Los Angeles, California, faced a number of wildfires throughout January, with firefighters combating flames that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. Photos and videos of the raging flames have shed light on the destruction and devastation that LA and the surrounding towns faced as wildfires seemed to multiply overnight. These fires, including the Eaton and Palisades fires, were strengthened by […]
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Let’s journey back in time to two weeks ago. It was Jan. 12, and the morning had begun like any Sunday, with a church service and then a trip to Burlington International Airport. Little did I know that that day would subsequently become the longest 24 hours of my life, leaving me stranded overnight in Philadelphia, 323 miles from my […]
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The Liberty Men’s Tennis team fell short against Princeton University in a competition held Feb. 1, losing 5-2. Fresh off a 1-1 trip to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Kickoff Weekend, Liberty had the momentum to go toe-to-toe with the Tigers Saturday Feb 1. The Flames sought out their first win against Princeton after losing the last two times they met; […]
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The Liberty University Women’s Swimming and Diving team celebrated its nine seniors after sweeping Campbell University and UNC Asheville in the Women’s Swimming and Diving competition this past weekend, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. As the team entered its final home meet of the season, Head Coach Jake Shellenberger and the team members recognized the graduating seniors: Kate Baker, Mary […]
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Liberty University’s Women’s Tennis team earned its second victory of the season, beating Navy 6-1 in a gritty match Feb. 1. The Lady Flames demonstrated endurance, winning long rallies early on in the match. The Lady Flames earned an early lead by winning two out of the three doubles matches, sending them into the singles contest up 1-0. Freshman Yu-Yun […]
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Students heard from theologian Joel Muddamalle on Jan. 29, while author and pastor Darren Whitehead, spoke Jan. 31 during Convocation in the Vines Center. Wednesday’s Convocation began with sisters Hannah and Bethel Queen singing “Glad Adoration” in Korean in celebration of Lunar New Year. Chancellor Jonathan Falwell then announced the Liberty Worship Collective’s recent release of several of their songs […]
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“Marvel Rivals” arrived hot on the scene over winter break, amassing 20 million downloads in its second week according to co-developer NetEase via X. Despite being another microtransaction-plagued multiplayer shooter game, the download is free and players have praised it for diverting from the typical pay-to-play model that killed its Avengers predecessor. This has not stopped “Marvel Rivals” from still […]
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The Chinese Culture Club hosted a Chinese New Year celebration in the LU One Lounge Jan. 30 to celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year. The Chinese Culture Club was joined by the Asian American Association Club, the Japanese Culture and Anime Club, the Hallyu Club and the Chinese Student Christian Association to help plan, advertise and volunteer at […]
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The Super Bowl is a time for family, friends and fans to gather, watch good sports and spend quality time together. While the game itself leaves fans clinging to the edge of their seats, a good watch party elevates the experience to new heights. Typically, these parties include football-themed foods, such as wings or pizza, sodas and team-themed decorations. According […]
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“Lucy, you got some ‘splainin to do.” Ricky Ricardo’s classic line sums up the prankish nature of his unforgettable wife. The bona fide, yet sometimes controversial show, “I Love Lucy” has kept fans on the edge of their seats for 70 years. Decades later, very few things still compare to the slapstick sitcom starring married couple, Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball) […]
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One In Christ Church celebrated the Lunar New Year Jan. 25, alongside church members and visitors, hosting a wide assortment of traditional Chinese activities for the community to participate in and enjoy fellowship with one another. An exploration of the holiday’s traditional activities, the event included solving biblical riddles, practicing the art of calligraphy, constructing dumplings and playing Mahjong, a […]
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Liberty University’s Office of Security and Public Safety (OSPS) went above and beyond during the 2024 football season to make sure every guest who stepped into Williams Stadium was safe. Director of Emergency Management and Community Engagement, Jeffery Hurtak, oversees the Incident Management Team (IMT), which is composed of leaders from partnering Liberty departments. These departments include Liberty University Police […]
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Liberty University’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) heard from Congressman John McGuire in DeMoss Hall 1332 the evening of Jan. 30. Isaiah Varella, president of YAF, opened the meeting in prayer and introduced McGuire. McGuire was elected to Virginia’s 5th Congressional District in November 2024. His career path is notably marked by his time as a Navy SEAL, […]
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There’s much debate to be had over whether the NFL or professional athletics in general have “too much money,” and while the purpose of today’s column is not to weigh in on that debate, I do want to focus on the good that comes out of the profit. Occasionally, you will hear about an organization doing something that just warms […]
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Originally from the tropical islands of the Bahamas, redshirt senior hurdle jumper Indea Cartwright has packed a lot into her journey before arriving at Liberty University. Cartwright described how the Bahamian lifestyle she grew up in greatly differs from that of kids in the U.S. “A lot of things that I could’ve done as a child at home, I can’t […]
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