She started her journey at Liberty University as an outside hitter for the indoor volleyball team, and now Payton Carter is coming full circle as the new women’s beach volleyball head coach. Carter played for the women’s indoor team for four years during her undergraduate studies until Kaleb VanDePerre, who was head coach at the time, sought her out at […]
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In their first home game of the season, the No. 11 Liberty University Flames Field Hockey team fell short against its in-state rival, the No. 3 Virginia Cavaliers. Prior to the Flames’ Sunday matchup with the Cavs, Liberty opened its season Aug. 31, when the team traveled to Kent, Ohio, for a two-game road trip, defeating Indiana 2-1 in double […]
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After a wild, gritty and ugly 30-24 comeback win over the New Mexico State Aggies Sept. 7, the Flames have begun their season 2-0. They came back from being down 17-3 to winning the game in dramatic fashion for their first CUSA victory of the season. “It was one of those (games) that just nothing seemed to be going your […]
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Liberty University Women’s Hockey is preparing to spark some flames and turn up the heat with both the Division I and Division II teams starting their seasons over the next few weeks. The Division I Lady Flames recently opened their season against Washington Pride with a 6-0 victory, while the Division II team began its season with two dominant wins […]
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The Liberty University Division I Men’s Hockey team will soon take the ice, donning commemorative “Hockey 40”-branded jerseys to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the program. The Flames will host the University of North Carolina at the LaHaye Ice Center during Homecoming Weekend Sept. 13. In addition, Head Coach Kirk Handy enters his 25th season behind the bench, sporting a […]
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The Flames are 2-0, but everything feels wrong. The vibes are atrocious, the performance is sloppy and the on-field discipline is strangely nonexistent. What the heck happened? Is this all because they got brutalized by Oregon in Glendale? Is it because Liberty University lost a few too many stars and veterans? Why did they debut their new baby blue uniforms […]
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The location was Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the setting was a chaotic newsroom after former President Donald Trump had just been shot. Seated at her anchor desk, Shannon Bream was reporting live on-air July 13 for FOX News Sunday when the breaking news story of the season unfolded. Calm and collected, Bream kept the program going by sharing the latest developments […]
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September can be considered a transition month, almost like a buffer between the seasons. With the cooler weather right around the corner, it’s time to gear up for some of the month’s favorites. pumpkin all the way What is one of the biggest fall staples you can think of? If you thought about pumpkin flavoring, you are correct! Beginning in […]
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In Lynchburg, one local ice cream shop is serving up something that’s not just sweet, but memorable. At Rookie’s, it’s not just about enjoying an ice cream sandwich — it’s about community, friendship and growth. Rookie’s has grown far beyond its humble beginnings. While pursuing his MBA at Liberty University, cofounder Jordan Nickerson had the idea of creating an ice […]
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Students can journey to the past with “Anastasia,” Alluvion Stage Company’s newest production in the Tower Theater. Anya, an amnesiac who longs to find the truth of her past, joins con man, Dmitry, and the hilarious ex-aristocrat, Vlad Popov, to escape Russia and find the answers she seeks in Paris. The trio captivates the audience as Anya uncovers her forgotten […]
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Former “Duck Dynasty” star and Christian speaker Sadie Robertson Huff helped write LO Worship band’s new single “Mirror,” which released last month. Comprised of worship leaders Reeves Walker, Kaylea Mayo and Liberty University student Laela Dasher, LO Worship band has produced many albums and singles since their launch in 2020. Ever since, the band has gained over 566,033 monthly listeners […]
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This summer I took a cold shower, and you should do the same. As I flew over the Pacific Ocean and headed to a country I knew little about, I realized what the decisions I made had manifested. That is, discomfort in the face of the unknown. After two weeks in Central Asia, it was beginning to feel like the […]
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College is stressful. While there are many ways to relax and de-stress from homework, tests and papers, students living in dorms may overlook a beneficial activity that can improve their mental and physical health — gardening. This activity can positively impact students’ lives and promote personal health. For example, Consumer Reports notes that foods grown from a garden can be […]
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Imagine a society that publicly demeans outcasts by broadcasting their struggles or odd fascinations, exploiting them for money. Worse, imagine a society in which millions actively support this wicked behavior. As it turns out, there is no need to imagine. In our culture, where social justice efforts are as widespread as they have ever been, reality TV shows continue to […]
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Freedom 4/24, a Lynchburg organization that fights human trafficking, held its annual gala Sept. 6 at Spring Grove Ranch in Appomattox to come together as a community and raise money for the partners they support. The nonprofit aims to educate people about human trafficking, both locally and internationally, with the goal of prevention. “It started as a T-shirt fundraiser, and […]
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