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Diversity Symposium Shares Contextualizing Apologetics with Students

February 5, 2018 Madison Summers Leave a comment

The Center for Multicultural Enrichment and the Center for Apologetics and Cultural Engagement hosted more than 250 students in the Science Hall auditorium to hear from well-educated speakers about diversity Feb. 1. These organizations held the Diversity Symposium to talk about contextualizing apologetics and discuss Christianity with contextualization. The goal of the night for the Center for Apologetics and Cultural […]

Controversial Legislation Divides SGA

February 5, 2018 Jack Panyard One comment

Liberty University Student Government Association is experiencing division as the House of Delegates has been trying to pass taboo and controversial bills, many of which directly contradict the Liberty Way. Among the resolutions that were proposed last semester was one to allow foul language, another to allow drinking off campus and another that would allow consumption of tobacco products. These […]

Outdoor Recreation to hold Wilderness First Responder Course

February 5, 2018 Ryan Klinker Leave a comment

The Outdoor Recreation Department is holding a Wilderness First Responder course March 17-25, during Liberty’s spring break, that will help teach safety and first aid to the sizable community of hikers on Liberty’s campus. Lynchburg, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is in a region rich with mountain treks and breathtaking landscape views. With this opportunity comes an increased risk […]

Suicide and the Church

February 5, 2018 Erin Covey Leave a comment

As Christians seek to find out more information regarding mental illness and suicide prevention in their churches, Liberty University partnered with Lifeway Research and the American Association of Christian Counselors in the fall of 2017 to survey how local churches address suicide. Lifeway Research surveyed pastors and laypeople to comprehensively report on this issue in local Protestant churches. Liberty’s Provost […]

Wins Against Western Michigan Extend Men’s Hockey Winning Streak to 13

February 5, 2018 Nathaniel Chambers and Peter Gooch Leave a comment

Friday, Feb. 2 Game Nathaniel Chambers Liberty Men’s Hockey notched its 12th straight victory Friday, Feb. 2, against Western Michigan in the first matchup in the program’s history. Liberty also won its 14th of its last 15 games and claimed the ESCHL regular season title last week. Liberty’s stingy defense and dominant power-play performance were two keys to the victory […]

Women’s Lacrosse Prepares for Upcoming Season

February 5, 2018 Jessie Pirro Leave a comment

Last season, the Liberty women’s lacrosse team finished with a 6-13 overall record, and a 4-3 conference landing them in fourth place in the Big South. This season the team looks to change their standings, by focusing on what the team calls The Team 10. “We focus on 10 things to help build each other up,” sophomore Grace Fletcher said. […]

Flames Softball Prepares to Repeat Title Season in 2018

February 5, 2018 Emily Baker Leave a comment

The Lady Flames softball team has set its sights on another stellar season after winning its first National Invitational Softball Championship at the end of the 2017 season in the spring semester. Junior pitcher Julia DiMartino was selected as the Big South Preseason Pitcher of the Year and sophomore catcher Amber Bishop was named the Big South Preseason Player of […]

Rooker Makes a Splash in Liberty’s Swimming Team

February 5, 2018 Siani Null One comment

Senior breaststroke and individual medley specialist Prudence Rooker will officially be a “swammer” as of Feb. 17. Currently a member of Liberty Women’s Swimming and Diving, Rooker and the rest of the team will compete in the Costal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) Conference Championships at University of Georgia. The end of this meet will mean the end of an era […]

Lady Flames Basketball Dominates Blue Hose

February 5, 2018 Jacob Couch Leave a comment

The Liberty Lady Flames basketball team lengthened its dominant seven-game home win streak to eight games by defeating the Presbyterian Blue Hose 63-55. The game was highlighted by the Lady Flames second half offensive post dominance which was composed of forwards Keyen Green and KK Barbour. The Blue Hose (7-15) entered the Vines Center with the intention of dousing the […]

Column: Eagles Prove Everyone Wrong

February 5, 2018 T.J. Davis Leave a comment

Underdog, [uhn-der-dawg] noun. – a person who is expected to lose in a contest or conflict. (dictionary.com) Prior to the 2017 NFL season, outside of Eagles fans, little to no one believed the Eagles (who finished last season dead last in the division at 7-9) would win the NFC East, let alone claim the best record in the NFL. After […]

The Wolfs Lead an Inspirational Convocation Through a Message of Hope

February 1, 2018 Bethany Kocik Leave a comment

Liberty University welcomed to Wednesday’s Convocation Jay and Katherine Wolf, who spent their time on stage giving students a message of unwavering hope and recovery that they proclaimed is available to all through Jesus Christ. The Wolfs’ message of hope was tied to their testimony that they shared to students at Convocation and centered around a sudden, life-altering event which […]

Student Counseling Services Promotes Emotional Wellness With New Workshops

January 30, 2018 Abby Bowman Leave a comment

Our minds are like our skin, according to Laura Claunch, a counselor at Liberty’s Student Counseling Services. When we get a cut, our skin normally knits itself back together. An infected wound, however, will not heal. “(God) made our mind so it’s like a Word document that’s always updating, but sometimes when we have psychological distress or not good coping […]

Love Your Melon at Liberty Brings Hope to Pediatric Cancer Patients

January 30, 2018 Danielle Ledgerwood Leave a comment

In an effort to bring attention to a national organization that raises money and awareness for pediatric cancer, one student petitioned to form a club, formally referred to as a Campus Crew, to bring the Love Your Melon organization onto the Liberty University campus. According to the organization’s mission statement, “Love Your Melon is an apparel brand dedicated to giving […]

From the Stage to the Streets: Q&A with Hillsong NYC

January 30, 2018 Atang Agwe Leave a comment

Hillsong NYC is committed to serving people both inside and outside the four walls of the church. On Jan. 25, five members of Hillsong NYC visited Liberty students in the School of Music’s Concert Hall for a Q&A panel discussion. The members spoke about how their personal journeys with Christ have propelled them to where they are in music ministry […]

Outdoor Recreations Prepares for Nauture-filled Spring Semester

January 30, 2018 Leah DePiero Leave a comment

From caving trips to an outdoor festival, Outdoor Recreations and Student Activities have events planned throughout the spring semester for students willing to brave winter weather and those who would rather stay inside. “We always think of spring semester being lighter, but it never really is,” Director of Outdoor Recreation Mike Ellsworth said. “Even though it’s cold, that doesn’t slow […]

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