After starting their season with seven straight games on the road, and winning just three of those seven, the Flames grabbed a victory in their home opener on March 1 over the Longwood Lancers, winning 9-7. To say that the Flames started this game with a bang would be a bit of an understatement. On the mound for Liberty was […]
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March 5, 2022, was the night the Bellarmine Knights strolled into Liberty Arena and dealt the Flames a wrenching semifinal loss on their home court. Nearly one year later, Liberty decided to repay the favor with a decisive 76-56 route of the Knights on that same court. The deciding factor? None other than the ASUN Conference player of the year […]
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He’s locked in. Flames basketball Head Coach Ritchie McKay has signed a long-term extension to remain in his position through the 2029-30 season. This extension was announced by Liberty Athletics just hours after the Flames were crowned the ASUN regular season champions after their win over the Queens Royals. “None of (that) would have been possible without the commitment, sacrifice […]
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In a fallen world, evil is evident. Resentment and strife contaminate many areas of the world. But Martin Luther King Jr. and his work during the Civil Rights Movement created hope for a different world filled with Christian love and justice. King visited Lynchburg, Virginia, March 27, 1962, amid a time of division and conflict. As the head of the […]
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Dashing sword fights, swoon-worthy confessions of love and family feuds all wrapped up in a heart-wrenching tragedy — William Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet” has it all. The renowned love returns to Liberty’s stage with two weeks of performances. The play depicts the deep-rooted conflict between the Montague and Capulet families and the tragedy that faces Romeo and Juliet, two […]
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Science is often thought of as antithetical to religion, but Christian scientists work to prove the opposite. Last week, students gathered to hear biologist and LU alumnus, Dr. Todd Wood, speak at an event hosted by the Center for Creation Studies. Wood earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Virginia and currently holds the position of president at […]
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If you’re a Liberty student walking through campus, it’s guaranteed that you have witnessed some type of construction project happening on campus. Whether it’s the new dining hall being built near Commons or the Jerry Falwell Center being built next to the Hancock Welcome Center, there always seems to be some new project sprouting up on Liberty’s campus. This year, […]
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For some in the Lynchburg community, winter brings more than just pesky frost on a windshield or the hope of a snow day. The biting winds and freezing temperatures represent real challenges to those dealing with homelessness. Miriam’s House works to raise awareness and support for Lynchburg’s homeless population through its annual Coldest Night of the Year event. The Coldest […]
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Held in Liberty’s School of Law’s Supreme Court room, distinguished law professionals from all over the country come and share their real-world experiences with law students and faculty. According to Morse Tan, the dean of the School of Law, the School of Law holds the speaker series as often as they wish to do so. The law school typically has […]
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For some, childhood dreams die away and lie forgotten, but for Alisha Dixon, hers lives on in her company, Lynchburg Dance Connection. Dixon, who graduated from Liberty with a bachelor’s degree in sports management, pursued her childhood dream, which led to the founding of Lynchburg Dance Connection and to the spread of community, unity and a love for dance in […]
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Chapels are made to be filled with music and worship, and on Feb. 18, First Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg was filled to the brim as the Liberty University Chamber Singers held its first winter concert of the semester. Led by its director, Dr. Wayne Kompelien, the group of 25 students performed a variety of songs for friends and family in […]
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A chorus of “Happy Birthdays” echoed through Liberty Arena while the Lady Flames surrounded a dancing Mya Berkman fresh off a 90-77 victory over EKU Saturday night. Berkman had plenty of reason to celebrate. Not only was she turning 23, she spent much of the evening snatching missed shots out of the air on both ends of the floor. In […]
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Prolonged weather delays, extra innings and frigid temperatures could not extinguish the Flames softball team as it fought for four consecutive wins on the Mountain over the weekend. Rebounding from a rather unsuccessful 10-game road trip, with a record of 1-9, the Flames secured four wins against Northern Illinois, Princeton, Marshall and Elon from Feb. 24-26 at Kamphius Field. Instead […]
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The Minot State Beavers, like an actual beaver, are no stranger to protecting one another. After a blowout loss to the Flames on Feb. 24, Minot’s dam of defenders helped their team to a comeback victory in game two, 5-3. Prior to the upturn, however, the No. 1 Beavers were stunned in the opening match at LaHaye Ice Center. Anyone […]
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The Liberty Flames track and field team continued its run of excellence over the weekend, as both the men’s and women’s teams captured another ASUN conference championship. The Flames hosted the ASUN Indoor Track and Field Championships for the fifth consecutive year at the Liberty Indoor Track Complex Feb. 24-25. On Friday, the first day of competition, the Lady Flames […]
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