The Liberty men’s hockey team began the 2022 season Sept. 16 with a big 9-3 win over the NC State Icepack. Leading this group to a season-opening victory was none other than senior captain Colin Baird. In his three seasons at Liberty, Baird has amassed a great deal of individual and team success. Most recently, he was named to the […]
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It was 23 seasons ago when a young Kirk Handy began his journey as the head coach for the Liberty Flames D1 hockey team. On Sept. 22, he hit an incredible benchmark, netting his 500th win. To help their coach achieve this legendary milestone, the Flames opened their season with two dominant wins over their visitors. They defeated the NC […]
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The Lynchburg Hillcats dream season came to an end Tuesday, Sept. 21 with a 6-2 loss to the Charleston RiverDogs in the decisive second game of the Carolina League Championship Series. Down 1-0 in the series with their backs against the wall, the Hillcats turned to Trenton Denholm on the hill against the RiverDogs starter JJ Goss. Both pitchers silenced […]
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Following a game that saw Liberty put up 36 points and 428 yards of offense at Wake Forest, the Flames eked out a win in a defensive slugfest over the Akron Zips, 21-12. While it might not have been pretty, Head Coach Hugh Freeze will take the win — however the Flames can get it. “Winning college football games is […]
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Around the world millions of books are deposited into landfills every year. In an effort to combat this wastefulness of knowledge and imagination, local Lynchburg family — Devan, Ben and Monica Coombes — decided to start Neverland Books By the Pound. The bookstore salvages these discarded books and allows others to build their personal library affordably. Giving literature a new […]
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Walking into a dimly lit Vines Center on a Wednesday night at 7 p.m. was a new experience for many. Campus Community nights are always talked so highly of and are considered a must-attend for freshmen. That being said, Sept. 7 was still a first time for some returning students. The Vines Center went dark, and smoke began to […]
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Being a new student on a college campus is notoriously intimidating, even more so if you came from overseas. There are class schedules to get used to, buildings to navigate and new faces to meet at every turn. Combine all of that with being in a new country and things can get overwhelming. That’s where the International Student Center (ISC) […]
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The manager of Liberty University’s radio station, 90.9 “The Light”, Steve Stilwell has been influential in impacting student’s lives in digital media and journalism.Stilwell has been a digital media professor here at Liberty University since 2018. Born and raised in Southern California, Stilwell worked in the radio industry for over 20 years. He graduated from Azusa Pacific University, where he […]
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Cadets can soar at Liberty University’s Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC) program. It is ranked as one of the top-awarded detachments in the country after an excellent performance in this summer’s field training. Less than 1% of America’s population serves in the Armed Forces and much less than that are serving as Air Force officers. Liberty’s AFROTC program, […]
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Are you looking for resume experiences or job opportunities in cyber security? Look no further than Liberty’s Cyber Defense club. This club, founded in 2010, is dedicated to preparing Liberty students for careers in the cyber security industry. The club provides opportunities to network with others and learn valuable job skills. Andrew Rioux serves as the club president and said […]
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When Jesus gave the Great Commission in Matthew, he commanded his followers to make disciples of all nations. LU Send enables students to practically apply this instruction by giving them the opportunity to travel the globe with peers and professors. One group of students employs their theatrical talents to spread the gospel both domestically and internationally. Barry Gawinsky, associate professor in […]
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There are athletes, and there are star athletes. Very few athletes, however, transcend the sport they play to become a worldwide phenomenon. Serena Williams was one of these select few. Even those who do not watch tennis know who Serena Williams is and what she represents. Williams found the means to work her way out of a relatively niche sport […]
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After two weeks of tryouts, the Liberty Club Taekwondo roster has been set, and Head Coach Tom Childress is preparing his squad for the season ahead. Students of all skill and experience levels were welcomed to participate in tryouts, with the program more than willing to mold and shape those who are new to the sport. A fresh crop of […]
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The Lynchburg Hillcats, the Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, are gearing up for a playoff run. Their regular season, however, did not end the way a playoff-bound team would hope. The Hillcats played a five-game series against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Sept. 6-11, losing three of the five games. They were shut out 0-3 in their final game of […]
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The Liberty men’s soccer team opened its home slate with a 2-0 win in its first conference game of the season against Bellarmine Sept. 10. Starting this game with a 1-1-1 record, the Flames came in ready and did what they needed to get the win. After an uneventful first half, the Flames went into halftime tied at 0-0. With […]
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