The Liberty Flames baseball team won its first home game of the season when it defeated the William & Mary Tribe 8-4 at Liberty Baseball Stadium Feb. 23. The Flames used seven pitchers in the game in order for each to get some playing time and experience which could pay off later in the year. “All along we were going […]
Read moreIntramurals still open for teams From disc golf to intense basketball competitions, Liberty’s intramural sports offer a range of athletic activities. Intramural sports are lower-level athletic competitions, which allow for students of varying athletic ability to compete in their chosen sport. Over the course of a semester, students have access to more than 20 intramural sports and competitions. Men’s, women’s […]
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Liberty hockey players will spend spring break overseas Despite having finished their last game, the Liberty University Division I Men’s Hockey team continues its involvement both on and off the ice by gearing up for its first cultural engagement trip to East Asia. The team will complete this outreach program during spring break, leaving March 10 and returning March 19. […]
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Virginia House of Delegates provides model for other states in fighting abortion HB 1090 sounds like it could be a mutated strain of swine flu or perhaps a new Microsoft operating system. Maybe it is Mazda’s most recent model. The obscure, numerical title that reveals no hint of meaning is not a virus — nor is it a computer program […]
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Liberty University Online (LUO) on-campus intensive courses are extending to out-of-state locations for the benefit of students who do not live close to Virginia. Intensive courses condense an entire semester of a class into one or two weeks of concentrated focus on the subject with some pre- and post-intensive work as well. Online students are given the opportunity to study […]
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Liberty continues Israeli support Ever since Dr. Jerry Falwell founded Liberty University in 1971, the school has been a strong supporter of Israel. Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer spoke to students in Convocation Feb. 19. Dermer began by thanking President Jerry Falwell and the Falwell family for their support of Israel over the years. “It is crystal clear […]
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Appomattox man gives firsthand account of devastation and relief efforts When a natural disaster strikes, the surrounding communities face the devastating realities of loss and brokenness. When tornadoes hit parts of Virginia on Wednesday, Feb. 24, the community of Appomattox, Virginia rallied together to restore their county. Ishmael Labiosa experienced the devastation of the recent tornado but has also been […]
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‘The Legends’ auditions began Feb. 29 and will continue through March 4 Thousands of students will once again fill the Vines Center Saturday, April 9 to attend a night of music, laughter and entertainment as Liberty University’s Student Activities (SA) work hours on end to pull off the grandest, late night event of the semester: Coffeehouse. This semester’s Coffeehouse theme, […]
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Welcome to The Flare, a weekly round-up of some of the top stories in news, politics, entertainment, sports and beyond. The goal is to keep you updated and informed, without taking up too much of your time. Like, share and learn something 1.Guantanamo No More? If President Obama has it his way, that will be the case. Obama isn’t letting […]
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Students should be wary of rushing into marriage at too young of an age There will be four, maybe five bridesmaids. Gardenias with wide, swirling blooms will beautifully intertwine with the roses’ more delicate, colorful blossoms. There will be twinkly lights. Maybe not during the ceremony, but they could give the reception hall that enchanted glow — the friendly illusion […]
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Phone Axiom provides cost-efficient way to have technological devices repaired Your brand new phone has a split screen, and it is not the type of split screen that you want. There is a crack running diagonally from left to right. With the amount of students and faculty on Liberty University’s campus dealing with such a dilemma, Phone Axiom plans to […]
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Author shares fears and concerns about radical Islam and the future of America New York Times bestselling author, political analyst and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza spoke to students Feb. 11 about the dangers surrounding radical Islam and the role of young people in society. D’Souza’s most prominent films are “2016: Obama’s America” and “America.” After an introduction from Adam Ochs, chairman […]
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Sodexo to offer the PLUS+ dining plan in which meal swipes can be used at retailers Coffee lovers rejoice. Next semester Sodexo will be offering a new meal plan option that will include swipes to your favorite places around campus including Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. The Freedom Dining PLUS+ plan is an upgraded meal plan being introduced for the fall […]
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Liberty University Police Department discusses rules about firearms on campus Liberty University Police Department (LUPD) will offer its next concealed carry class for students Friday, Feb. 26 from 5:45-10 p.m., according to LUPD Chief of Police Col. Richard D. Hinkley. “The class teaches basic safety principles for handling any type of firearm and the basic principles needed to shoot accurately,” […]
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Information on polling center locations for students and how to register in Virginia College is a time of learning, growing and stepping into the next stage of life. Liberty University students, as well as all college students in the state of Virginia, will have the opportunity to fulfill their responsibility of voting March 1. “Students are moving on to complete […]
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