Liberty University senior Ava Braatz took Lynchburg’s local news scene by storm, working as the new co-host and co-producer for ABC13’s Living in the Heart of Virginia. This summer Braatz, 22, was contacted by Monika Garland who is a personal mentor to her as well as the previous co-host for Living in the Heart of Virginia, about applying to fill […]
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An understanding of God’s word and a willingness to apply scripture in their daily lives led two twin brothers to take on the real estate industry. Jason and David Benham, returned to their alma mater, Liberty University, for “Redefining Entrepreneurship from the Inside Out”, an event hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship. The brothers are in Lynchburg to film an […]
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“I’m not alone here.” “I didn’t know I was going to be here, but God did.” “A place to find connection.” This is how a few members of the Black Christian Student Association described the community they found through the club. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the BCSA took over the LaHaye Event Space for an afternoon of spoken word poetry […]
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The word conviction came up many times throughout Jason Gregory’s life and in my conversation with him. The first time was when he was 10 years old, on a Sunday night in January. After much debate, Jason’s dad, the youth pastor at Heritage Baptist Church in Lynchburg, made him tag along to a baptism service. As a kid who spent […]
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Skateboarding is much more than a wood deck attached to wheels; the sport exists as a universal language across the world. Skate culture has established a strong presence at Liberty University as student skaters invest in not only their passion for skateboarding but their love for the Lord and one another. “My love for skating stems from a lifelong admiration […]
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Alexia “Lexi” Williams has always been a performer. From Carnival cruise shows to TV appearances, singing has brought her success in stages and events across the country. Last November performing brought her to a new stage in Lynchburg. There, she impressed the judges with her vocal performance of “Think of Me” from The Phantom of the Opera, dazzled the audience […]
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For Liberty senior shotgun team member Chloe Sterner, 2020 has been a year of surprises. But perhaps the biggest was an appearance on the cover of Clay Target Nation magazine while competing for Liberty this summer, four months after her March championship was cancelled. “It’s a once in a lifetime thing,” Sterner said. “It was so random and unexpected. I […]
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After more than three decades of coaching for the Flames and multiple conference titles, Liberty’s Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Brant Tolsma retired after the 2020 outdoor track and field season. However, his replacement is no stranger to the Flames program. Lance Bingham, who previously coached on Tolsma’s staff for 18 years, will now take the reins […]
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William Byron had a roller-coaster of a night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. Byron’s night ended with another disappointment, finishing 25th with 12 laps led – the second week in a row he finished outside of the top 20. William Byron rocketed up from his starting slot to 20th before the competition caution on lap 25. However, a […]
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When Liberty’s football players walked onto the field last Saturday against Western Kentucky, their helmets displayed a new message: #CreatedEqually. The product of days of heartfelt team discussions on racial injustice since coming back to school, their new campaign began with locker-room conversations – but those discussions have grown into a player-led social equality initiative that’s spearheading the way for […]
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The Liberty Flames produced another strong offensive performance Saturday, this time leaning on their passing game to scrape past the Florida International University Panthers 36-34 in a back-and-forth contest. After opening the season against WKU last week, it was Liberty’s turn to enter the game without prior knowledge of their opponent, with the Panthers making their latest season debut in […]
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As the Liberty Flames took on the Florida International University Panthers Sept. 26, things were different than normal in Williams Stadium. The stadium capacity has been reduced because of COVID-19 regulations in Virginia, allowing only 1,000 fans into the stands on game day. The 1,000 seats were allotted to family members of players and staff first – then season ticket […]
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Since its release in July, the Liberty University Journal of Statesmanship and Public Policy has successfully given the student body an opportunity to publish high-quality research on an academic scale with the goal of sharing a biblical perspective on public policy issues. The online Journal has had 1,248 downloads from every continent except Antarctica, according to Dr. Mary Prentice, associate […]
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Dr. Keith Anderson addressed Liberty University’s current COVID-19 numbers during a press conference Sept. 23, emphasizing that the school remain “champions together” during this time. Dr. Anderson, executive director of Student Health and Wellness Initiatives, spoke after President Jerry Prevo and Pastor David Nasser answered questions regarding the 2,200 students being sent to a prayer march this Saturday. Anderson acknowledged […]
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With help from the Greater Lynchburg community, the Salvation Army supplies life-saving aid to residents in need. Whether a hot meal, shelter or prayer, the organization works with community members to ensure that no one goes without. For over 130 years, the Salvation Army has been serving communities across the United States. The ministry supplies essential aid to millions, including […]
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