David Towles goes “beyond the classroom” to minister and teach students “If I would want to say something good about myself, it is that I’m never really satisfied.” It is not that David Towles is dissatisfied with life, it is just that he never settles for less. As the director of the Liberty University Spanish Institute and professor of Spanish, […]
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Lady Flames capture conference title The Liberty Flames women’s soccer team is Big South Champions for the fifth time in program history. The Lady Flames beat the Campbell Camels 1-0 thanks to an early first half goal from senior midfielder Brittany Aanderud. Liberty was back in the final for the third year in a row, but was looking for their […]
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Lady Flames stymie red-hot Panthers It was a special night for the Lady Flames volleyball team, as the team honored its seniors on Senior Night Nov. 6, and brought home the upset victory over High Point University, winning 3-1. The Lady Flames were led by senior Caroline Douglas, who recorded a match-leading 19 kills. Liberty outhit the Panthers .200-.186. After […]
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The men’s basketball team is young and hungry for success early in season The Liberty Flames men’s basketball team heads into the 2015-2016 season with Head Coach Ritchie McKay taking over the program once again. McKay served as the Flames head coach for two seasons, from 2007-2009, before leaving Liberty to join the University of Virginia Cavaliers as an associate […]
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Men’s DI hockey team gets swept in weekend series by No. 7 Stony Brook The No. 15 Liberty Flames men’s Division I hockey team’s comeback attempt came up short against No. 7 Stony Brook Seawolves Nov. 7 at the LaHaye Ice Center as it fell, 8-5. The Flames started with an early attack, controlling the puck in the Seawolves defensive […]
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Andy Mineo and guests performed at Thomas Road Baptist Church Nov. 6 Gathered in the sanctuary of Thomas Road Baptist Church Friday, Nov. 6, guests packed in near the stage awaiting the arrival of the artists of the evening — Andy Mineo, Propaganda and JGivens. Mineo’s “Uncomfortable” tour made its stop at Liberty University for College for a Weekend. Walking […]
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Young Women for America will hold its Military Appreciation Gala Nov. 13 The Young Women for America (YWA) believe the members of the military and military families deserve to be honored and appreciated, and that is why the Liberty University chapter of YWA is hosting its annual Military Appreciation Gala Nov. 13 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the club […]
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Liberty employee reaches thousands through his controversial online blog John Reid likes controversy. When Reid, a 30-year-old Christian blogger, sat down to talk, it was one of the first things he said. A man with a soft-spoken tone of voice, it is not first apparent Reid is controversial in nature. Readers of his blog, “John Wesley Reid,” though, will tell […]
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S.O.A.R. Dunk team travels during the year to perform and share salvation Chandler Bronkema cannot dunk a basketball. And yet during 70 shows this year, he will find himself high above the rim, weaving the ball “through the right leg, left leg, then right leg,” before slamming it through the hoop for what he deems his favorite trick. The extra […]
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Vietnam veteran speaks to students about having a burden for the U.S. Vietnam War veteran Dr. Tim Lee encouraged students to “begin to get a burden for (their) nation like (they) never have” on the first day of Liberty University’s Military Emphasis Week, which began at Convocation Friday, Nov. 6. To kick off the annual event, Director of the Center […]
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Students are encouraged to donate to food drives this Thanksgiving season The annual Liberty University Thanksgiving Food Drive is underway as students, faculty and staff work to reach this year’s goal of donating more than 4,000 pounds of food by Nov. 18. The food drive is hosted each year through a partnership between the Center for Christian/Community Service and Sodexo, […]
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Professor of education dies Dr. Connie Lewis McDonald professor of education at Liberty University, died Thursday, Oct. 22 in her home in Lynchburg at the age of 59. McDonald was born March 18, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Hubert and Rosalie Lewis. When she accepted a job at Liberty, she fulfilled her dream of becoming a professor. […]
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Technology is distracting believers from the surrounding Christian community Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Scroll, click, swipe. Upload, download, reload. Overload. One month ago, I attended a lecture in the Jerry Falwell Library titled, “Antisocial Media: Communal Transformation and the Barriers of the Technology” given by Dr. Karen Swallow Prior, professor of English, and Dr. Chad Thornhill, professor of theology. For an […]
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Democrats lose another candidate, signifying a shift in the party’s ideology Sen. Jim Webb’s recent decision to drop out of the Democratic run for president was a surprise to some. I think his choice makes sense in light of the political realm today and highlights some interesting points about the partisan split that has been evolving in the Democratic Party […]
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