

After nine months of brainstorming, designing and stitching, fashion designers are adding the finishing touches to the garments that will steal the show at the 14th annual FACS Fashion Show, March 28. Fashion show director Jessica Suiter looks forward to seeing all the elements come together. “My favorite part of the show is watching so many peoples’ hard work for […]

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