Republican George Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine held a tight race throughout the campaign season for the Senate seat, but it was Kaine who pulled ahead in the end to win Nov. 6. According to an article by Politico, Allen was resigned to the results of the election. “Both Tim and I had the highest honor that anybody could be […]
Read moreVirginia Gov. Bob McDonnell appeared on “CBS This Morning” Wednesday, Nov. 7, to discuss the implications of the election results for the Republican Party. In his interview, McDonnell expressed his disappointment in presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s loss to incumbent President Barack Obama. The governor also discussed a record voter turnout in Virginia and added, “We won eight of the 11 […]
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Students gather for a classy night of food and fellowship at annual appreciation dinner Liberty students, faculty and staff honored students serving in the armed forces at the third annual Military Appreciation Gala Saturday, Nov. 10. For the second year in a row, the gala was held in the Williams Stadium Club Pavilion and was limited to about 300 people. […]
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With less than 24 hours before polls open nationwide, Mitt Romney made a stop at Virginia Aviation in Lynchburg, Va. to address a crowd of nearly 5,000. Many of those in attendance were Liberty University students. Romney spoke for approximately 20 minutes, but insisted that words will not change the country.
Read moreElection Day is here, and the Champion has spent the past month informing readers about who they will be voting for at the polls. In addition to the congressional, senatorial and presidential candidates the Champion has featured, voters heading to the polls need to be aware of the constitutional amendments on the ballot. Only legislatively-referred constitutional amendments are allowed on […]
Read moreWell-known writer, actor, economist and TV personality Ben Stein, acclaimed for his role in the 1986 movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” made his way to Liberty University to speak at convocation Monday, Nov. 5. Taking advantage of the looming Election Day, Stein focused his address on progress, recovery, the collapse of the family and of education, as well as how […]
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Liberty University recently announced plans to build a new civic center in place of the Sears building in the River Ridge Mall on Candlers Mountain Road. According to Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr., Liberty bought the space for $6.9 million. The chancellor announced that Liberty does not intend to purchase more of the mall. According to The News & Advance, the […]
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Students with a 3.0 and above GPA are eligible to apply but compete against many other eager students Years of hard work and dedication from students, faculty and staff have helped Liberty University’s nursing program earn its highest pass rate ever. According to Deanna Britt, Chairperson of the Department of Nursing at Liberty University, students must apply to get into […]
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The SOA has received over $1 million in both cash and equipment donations to aid in furthering education Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics (SOA) has recently received donations to the program in the form of several aircrafts that will be used for student aviation training. The SOA is making strides in the aviation industry. Dean of the SOA Gen. David […]
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Ohio representative Bob McEwen visited Liberty University to remind students why America stands strong Former Ohio representative Bob McEwen returned to Liberty University Oct. 31 to remind students of the founding principles this country was built upon. During Liberty’s convocation service, Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. commended McEwen as “a public speaker like none other. He communicates the founding principles of […]
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The Order of the Torch Award was presented to five members of Liberty’s honor chapter It is not unusual for Liberty students to excel both in and out of the classroom, and Friday, Oct. 26 was no different for five exceptional students. On that night, the Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) National Honor Society presented the Order of the Torch Award […]
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When construction on a new eight-story residence hall begins next semester, the transformation across campus will venture into the student living space for the first time.Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. announced the venture in Liberty’s convocation […]
Read moreSuper storm impacts 60 million people Hurricane Sandy, dubbed “Frankenstorm” by forecasters, is expected to pose a major threat at the present time to the East Coast and increase in strength. According to the Weather Channel, Sandy threatens to hit anywhere between southern New England and New York to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Experts are […]
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LU Online student dies in action in Afghanistan The Liberty University community is mourning the loss of Liberty Online student Sgt. Robert J. Billings, 30, who was killed Oct. 13 while deployed in Afghanistan. Billings is survived by his wife, Christy, and their four children, Isaiah, 10, Kayle, 8, Elijah, 5 and Naomi, 3. After graduating from high school, Billings […]
Read moreThrough various military workshops, seminars and other events, the Office of Military Affairs has a large impact on the Liberty University community by helping military students and vereans pursue their academic careers. Emily Foutz, the director of the Office of Military Affairs, said that she feels honored to work in the military offices. “The Office of Military Affairs considers it […]
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