Observatory now open to the public Liberty University physics and math professors Dr. Scott Long and Mr. Randy Tomkins serve God in a different way than most. They teach astronomy — which involves science, math and theology. Liberty’s astronomical observatory was built just two years ago and is a tool used with students where they can apply their learning and […]
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Because of a rise in voting power, candidates reach out to millenial voters According to the Pew Research Center, the number of eligible voters in the millennial generation has recently surpassed the baby boomer generation, but they are not showing up at the polls. Millennials are gaining a significant amount of voting power after the baby boomer’s power peaked in […]
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How Liberty students became some of the most targeted voters in Virginia Since its establishment in 2011, the Vines Center voting precinct at Liberty University has garnered a substantial amount of influence in the political sphere unlike any other precinct in Lynchburg City, as Liberty’s overall population continues to grow and more students register to exercise their civic duty to […]
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Flames get rolled by Alabama during midnight game Whether it was punishing body checks, broken glass or 80s classics, the Flames Midnight Mayhem hockey game had everything one could ask for except a Flames victory. The Flames Division I hockey team fell 7-5 to the Alabama Frozen Tide in the first matchup of its two-game series. According to the ACHA […]
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Barr sisters look to finish what Natalie started four years ago on the field Graduate Assistant Coach Natalie Barr, senior defender Serena Barr and senior midfielder Bethany Barr began playing field hockey together long before they were on the Liberty University roster. The three sisters began their training in the front yard of their home in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. “We […]
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Lady Flames crush the Blue Hose 7-1 to get back to .500 on the season The Liberty University women’s soccer team (6-6) defeated Presbyterian College (2-9) 7-1 at Osborne Stadium Oct. 1. The Presbyterian defense could not stop the Lady Flames from scoring. The first half ended with the Flames leading 4-0. Liberty attempted 20 shots in the game — […]
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Liberty begins construction on 2017 athletic training center in Vines Liberty first released its plan for a campus expansion in 2014. As part of that plan, a new athletic training center located adjacent to the Vines Center is being constructed. For the new center, Vines is being expanded to allow the basketball team to have more space. According to Planning […]
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Buckshot leads the Flames to 41-7 victory over RMU Just a week prior, a dejected Liberty Flames football team left the field after suffering a blowout loss verses the No. 3 FCS team in the nation, Jacksonville State (JSU). Heads hung low as the Flames were statistically outclassed and ultimately outscored by redshirt senior quarterback Eli Jenkins’ Gamecocks. With a […]
Read moreAdoption of new app raises issues Liberty University has partnered with Top Hat to replace Turning Technologies clickers this semester with an app specifically modified for use in Liberty University classrooms — a change resulting in both progress and growing pains. Reasons for the change from clickers include a previous low-adoption rate by faculty, a complicated user interface and difficulty […]
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Freshman golfer wins first tournament All the way from Harare, Zimbabwe, freshman Kieran Vincent is not only ready to play, but ready to win. Vincent claimed the first-place title in his first golf tournament at the 2016 Rod Myers Invitational to begin the 2016 season at Liberty University. “I felt relieved because this year I’ve had so many near-misses,” Kieran […]
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Congressional candidates debate top priorities for Va. The contentious race to succeed Robert Hurt in the House of Representatives came to a head on Sept. 26 with a debate between candidates Sen. Tom Garrett and Democratic nominee Jane Dittmar. The two candidates for the upcoming 5th Congressional District election faced off in a debate hosted by the Lynchburg Regional Business […]
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President Falwell calls for a third lane on Wards In an informal meeting of Lynchburg-area college presidents and city government officials, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell mentioned interest in widening Wards Road to three lanes each way on the stretch of road from the River Ridge mall entrance and U.S. 460. The meeting — which took place Sept. 21 at […]
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School of Engineering and Computational Science works with nonprofits The school of engineering and computational sciences has partnered with LU Serve International to begin providing engineering and software services for non-profit and mission organizations through students’ capstone projects. Dr. Robert Tucker, associate professor of computer science, said several ministry-focused projects have already been completed by the department. One of their […]
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The Jerry Falwell Library adds new programs and upgrades its research services, becomes nationally recognized as a “landmark” university library The Jerry Falwell Library constantly equips students with new research programs and resources, contributing to its honorable mention in the Library Journal as a “landmark” library and “destined to be a classic.” “We were honored in that mainly because of […]
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Major news outlets are making their 2016 choice clear The 2016 election has taken the country into unprecedented territory. Major and unlikely publications in the U.S. have publically endorsed Hillary Clinton as November nears. USA Today, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, the Arizona Republic, the San Diego Union-Tribune — do any of them ring a bell? Well, […]
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