President Dondi Costin sat down with Mike Pompeo in a fireside chat organized by the Helms School of Government April 22 to discuss how an individual protects their Christian faith in the midst of their career. Costin and Pompeo were introduced by Joel Cox, the interim dean of the Helms School of Government. Pompeo is the distinguished chair of the […]
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Liberty University’s Department of Public and Community Health, under the School of Health Sciences, held its second nutrition fair of the academic year April 25. The fair enabled students to research and present projects on topics related to nutrition and the human body. The Montview Ballroom was packed out with tables, posters and students eager to share their findings and […]
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Liberty University’s Student Activities gave students a way to relax from finals for a few hours Saturday night by hosting After Party in the LaHaye parking lot. After Party is the end of year event put on before finals week to boost student morale and reward them for finishing the semester with rides, food and live music. The event started […]
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Liberty students took part in worship and tuned in to listen to Randall Wallace and President Dondi Costin speak about trusting in and relying on God at the final two convocations of the spring 2024 semester. The Liberty University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Zachary Bruno, opened Wednesday’s convocation with a performance of “For the Love of a Princess” […]
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State A new scam has been targeting Virginia drivers who use tolls, costing individuals thousands of dollars. According to WRIC, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that since early March, there have been over 2,000 complaints of a scam centered around toll roads. The Virginia Department of Transportation has issued a warning about this “unpaid toll” text scam. According […]
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Liberty University announced April 12 that U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will be the keynote speaker at Commencement May 10. Scott is a graduate of Charleston Southern University, where Liberty’s President Dondi Costin previously served as president. He first swore in to the U.S. Senate in 2013 and was reelected in January 2017, according to his official bio. Scott launched […]
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Virginia Delegate Wendell Walker presented House Resolution No. 213 to the Liberty Champion staff to formally commend the Liberty Champion newspaper April 29 in recognition of the publication’s commitment to journalism and celebration of its 40th anniversary. “My first classes were in buildings (that) Dr. Falwell would rent around the city, so we have helped build an outstanding university. . […]
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Stepping into the role of head coach is a big responsibility, but Head Coach Christine Ewald stepped up to the plate to strengthen and grow the Liberty University dance team in its second official season as a club sport. In just her first season at the helm, the former NFL cheerleader has done an exceptional job in bringing the Liberty […]
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With the ASUN tournament in mind, Liberty University’s women’s lacrosse team battled hard against Jacksonville University for the final regular season game of the year April 27. Although the Flames fell to the Dolphins 12-11 in overtime, the energy was still exciting as the Lady Flames honored their seniors and put on a great showing. Both teams brought the intensity […]
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It’s been a long time coming. After defeating Tennessee 17-13 in the ALC championship game, the Liberty University men’s lacrosse team regained its conference championship title April 27-28 at Lynchburg City Stadium. The Flames haven’t won a conference title since 2021 against Clemson University. After not making the playoffs in 2022, the Flames were ready to take on Virginia Tech […]
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Liberty University men’s hockey recently held its third annual Liberty Hockey Select Camp at the LaHaye Ice Center April 25-27. The three-day Select Camp not only allowed prospective players to showcase their abilities, but also gave them the chance to experience campus life. “We ended up bumping it up a little this year,” Assistant Head Coach Dan Berthiaume said. “We […]
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The Liberty University Flames golf team put its best foot forward on the fairway as it claimed its eighth conference title at the 2024 Conference USA Golf Championship. Though the Flames have seven previous conference champion titles under their belt, this was their first-ever appearance in a CUSA Championship. The championship took place April 22-25 at the Texarkana Country Club […]
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How far does the pro-life movement reach? Does it end after the baby is born, does it continue from “womb to tomb” as many say or is there a middle ground? Ever since Roe v Wade was overturned in June 2022, pro-abortionists have shifted the argument to a different approach in attempts to launch new attacks against both Christians and […]
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The spring semester always comes with a mix of feelings for me. The end of the school year comes in a rush of “Too much, too soon!”, fleeting goodbyes, the relief of summer and an almost immediate wish for school to begin all over again. The summer break brings respite and a much different tempo than the upbeat, almost pensive […]
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Remember that scene in the Disney, Pixar film, “UP” when elderly Carl Fredericksen heard a knock on the door and opened it to welcome a boy scout named Russell? Looking up at the man, Russell took his chance and quickly recited his handbook, “Good afternoon. My name is Russell, and I am a Wilderness Explorer in Tribe 54, Sweat Lodge […]
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