Looking back on the last academic year, there are far too many blessings to count. Liberty University athletics had another incredible year, and I got to experience it in a unique way as the sports editor for the Champion. Going from sitting in the stands as a fan to becoming a volunteer writer and now having the privilege of working […]
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Liberty University’s Golf team traveled to the Texarkana Country Club in Texarkana, Arkansas for the Conference USA (CUSA) Golf Championship April 21-24 where the Flames fell to the University of Texas at El Paso 3-2 in the semifinal. In the first round of stroke play, the Flames led in team scoring with a total 11-under-par 277. Junior Josh Ryan ended […]
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Thousands of Liberty University students gathered April 26 at 5 p.m. in the LaHaye Parking Lot for the highly anticipated end-of-semester celebration, After Party, hosted by Student Activities. Despite enduring the mounting stress of finals and homework, students got the chance to take a break and enjoy the festivities with friends. The event included live music, carnival rides, activities and […]
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Liberty University students experienced a night of intergalactic fun during the “Alien Invasion” event hosted by Sodexo at the Reber-Thomas Dining Center April 17. The dining hall closed from 3-5 p.m. in preparation for the themed event, reopening for dinner hours with a fully decorated interior. A tent decked out with LED lights greeted students as they entered the cafeteria, […]
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The Liberty University Men’s Lacrosse team won the Atlantic Lacrosse Conference (ALC) Championship for the second year in a row against the University of Tennessee 16-8 after beating Clemson University 16-12 April 26-27. The Flames took the field April 26 to face the Clemson Tigers. For the first few minutes of the opening quarter, both teams traded the lead. Senior […]
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Liberty University welcomes Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to address the class of 2025 as keynote speaker at this year’s Commencement Ceremony May 9. “There’s only one Liberty, and the students are amazing. Not only because of your academic accomplishments, but you’re getting ready to head into the world as Champions for Christ,” Youngkin said. The Virginia governor said that he […]
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A multitude of hands work behind the scenes to ensure Liberty University’s campus events not only look great on-screen, but also off-screen and in real time — especially when it comes to preparing for Commencement. Campus Production supports almost every event that happens at the university, regardless of the event’s size. From setting up microphones for Open Mic Nights, to […]
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LU ONE hosted the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) Showcase in the LaHaye Event Space April 19. Several Student Government Association clubs took part in the event to honor the different Asian cultures, with the Hallyu Club, Chinese Culture Club, Barkada Club and the Japanese Culture and Anime Club also taking part in the special occasion. Last […]
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A group of 13 Liberty University students enjoyed 10 days in the Dominican Republic and experienced both the luxury of the country and its immediate need for service. The trip was sponsored by the families of senior Ike Monestina and senior Samuel Leon. Monestina’s father, Rafael Monestina, owns a school in the Dominican Republic while Leon’s father is associated with […]
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A Frontier Airlines flight made an emergency stop at the Washington Dulles International Airport April 9 after passengers reported hearing an unexplained beeping noise. Frontier Airlines Flight 4708 took off from Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International Airport and made it to its destination safely, despite concerns from passengers about a strange sound coming from the cargo hold, according to Fox News and […]
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A gun went off in a third grader’s backpack at Lee Hill Elementary School April 7, subsequently leading to the arrest of the student’s parents. According to NBC Washington, no one was harmed by the fired shot; however, the classroom of 26 students were evacuated by their teacher immediately. A statement from the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s office explained that the handgun […]
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Students heard from professor Daniel Bowman Jr., author of “On the Spectrum: Autism, Faith and the Gifts of Neurodiversity,” and Ester Warren, senior director of the Office of Disability Accommodations and Services (ODAS) at the Autism Awareness Table Talk event April 14 in the Alumni Ballroom to honor autism awareness month. ODAS Advisor of Disability Services Alexis Bales said the […]
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Carl Trueman — author, theologian, ecclesiastical historian and professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Grove City College — took the Convocation stage April 16, while Vice President of Spiritual Development Josh Rutledge spoke during the Good Friday Convocation April 18. On Wednesday, Trueman opened his time at the university by posing the question: “What is man, and what does […]
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Students showed up and showed out at a new university-wide video game competition April 12. Student Activities hosted its first-ever Super Smash Bros. Campus Throwdown in the Vines Center, where players went head-to-head tournament-style with this classic game. Due to the previous success of Super Smash Bros. gaming events held in the Montview Game Room, Student Activities decided to host […]
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As the nation nears the conclusion of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office April 30, the administration remains busy working through major issues like the trade deficit and smaller issues such as Daylight Savings Time. The Trade War Arguably, the main focus of news networks since the beginning of the month has been Trump’s declaration of April 2 […]
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