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Annual CPAC draws thousands to rally with America against socialism

March 2, 2020 Emily Wood One comment

Thousands of conservatives gathered in preparation for the November presidential election for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). From Feb. 26 to Feb. 29, political leaders, conservative voices and voters rallied in National Harbor, Maryland, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, minutes outside of Washington, D.C., under the banner of patriotism and American conservatism. Conservative activists and […]

Liberty Flames baseball caps off weekend sweep of Marist with walk-off home run

March 2, 2020 Chad Wylie Leave a comment

After giving up the lead in the top of the ninth inning, the Liberty Flames baseball team (7-4) looked to Ben Highfill to stop the bleeding. The third baseman delivered, ending the game with a walk-off home run 358 feet over the left field fence, securing Sunday’s 4-3 victory and a sweep over Marist College (2-7). The home run redeemed […]

Liberty Flames Lacrosse senior leads the team on national championship campaign

March 2, 2020 Christian Weaner Leave a comment

The University of Nebraska was Noah Rude’s dream school throughout high school. After graduation, Rude received offers from several Division III schools and was accepted to Nebraska, where he could have attempted to walk on and play lacrosse. Instead, Rude chose to come to Liberty and try out for the lacrosse team. According to Liberty Lacrosse Head Coach Kyle McQuillan, […]

How a Liberty University Student and powerlifter Duncan Hundley overcame ACL tear to compete again

March 2, 2020 Jacqueline Hale Leave a comment

After tearing his meniscus and ACL at a powerlifting competition last May, Duncan Hundley spent the rest of the summer hobbling up and down the sidelines of his former high school’s football field. It was during that time confined to crutches when the always-active and passionate powerlifter wrote down one big dream: represent Team USA at the Bench Press World […]

Open dorms once a month. Everything you need to know about the recent Liberty University campus changes

February 17, 2020 Hattie Troutman 10 comments

From adding blue jeans to Liberty’s dress code in 2004 to open dorms scheduled once a month in 2020, Liberty’s Student Government Association (SGA) continues to pass legislation through the administration that many thought would never be possible. On Feb. 12, more legislation was passed as members of SGA gathered around President Falwell’s desk to watch him sign into action […]

TRBC Ascent College Ministry hosts its own End It movement event to combat sex trafficking

February 17, 2020 Kara Edmonds Leave a comment

Students with hands stamped with a red “X” advocated for ending sex trafficking around campus Thursday, Feb. 13. That evening they gathered at Thomas Road Baptist Church to learn about, worship and pray against sex trafficking with the End It movement. The purpose of the event was to bring awareness to Feb. 13, globally recognized as a day to “Shine […]

Opinion – Diamonds in the rough: Christians can gain wisdom even when faced with controversial teaching

February 17, 2020 Ben Craft 4 comments

Editor’s Note: This piece reflects the writer’s personal opinions and experiences. As I walked out of Convocation, Wednesday, Feb. 13, I felt encouraged and excited to speak with some of my hallmates on the sermon delivered by Pastor Jentezen Franklin. Instead, as the day progressed, I found myself increasingly blindsided as the campus around me focused on Franklin’s preaching that […]

A more mature matrimony: Liberty faculty member avoided “ring by spring” pressure, opted for a later marriage

February 17, 2020 Rosa Elias Leave a comment

When Christian girls get to college, the hunt for the perfect husband begins. At Liberty University, students are encouraged in their mate-searching with phrases like “ring by spring” and sometimes even feel pressured to date just because everyone else seems to be hopping on the same boat. But what about girls who want to wait and don’t feel the need […]

Flames basketball complete comeback against NJIT for crucial ASUN win

February 17, 2020 John Nekrasov Leave a comment

When Liberty big man Myo Baxter-Bell pulled up on the edge of the 3-point line, the 6-foot-9-inch frame of NJIT center Souleymane Diakite right in his face, Vines Center held its breath. And then it erupted as Baxter-Bell let fly and drained a 3-pointer with ease. Baxter-Bell’s 14-point performance, including two 3-pointers (he’s only made four all season), proved crucial […]

The story behind the two-sport freshman who competes both on volleyball court and in high jump

February 10, 2020 Christian Weaner 3 comments

Abby Phillips was already a star volleyball player when her high school track and field coach recognized her athleticism at one of her volleyball matches. He convinced her to join the track team, and Phillips did not look back. “Originally, one of the big reasons I wanted to do track and high jump was for the cross-training and to help […]

a degree and a dog: Meet the alumna and dog who went viral

February 10, 2020 Jacqueline Hale One comment

Whenever a Liberty student sees a dog, it’s usually a big affair involving a sudden squeal and a request to pet the dog. Liberty alumna Laura Seymour’s story goes a bit differently. Seymour first saw Takia, an American akita, during her commute from her apartment to class at Liberty in February 2016. “I just started to notice there was this […]

Column: Adventures with Abby – Valentine’s day has drifted away from celebrating love

February 10, 2020 Abby Bowman 3 comments

I’ll be the first to admit – I really don’t like Valentine’s Day. There are a number of thoroughly arbitrary reasons for my disdain for the holiday of love. First, I despise the color red. It’s loud. It’s angry. It upsets me in large quantities. Pink, as a variation of red, is almost as offensive. Second, Valentine’s Day’s commercialization drives […]

This week in politics: Trump’s SOTU, Rush Limbaugh’s Medal of Freedom, the National Prayer Breakfast clash, and more

February 7, 2020 Emily Wood Leave a comment

President Trump delivered his third State of the Union address in the House chamber of the United States Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 4 on the cusp of his impeachment trial and just a day before the Senate voted down his impeachment charges. Trump said the economy is the best it has ever been, with a rebuilt and unmatched military, secure borders, flourishing […]

At Liberty University’s Convocation, Nigel Farage compares “Brexit” to Trump’s 2016 victory

February 5, 2020 Hattie Troutman One comment

An enthusiastic Nigel Farage, leader of the Brexit Party, spoke at Liberty University’s Convocation Wednesday, Feb. 5 to explain Brexit and to celebrate Great Britain’s official separation from the European Union (EU). Farage even compared Great Britain’s leave to President Trump’s 2016 victory. After voting to leave the EU four years ago, Farage continued to push the decision through. Farage […]

VEXIT: Liberty University President Jerry Falwell and West Virginia governor urge unhappy counties to secede and join West Virginia

February 3, 2020 Ben Craft Leave a comment

On Jan. 28, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice held a joint press conference to encourage unhappy Virginian counties to secede to join West Virginia in response to recent gun laws in Virginia. Since taking control of Virginia’s government for the first time in 26 years in November, Virginia Democrats are making good on their […]

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