Pmrops scattered around the Vines Center allowed students to travel to the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon from “Star Wars” or become a “Toy Story” alien in the claw machine. Other props included a hallway filled with space-related cardboard cutouts, a homage to Area 51 and a photo opportunity with Groot from “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Liberty students experienced an […]
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Nearly 700,000 people die of heart disease every year, making it the leading cause of death inthe United States. The Liberty University Center for Health and Wellness will partner with the American Heart Association to sponsor a heart walk at the Riverfront Park in Lynchburg at 10 a.m. on April 9. “Americans consume more fatty foods than the rest […]
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Whether it was Abraham following the call of God to leave the land of his forefathers, David tending his father’s sheep in the shepherd’s field or Paul blinded on the road to Damascus, all big things have humble beginnings. That is intentional when God is involved. He is the author of the grand story. Perhaps Peter knew it best when […]
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President Jerry Prevo introduced the speaker by explaining how Youngkin’s first job was “washing dishes and frying eggs.” He wanted students to understand that they have to start somewhere. After being introduced by Prevo, Youngkin spoke candidly about how important his faith has been in his journey into the political world. He continued, discussing how discovering the calling Christ had […]
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William Byron led a race high 111 laps en route to his third career NASCAR win in the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 20. Byron established himself early by taking the win in stage one. Byron would hang around the front of the field for much of the race taking the lead for good […]
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It’s obvious that, as human beings, we continuously grow throughout our lives, arguably up until the day we enter eternity. We grow physically, but we also grow emotionally. I wasn’t born 5 feet, 6 inches tall, and I certainly couldn’t write book recommendations in kindergarten — although it would have been cool. We’ve all been through some sort of growth, […]
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With the significant rise in oil prices around the globe, Americans have found themselves wondering why the United States doesn’t drill its own oil. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the United States has been the world’s largest oil and natural gas producer since 2018. This past January, overall inflation reached the highest it has been in 40 years. […]
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Batman has retained his film presence as one of the most popular comic book characters in cinema ever since Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” trilogy. Even with some questionable outings in the 1990s, the idea of a billionaire playboy dressing up as a bat to strike fear in the hearts of his colorful rogues’ gallery has captured the attention of […]
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Each month seems to welcome a themed celebration, though not all causes – like Pride Month – warrant recognition. However, I have been fervently celebrating Women’s History Month this March — as should you. Most of these months can lean towards businesses using their platform as “allies” with women – a form of virtue signaling. When used correctly, celebration months […]
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Ketanji Brown Jackson has found herself in one of the most undesirable situations in recent political history — a Supreme Court nomination hearing. The confirmations of Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett set a modern precedent of contentious nomination processes, and Jackson’s confirmation will be no easy feat in an evenly split Senate. Based purely on resume, Jackson […]
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Liberty’s WNIT journey is over in the second round. The Lady Flames could not keep up with Vanderbilt, who eased away to a 71-45 victory. After a string of misses to start the game, Liberty opened the scoring with Mya Berkman putting in a layup to put Liberty up 2-0. The teams continued to struggle from the field. Vanderbilt’s first […]
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After losing to Jacksonville St., the Lady Flames’ NCAA Tournament hopes diminished. Now however, Liberty is moving onto the second round in the WNIT after beating Campbell 50-44. Liberty did not earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, but the Lady Flames did earn a WNIT bid. The WNIT is the second-most prestigious postseason tournament, one level below the […]
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Patrick Andrews walks Liberty’s campus with a contagious smile and palpable excitement for life that he credits to almost losing that life nearly three decades ago. Andrews climbed into the backseat of his friend’s car on March 24, 1994, and while riding along a road he had been down countless times before, he was involved in a near-fatal car accident […]
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Jacksonville State’s Kiana Johnson darted in with 3 seconds to spare, laying the ball up and in, with the buzzer signaling the end of the game, and likely the end of the Lady Flames’ NCAA Tournament chances. Liberty never led against Jacksonville St., who won on a buzzer beater, 59-57. Jacksonville St. started off hot, with Johnson scoring 8 in […]
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In an instant, a night of sweet celebration turned to sustained sorrow for the Barrick family after a drunk driver crashed into them as they headed home after a Wednesday night church service. Jen Barrick, who was 15 at the time, had just performed at the Thomas Road Baptist Church evening service with her high school choir Nov. 5, 2006. […]
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