Gatsby grandeur overtook the LaHaye Event Space to raise money for a local charity and give students an opportunity to swing-dance away end-of-semester stress. Liberty’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter hosted a Great Gatsby-themed benefit gala Tuesday, April 14. PRSSA sold tickets to the event for $10 and raised $330 for Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity. A portion […]
Read moreCurrent SGA student body president re-elected, makes Liberty history Quincy Thompson made university history last week when he was elected as the first-ever two-term Student Government Association (SGA) president. Students voted to elect the new student body president and vice president in the 2015-2016 Liberty University SGA elections April 15. Thompson ran for re-election with former Junior Class President Jack […]
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Senior class to hear from former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush Liberty University officials announced that potential presidential candidate and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will speak at the school’s 42nd Commencement Saturday, May 9. Jeb Bush, 62, was elected as Florida’s 43rd governor in 1998, serving two terms from 1999-2007. He is the first two-term Republican to hold the position […]
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Rehearsals underway for recently added Young Artist Concerto Competition Melodious sounds came from the rehearsal room as the Liberty University Symphony Orchestra (LUSO) practiced for upcoming concerts, including the first annual Young Artist Concerto Competition Concert scheduled for April 28 at 7 p.m. The orchestra was intended to engage and serve the community, according to LUSO Conductor Dr. John Kinchen […]
Read moreSamkon Gado speaks to soon-to-be graduates Former NFL running back and Liberty alumnus Samkon Gado (class of 2005) spoke at the annual senior Convocation Friday, April 17 at Williams Stadium’s Club Level. The class of 2015 enjoyed coffee and doughnuts while Gado, who finished medical school the day before his Convocation speech, shared his story, as well as what he […]
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Nationwide survey spurs School of Religion to construct new department In a time when the American church is seeing an exodus of young people, Liberty’s School of Religion has a heart to graduate students who will practice biblical leadership to influence their communities. The undergraduate School of Religion (SOR) recently surveyed students, alumni, churches and ministries about how to best […]
Read moreInaugural 5K provides for charities After many requests for Liberty University’s Student Activities (SA) to hold charity runs, a 5K to benefit seven charities will take place April 25 at 9 a.m. starting and ending at the Vines Center. “We frequently get requests to put races on for Student Government Association (SGA) clubs,” Yeoman said. “We could never support multiple […]
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Seniors Jamie Crisp, Kelby Allen and Megan Robinson embrace changes The Lady Flames softball team has experienced a world of change over the past few years: a new coach, new stadium and lots of new talent. Seniors Jamie Crisp, Kelby Allen and Megan Robinson have certainly come a long way on the journey. These Lady Flames have been through a […]
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Odds are if you are reading this, you are 23 years old or younger. And if you are not, at some point in your life you were. Being in your early 20s is a great time. Dreams and aspirations are still fresh in your mind. Your body is still spry and limber. Your mind is sharp as the sharp side […]
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Flames lacrosse star answered God’s call to attend Liberty Brett Bernardo never thought he would end up at Liberty University. “I was like a lot of kids who said I would never go (to Liberty), I don’t want to go there, it’s not for me and it’s not what I want,” Bernardo said. “I wanted to do my own thing.” […]
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Jocelyn and Lewis Williams compete as teammates for Flames track and field Lewis and Jocelyn Williams have the opportunity to experience something only a few Liberty University athletes have the chance to do during their college careers. In addition to attending the same school as their sibling, the Williams’ are able to support each other in their athletic endeavors not […]
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Terrapins take down Flames with ninth-inning comeback Despite leading the No. 22 Maryland Terrapins (27-11, 8-4 Big Ten) heading into the final out of the game Wednesday, April 15, defensive breakdowns ultimately led to a loss for the Liberty baseball team (25-15, 11-4 Big South). With two batters retired in the top of the ninth inning on a fly out […]
Read moreBass fishing duo finishes second The Liberty bass fishing team finished in second place with a total catch of 51 pounds, 13 ounces at the Forest L. Wood (FLW) College National Championship held at Lake Murray in Columbia, South Carolina, April 16-18. The University of South Carolina finished in first place by 1 pound, 5 ounces, according to flwfishing.com. The […]
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Lady Flames victorious in home series with Coastal After dropping the first game of the series Friday, April 17, the Lady Flames softball team outlasted rival Coastal Carolina in both games of a doubleheader Saturday, April 18 to take the series victory. Coastal 4, Liberty 3 The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers took the first game of the series April 17 in […]
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Club hopes to promote environmentally friendly practices With no roof gardens, wind turbines or solar panels, Liberty University does little to stand out as an environmentally conscious school. However, one campus club is doing what they can to change that. The Students for Stewardship club at Liberty takes on issues concerning recycling, local foods and energy saving. Maria DeFosse, president […]
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