My second grade teacher took me aside. She just finished speaking with the school principal. She kneeled down and uttered these very words: “Nathaniel, I’m so sorry but we can’t get ahold of your mom. … The Pentagon has been hit. But don’t worry, it’s going to be alright.” Around this time of year, those words echo frequently through my […]
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Antonin Scalia’s dissent provides a model for interpreting the Constitution One of the most important sets of documents in American history are the Federalist Papers. Written in newspapers between 1787-1788, these papers were meant to convince the 13 states that they should ratify the new constitution coming out of the Philadelphia Convention. Alexander Hamilton wrote the majority of these 85 […]
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Clayton King returns to Liberty’s campus for his 11th Spiritual Emphasis Week Liberty University students gathered together in Thomas Road Baptist Church and the Vines Center for four services of worship and learning during Spiritual Emphasis Week 2015, an annual tradition at Liberty. Back for his 11th consecutive Spiritual Emphasis Week, pastor Clayton King preached on the topic of God’s […]
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Liberty launches new department A new Liberty University office provides students with the opportunity to be academically enriched and culturally engaged. LU Send may be new, but it continues to carry out the university’s overarching goal to display the gospel of Christ throughout the world. The new office is meant to serve as a travel agency for Liberty students and […]
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As Hillary Clinton stumbles, the vice president eyes a run for the presidency With bad publicity circling the Hillary Clinton campaign like an eagle circling its prey, the Democratic field for 2016 continues to look bleak. Clinton continues to find herself on the defensive of a long list of accusations stemming from her email scandal earlier this year. As her […]
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More changes are made to broaden choices on campus Liberty dining continues to raise the bar in its dining options that now include, a drive-thru at Doc’s Diner, Auntie Anne’s and more. According to Casey Guise, unit marketing coordinator for Sodexo, the motive for the recent addition of a drive-thru at Doc’s Diner was convenience. “A drive-thru is an asset […]
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Liberty faculty to receive free pastry from Starbucks during the month of September Liberty University faculty members have the job of serving students on a daily basis. So throughout September, in honor of Faculty Appreciation Month, these hard-working members of Liberty will be celebrated for their contributions to the university. According Dining Services, the staff of Liberty will be treated […]
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Lady Flames look to build The Lady Flames volleyball team looks to add another chapter of success to its program history during the 2015 season after early exits in the Big South championship tournament in the past two seasons. Head coach Shane Pinder, the all-time winningest coach in Lady Flames volleyball history, heads into his 12th season at Liberty with […]
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Medical students and faculty serve on the school’s first medical service trip More than 80 students, faculty and staff of the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) took a break from their summer vacations and teamed up for LUCOM’s first trip to Zacapa, Guatemala, from July 18-25. There they focused on providing quality medical help, building long-term relationships and […]
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Flames travel to Morgantown to battle the Mountaineers in FBS matchup The Liberty Flames football team will have its first major test of the 2015 season when it faces the West Virginia Mountaineers on the road this Saturday Sept. 12. Both teams come into the contest 1-0, with Liberty picking up a 32-13 win at home against the Delaware State […]
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Sisters Ashleigh and Alyssa Hill have a bond that goes beyond the soccer field Best friends. Number one fans. Roommates. These all describe the relationship between sisters Ashleigh and Alyssa Hill. Now, the pair can add being regular members of the starting lineup for the Lady Flames soccer team to the list. Ashleigh Hill, a sophomore, welcomed her freshman sister […]
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Liberty professor Dr. Jaeshil Kim will spend a semester teaching in Vietnam When Jaeshil Kim became a Christian 20 years ago, she had no idea where God would take her. Originally from Korea, Kim is a professor of linguistics at Liberty University and holds a doctorate in linguistics from the University of California-Irvine (UCI). After completing her doctoral program, Kim […]
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Teams of four battle through mental and physical obstacles around the lake As the fog hung over the lake at Camp Hydaway around 9 a.m Saturday Sept. 5, students hunched over kayaks, preparing to push the brightly colored boats into the water. The “3 … 2 … 1 … ,” countdown by Josh Yeoman, director of Outdoor Recreation for Student […]
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Flames cannot overcome early deficit against NC State The N.C. State Wolfpack pulled out a 2-0 win over the Liberty Flames men’s soccer team in a non-conference game Sept. 4 at Osborne Stadium to win for the fifth time in six meetings. The Flames started the contest with some early pressure on the Wolfpack’s side of the field. The Wolfpack […]
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