Each semester Liberty University invites well-known and influential Christians, such as actor Kirk Cameron, Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson and author Jon Acuff, to campus. However, Dot Richardson, a celebrity in the field of softball, will stay at the university for more than just one day, as she was named the new head coach of the Lady Flames softball team […]
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Former Liberty Convocation speaker Tim Tebow joined the 7.6 percent of Americans without a job Saturday, Aug. 31 when the New England Patriots cut him from their roster. As the choruses of NFL fans calling for Tebow’s retirement grows louder, the league’s most polarizing quarterback still holds out hope for another job. “I will remain in relentless pursuit of continuing […]
Read moreAs students have returned to campus and discovered what Lynchburg has to offer beyond Liberty University’s campus, businesses on Wards Road have been thriving from the increase in traffic and sales according to the News in Advance. Cookout, a recent addition to the lineup of food choices on Wards Road, has become a college students go-to for fast food. Becca […]
Read moreLiberty University recently signed an agreement with the Yellow Ribbon Program, giving military students and recipients the chance to attend college on a scholarship. The program, which offers scholarships to military personnel who want to earn a college degree, was introduced at Liberty in Fall 2009. “It covers the gap between what a veteran or eligible dependent receives from the […]
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Dining has made changes to on-campus services and announced plans for new facilities in the near future Sodexo made numerous changes to Liberty University’s on-campus dining throughout the summer of 2013 and announced numerous changes planned for the future. “One of the biggest changes is that we have completely redesigned the menu at Doc’s Diner so that it has a […]
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Residents reach out to law enforcement after power outage delays airing of the newest “Breaking Bad” episode As the call came into the Fairfield Police Department, the dispatcher answered the phone and heard a worried voice over the line. But it was not because of a robbery, a kidnapping or even a cat in a tree. It was to complain […]
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In an era where the sports world seems to be marred by scandal, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find honorable role models in the field. While there are still athletes like NBA guard Jeremy Lin and MLB player Albert Pujols who are outspoken Christians and good role models, shame seems to be a pervasive theme in sports today. While […]
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According to Fox News, three members of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins football team recently turned down an invitation to a ceremony at the White House with President Barack Obama. Jim Langer, Bob Kuechenberg and Manny Fernandez refused to attend the soiree because of the polarity of their political persuasions, according to an article by Ryan Wilson of CBSSports.com. Although […]
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“Loneliness has become the most common ailment of the modern world.” This quote, taken from recently popular social media star Shimi Cohen, is a curious statement to be sure. After all, we are living in the 21st century. Surely, now more than ever before, we are connected, united, sociable. Can loneliness really be a word in our high-speed vocabularies? In […]
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The Cinematic Arts School showed four free films that are yet to be released in theaters around the nation Liberty University’s Zaki Gordon Cinematic Arts Center screened four feature films Aug. 29-30 prior to their nationwide release dates. Audience members gathered at Cinemark Movie 10 located on Candler’s Mountain Road for the free viewing of “Seasons of Gray,” “Beyond the […]
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Missionaries from Liberty work to represent the School of Business overseas The School of Business was well-represented this summer as four of its top students divided into two teams and traveled to Asia for four weeks to assist missionaries in the field by helping to develop and improve their businesses. Daniel Keef, a junior business administration and accounting major, and […]
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CGE hosted an informational meeting Aug. 27 More than 2,000 students gathered in Thomas Road Baptist Church Aug. 27 as the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) hosted its annual informational meeting, the Take It Global Expo. The event featured the unveiling of the new 2013-2014 global trips and challenged students of all majors to “take your degree global.” Johnnie Moore, […]
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Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr. made his first Liberty University Convocation appearance of the fall 2013 semester Wednesday, Aug. 28 and announced that Elmer Towns, one of the university’s co-founders, will be taking a sabbatical effective Thursday, Aug. 29, according to a Liberty University News Service story. Falwell said that Towns, 80, will be traveling, spending time with his family and […]
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Liberty University’s Division I Men’s hockey team has high expectations for the upcoming year after finishing last season ranked 13th among American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) teams. With a mix of returning starters and fresh faces for the new season, the Flames look to make another trip to the postseason. According to Head Coach Kirk Handy, the Flames will be […]
Read moreThe Liberty men’s cross country team is looking to win the Big South Conference for the ninth straight year, while the women look to win their second consecutive title. Each team hopes to qualify for the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships for the first time. Both teams opened their seasons Fri. Aug 30 at the University of Virginia duals, […]
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