Recently, I have been pondering the question everyone in politics asks themselves: should I be in the field that I am? I am a firm believer that what you do in life requires a calling from the Lord. It is important we listen closely to what the Lord is telling us and answer His calls. I was not politically motivated […]
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Of the many cultures, communities and countries represented at Liberty University, one that might go overlooked is the Deaf Community. The Deaf have their own culture, community and lifestyle in the same way other represented groups have. Though it might seem too difficult to interact with the Deaf, it is necessary for strengthening the community at Liberty. Hearing people should […]
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On a brisk weekend, the Liberty’s ultimate frisbee club teams gathered at Liberty’s Mountain Intramural Complex Fields to participate in a co-ed tournament with the local ultimate community Nov. 13 and play in alumni games Nov. 14. While the ultimate club teams play two seasons in one academic year, the Hill City Hatter event helps them prepare for the spring […]
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Uncertainty regarding the future of Liberty athletics finally came to an end Nov. 5 with the announcement that the Flames would enter Conference USA for most sports beginning the 2023-2024 school year. This announcement came in the wake of the recent conference realignments that have sent shockwaves throughout the NCAA. While this announcement no doubt has enormous implications for every […]
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Liberty women’s cross country finished fifth while the men took 11th at the NCAA Southeast Regional Championship Nov. 12 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Lady Flames’ fifth-place finish marks the highest placement at regionals from thewomen’s program. Senior Calli Doan was the headline of the day, placing fourth and earning her an individual spot at the NCAA Championships. Expectations were high […]
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Following the defeat to Ole Miss, the Flames have two final regular season games, both at home. Unfortunately, attendance may be below average due to both games taking place during Liberty’s Thanksgiving break. So, how will the Flames fare against Louisiana-LaFayette and Army? Luke Randle (8-2) It’s unfortunate that Liberty will not have a full stadium of students for its […]
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With a decent end to the season, the Lady Flames volleyball team qualified for the ASUN Tournament, where they will face an uphill battle against tournament favorites Florida Gulf Coast. This season for the Lady Flames has been a stepping stone for what could be a dominant team in the upcoming years. Of the 18 women on the team’s roster, […]
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Two words can sum up the Liberty women’s basketball team’s victory against Belmont Abbey — complete domination. The Lady Flames controlled both ends of the court Nov. 9, leading to a 89-40 victory. The game marked the first time the Lady Flames played in Liberty Arena without capacity restrictions, and the team gave the fans something to cheer about. Right […]
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It felt like the game was never going to end. With the score tied 2-2 at the end of double overtime play, the No. 9 Lady Flames faced the No.1 Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a shootout. The Lady Flames prevailed with a 3-2 victory, and for the first time in history, the Lady Flames women’s field hockey team is […]
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“It is two in a row to the NCAA Tournament for the Liberty Flames, back-to-back ASUN Champions,” ESPN’s Jon Crispin announced following Liberty’s victory over Lipscomb in the 2020 ASUN Tournament. Liberty obviously never went to the tournament — no one did. However, while we have already seen the team back and even in the NCAA tournament, we have not […]
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History was made Friday afternoon at the NCAA Field Hockey Tournament in Piscataway, New Jersey as the No. 9 Liberty Flames field hockey team defeated No. 11 Saint Josephs 2-0. The Flames’ win in the round of 16 means they have punched their ticket into the Elite Eight for the first time in program history. After the game, head coach […]
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For the first time since 2014, Liberty field hockey advanced to the NCAA Tournament. The Flames received an automatic bid into the tournament after defeating UConn in a 1-0 slugfest with senior forward Jill Bolton’s lone goal in the third period. When the clock hit triple zeros, the Lady Flames dropped their sticks, running toward each other, jumping, hugging and […]
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The Vines Center erupted in applause Nov. 3 following an announcement from Liberty University President Dr. Jerry Prevo: “We are in the process of installing blue boxes.” Prevo was referring to blue light emergency call boxes that allow students to press a button on the light and alert police to their location if they feel endangered. As he made the […]
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In recent years, the ever-popular “Convocation guest” seat has been filled by many great individuals. Brilliant professors, influential business leaders, well-known politicians and eloquent pastors have given powerful speeches during Liberty University’s semiweekly gathering. One of the goals behind the diversity of worldviews and careers in every Convocation guest is to practice critical thinking and Christ-like hospitality at Liberty. The […]
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Of the 823-word biblical story of creation, only five words, 0.61% of the entire chapter, is devoted to the creation of everything in the entire universe beyond our solar system. Genesis 1:16 says, “He also made the stars.” In those five words, the Bible recounts the creation of every star, planet, nebula, galaxy, black hole and dark matter. Yet the […]
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