With the Nov. 8 elections rolling around soon, students have the opportunity to get involved and make an impact on Election Day. Along with voting, students can register either to poll watch or be a poll worker, also known in the state of Virginia as an officerof election. Both positions allow students to get firsthand experience in making Election Day […]
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October is National Book Month, and to celebrate, I could spend time here recounting how books offer untold benefits for the whole world. Instead, I want to bring your attention to a palace by a river, hidden in morning mist. We’re at the Grey Mountain, atop a steep slope leading into a gorgeous green valley. Orual, the daughter of the […]
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In an effort to uphold the federal Clean Air Act, California placed a ban, set to take effect in 2035, on the sales of all new gasoline-powered cars. California is not the only state implementing this new ban, however. Virginia’s previous governor, Ralph Northam, signed a bill that binds Virginia to any emission reduction initiatives California enforces. Though the prohibition […]
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If it bleeds, it leads. That’s the grand proverb used in journalistic circles, an axiom recognizing that humanity is naturally drawn to conflict and sensationalism. When we pass by a car accident, we slow down to take a peek at the ruined vehicles before driving off. Humanity is fraught with this curse, having an innate desire to consume bad news. […]
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Next month, millions of Christians will head to the ballot box to cast their votes for national and state elections. With such a pivotal responsibility and a unique worldview, who should we vote for? What are the qualities we as Christians should look for in candidates running for public office? The first thing we should consider is what we mean […]
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Every kiss begins with Kay, and every proposal starts with LU. Pumpkin spice lattes and apple picking hall events mean the end of hot girl summer and the start of the winter dating season. All of this, of course, is in preparation for the real event of the year: ring by spring. You’ve seen and probably reposted the TikToks that […]
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William Byron finished 12th in the Yellawood at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, Oct. 2, putting himself in a potential must-win situation to keep his championship hopes alive. After spinning Denny Hamlin out under caution at the race prior at Texas Motor Speedway, Byron was handed a somewhat controversial 25-point penalty. The penalty dropped Byron from third in the standings, 17 […]
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After rolling through opponents and going 5-1 over its last six games, the Liberty field hockey team was brought back to reality in rainy conditions with a hard loss to the UNC Tar Heels, falling short 6-3. Liberty, ranked 14th in the nation, hosted the top dogs of NCAA field hockey in the undefeated Tar Heels, who handed Liberty just […]
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In a matchup that pitted two out of the three unbeaten teams in the ASUN conference, the Lady Flames women’s volleyball team fell short Oct. 1, losing to Jacksonville State 3-2 in a heated competition. The game was competitive from the jump, as both teams traded points early. Despite Liberty holding leads in both sets, Jacksonville State was able to […]
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“Tips and overthrows, got to get those.” This motto echoed repeatedly throughout Liberty’s defense this season has proven to be successful. Through five games, the Flames have recorded a total of 14 turnovers — seven interceptions and seven forced fumbles. The mantra, however, isn’t just the focus of Liberty’s secondary. In fact, defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett said the sentiment […]
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A SportsCenter top-10 catch, a deflected interception turned into a touchdown and a 99-yard drive were just a few things that led to the Liberty Flames football team defeating the Old Dominion Monarchs 38-24 Oct. 1 in Norfolk, Virginia. The Flames entered the matchup with questions at quarterback after starter Kaidon Salter missed the victory over Akron due to a […]
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Women’s soccer picked up a big in-conference win on Thursday, Sept. 29, shutting out the Central Arkansas Bears at home 6-0. This win was Liberty’s fourth in a row, giving the team momentum as it approaches its final matches of the season. Liberty was led by freshman forwards Allison Hansford and Halle Engle, who both notched two goals. Head Coach […]
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As mist covered the green grass at Osborne Stadium, the Liberty Flames men’s soccer team was set to break the stalemate that was its 1-1-1 record in divisional play so far this year. The Flames’ opponents, the Stetson Hatters, came into Saturday’s duel at 2-0-1 in the ASUN conference with a chip on their shoulders as well. The matchup […]
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To some people, their name on a NASCAR would be a grand prize. To Doug Smith, it’s one more opportunity to share about God’s goodness. Appomattox High School football coach and Liberty alumnus Doug Smith was featured on NASCAR driver Jeffrey Earnhardt’s race car Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Texas Speedway. The honor was a part of the NASCAR Foundation’s […]
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As the clock struck midnight, the festivities were only beginning for the Liberty Flames men’s D1 hockey team as it took to the ice to face off with the Niagara Purple Eagles Oct. 1. Liberty’s first “Midnight Mayhem” game of the season also served as the second of a two-game series, in which the team survived the Purple Eagles, going […]
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